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Meet Your Trip Leader
Developing Birder Trip - These trips are especially welcoming to newer birders wanting to learn more, and questions are encouraged.
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Bear Creek Lake Park
—Explore this popular park
(Developing Birder Trip)
4/1/2026
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Leader:
Anne Craig naturallyjax@gmail.com or 904-629-4248
David Suddjian dsuddjian@gmail.com or 831-713-8659
Trip Difficulty: Moderate
Directions
Meet at the informal park n' ride lot just east of the Morrison Phillips 66 clock tower. This is on the NW corner of the
intersection of C-470 and Morrison Road. Take Morrison Road west from C470 and turn right at the first road and then into the lot near the gas station.
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This trip is limited to the first 8 registrations.
Habitats to bird: Grassland, Reservoir, Riparian, Scrub
An early spring exploration of Bear Creek Lake Park to sample a variety of habitats to see what variety of birds we can find. we might see some returning swallows, bluebirds, water birds on the reservoir, maybe nesting Great Horned Owl and Red-tailed Hawk, and more. We can hope for a rare Sagebrush Sparrow, a species that is found along the Front Range margin in early spring. We will look for evidence of nesting and learn what we can about bird song and calls. Bring snacks and drinks. Expect 2-3 miles of walking total. Bring boots, and be ready for muddy trails in places. Restrooms are available. We will carpool from the meeting spot. A park entry fee is required for each car, and passes can be purchased as we enter.
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