Fall Birding at South Platte Park

Please join us for a relaxing morning as we explore birds at the south end of South Platte Park. This part of the park has multiple opportunities to view birds that are drawn to lakes and rivers. In mid-October, we can expect to see lots of ducks! We may see Green-winged Teal, Gadwalls, American Wigeon, and Buffleheads. We will also be looking for some of the birds that stay here year-round like the American Kestrel, Red-tailed Hawk, and Downy Woodpecker.

Note that this trip is accessible for those with mobility challenges. The plan is to walk 2 to 3 miles on mostly level trails that are hard packed dirt and gravel. There is an area of about ½ mile where we will walk on uneven ground and through grass and weeds to get closer to the river. It is possible to bypass this area and remain on the hard path. At the end of the trip there is the option to walk up a rather steep hill to South Platte Reservoir to see diving ducks.

Birdwatchers of all levels are invited with beginner birders encouraged to join.

Meeting location: South Platte Park C-470 Trailhead, 5198 W. South Platte Reservoir Access Road. We will meet in the large parking lot near the vault toilets.
The only restroom is at the beginning of the outing. It is a vault toilet with an accessible stall.

It will be the middle of October, so be ready for varying weather conditions.

Trip Leaders: Julia Gwinn and Cindy Breidenbach. We will email all participants with final trip details a few days prior. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at jgwinn53@aol.com or thebreidenbachs1@comcast.net.

Advance registration, including signing of the liability waiver, is required. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed.

Please Note: If you have registered and no longer can attend the program, please contact the Denver Audubon Office at (303) 973-9530 as soon as possible.

Photo credit: Julia Gwinn.