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Oct 27
1

Pineridge Conservation Night

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Join Bird Conservancy of the Rockies and other panhandle conservation organizations for a fun night of hands-on activities focused on nature and conservation in Northwest Nebraska! Black Hills Raptor Center is traveling from Rapid City with their live birds of prey!

Share photos of wildlife around your home and participate in the Trail Camera Photo Contest! Only one submission per person, must be in a JPEG or PNG format. Submit your photo here: https://bit.ly/3CIqqQg

Attendance is FREE, but you must register to secure your meal.

Click HERE to register!

Oct 26
3

A Black Swift Story: Richard Levad and Zapata Falls

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The Bird Conservancy of the Rockies’ social media posting on August 31 grabbed my attention. Featuring a close up of a Black Swift in hand, the accompanying post announced that the Black Swift Research Team had recently caught three Black Swifts, all of which had been banded 17 years ago in 2005 as adults, breaking the longevity record of oldest known for the species. My heart nearly stopped.

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Oct 25
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Black Swift Movement Ecology Webinar

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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.

Oct 12
2

The Bird Migration Explorer: Bringing Bird Migration to Life Through Science, Big Data, and Information Technology

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The Bird Migration Explorer reveals migration data consolidated for 458 bird species found in the United States and Canada. It allows users to see the most complete data collected on migratory species in their neighborhoods and where those birds go throughout the year. Read on to find out how Bird Conservancy was involved in the creation of this platform.

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Oct 10
1

Birdability Week Celebration

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Join us as we celebrate the close of Birdability Week! We will have guided birding tours, guided trips to the bird banding station, interactive booths, and more! We will have binoculars, field guides, and adaptive equipment to borrow. Two Track Chairs are available as well as an ADA accessible golf cart.
This event is free! However, you must pay $9/vehicle to enter the state park or FREE with an Annual State Parks Pass.
Oct 10
1

Accessible Sunset Birding

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Enjoy a relaxing evening of birding around Barr Lake in support of Birdability Week! This is a great opportunity whether you are a seasoned birder or wanting to get started. People of all ages and abilities are encouraged to attend. We will have binoculars, field guides, and adaptive equipment to borrow. Two Track Chairs are available as well as an ADA accessible golf cart. We will travel less than .5 miles over well-packed dirt trails. Benches are available along the route.
This event is free! However, you must pay $9/vehicle to enter the state park or FREE with an Annual State Parks Pass.
Oct 10
1

Accessible Bird Outing

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Join us for a morning of birding at Barr Lake in support of Birdability Week! This is a great opportunity whether you are a seasoned birder or wanting to get started. People of all ages and abilities are encouraged to attend. We will have binoculars, field guides, and adaptive equipment to borrow. Two Track Chairs are available as well! We will travel less than .5 miles over well-packed dirt trails. Benches are available along the route.
This event is free! However, you must pay $9/vehicle to enter the state park or FREE with an Annual State Parks Pass.
Sep 15
1

11th Annual Denver Audubon HOOTenanny

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Join Bird Conservancy of the Rockies at Denver Audubon’s 11th annual HOOTenanny at the Kingrey Nature Center at Denver Audubon.
Discover the secret life of owls through live owl demos from Nature’s Educators, crafts, activities, and interactive tables from nonprofit partners like Colorado Parks & Wildlife, U.S. Forest Service, and Bird Conservancy of the Rockies.
Saturday, October 1, 10am–2pm
Our largest family event of the year and the only owl festival in the Denver-Metro area!
  • Live owl demonstrations with Nature’s Educators at 10:30, 12:00 and 1:30
  • Owl crafts for kids
  • Hidden owl scavenger hunt in our Native Plant Gardens
  • Owl pellet dissections – discover what owls eat
  • Live folk music from local Denver band Nearly There
  • Educational owl booths from partners including Colorado Parks & Wildlife, Bird Conservancy of the Rockies, and U.S. Forest Service
  • Owl merchandise in our gift shop and from local vendors

All ages welcome for this one-of-a-kind event!

Meeting Place: Denver Audubon Nature Center at Chatfield, 11280 Waterton Rd. Littleton, CO 80125
Registration: Early Bird Tickets: $11/teen or adult, $7/child (3-12 years) children under 2 are free!
Walk-up Tickets: $15/teen or adults, $10/child (3-12 years) children under 2 are free!
Register here: https://bit.ly/3qCXAdi
Aug 12
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Fall Birding Festival @ Barr Lake State Park

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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!

Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022
​Location:
Barr Lake Nature Center
13401 Picadilly Rd Brighton, CO 80603
For more information, contact:
(303) 659-6005
Admission is $9 per vehicle or Free with Annual State Park Pass
Program/Schedule of Activities:
  • Activities:
    – Guided Hourly Bird Walks starting at 7am*
    – Bird Banding Station Visits*
    – Toddler Story Time at the Eagle’s Nest
    – Guided Nature Journaling*
    – Family Activities, Crafts, & Educational Booths
    – Eagle Express Shuttle Tours*
    – Pancake Breakfast ($2)

*Sign up for these activities at the Bird Conservancy booth the day of.