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Linda Purcell
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Judy McKeon
Aiken Audubon Co-sponsored  Trip Aiken Audubon Co-sponsored Trip

Birds Plus+ Trip Birds Plus+ Trip - Birds Plus+ field trips combine birding and another field focus, sometimes with a guest leader. The second focus of the day, be it butterflies or other insects, or art and journaling, will be described in more detail on the trip detail page.

Paint Mines Interpretive ParkIncluding El Paso County Hotspots
5/20/2026      5:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Leader: Linda Purcell   purcellzz@hotmail.com or 13035037989
Judy McKeon   judy.mckeon@gmail.com or 215-804-7731
Trip Difficulty: Moderate
Directions
Meet at Lowe's in Castle Rock near the outlet stores. I-25 south, exit at Founders/Meadows Pkwy (exit 184), turn right (west), then right on Santa Fe Dr (Hwy 85), then right on New Beale St. Exact address 1360 New Beale St, Castle Rock, CO 80108
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This trip is limited to the first 10 registrations.

Habitats to bird: Developed, Grassland, Reservoir, Riparian, Scrub, Wetland

Paint Mines is arguably one of the most visually compelling places in Colorado! The " + " designation is as described in this link. https://parks.elpasoco.com/parks-and-recreation/paint-mines-interpretive-park/    . With evidence of human life at this site dating back 9000 years - it has a remarkable history, even in the ancient Southwest! We will go directly to Paint Mines, in an effort to get the best light for photos during our early morning birding. After we leave Paint Mines, there will be another El Paso County stop at Fountain Creek Regional Park and Nature Center.  On this trip we hope to see some spring migrants,  as well as numerous other species. Dress appropriately, bring water, a snack, lunch. Rated moderate for the trip length, some bushwacking, and hilly conditions at Paint Mines. Binoculars, a camera (!), and a scope if you wish. A secondary meeting spot and time will be announced for participants living in El Paso County.  


Plan to walk 3 -4 miles total.   There are restrooms at Paint Mines and Fountain Creek, and we will plan to make other stops as well.


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