Photo credit Bureau of Land Management

Waterfowl, raptors, shore birds, and frogs are some of the residents of Blanca Wetlands that you can find during
a Colorado Field Institute tour of the Wetlands on Saturday, September 13. The fall migration should be in full swing, and various birds, reptiles and amphibians, such as frogs in various stages of development, will be found at this watchable Wildlife site.
Bring your binoculars for a morning of field observation in the unique environment of the 5,000 acre Blanca Wetlands, guided by trip leader Dr. Tim Armstrong, professor of biology at Adams State College. Participants will get their feet as wet as they like when they go behind-the-scenes with Dr. Armstrong to view the wildlife and natural features of the site, which include islands, ponds, and wet meadows, rolling dune hills and wetland and high-desert vegetation.
The public is invited to participate in CFI’s half-day, walk-and-drive excursion at the Wetlands. Participants will meet in the south parking lot at Cole Park in Alamosa at 8 a.m. on September 13 and carpool/private car caravan to the Blanca Wetlands from there. The field trip will conclude at 11:30 a.m. and the group will return to Alamosa. Advance registration is required by September 5.
Colorado Field Institute member fee is $15 per person. Non-CFI member fee is $20 per person. For more information or to register email coloradofieldinstitute@gmail.com or call 719-378-6384.