Discover the fun of observing birds and other natural wonders with knowledgeable Lafayette bird watchers.

Photo credit: Green-winged Teal pair by Kevin Smith.

Sandstone Ranch Community Park and Nature Area, Sandstone Drive, Longmont (map)

Observe birds at Sandstone Ranch with local birder Carl Starace.

Photo credit: American Crow by Kevin Smith.

Walden Pond Trailhead (map)

Spend a fun morning at Walden Ponds Wildlife Habitat observing winter birds.

Photo credit: American Tree Sparrow by Kevin Smith.

This Tuesday is a BVSD In-Service Day, so no classes for BVSD students. Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the Museum's Vertebrate Zoology Collection - normally off limits to museum visitors!

Observe birds at Pella Crossing with local birder Carl Starace.

Photo credit: Northern Harrier by Kevin Smith.

Joder Ranch north of Boulder. Directions supplied when you register.

Enjoy amazing views of the Orion constellation and nebula by the same name, Jupiter and its moons, and more with community naturalist Dave Sutherland.

NOTE: The program will be offered once on Feb 13, 14, or 15, on the night with the best weather forecast.

Image of Orion Nebula by Dave Sutherland..

Trip Leader Courtney Rella is a volunteer with Rocky Mountain Raptor Program and will lead us through what it takes to rehabilitate raptors and why it is important.

Discover the fun of observing birds and other natural wonders with knowledgeable Lafayette bird watchers.

Photo credit: Dark-eyed Junco, multiple photographers credited at the bottom of the BCAS Regional Birds photo gallery webpage.

Sawhill Ponds

NOTE: This trip is full, but you can join the waitlist.

Explore Sawhill Ponds with birder Jim Fischer, followed by beers at Wild Provisions Beer Project.

Photo credit: Bald Eagle by Kevin Smith.

On this trip, we will observe and photograph wild ducks and other waterbirds while we learn about duck morphology to help with identification and duck behavior. Thumbnail photo by Kevin Smith.

Cottonwood Marsh Trailhead at Walden Ponds Wildlife Habitat (map)

Take a bird walk at Walden Ponds Wildlife Habitat with local birder Carl Starace.

Photo credit: Great Horned Owl by Kevin Smith

Discover the fun of observing birds and other natural wonders with knowledgeable Lafayette bird watchers.

Photo credit: White-crowned Sparrow by Kevin Smith.

Teller Farm North Trailhead (map)

Observe a variety of birds along the White Rocks trail with local birder Carl Starace.

Photo credit: Northern Shrike by Matthew Studebaker.

Participate in the Christmas Bird Count, at various locations in the city of Boulder and surrounding areas..
NOTE: Actual field times will vary by area/leader.

Photo courtesy of Camilla Cerea/Audubon.

Discover the fun of observing birds and other natural wonders with knowledgeable Lafayette bird watchers.

Photo credit: Hooded Merganser pair by Kevin Smith.

Sandstone Ranch Community Park and Nature Area, Sandstone Drive, Longmont (map)

Observe birds at Sandstone Ranch with local birder Carl Starace.

Photo credit: Wilson’s Snipe by Kevin Smith.

Sawhill Ponds Trailhead (map)

Explore nature at night by the full moon with community naturalist Dave Sutherland.

Photo credit: Full moon by Dave Sutherland.

Joder Ranch north of Boulder. Directions supplied when you register.

Enjoy amazing views of planets, a supernova remnant, nearby galaxies and more with community naturalist Dave Sutherland.

NOTE: The program will be offered once, on the night with the best weather forecast.

Image of Saturn from the Hubble Telescope.

Picture Rock Trailhead, Heil Valley Ranch, Red Gulch Road, Lyons, CO (map)

Observe early summer birds along Old St. Vrain Road with local birder Carl Starace.

Photo credit: Townsend’s Solitaire, multiple photographers credited at the bottom of the BCAS Regional Birds photo gallery webpage.

Look for arriving winter waterbirds, plus songbirds and raptors in a variety of habitats, with birder Peter Ruprecht.

Photo credit: Male Northern Pintail by Kevin Smith.

Discover the fun of observing birds and other natural wonders with knowledgeable Lafayette bird watchers.

Photo credit: Belted Kingfisher by Kevin Smith.

Observe birds at Pella Crossing with local birder Carl Starace.

Photo of American Wigeon by Kevin Smith.

Experience mammal skulls up close with community naturalist Dave Sutherland.

Photo of skulls by Dave Sutherland.

Observe birds at Crane Hollow Road with local birder Carl Starace.

Photo of White-crowned Sparrow by Kevin Smith.

Walk along a beautiful creek and enjoy water music with community naturalist Dave Sutherland.

Photo of Boulder Creek by Dave Sutherland.

Discover the fun of observing birds and other natural wonders with knowledgeable Lafayette bird watchers.

Photo credit: Black-capped Chickadee by Kevin Smith.

Explore a tallgrass prairie stand and enjoy fall wildflowers, grasses, and pollinators with community naturalist Dave Sutherland. Meeting location and map will be provided to registered participants.

Photo: Fall grassland colors by Dave Sutherland.

Teller Farm North Trailhead (map)

Observe a variety of birds and habitats along the trails at White Rocks and Teller Farm with local birder Carl Starace.

Photo credit: Wilson’s Warbler by Matthew Studebaker.

NOTE: This trip is full, but you can join the waitlist.

Explore Walden Ponds for waterfowl, raptors, woodpeckers, and more with naturalist Dave Sutherland for two hours, then grab a brew at Avery, with appetizers provided by BCAS.

Photo of Wood Ducks by Gerhard Assenmacher.