Field trip announcement: "Lafayette Birds!—tomorrow, Sun., May 4, 2025

[Ted Floyd]

Hey, all.

Please join us for the May 2025 installment of "Lafayette Birds!" tomorrow, May 4, starting at 1:00pm MDT at The Shack in Greenlee Wildlife Preserve. (On-street parking just west of the preserve; or park at nearby Waneka Lake and walk over. Or take RTD's 225, which goes straight down Baseline Rd., a very easy walk to the preserve; eastbound arrival at 12:29pm, westbound at 12:35pm.)

Lots of great birds at the preserve & environs of late: Wilson phalarope, long-billed dowitcher, savannah sparrow, hooded warbler, mottled(ish) duck, sora, white-faced ibis, broad-winged hawk, brown thrasher, rock wren, and many more. We'll look for all of them! Also, for folks thus inclined, we'll be offering a "tiger beetle special," searching for the uncommon twelve-spotted tiger beetle (it's there, we know where it is), Cicindela duodecimguttata, along with some more common species.

"Lafayette Birds" is sponsored by the City of Lafayette and hosted by expert birders from Boulder Co. & elsewhere. The activity is free & open to the public.

All are welcome, families & curiosity-seekers especially so. Bring water or kombucha and a hat, as it is supposed to be sunny & warm tomorrow. Bring good cheer. Bring gifts and obeisance for the trip leaders. A good time shall be had by all.

See you tomorrow!

Ted Floyd
Lafayette, Boulder Co.