Laramie Audubon Society's field trip season starts next week with our annual spring Laramie Plains Lakes excursion. Join us Saturday morning (March 27th) to caravan around the Laramie Valley looking for waterfowl, raptors, and early migratory songbirds. Migrating ducks have already begun appearing on open water, with local birders reporting Northern Shoveler, Common Golden-eye, Bufflehead, Northern Pintail, Gadwall, American Widgeon, Lesser Scaup, Canvasback, Redhead, Mallard, and other species of teal.
This trip will meet at 8 a.m. on Saturday, March 27th in the parking lot on the west side of the West Laramie Fly Store (1657 Snowy Range Road). The group will then caravan to various locations around the valley. We anticipate heading back to Laramie by noon.
Due to continued covid-19 safety considerations, we will not be encouraging or arranging carpool groups this season. In addition, we request that all attendees (1) wear a face covering when outside of their personal vehicle and (2) remain mindful of keeping a safe distance from others. Also, please register for the trip by emailing us (laramie.audubon@gmail.com). Having attendees register allows us to anticipate the group size and plan social distancing measures accordingly; it also provides us a means to contact attendees if plans change.
The long-range forecast for next Saturday is cold (high of 33F) with light snow, so please be prepared with plenty of warm clothes, as well as sun protection, snacks, water, and birding equipment! We are looking forward to trip and hope that you will be able to join us. Check the Events tab of the blog for the full schedule of spring trips: http://laramieaudubon.blogspot.com/p/events.html.
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| Turkey, near Vedauwoo (photo courtesy of LAS member Liz Young) |
