Black Canyon Audubon will sponsor a field trip to Paradox Valley and other West End venues for a spring birding adventure on May 9-10, 2023.  The opportunity to see over 70 species is very high.  Expect several short walks to access bird habitat.  The Paradox Valley and West End areas have a great mix of habitats ranging from desert scrub to classic alpine to riparian, allowing for a rich mix of birds during the spring migration.  Expect to see a variety of waterfowl, black-throated sparrow, vireos, yellow-breasted chat, grace’s warbler, black phoebe and a host of migrants.  

The group will meet at the Rimrock Hotel in Naturita, Colorado at 9:00 AM on May 9.  Day 1 will wrap up near Naturita, so participants can access either hotel accommodations or camp for the night.  The Uravan Ball Park campground is open.  It is 13 miles from Naturita along highway 141 and the Rimrock Hotel (970-865-2500) in Naturita has nice rooms at reasonable prices.  The hotel has a bistro that has a nice breakfast menu.

There will be a potluck dinner the evening of May 9 at the hotel.  

The field trip is limited to 12 participants.  For questions and to sign up contact Bill Harris at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 970-901-4022.