As part of your registration, in order to participate in a Denver Field Ornithologists, Inc. (“DFO”) trip or other activities designated by the Board of Directors, each adult participant and the parent of a minor participant (those under 18 yrs. of age) are required to review and sign (either electronically or manually) a DFO Acknowledgment and Assumption of Risks & Release and Indemnity Agreement (sometimes “Agreement”) Completing this document involves your acceptance of binding contract terms. This online registration system allows you to review and electronically sign the Agreement if you do not have one on file. If you would prefer to manually sign a printable version of the Agreement, you may access it here, and present it to the leader before trip start. If you choose this option, please contact your leader to assure you are signed up for the trip.
Please note: Each person, including each family member choosing to sign the Agreement electronically must login and have a separate account so that the agreement is tied to the individual. If you are having difficulty with multiple logins, please contact us for assistance. *Minors: If participant is a minor, the minor’s parent or legal guardian must print out, review and sign a paper copy of the Agreement and present it to the leader before the trip start. Any minor attending must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian.
Logged in users who have a signed Agreement on file will have the opportunity to print or save it at any time. Click on the link to the printable copy and use your browser functions to save or print.
Meet Your Trip Leader
View eBird Hotspot Info
Rocky Mountain Arsenal NWR
8/24/2025
7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Leader:
Jason Bidgood jbidgood@hotmail.com or 303-919-4591
Trip Difficulty: Moderate
Directions
Meet at the Arsenal Visitors Center, 6550 Gateway Rd, Commerce City, CO. General directions: On I-70 east, take exit 278, turn left onto Quebec St, turn right onto E 64th Ave, turn left onto Trenton St, continue onto Gateway Rd to Visitor Center.
View Meeting Place on Google Maps
This trip is limited to the first 10 registrations.
Habitats to bird: Reservoir, Riparian, Wetland
For this trip we'll walk the trail around Lake Ladora birding the reservoir, cattail marsh and surrounding riparian area and grassland. The trail around the lake is mostly level and is a combination of soft surface and pavement. In late-August at the Arsenal, the typical summer residents will still be around, and we should also see fall migrants like shorebirds and a few of the early warblers. Birders of all experience levels are welcome on this trip. Having a scope is usually helpful here but not required. Bring one along if you are willing to carry it. I'll have a scope to share. Be sure to dress for the weather and bring along water and a snack to eat on the go. Restrooms (pit toilets) are available in the parking at our meeting spot at the visitor's center at along the lake at about half-way through our walk.
This trip is filled and you will be placed on the waiting list when you register
You must be logged in to register for a field trip.