North Star Birding: South Side of the River
in partnership with Pitkin County Open Space & Trails
Special access to the south side of the river takes this class into prime bird habitats following the peak of summer breeding season when many fledglings are on the wing and learning the ropes of independent life. Aspen groves provide habitat for wrens, flycatchers, swallows, and woodpeckers. Willow thickets and riparian cottonwoods yield warblers, vireos, and sapsuckers. Soras, Virginia Rails, waterfowl, and herons may be found in wetlands and pockets of open water. This special area is truly a birding hotspot, managed to foster the wildlife that depend on these habitats for breeding and migration, and for limited passive human activities that foster an appreciation for nature. Join us for this unique opportunity to learn about the birds of North Star Nature Preserve!
This class requires advanced registration to ensure appropriate planning for the field experience. Participants must register by 5pm on the day prior to the outing.
This class meets at the Main North Star parking lot, 1.65 miles from the intersection of Main/Hwy 82 and Original Street (wildlife viewing platform parking lot). There are no restroom facilities at this location.
Interested in joining ACES Bird Club? Click here for more information!
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.
North Star Birding: South Side of the River
Price
FREE, registration required!
Register today!Monday, July 20
Upcoming Date:
July 20, 2026 from 7–11am