BCAS will sponsor a field trip to Paradox Valley and other venues at the West End of Montrose County for a spring birding adventure. The opportunity to see over 70 species is very high. Expect several short walks to access bird habitat.  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, sage sparrows, vireos, yellow-breasted chats, Grace’s warblers, black phoebes, and a host of migrants.  Day 1 will wrap up near Naturita, so participants can access either hotel accommodations or camp for the night.  The Uravan Ball Park campground is open for our use, and the Rimrock Hotel (970-865-2500) in Naturita has nice rooms at reasonable prices.  A potluck dinner in planned for the evening of May 18. This trip is limited to 12 participants. Directions to the meeting site will be sent to those who sign up.  For those who want to get there a day early, there are camping facilities at the Dan Noble Wildlife Area next to Miramonte Reservoir near Norwood.  For questions and to sign up contact Bill Harris at (970) 901-4022 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..