Thanks to Linda for posting these details, and I wanted to add some information about Bird Conservancy's banding station at Chico Basin Ranch. We're planning on continuing to run the station for 5 weeks each spring and fall.
- The banding station will be open 6 days a week (closed Sundays) from April 29th through May 31st. The station is open until about 5 hours after sunrise (weather permitting).
- Visitors are still welcome at the banding station during operating hours, though registration through Aiken Audubon's system is now required to access the site.
- We are still working with Ranchlands to host visiting school groups at the banding station. School groups can register by contacting learning@ranchlands.com. These visiting school groups, as well as any on-site Bird Conservancy staff and volunteers, will not count towards the 20-person daily visitor limit.
Any questions relating to the banding station at Chico Basin Ranch can be sent to me, colin.woolley@birdconservancy.org.
We are looking forward to spring birding and banding!
Colin Woolley
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies
Wheat Ridge, CO
On Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 12:12:41 PM UTC-6 linda hodges wrote:
All,Apparently I wasn't very clear, as questions are rolling in.The cost is $15/person/day, as it's been for years. There is no discount for groups, as there has been in the past.A group is meant to be for an organization, like DFO or Audubon chapters, with 10-12 attendees. We may consider slightly smaller groups, but it will depend on how busy it gets for our registration team, since all of us work.Please do let me know if anything else is unclear.LindaLinda HodgesOn Sat, Apr 20, 2024 at 9:07 PM linda hodges <hiker...@gmail.com> wrote:Please note that the email address for group registrations and questions is "chicoreg...@aikenaudubon.com." I have no idea why the word "registration" was shortened.On Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 9:01:54 PM UTC-6 linda hodges wrote:Birder friends,Chico Basin Ranch is about to open for spring migration! Access begins on Monday April 29th and will continue through June 2nd. Banding will end on May 31st, but birders will have 2 extra days on the ranch.The Chico registration system will go live this Monday, April 22nd at 7 a.m. You may register up to 7 days in advance via this link: https://www.aikenaudubon.com/birding/local-birding/chico-basin-ranch/. Registration and full information are also available on Aiken's home page: www.aikenaudubon.com.
Please note that the restricted visitation is a result of new terms imposed by the Colorado State Land Board, not Aiken Audubon. We are working to make the best of the situation and appreciate your patience as we comply with the new lease requirements.
- Visitation in 2024 will be allowed ONLY: April 29 – June 2, and Sept 2 - Oct 6. The ranch will be closed to birders the remainder of the year.
- Birders will need to register and pay in advance.
- The fee is $15/person. All proceeds will go towards maintaining access to Chico Basin Ranch for birding.
- Registration for each day opens seven days in advance. For example, registration for April 29th opens on April 22nd @ 7:00 am.
- Visitation will be capped at 20 birders/day, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., and access will be limited to the banding station, the HQ pond area (avoid birding inside the HQ gate) and Rose Pond.
- Groups interested in making a reservation should reach out to chicoreg...@aikenaudubon.com.
- All sales are final unless birding is closed at Chico due to muddy road conditions (see below).
- In the event roads are impassable due to muddy conditions, we will notify registrants as early as possible that birding is closed for the day and refunds will be issued.
Please comply with these requirements. Infringements could cause Aiken to lose its lease.· Questions? Contact the registration team at chicoreg...@aikenaudubon.com
Linda Hodges Aiken Audubon
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