Birding by Habitat: Windstar Preserve Fall Exploration

Join us for a stroll into the Windstar Preserve in Old Snowmass to observe resident birds caching food items and migrating birds refueling on their journeys. Birds we are likely to see include various waterfowl, great blue heron, various blackbirds, Wilson’s and yellow-rumped warblers, and mountain bluebirds. We will be attentive for any uncommon surprises as well, such as Cassin’s vireo, western bluebird, Wilson’s phalarope, and sandhill crane. Fall migration is a treasure hunt, with exciting birds showing up throughout the season. We will walk to the reservoir and back to see what the day delivers at this special site!

Hiking distance is about 4 miles round trip primarily on a gravel road.

This class requires advance registration to ensure appropriate planning for the field experience.

Birders of all experience levels are welcome!

Meeting location will be communicated with participants prior to the outing. 

Free, underwritten by ACES’ Bird Club!

About the Instructor:

Rebecca Weiss is a birding guide and naturalist with thirty years of experience in the Aspen area and Colorado’s mountain regions. She is author of the local guidebook, Birds of Aspen and the Roaring Fork Valley and the primary guide for ACES’ Birding Program. She is a certified interpretive guide and holds a BS in Biology and a MA in Education. Rebecca’s professional background includes bird banding, field research, and conservation writing as well as outdoor education, program administration, and guide training. Past employers and affiliations include the National Park Service, US Fish & Wildlife Service, Outward Bound, and the Rocky Mountain Biological Lab.