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 activity is drop-in style and registration is not required but you can register here for updates and cancellation notices. Where: Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area When: Sunday, May 11, 7:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Activity 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 7 a.m. to see what's around the reservoir. Birding walks will leave from the dock every 30 minutes between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m., with the last walk leaving at 10 a.m. 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 who will be discussing migration, bird habitat, and bird behavior. Rocky Mountain Raptor Program will bring some ambassador birds to view! Accessibility: Partner tables will be on a paved accessible trail. 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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Leader/Volunteer Info
Abigail M - Staff/Trainers
Betty T - Volunteer Naturalist Assistant
I enjoy being outdoors, learning about the natural world and being with others who enjoy it as well. When it comes to the outdoors, I am a jack-of-all trades and master-of-none.
Brent E - Volunteer Naturalist
Born and raised in New Jersey, (still a Rutgers fan!!). College in Pennsylvania, graduate school in Princeton, NJ, and South Bend, IN. Currently retired. Lived in NJ, Missouri, Wisconsin, New York, Houston, TX, PA, and Ohio. Retired to Fort Collins area in 2021. Hobbies and interests: fly fishing, jazz guitar, wildlife photography. Family: married to Karen, parents of Emily (Denver,CO), and currently sharing home with Benson, our rescue dog.
Daniel O - Volunteer Naturalist
I was a teacher for 35+ years and a university instructor in several countries. I am a Master Gardener, so a lot of my interests have to do with flora.
John A - Volunteer Naturalist Assistant
Lauren H - Staff/Trainers
Hi there! My name is Lauren, and I am a public engagement specialist at the City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Dept. Please reach out to me with questions about public programs and Club Outdoors.
mike s - Volunteer Naturalist Assistant
have time will travel.
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Activity Contact
(970) 416-8009