World Migratory Bird Day 2025

 05/11/2025  |  06:30 AM - 10:30 AM
  Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area

Special Events - Mixed Ages

The theme for World Migratory Bird Day in 2025 is "Creating Bird-Friendly Cities & Communities". *This program is a drop-in style and registration is not required. Birding walks will leave from the dock every 30 minutes between 7AM and 10AM, with the last walk leaving at 10AM. Register here for updates and cancellation notices.* Where: Fossil Creek reservoir When: May 11, 7:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Program Description: Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area is great place to see migratory birds! volunteer naturalists will be leading bird walks every 30 minutes starting at 7AM to see what's around the reservoir. Bring your binoculars if you have them and celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with us! Also chat with several partners from the Fort Collins area discussing migratory, bird habitat, behavior, and celebration. Rocky Mountain raptor program will bring some ambassador birds to view! Accessibility: Bird banding will take place a short walk (0.25 miles) down a steep hill in a shaded area. Birding walks will take place on a mostly easy to moderate dirt trail, but will start down a steep hill. Distances vary. Accessible parking and restrooms available. If you have any questions or concerns about the accessibility of a program, please contact [email protected] or call 970-416-2815 for more information. People with disabilities are welcome to participate in all programs and we are happy to make any appropriate accommodations. Requests for disability-related services can be made during registration through the activity contact or by calling 970-416-2815 at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the activity. What to Bring: Dress appropriately for the weather forecast. Bring sunscreen, closed-toe, sturdy shoes, and plenty of water.

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General Info

Thank you Fort Collins and Larimer County voters! Your support of citizen-initiated sales taxes makes land conservation and educational activities like this possible.

Lauren Hennessey

She/her/hers

Public Engagement Specialist 

City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Department

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