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

Please join as we explore the south end of South Platte Park. Some of the fall migrating birds should be arriving: Waterfowl (Blue-wing Teal, Green-winged Teal, Northern Shoveler, Gadwall, American Wigeon, Hooded Merganser, Pied-bill Grebe), White-crowned Sparrow, Warblers (Wilson's, Yellow-rumped, Orange-crowned). The plan is to walk 2 to 3 miles on mostly hard-packed dirt and gravel. Bring binoculars, water, snack, sunscreen. Scopes and cameras are welcome. A vault toilet restroom is available at the beginning of the walk near the parking area. That will be the only restroom.

This trip is led by 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.