This group will meet at 7:30 AM at Hurst Hall, Room 130 on the Western Colorado University campus to get organized. Dress appropriately for the weather (which can be a little chilly in Gunnison). Afterward we will have a Chili potluck to compile results. Please contact organizer Arden Anderson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for additional information.  All levels of birding experience are welcome. We will be birding most of the day. To protect both yourself and others, participants are encouraged to be vaccinated against COVID.

Bring: warm clothes (dress for the expected weather), hats and gloves, boots, snacks and/or lunch, water, sunscreen, binoculars, spotting scope (if you have), and bird books. Clip boards are helpful.

Provided: Map of birding areas, bird checklist, and instructions