
What we’re about
Do you like spending time outdoors looking for wildlife, including birds? Do you also like drinking a cold one after? I decided to start this group after coming across announcements for Birds and Beers events in other states. This group will be different in that we will spend some time birding before we go grab a pint. The Denver Metro area offers a variety of great birding spots with local breweries/pubs nearby so we'll have plenty of locations to choose from.
Not a bird nor beer expert? Don't worry. This group is open to anyone with an interest in learning more about both. My hope is that all participants will learn a bit more about birds while meeting fellow nature lovers in the process. We'll get together semi-regularly with meeting times alternating between late afternoons (so you can get in a day's work) and weekends.
Sample location pairings include City Park followed by Vine Street Pub, Three Sisters Mountain Park in Evergreen and Little Bear Saloon, Cherry Creek State Park and Dry Dock Brewery. Do you have ideas on where you'd like to go? Suggestions are welcome and even encouraged.
Upcoming events (3)
See all- Birding the South Platte & Beers at Station 26Platte River Trailhead, Thornton, CO
We've rescheduled! Let's go find some ducks!
This stretch of the Platte provides important refuge for winter ducks including Mallard, goldeneyes (Barrow's and Common), American Wigeon, Northern Shoveler, Green-winged Teal, Ring-necked Duck, and mergansers. A variety of raptors including Northern Harrier, Red-tailed Hawk, American Kestrel, and Bald Eagle are possible.
Where to meet: Parking lot just south of the intersection of 88th Avenue and Colorado Blvd. We'll be walking along flat trails for as a couple of hours before heading over to Station 26.
Come dressed for winter weather (layers, foot and hand warmers).
Thanks to Michelle for hosting!