This is the second in a series of four outings showcasing City of Aspen Open Space lands and the habitats they provide for birds and other wildlife.
This is the third in a series of four outings showcasing City of Aspen Open Space lands and the habitats they provide for birds and other wildlife.
The City of Aspen Open Space Program oversees many parcels that contain important habitats for native birds, including this special and diverse landscape adjacent to the Aspen Meadows Resort and the Roaring Fork River. This outing will take us on a loop hike to explore the wildflower meadows, mountain shrublands, sagebrush, and cottonwood riparian habitats that make up the Meadows Open Space. Possible bird species include yellow and MacGillivray’s warbler, broad-tailed and black-chinned hummingbird, spotted towhee, Swainson’s thrush, red-naped sapsucker, lazuli bunting, belted kingfisher, American dipper, and more. Local history will also be shared, as this site contains a few relics dating back to Aspen’s mining and ranching eras.This is the fourth in a series of four outings showcasing City of Aspen Open Space lands and the habitats they provide for birds and other wildlife.
Our City of Aspen Birding Series is in partnership with the City of Aspen County Open Space & Trails and highlight and explore the diversity of bird life at different city Open Space & Trails properties throughout the summer.
Please contact Aspen Center for Environmental Studies if you have any questions.