Field Trips
Please let us know if you are coming! You may register for all field trips at
THE BLACK CANYON AUDUBON SOCIETY TRIP/EVENT PARTICIPATION WAIVER OF LIABILITY FOR 2026
Each fieldtrip participant is required to complete a participant waiver form, which can be downloaded by clicking here. Please print, fill out, and sign the form and bring to the field trip leader. This form will remain valid for all 2026 field trips.
First Tuesday Field Trips - Montrose County
All Montrose trips meet at the public parking lot at the corner of N. 2nd Street and N. Cascade Ave. in Montrose unless noted in the trip description. Items you may want to bring include snacks, water, binoculars, and a field guide. Please reserve your spot by emailing black.canyon.audubon.
Third Tuesday Field Trips - Delta County
All Delta County trips will last about 2-3 hours. Bring a snack, water, binoculars, spotting scopes (if you have one), and field guides. Please RSVP for all field trips and include your name, field trip date, and contact information in case weather or illness forces a cancellation. RSVP for all fieldtrips at
Location: Orchard City Park. 11245 2100 Rd, Orchard City
Meet Elizabeth Ivers and Doug Hemken in the parking area to the left as you enter the park. We went here on a 10 degree day last winter and still saw an amazing numbr of songbirds.
Other February Field Trips
Location: Grand Junction Wildlife Area
Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Leader: Bill Harris
Let's travel a little farther afield and visit the Grand Junction Wildlife Area. We will carpool from public parking lot at the corner of N. 2nd Street and N. Cascade Ave. in Montrose. The GJWA is a great place to hike. Plan on returning home by 3:30 p.m. If time allows, we will also visit Connected Lakes (state park pass required).
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Location: Elk Meadows, Ouray County
Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Leader: Don Marsh
Join us as we visit the home of a Ridgway BCAS member who regularly gets all three species of Rosy Finch at her home feeders. We will met in Ridgway at the Cimarron Coffee parking lot at 9 a.m. and carpool up to the private residence.
BCAS Field Trip Guidelines
One of the fun aspects of belonging to BCAS is the field trips. The field trips visit numerous hotspots in our area and occasionally to places far afield. These trips wouldn’t be possible without the efforts of the trip leaders. All BCAS trip leaders are volunteers donating their time and expertise to bring a great birding experience to participants. As a matter of keeping the experience top notch there are a few rules in place to help things run smoothly. Please keep them in mind when signing up and participating in the trips.
- Please notify the trip leader of your intentions to participate in a timely manner. Contact the trip leader to sign up and be sure you get an affirmative response from the leader. To sign up for all field trips send an email to
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Be sure to mention which field trip you want to attend. Field trip sign ups close 48 hours before the planned trip. Be sure to leave a contact phone number in case the leader needs to contact you about changes.
- Depending on the field trip, there may be limitations on participation. These limitations are set by the trip leader and announced with the field trip information. Reasons for limitations include parking concerns, visits to private residents, safety, and a trip leader’s comfort level with participant numbers. The exceptions to participant limitations may include special events where a larger crowd in anticipated and the First Tuesday field trips. First Tuesdays are expressly focused on new/novice members and visit nearby hotspots that can accommodate a bigger group. People are still asked to sign up in advance, so no one is left behind.
- Unless otherwise noted, all trips will meet in Montrose at 8 a.m. at the public parking lot at the corner of N. 2nd Street and N. Cascade Ave.
- Each fieldtrip participant is required to complete a participant waiver form, which can be downloaded by clicking here. Please print, fill out, and sign the form and bring to the field trip leader. This form will remain valid for all 2026 field trips.
Many of BCAS field trips fill up, so signing up early increases your chances of participating. If, for some reason, you cannot attend a field trip, please notify the trip leader ASAP. Many times, the leader has a waiting list, so contacting the leader allows others to participate. Guests of members are welcome, so please let the leader know how many will be in your party.
Las Pautas para Ecursiones de BCAS
Uno de los aspectos más divertidos de pertenecer a BCAS son las excursiones. Estas excursiones visitan numerosos lugares de interés en nuestra zona y, ocasionalmente, lugares más lejanos. Estas excursiones no serían posibles sin el esfuerzo de los guías. Todos los guías de BCAS son voluntarios que donan su tiempo y experiencia para brindar una excelente experiencia de observación de aves a los participantes. Para garantizar la mejor experiencia, existen algunas reglas que facilitan el desarrollo del programa. Por favor, téngalas en cuenta al inscribirse y participar en las excursiones.
- Por favor, notifique al guía su intención de participar lo antes posible. Comuníquese con él para inscribirse y asegúrese de recibir una respuesta afirmativa. Para inscribirse en todas las excursiones, envíe un correo electrónico a black.canyon.audubon.fieldtrips. Asegúrese de mencionar a qué excursión desea asistir. Las inscripciones cierran 48 horas antes de la fecha prevista. Asegúrese de dejar un número de teléfono de contacto en caso de que el guía necesite contactarle para informarle sobre cualquier cambio.
- Dependiendo de la excursión, puede haber limitaciones de participación. Estas limitaciones las establece el guía y se anuncian junto con la información de la excursión. Las razones de las limitaciones incluyen problemas de estacionamiento, visitas a residentes particulares, seguridad y la comodidad del guía con el número de participantes. Las excepciones a las limitaciones de participación pueden incluir eventos especiales donde se anticipa una mayor afluencia de público y las excursiones del Primer Martes. El Primer Martes está especialmente dirigido a miembros nuevos o novatos y visita lugares de interés cercanos con capacidad para un grupo mayor. Se ruega a los participantes que se inscriban con antelación para que nadie se quede atrás.
- A menos que se indique lo contrario, todas las excursiones se reunirán en Montrose a las 8:00 a. m. en el estacionamiento público ubicado en la esquina de N. 2nd Street y N. Cascade Ave.
Muchas de las excursiones de BCAS se llenan, así que inscribirse con anticipación aumenta sus posibilidades de participar. Si, por alguna razón, no puede asistir a una excursión, notifique al líder de la excursión lo antes posible. Muchas veces, el líder tiene lista de espera, por lo que contactarlo permite que otros participen. Los invitados de los miembros son bienvenidos, así que informe al líder cuántos serán en su grupo.