Date: 4/20/24 8:02 pm From: linda hodges <hikerhodges...> Subject: [cobirds] Chico Registration Opens Monday April 22nd! (El Paso, Pueblo Counties)
Birder friends,
Chico Basin Ranch is about to open for spring migration! Access begins on
Monday April 29th and will continue through June 2nd. Banding will end on
May 31st, but birders will have 2 extra days on the ranch.
The Chico registration system will go live this Monday, April 22nd at 7
a.m. You may register up to 7 days in advance via this link:
https://www.aikenaudubon.com/birding/local-birding/chico-basin-ranch/.
Registration and full information are also available on Aiken’s home page:
www.aikenaudubon.com.
Please note that the restricted visitation is a result of new terms imposed
by the Colorado State Land Board, not Aiken Audubon. We are working to make
the best of the situation and appreciate your patience as we comply with
the new lease requirements.
- *Visitation in 2024 will be allowed ONLY:* *April 29 – June 2, and
Sept 2 - Oct 6*. The ranch will be closed to birders the remainder of
the year.
- Birders will need to register and pay in advance.
- The fee is $15/person. All proceeds will go towards maintaining access
to Chico Basin Ranch for birding.
- Registration for each day opens seven days in advance. For example,
registration for April 29th opens on April 22nd @ 7:00 am.
- Visitation will be capped at 20 birders/day, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.,
and access will be limited to the banding station, the HQ pond area (avoid
birding inside the HQ gate) and Rose Pond.
- Groups interested in making a reservation should reach out to
<chicoregistration...>
- All sales are final unless birding is closed at Chico due to muddy
road conditions (see below).
- In the event roads are impassable due to muddy conditions, we will
notify registrants as early as possible that birding is closed for the day
and refunds will be issued.
Please comply with these requirements. Infringements could cause Aiken to
lose its lease.
· Questions? Contact the registration team at
<chicoregistration...>
Linda Hodges
Aiken
Audubon
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