SATURDAY, MARCH 13, WALSENBURG AREA AND LATHROP STATE PARK , 8 AM – NOON :  Dave Silverman, trip leader, will begin the day at Lake Maria , hoping to see a swan or two.  On the way to Lathrop SP we will stop at other sites in search of open water, as waterfowl are highlights of this trip – 20 species counted last year. 

If weather allows, there will be some walking in the State Park in search of resident Mountain Bluebirds, Bushtits, Townsend’s Solitaires, sparrows, etc.

Dress warmly and bring lunch.  Contact Donna Emmons at emmons7@yahoo.com or 719-676-5666(h)/369-9704(c) for reservations and meeting place information.

SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 4^TH SATURDAY BIRDWALK AT THE NATURE AND RAPTOR CENTER OF PUEBLO , 8 – 11 AM:   David Chartier is the leader for this month’s stroll along the river trail on watch for waterfowl and other winter resident birds.  This is an excellent outing for families and beginning birders are especially encouraged to attend.

     Birding is free, but there is a $3.00 parking fee (Become a member of the Nature Center and avoid this charge!).  Contact Donna Emmons at 676-5666/369-9704 or the Center at 549-2414 with questions.

     For more information regarding this and other AVAS trips and events, visit www.socobirds.org.  Also check out www.natureandraptor.org for fun, informative, family-oriented activities.