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Meet Your Trip Leader
South Platte Park--South End
—Short Trip for Long-tailed Ducks (Surf Scoter too)
1/25/2026
10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Leader:
Cynthia Breidenbach thebreidenbachs1@comcast.net or 3038756516
David Suddjian dsuddjian@gmail.com or 831-713-8659
Trip Difficulty: Moderate
Directions
Meet at parking lot adjoining the South Platte Reservoir. The reservoir is just north of Chatfield off of C-470.
Take C-470 to the Wadsworth Blvd exit and turn north onto Wadsworth. Turn right (east) on West Chatfield Avenue and follow the road for 1.5 miles. Make a sharp turn right at the sign that says South Platte Reservoir and follow the access road around to the parking lot.
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Habitats to bird: Reservoir
Have you had a chance to see the "uncommon" Long-tailed Ducks and/or the "rare" Surf Scoter at South Platte Reservoir? All are welcome! We'll also look for other waterfowl often seen in South Platte Reservoir such as Lesser Scaup, Common Goldeneye, Bufflehead, Pied-billed Grebe as well as raptors and other birds who perch on the nearby wires. This trip is rated as "Moderate" because of the short switchback on a dirt trail from the parking lot up to the reservoir. At the top of the switchback, the walk will continue along a flat gravel road (closed to traffic) that circles the reservoir. Plan to walk about 1-1.5 miles. Bring scopes and cameras for long-distance viewing as well as your binoculars. The trails may be slushy, icy or snow-covered so bring micro spikes and hiking poles as needed. A vault toilet bathroom is available near the parking lot. This will be the only restroom.
We will end at 11:45, just in time to get home for the Broncos at 1:00!
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