Spring 2018 Birding Challenge

Happy First Day of Spring! And with spring comes the annual migration of waterfowl, hummingbirds, raptors, and songbirds back to Colorado. Colorado has over 500 species of birds, and ranks among the top ten states with the biggest bird lists. Lots of land and varied habitats are what allows Colorado to make the cut!

Did you know that nearly half of all Colorado bird species can be found in Broomfield? Broomfield Open Space and Trails goes through great lengths to protect nesting birds and bird habitat. Some of Broomfield's best birding sites include Metzger Farm Open Space, Plaster Reservoir, Broomfield County Commons Open Space, Lac Amora Open Space, and Siena Reservoir. Use the Colorado County Birding Checklist or FREE Audubon Guide App to see how many Broomfield birds you can find.

The naturalists who find and post the most species of birds to Broomfield Naturalists between March 20th and June 21st will be declared this season's winners!

Photo of a Blue Grosbeak (Passerina caerulea) by 'gewb' at Metzger Farm Open Space on May 24, 2015.

Posted on March 20, 2018 02:50 PM by bostech