Chico Basin Ranch El Paso and Pueblo Counties Closed to Birding and Birders

[Duane Rossford]

I went to Chico Basin today to try my luck at a little birding. I found that the price of admission has gone up to $15.00 and the access has been restricted to just the bird-banding area. I used to enjoy access to the entire complex, but the ponds area and headquarters area is now closed to birding. The road is roped off to keep the cattle in and keep the birders out.

If you have a long drive to get there (like I did) you might consider stopping somewhere else that still allows access to Birders.

Duane Rossford
Thornton, CO

[Bill Maynard]

Duane,

You have posted incorrect information. The electric fence at Chico HQ is to keep lifestock in a selected pasture for a short period of time and it is not intended to be a restriction for birders. Grab the plastic handle and unhook the electric cord, drive across and reattach. At different times there will be electric fences in various locations but they are all intended to delineate pastures not restrict access. The fee you mention is correct, but it has been this price for over five years and it is $10 with groups of 5 or more with a leader plus there is an optional yearly fee too. School groups, with prior arrangement with the education staff, is still free to school groups and the instruction is excellent.

Bill Maynard
Colorado Springs

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