Wyoming Hereford Ranch Birding Trip – 13 September 2025

 On Saturday, September 13^th, we will head east to Cheyenne to search for fall-migrant birds in the riparian areas of the Wyoming Hereford Ranch (WHR), one of Wyoming’s Important Bird Areas. The Ranch is a great place to find uncommon warblers and other songbirds during fall migration. Afterward, we will make a quick stop to search for waterbirds at WHR Reservoir #1. Walking will be easy on flat terrain.

Meet promptly at 7:00 am in the northwest corner of the parking lot of the City of Laramie Parks and Recreation Center (Garfield and South Boulder Streets) to carpool to the WHR. Plan on returning to Laramie between 12 and 1 pm. Alternatively, you can meet us at the WHR at 8:00 am. To get to WHR from I-80, head east from Laramie, take Exit 367 (Campstool Road), travel south approximately 1 mile to the entrance (on the left), follow the driveway for ¼ mile, and park opposite the red barn. Cassin's Vireo. Photo by Heather Johnson.

  

 

 

Habitat Garden Tour - Monday, Sept. 8th, 5:30 pm

Join us for a Habitat Hero Garden Tour on Monday (9/8) at 5:30 pm.  We'll visit two gardens, starting at 2303 Nighthawk Drive, where we'll stay for approximately 30 minutes.  We'll then continue on to 1167 Frontera Drive. After the tour we'll enjoy light refreshments and spend time sharing garden stories, bird stories, and ideas for the coming season!

(Yellow Warbler photo courtesy of LAS member Heather Johnson)

Bird Hike -- Saturday, Sept. 6th

We'll gather downtown** at 8 a.m. this Saturday (9/6) to discuss the trip and informally arrange rideshares.  The group will then caravan to Rock Creek Canyon, located approximately 45 miles west of Laramie near Arlington.  The trail has a steep uphill and then downhill section immediately after the parking area, but then levels out along the creek, where we may see dippers.  Our pace will be participant- and bird-driven.  If it is a small group, we will walk along slowly to accommodate both birding and all participants.  If we have a large enough group, we'll consider breaking into a faster "hiking" group and a more leisurely "birding" group.  

Please be prepared for a variety of weather conditions, with sturdy shoes, warm layers, rain and sun protection, snacks, and water.  We anticipate being back to Laramie by approximately 12:30 p.m., but participants with their own transportation are welcome to leave earlier or stay longer -- we do ask that you let the trip leader know if you decide to turn back or to forge ahead (leaving the group).  

** Meeting Location - 1st Street Plaza in downtown Laramie (corner of 1st Street and Grand Avenue).  All day parking is available along 1st Street.