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Developing Birder Trip - These trips are especially welcoming to newer birders wanting to learn more, and questions are encouraged.
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Washington Park
(Developing Birder Trip)
12/22/2024
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Leader:
Jason Bidgood jbidgood@hotmail.com or 303-919-4591
Trip Difficulty: Moderate
Directions
Meet in the parking lot on the east side of Grasmere Lake accessed from E. Mississippi Ave. and S. Franklin St.
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This trip is limited to the first 10 registrations.
Habitats to bird: Developed
This is a developing birder field trip at one of Denver Counties top birding hotspots and most popular parks. We’ll walk Washington park from end to end and explore Evergreen Hill and Smith Lake on the north end to Grasmere Lake on the south end. If you have never birded Wash Park before this will be a great introduction. You may even learn a little about the history of the park.
Prepare for this trip by watching David Suddjian’s recent Bird Bombs: “Colorado ID Masters – Winter Waterfowl Edition”, and “Eyes on Geese and Swans”. Links to these are available on the DFO website. In addition to many geese and ducks we’ll look for a variety of other birds like nuthatches, woodpeckers, and chickadees.
Birders of all experience levels are welcome. Be prepared to walk about 3 to 4 miles. We’ll mostly be walking on grass and the crusher fines paths. The trails are relatively flat and wide but may be icy or snow covered depending on the weather. Bring your own binoculars and/or camera. I’ll bring a scope to share. Portable toilets are available in several locations throughout the park. We’ll meet at the parking lot on the northeast side of Grasmere Lake (E. Mississippi Ave. and S. Franklin St.). Bring water and snacks to eat on the go.
6 people have registered for this trip. There are 4 spaces left.
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