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Meet Your Trip Leader
South Platte Park--South End
12/14/2025
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Leader:
Cynthia Breidenbach thebreidenbachs1@comcast.net or 3038756516
Trip Difficulty: Moderate
Directions
See trip description for meeting instructions
This trip is limited to the first 12 registrations.
Habitats to bird: Reservoir
Last minute/pop up field trip to the South Platte Reservoir at the south end of South Platte Park to look for the "rare" Surf Scoter and the "uncommon" Long-tailed Duck. Rare and uncommon are the terms used by eBird and these 2 species have been at the reservoir for at least a week. We will spend the 2 hours walking the south side trail of South Platte Reservoir. Meet at the parking lot nearest to the vault toilet restroom. This will be the only restroom available. The walk is rated as moderate because there is a steep, short switchback up to the reservoir, after that, plan to walk 1 to 1.5 miles on a flat dirt and gravel surface. Snowy and icy conditions may be present and it is usually windy. Bring binoculars, water, snack, sunscreen. Scopes and cameras will be very helpful.
This trip is filled and you will be placed on the waiting list when you register
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