World Migratory Bird Day Birding Walks
05/08/2026
| 06:30 AM - 09:30 AM
Riverbend Ponds Natural Area
Natural Discoveries (Community Program) - Mixed Ages
The theme for 2026 World Migratory Bird Day is "Every Bird Counts - Your Observations Matter!" Come observe birds with Natural Areas volunteer naturalists! Where: Riverbend Pons Natural Area. Park at large Prospect parking lot. Activity Description: Riverbend Ponds is a 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 ponds. Bring your binoculars if you have them and celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with us! Accessibility: 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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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
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Public Engagement Specialist
City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Department
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Leader/Volunteer Info
Brent E - Photographer
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.
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.
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(970) 416-8009