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As part of your registration, in order to participate in a Denver Field Ornithologists, Inc. (“DFO”) trip or other activities designated by the Board of Directors, each adult participant and the parent of a minor participant (those under 18 yrs. of age) are required to review and sign (either electronically or manually) a DFO Acknowledgment and Assumption of Risks & Release and Indemnity Agreement (sometimes “Agreement”) Completing this document involves your acceptance of binding contract terms. This online registration system allows you to review and electronically sign the Agreement if you do not have one on file. If you would prefer to manually sign a printable version of the Agreement, you may access it here, and present it to the leader before trip start. If you choose this option, please contact your leader to assure you are signed up for the trip.

Please note: Each person, including each family member choosing to sign the Agreement electronically must login and have a separate account so that the agreement is tied to the individual. If you are having difficulty with multiple logins, please contact us for assistance. *Minors: If participant is a minor, the minor’s parent or legal guardian must print out, review and sign a paper copy of the Agreement and present it to the leader before the trip start. Any minor attending must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian.

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Ryan Corda
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Ryan Dibala
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Developing Birder Trip Developing Birder Trip - These trips are especially welcoming to newer birders wanting to learn more, and questions are encouraged.
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Chico Basin RanchBird Banding & Fall Migrant Search (Developing Birder Trip)
9/26/2026      5:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Leader: Ryan Corda   ryan.corda@colorado.edu or 3038547514
Ryan Dibala   ryan.dibala@gmail.com or 8604553224
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 12 registrations.

Habitats to bird: Agricultural, Grassland, Riparian, Scrub

Let's explore El Paso County's #1 eBird hotspot, Chico Basin Ranch, to see bird banding in action and search for fall migrants! We'll start at the woodlands where Bird Conservancy of the Rockies will be banding birds, before venturing out to Headquarters' Pond and Rose's Pond. Plan for up to 3 miles of walking, mostly on uneven ground. Bring binoculars, water, and lunch. Long pants are recommended. Porta-potties will be nearby about half the time.

Denver-area participants will meet in Castle Rock at 5 am and will rendezvous with anyone coming from the south in Fountain at 6 am; we'll all then head to the ranch together. We'll depart by 1 pm, and Denver-area participants should expect to return to our meeting spot by 3:30 pm.

As we approach the trip, we'll send out a link and password for participants to purchase their ticket to visit the ranch ($15/person). At least one co-leader will drive, and we'll need one to two volunteer drivers.


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