BCAS field trip group on the North Rim of the Black Canyon.
Fall 2025 Field Trips
Please RSVP for all field trips at
Fall Colors (Ouray County)
Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Time: meet at the Town of Ridgway Visitor Center at 8:30 a.m.
Trip Leader: Don Marsh
Meet at the Ridgway town Visitor Center near the intersection of Highway 550 and Highway 62. We will explore various backroads in Ouray County as we search for birds and incredible fall colors. As weather and birds can be unpredictable in October, we will stay flexible in our options. Dress in layers, bring water, lunch or snacks, and your camera. We will wrap up in the early afternoon.
First Tuesday Field Trips - Montrose County
The next Montrose first Tuesday Field Trip will be October 7, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. Meet at the public parking lot at the intersection of N. 2nd St. and N. Cascade Ave. Bruce Ackerman will accompany the group to a nearby birding hotspot. Return should be by about noon.
Future first Tuesday dates: October 7 and November 4, 2025
Third Tuesday Field Trips - Delta County
All Delta County trips will last about 2-3 hours. Bring a snack, water, binoculars, spotting scopes (if you have one), and field guides. Please RSVP for all field trips and include your name, field trip date, and contact information in case weather or illness forces a cancellation. RSVP for all fieldtrips at
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Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Time: meet at Confluence Park at 9:00 a.m.
Trip Leader: Dian Torphy
We will meet at Confluence Park in Delta in the large parking lot on the east side of the lake, Gunnison River Drive. From there we will carpool to Escalante State Wildlife Area (SWA), G-50 road entrance. A fishing, hunting, or SWA access pass is needed. If you have one, please bring. If you want to drive yourself, you can purchase a license or access pass through Colorado Parks and Wildlife's website: https://www.cpwshop.com This field trip will last two to three hours.
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Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Time: meet at Confluence Park at 9:00 a.m.
Trip Leader: Dian Torphy
We will meet at Confluence Park in Delta in the large parking lot on the east side of the lake, Gunnison River Drive. We will explore from there -- either the lake or rivers or wetlands areas. Plan on 2-3 hours.
BCAS Field Trip Guidelines
One of the fun aspects of belonging to BCAS is the field trips. The field trips visit numerous hotspots in our area and occasionally to places far afield. These trips wouldn’t be possible without the efforts of the trip leaders. All BCAS trip leaders are volunteers donating their time and expertise to bring a great birding experience to participants. As a matter of keeping the experience top notch there are a few rules in place to help things run smoothly. Please keep them in mind when signing up and participating in the trips.
- Please notify the trip leader of your intentions to participate in a timely manner. Contact the trip leader to sign up and be sure you get an affirmative response from the leader. To sign up for all field trips send an email to
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Be sure to mention which field trip you want to attend. Field trip sign ups close 48 hours before the planned trip. Be sure to leave a contact phone number in case the leader needs to contact you about changes.
- Depending on the field trip, there may be limitations on participation. These limitations are set by the trip leader and announced with the field trip information. Reasons for limitations include parking concerns, visits to private residents, safety, and a trip leader’s comfort level with participant numbers. The exceptions to participant limitations may include special events where a larger crowd in anticipated and the First Tuesday field trips. First Tuesdays are expressly focused on new/novice members and visit nearby hotspots that can accommodate a bigger group. People are still asked to sign up in advance, so no one is left behind.
- Unless otherwise noted, all trips will meet in Montrose at 8 a.m. at the public parking lot at the corner of N. 2nd Street and N. Cascade Ave.
Many of BCAS field trips fill up, so signing up early increases your chances of participating. If, for some reason, you cannot attend a field trip, please notify the trip leader ASAP. Many times, the leader has a waiting list, so contacting the leader allows others to participate. Guests of members are welcome, so please let the leader know how many will be in your party.
Las Pautas para Ecursiones de BCAS
Uno de los aspectos más divertidos de pertenecer a BCAS son las excursiones. Estas excursiones visitan numerosos lugares de interés en nuestra zona y, ocasionalmente, lugares más lejanos. Estas excursiones no serían posibles sin el esfuerzo de los guías. Todos los guías de BCAS son voluntarios que donan su tiempo y experiencia para brindar una excelente experiencia de observación de aves a los participantes. Para garantizar la mejor experiencia, existen algunas reglas que facilitan el desarrollo del programa. Por favor, téngalas en cuenta al inscribirse y participar en las excursiones.
- Por favor, notifique al guía su intención de participar lo antes posible. Comuníquese con él para inscribirse y asegúrese de recibir una respuesta afirmativa. Para inscribirse en todas las excursiones, envíe un correo electrónico a black.canyon.audubon.fieldtrips. Asegúrese de mencionar a qué excursión desea asistir. Las inscripciones cierran 48 horas antes de la fecha prevista. Asegúrese de dejar un número de teléfono de contacto en caso de que el guía necesite contactarle para informarle sobre cualquier cambio.
- Dependiendo de la excursión, puede haber limitaciones de participación. Estas limitaciones las establece el guía y se anuncian junto con la información de la excursión. Las razones de las limitaciones incluyen problemas de estacionamiento, visitas a residentes particulares, seguridad y la comodidad del guía con el número de participantes. Las excepciones a las limitaciones de participación pueden incluir eventos especiales donde se anticipa una mayor afluencia de público y las excursiones del Primer Martes. El Primer Martes está especialmente dirigido a miembros nuevos o novatos y visita lugares de interés cercanos con capacidad para un grupo mayor. Se ruega a los participantes que se inscriban con antelación para que nadie se quede atrás.
- A menos que se indique lo contrario, todas las excursiones se reunirán en Montrose a las 8:00 a. m. en el estacionamiento público ubicado en la esquina de N. 2nd Street y N. Cascade Ave.
Muchas de las excursiones de BCAS se llenan, así que inscribirse con anticipación aumenta sus posibilidades de participar. Si, por alguna razón, no puede asistir a una excursión, notifique al líder de la excursión lo antes posible. Muchas veces, el líder tiene lista de espera, por lo que contactarlo permite que otros participen. Los invitados de los miembros son bienvenidos, así que informe al líder cuántos serán en su grupo.