Update from the field! Seasonal Bird Conservancy banders are working in the Chihuahuan Desert this winter to tag non-breeding grassland birds for our Motus project. Read the blog to learn more about what they are doing and how it will aid in our efforts to help grasslands and the birds that call it their home.
Migration is a magical time of year! Join us for a unique opportunity to experience science in action and observe a wildlife biologist banding and collecting important scientific data on live, migrating birds. We will spend time at the banding station to see wild birds up close, learn how to use binoculars and practice identifying birds on a bird walk, and try our hand (wing?) at a migration obstacle course! Schedule is weather permitting. Station is closed during rain or high winds, and may close early during very hot weather and open later if very cold. Access to the Banding Station requires a short walk on a gravel trail. Please let us know if we can offer any accommodations or assistance to help you get to the Station.
Registration is required. Follow this LINK to register!
Cost: $7/child (Ages 1-17)
$1/adult (18 & up)
Scholarships are available. Please complete this FORM BEFORE you register and wait for a reply from a Bird Conservancy staff member.
This program takes place at Barr Lake State Park, 13401 Picadilly Rd., Brighton, CO. Please note, a $10 Daily or Annual Colorado State Parks Pass is required for entry into the park at all times
Migration is a magical time of year! Join us for a unique opportunity to experience science in action and observe a wildlife biologist banding and collecting important scientific data on live, migrating birds. We will spend time at the banding station to see wild birds up close, learn how to use binoculars and practice identifying birds on a bird walk, and try our hand (wing?) at a migration obstacle course! Schedule is weather permitting. Station is closed during rain or high winds, and may close early during very hot weather and open later if very cold. Access to the Banding Station requires a short walk on a gravel trail. Please let us know if we can offer any accommodations or assistance to help you get to the Station.
Registration is required. Follow this LINK to register!
Cost: $7/child (Ages 1-17)
$1/adult (18 & up)
Scholarships are available. Please complete this FORM BEFORE you register and wait for a reply from a Bird Conservancy staff member.
This program takes place at Barr Lake State Park, 13401 Picadilly Rd., Brighton, CO. Please note, a $10 Daily or Annual Colorado State Parks Pass is required for entry into the park at all times
My name is Emily Munch and I was the first ever Banding Trainee for Bird Conservancy of the Rockies at the Barr Lake banding station this past fall. My role was to learn how to safely extract birds from mist nets and how to identify, age, sex, and band birds.
The Black Swift is an aerial insectivore that has evolved an almost exclusive lifestyle on the wing. This species is of continental concern, but little is known about its movement ecology. We recently discovered a new behavior, an amazing adaptation to moon light and gained insight into their foraging patterns during the breeding season.
Tune into this webinar to learn what the Black Swift research team has learned from the Black Swift Movement Ecology project. This webinar is presented by Rob Sparks the Black Swift Research team lead at Bird Conservancy of the Rockies.
The program fee is $3 to attend this webinar.
In order to provide equitable access to all, complimentary tickets are available at no cost to the participant thanks to support from generous donors.
Follow this LINK to register!
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing the ZOOM link to be used the day of the webinar.
Fly over to Barr Lake State Park to celebrate fall bird migration, an experience worth sharing with others! Be entertained at this festive community event filled with fun for all ages!
*Sign up for these activities at the Bird Conservancy booth the day of.
Visit our Bird Banding Station located at Barr Lake State Park this fall for an up close and personal experience with birds! You will have a unique opportunity to experience science in action and observe a wildlife biologist banding and collecting important scientific data on live, migrating birds. You will also learn about specialized bird adaptations and behavior, annual migration, crucial habitat requirements, and key conservation issues. Bird banding data increases our knowledge and understanding of birds and is often utilized in management and conservation projects!
The Banding Station is open from August 24th – October 23rd, 2022 and one hour programs are available Tuesdays – Fridays from 7:30-8:30a, and Saturday-Sunday from 8-9a, 9-10a, and 10-11a (closed Mondays). Registration is required for all timeslots.
Schedule is weather permitting. Station is closed during rain or high winds, and may close early during very hot weather and open later if very cold.
Programs are limited to a total of 15 participants to ensure the safety of all visitors, staff, and volunteers.
Access to the Banding Station requires a short walk on a gravel trail. Please let us know if we can offer any accommodations or assistance to help you get to the Station.
Please note a $9 Daily or Annual Colorado State Parks Pass is required for entry into the park at all times.
Scholarships are available! Please follow visit our SCHOLARSHIPS PAGE for more information. Scholarships cannot be applied after registration is complete.
Visit the bird banding station at Chatfield to witness real research in action and see warblers, sparrows, woodpeckers, thrushes, and other songbirds up close! Operated in partnership with Denver Audubon.
Visit the bird banding station at Chatfield to witness real research in action and see warblers, sparrows, woodpeckers, thrushes, and other songbirds up close! Operated in partnership with Denver Audubon.
Visit the bird banding station at Chatfield to witness real research in action and see warblers, sparrows, woodpeckers, thrushes, and other songbirds up close! Operated in partnership with Denver Audubon.
