[cobirds] Chico Registration Opens Monday April 22nd! (El Paso, Pueblo Counties)

Birder friends,

Chico Basin Ranch is about to open for spring migration! Access begins on Monday April 29^th  and will continue through June 2^nd.  Banding will end on May 31^st, 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 chicoregistration@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 chicoregistration@aikenaudubon.com

Linda Hodges                                                                                                                                      Aiken Audubon

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