Black Canyon Audubon will sponsor a field trip to Paradox Valley and other West End venues (Norwood, Nucla and Naturita) for a spring birding adventure. The chance to see over 70 species is very high. Expect several short walks to access bird habitat. The group will meet at 9:00 AM on May 10. Directions to the meeting site will be sent to those who sign up. We will have a potluck dinner the evening of May 10..

The Paradox Valley and West End areas have a great mix of habitats ranging from desert scrub to classic alpine to riparian, allowing for a rich mix of birds during the spring migration. Expect to see a variety of waterfowl, Black-throated Sparrow, vireos, Yellow-breasted Chat, Grace’s Warbler, Black Phoebe, and a host of migrants. Day 1 will wrap up near Naturita; participants can access either hotel accommodations or camp for the night. The Uravan Ball Park campground is open, and the Rimrock Hotel (970-865-2500) in Naturita has nice rooms at reasonable prices.

The field trip is limited to twelve participants. For questions and to sign up contact Bill Harris at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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