Spring Bird Count News Today

To support and nurture new birders as they test their wings and take flight into the pastime, three different birding organizations exist in the region.

To support and nurture new birders as they test their wings and take flight into the pastime, three different birding organizations exist in the region.

In late April and early May, once the oaks, the maples, the poplars and other tall deciduous trees begin spreading out new green leaves to create a concealing woodland canopy,

In late April and early May, once the oaks, the maples, the poplars and other tall deciduous trees begin spreading out new green leaves to create a concealing woodland canopy,

Birds keep returning. At times, it’s like a new bird is putting in an appearance every day. Some of the returning species are showy, others are more subtle in their

Birds keep returning. At times, it’s like a new bird is putting in an appearance every day. Some of the returning species are showy; others are more subtle in their

Its a busy weekend around Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region, with Colorados only Tulip Festival among the best bets.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY

Hotshot birders call them megas, as in mega-rarity -- the once-in-a-lifetime events that send dedicated watchers racing for their binoculars. What are your chances, say, of spotting a painted redstart in Illinois? Almost zero.

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