Birding South Platte Park - South End (Co-sponsored trip with DFO)

Please join us as we explore birds at the south end of South Platte Park. We will be looking for Sparrows, Warblers, Goldfinches, Woodpeckers, and Raptors. There is the potential to see cavity nesting birds like Northern Flickers and Wrens. Also, we will look for birds that like to hang around the lakes and river such as Herons, Killdeer, and Kingfishers. The plan is to walk 2 to 3 miles on mostly level trails that are hard packed dirt and gravel. Bring binoculars, water, snacks, sunscreen. Scopes and cameras are welcome. Dress in layers for the weather. A vault toilet restroom will be available at the parking lot. It will be the only available restroom.

This trip is led by Julia Gwinn and Cindy Breidenbach. 

Meet at parking lot adjoining the South Platte Reservoir. The reservoir is just north of Chatfield off of C-470. Take C-470 to the Wadsworth Blvd exit and turn north onto Wadsworth. Turn right (east) on West Chatfield Avenue and follow the road for 1.5 miles. Make a sharp turn right at the sign that says South Platte Reservoir and follow the access road around to the parking lot.

To register for this trip, click here to visit the registration page on DFO's website. Please note you will need to create an account on the DFO website to register for the trip.