Birding for Beginners at Belmar Park

PLEASE NOTE: You must register for this field trip (limit: 10 people) and complete the liability form when you register. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed. Other requirements are described below.

Join Denver Audubon for an easy morning stroll around Belmar Park in Lakewood, which features a large lake with boardwalks and viewing platforms. The park is home to a nice diversity of birds, including a variety of waterfowl, songbirds, and spring migrants. The focus of this trip is developing birding skills, including observation and identification skills. Beginners and families are welcome. Belmar Park is accessible for persons with mobility challenges; distances are short and the paths are gentle.

Enter Belmar Park by turning west on Ohio Ave. from Wadsworth Blvd. Meet at the parking lot directly east of the lake, which you can find on Google Maps by searching "Belmar Park Parking Lot." Belmar Park is also accessible by public bus. Bring your own binoculars and water, and dress in layers depending on the weather. Contact trip leader Angela (naturalist.angela at gmail.com) with any questions.

By registering for and attending this field trip, you agree to the following:

Please self-screen for COVID-19 symptoms, even if you are vaccinated, and use common sense. DO NOT attend if you had recent exposure to an individual with symptoms or confirmation of COVID-19. If you have any symptoms or even suspect you could have COVID-19 symptoms, do not sign up for this trip.

-Masks Outdoors: Masks are not required outdoors. However, we encourage unvaccinated people to wear a mask when interacting with people outside their household when outdoors and maintain social distancing of six feet.
-Masks Indoors: We strongly recommend everyone, including fully vaccinated persons, wear a mask in all public indoor spaces and maintain social distancing of six feet when interacting with people outside their household.

Photo credit: USFWS.