Calendar of events
Next DBC meetings and programs
All meetings held in the Education Business Hall (EBH) at Fort Lewis College at 6:00 p.m., unless stated otherwise. From Durango, go up 8th Avenue to the college. Turn left at the first light (Rim Drive). Turn into the first parking lot (you can park there). EBH is the building on your left as you enter the parking lot. Parking on campus is free after 5:00 p.m. Google map link
18 February 2026; 6:00 p.m. in Room 055: Presentation by ornithologist, Aimee Way, Learning the Language of Birds. Aimee will share tips on learning songs and calls; she will help you turn on recognition of bird language in your brain.
20 May 2026: Presentation by Kurt Hillman, DBC Treasurer, Tips to Improve Your Bird Photography.
19 August 2026: Our favorite photos. DBC members will "show and tell" five of their favorite, high quality, bird photos. Members who want to participate must send their photos by 5 August to Catherine Ortega. You must have taken the photos yourself, but they can be from anywhere in the world.
18 November 2026: Organizational meeting for paid members only.
Field trips and outings
February 21. Meet up at Rotary Park at 9 a.m. Join other bird club members for a stroll around the Fish Hatchery area and up to Rank Park.
February 28. Field Trip to Pastorius Reservoir at 9 a.m. If the lake is entirely frozen we will pick a different location for the February field trip, but with hunting season over it could be a good time to get good views of dabbling duck species in particular.
March 6-8. Monte Vista Crane Festival.
February 14, 10:00 a.m. Winter 2026 American Dipper Count at 10 a.m. on the Animas River Trail next to the Powerhouse Science Center. Please RSVP to shelleysilbert@gmail.com and sm3662@gmail.com, so that we can let you know if there are any changes.