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Adopt a species and enjoy a gourmet interlude with nature!
We had a great time wining and dining and searching for
threatened species last year during our first Species of
Concern-a-thon, so please consider joining us for a trip
this year. Pledges support Boulder County Audubon efforts
to preserve habitat for birds of special concern.
Board members provide gourmet food and refreshments
for each trip. Participants receive updates on nesting
status of these locally threatened species. Thanks for
your support!
Adoptable Species of Concern and Schedule of Trips:
- American Bittern (isolated and restricted) and Green
Heron with Petrea Mah. Sunday, May 23, 6-10 a.m.
Relax in the early morning quiet and listen for the intriguing
call of the American Bittern as we stroll among Walden
and Sawhill ponds. Observe the silent work of Great
Blue Herons on nests with their young while keeping an
eye out for rare Green Herons. Waterbirds abound here,
and their cries and songs will provide perfect mood music
for a brunch created by a professional chef. 303-494-4121; petreamah@comcast.net. Suggested pledge: $40.
Limited to 10 participants.
- Bobolinks (isolated and restricted) and other rare finds,
with Linda Andes-Georges, Saturday, May 29, 6-11 a.m. One of
the best singers of the "blackbird" family, and one of the
spiffiest with its backwards tuxedo and creamy beret, the
Bobolink’s range generally goes no farther west than
Boulder County. Enjoy a catered (nibbles and sparkly
refreshments) trip to search for this species of concern
in Boulder's sweet grassy meadows, amid the song of
meadowlarks and migrating sparrows. andesgeorges@comcast.net. Suggested pledge: $40. Limited
to 12 participants.
- Bald Eagle (isolated and restricted) with Steve Jones.
Sunday, May 30, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. We'll get clear views
of nesting Bald Eagles in Weld County, then continue to
Barr Lake for a sumptuous brunch and a walk along the
marsh boardwalk. We will also review the history and status of Bald Eagles in Boulder County and eastern Colorado. 303-494-2468; curlewsj@comcast.net. Suggested
pledge: $50. Limited to 8 participants.
- Red in Beak and Claw with Linda Andes-Georges,
Saturday, June 19. This night-and-day raptor hunt is a family friendly
field trip (if the kids can be very quiet and sneaky
and stay up until 9 p.m), beginning with a catered dessert
at 6 p.m. and a short discussion of the target birds. We'll end with a search for the Ghost Owl (or Silver
Owl: in our County, usually called the Barn Owl). We
will try to find a nest of Swainson's hawks, and also
Great-horned Owlets (big fluffy chicks). We will keep our
eyes open for other interesting twilight species, such as
nighthawks and even bats. This time we'll be the hunters,
not the prey! Registration limited to 8, in order to
preserve our ability to sneak around quietly. A waiting
list will be kept in case of cancellations. Trip leader:
Linda Andes-Georges. Suggested pledge: $40.
- Flammulated Owl (isolated and restricted) search with Steve Jones. Sunday, June 20, 6-10:30 p.m. After a
gourmet picnic at dusk, we'll stroll down a remote foothills
canyon to listen for poorwills, nighthawks, and reclusive
Flammulated Owls. Expect vibrant wildflower displays
as we explore the streamside plant communities
where these little owls thrive. Note: we hear these owls
during about two-thirds of these surveys, usually catching
only fleeting glimpses of them as they fly over. 303-494-2468; curlewsj@comcast.net. Suggested pledge:
$40. Limited to 12 participants.
- Burrowing Owl (isolated and restricted) with Chris and
Deb Abrahamson. Saturday, June 26, 4-8 p.m. On an
early summer evening, we'll explore three or four Burrowing
Owl colonies in Weld and Adams counties. Last
year we saw more than 40 Burrowing Owls on this trip.
This year's juvenile owls should be visible as they begin
their fledging antics. We'll enjoy a picnic dinner at
nearby Barr Lake State Park followed by a boardwalk
ramble to view songbirds, waterfowl, and raptors. 303-
565-9742; cabrahamson@hotmail.com. Suggested
pledge: $45. Limited to 10 participants. NOTE (May 7): This trip is now full but Chris is keeping a waitlist.
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