Event
Third Sunday Bird Walk
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Free.Repeating Event
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April, May, June, July, and September bird walks will begin at 7:00 AM August and October bird walks begin at 7:30 AM
Description
Join a park ranger for a monthly morning bird walk, all skill levels welcome! A different location each month. Bring water as well as appropriate footwear and clothing. Be prepared for poor weather. Binoculars and field guides are available.
April 20th: Morefield Campground lot, 7:00 AM
Conditions: Paved roads and walkways Species: Falcons, owls, eagles
May 18th: Knife Edge Trailhead, 7:00 AM
Conditions: 2-mile dirt trail, minimal elevation gain Species: Buntings, warblers
June 15th: Mancos River (Meet at VRC), 7:00 AM
Conditions: Dirt road driving, rushy riverside ecosystem, no formal trail Species: Riparian birds
July 20th: Petroglyph Point Trailhead, 7:00 AM
Conditions: 2.4-mile rough cliffside trail, rock scrambling Species: Tanager, grosbeaks, vultures
August 17th: Wetherill Mesa Kiosk, 7:30 AM
Conditions: 5-mile paved trail, minimal shade Species: Meadowlarks, bluebirds
September 21st: Far View Sites, 7:00 AM
Conditions: .75-mile flat dirt trail Species: Warblers, titmice, chickadees
October 19th: Cedar Tree Tower, 7:30 AM
Conditions: Paved road, unpaved trail, 150 ft elevation gain Species: Swallows, warblers, wrens