Dear Co-Birders,
Boulder County Audubon Society is excited to announce our Spring 2026 field trip lineup! These free, local outings fill up fast, so be sure to check the links below for RSVP details.
Ron Stewart Preserve at Rabbit Mountain with Carl Starace
Saturday, April 25, 2026
8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Join local bird watcher Carl Starace to observe birds at the easternmost point of the foothills in Boulder County, Rabbit Mountain. Possible species include Say's Phoebe, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Tree Swallow, Rock Wren, and Vesper Sparrow.
Details: https://www.boulderaudubon.org/all-events/rabbit-mountain-carl-starace-april-2026
Old St. Vrain Road with Carl Starace
Saturday, May 30, 2026
7:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Join local bird watcher Carl Starace for birdwatching along the historic Old St Vrain Road. Possible species include Violet-green Swallow, Yellow-breasted Chat, Black-headed Grosbeak, Western Wood-Pewee, and Western Warbling Vireo.
Details: https://www.boulderaudubon.org/all-events/old-st-vrain-road-carl-starace-may-2026
Jewels of the Night Sky: Solstice Telescope Party
Thursday, June 11, 12, or 13, 2026 depending on weather
9:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Join Naturalist Dave Sutherland and a large telescope for a trip through the universe! The program will be offered once, on the night with the best weather forecast.
Details: https://www.boulderaudubon.org/all-events/solstice-telescope-party-june-2026
Destination: Ice Age
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Travel back with naturalist Dave Sutherland to a botanical time capsule, one of the last remnants of the Ice Age forest in Colorado, where natural marvels await. Registration required. Limit 15 participants due to sensitivity of the habitat.
Details: https://www.boulderaudubon.org/all-events/destination-ice-age-june-2026
Sonata for Moon, Stars & Fireflies
Monday, June 29, 2026
8:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Naturalist Dave Sutherland will guide a gentle journey from sunset into the light of the rising full moon with a varied selection of classical music inspired by our silvery celestial neighbor, interspersed with modern-day science. This field trip is jointly sponsored by Boulder County Audubon Society and the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra as part of the Musical Hikes program.
Details: https://www.boulderaudubon.org/all-events/sonata-for-moon-stars-fireflies-june-2026
And be sure to check out monthly field trips hosted by our friends at the City of Lafayette:
Lafayette Birds! First Sunday Bird Watching
May 3 and June 7, 2026
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Greenlee Wildlife Preserve 1600 Caria Drive Lafayette, CO
All, including beginning birders, are invited to experience the fun and discovery of bird watching on the first Sunday of each month year-round. Knowledgeable bird watchers will be on hand with binoculars, spotting scopes, and learning tools to assist in the fun activity of identifying birds in their natural habitats. Families are encouraged to attend.
Details: https://www.boulderaudubon.org/all-events/lafayette-birds-may-2026
Happy birding!
Kit
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