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Pawnee National Grasslands (Weld County)
—Crow Valley Campground + Birding Auto Tour
5/17/2026
5:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Leader:
Jason Bidgood jbidgood@hotmail.com or 303-919-4591
Trip Difficulty: Moderate
Directions
Meet at parking lot at the south end of Lark Bunting Lane (note: this is not the usual Barr Lake SP meeting place). From the Bromley Lane exit off I-76, drive east on E 152nd Ave across the railroad tracks and take an immediate right onto Lark Bunting Lane. State Parks pass or day pass required.
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This trip is limited to the first 12 registrations.
Habitats to bird: Agricultural, Grassland, Riparian
Explore the Pawnee National Grasslands, Crow Valley Campground and the town of Briggsdale. We’ll start at the Crow Valley Campground to look for migrants, then Briggsdale to look for Mountain Plover. We'll also drive the Pawnee Grasslands auto tour looking for grassland birds like Burrowing Owl, Thick-billed and Chestnut Collared Longspur. We’ll do some birding on foot (2 miles max), mainly at the Crow Valley Campground. In other areas will be in and out of vehicles birding along the road. Birders of all experience levels are welcome. We will carpool from our meeting location. We’ll need volunteers with high clearance vehicles to drive. The roads in past years have generally been in good condition but there can be some big potholes and washboard surfaces. Bring water, snacks, and lunch. Don’t forget sunscreen, a hat, your binoculars, and a camera if you like. Restrooms will be available at a gas station in Kersey on the way and then again at the Crow Valley Campground. We will have to pay a fee to enter the campground area.
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