The last class prior to the Christmas Bird Count and presented by Audubon Rockies Community Naturalist, Keith Bruno, will cover raptors and the protocols established by National Audubon to be used on count day. We always have a fun time … Continue reading →

  Plan to join us on Saturday, December 16, for National Audubon's 124th annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC).  This will mark the 13th year of data contributions from the Pagosa Springs area in the count organized by Weminuche Audubon Society.  Some … Continue reading →

In November our Audubon chapter hosted a presentation by Dr. Terry Root on Climate Change. The consequences of global warming which we are experiencing now and predictions for the future left us concerned if enough is being done to slow … Continue reading →

Count Moved to Sunday, February 11  We're excited to join members of the Durango Dipper Lovers for a fun day conducting the annual winter dipper count on the Animas River on February 11 at 10 am.  We'll meet on the … Continue reading →

Join us in counting birds for the Great Backyard Bird Count in February.  This global census of birds paints a snapshot of where birds are before spring migration begins.  Count birds for as little as 15 minutes where ever you … Continue reading →

Join us on the Riverwalk to tally birds that we identify on Saturday morning.  Our count will be added to results for the GBBC.  We will meet at our native plant garden near the GGP domes at 8:30 AM.  Bring … Continue reading →

This month we are excited to take a tour of birding in Arizona led by our member Jeffrey Reichel. Jeff is an experienced birder and excellent photographer who lives in Pagosa Springs, but also spends some time in Arizona looking for … Continue reading →

At the Monte Vista Crane Festival you can enjoy thousands of Sandhill Cranes, ducks, and geese flying against a backdrop of mountain scenery. Raptors will adorn the power poles and owls will be sitting with their young. A visit to … Continue reading →

We hope that you will join us this month when we welcome Doug Clark, wildlife biologist with the Rio Grande National Forest.  Doug's career as a Biological Technician, and now Wildlife Biologist, with the USFS has spanned more than 30 years. … Continue reading →

Archuleta County Weed and Pest Supervisor Ethan Proud will cover landowner noxious weed responsibilities, including the management of invasive plant species to promote healthy landscapes for native plant species, pollinators and wildlife.  Register for this free class by email; robin.young@colostate.edu … Continue reading →