Birding in Fort Collins

Bird walks and citizen-science outings for all levels.

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NCBA Free Field Trips

Free, all-levels field trips year-round (rotating hotspots)

Varies — Bobcat Ridge, Lory, Reservoir Ridge, area grasslands

Beginner-friendlyFree

Free, volunteer-led field trips open to all birding levels (including Birding 101), no registration cap, to rotating local hotspots. Dates are announced via email, Facebook, and Instagram.

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NCBA Monthly Evening Program

Northern Colorado Bird Alliance

2nd Thursdays, Sep–May · free evening program

Fort Collins (see calendar)

Beginner-friendlyFreeShoulder season

Free monthly program with a guest speaker on the second Thursday, September through May (summer break June–August, resuming in September).