November Field Trips

Questions and suggestions are welcome! Email the field trip committee chair at fcasfieldtrips@gmail.com

Oct. 26 & 27, Saturday and Sunday, Grandview Cemetary.
Leaders: Nolan Bunting and Dave Leatherman.
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Nov. 10, Sunday, Bobcat Ridge Survey.
Leader: Denise Bretting.
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Nov. 15, Friday, Douglas Reservoir Stare Wildlife Area.
Leader: John Shenot
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Nov. 17, Sunday, LGBTQIA+ and Allies at Red Fox Meadows.
Leader: Kit Gray.
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Nov. 12, Saturday, Dixon Reservoir.
Leaders: Amy Roush and Alan Godwin.
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Important Notice

Chapter name change Resolution Update

The Chapter name change is being voted on by members! Please go to this link to learn how to cast your vote:

Name Change Update

The New, The Noteworthy & Upcoming Events

  • Event November 2024

    November Event:
    “A Big Year in the USA and Its Territories”

    Thursday, November 14th, 2024

    Come listen as Nick Komar shares his 2023 adventure, experiences, and conservation challenges in his program, “A Big Year in the USA and Its Territories.” Join us November 14th, 2024 Learn more here.

  • Event March 2024

    YouTube recording Ft Collins Audubon Meeting 10/10/2024 David Suddjian, Denver Field Ornithologists: “Get Ready for Late Fall Birding”

    David Suddjian - October 10th, 2024

    David Suddjian will help us tune up and get ready to identify and enjoy the special birds of late autumn. Recorded October 10th, 2024 Event page.

    Watch Now | Previous Recordings

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    FCAS Apparel

    Don't venture out on another fieldtrip without one of our shirts, caps or other items with our beautiful ptarmigans logo on them. Find out more here.

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    Photo Gallery

    The photo gallery needs your bird pictures! Please submit your favorite photos for inclusion. Find out more here.

  • Education Grant

    Teachers, and students! The Fort Collins Audubon Society has an exciting opportunity for you to learn more about conservation. Apply for a $500.00 Alex Cringan Memorial Grant and use the funds to develop a project, take a workshop, enroll in an online class, or research a topic of interest to you! Now is a great time to learn more about birds and connect with nature! Click here for an application.

    The Alex Cringan Memorial Grant, sponsored by FCAS, provides funds to raise environmental awareness for future generations. Dr. Alex Cringan was a Colorado State University Professor of Wildlife Biology, a founding member and past president of the Fort Collins Audubon Society, a frequent field trip leader, and a friend and role model for many FCAS members. To honor his life and promote environmental education, FCAS created the Alex Cringan Grant to support educators and students to enhance their skills and share their knowledge with others.

    Members: you can donate directly to this grant by adding a donation when you renew your membership.

  • FCAS Welcomes New and Renewing Members

    • Ian Bonner
    • Richard Brown
    • Barbara Case
    • Linda Cashman
    • Jean Christman
    • Lucas N. Gillis
    • Ann Harrold
    • Robin Kepple
    • Peter L. Mattisson
    • Katie Salter

    Thank you for your membership! Your support makes our programs and conservation efforts possible and helps us achieve our mission of connecting people to the natural world.


    FCAS welcomes new National Audubon Society members by sending one complimentary copy of our newsletter. Join us at our monthly programs on the second Thursday of the month. National dues do not cover the cost of printing and mailing the newsletter, so if you'd like to keep receiving the Ptarmigan, please support your local chapter and subscribe.

President's Corner

Chapter is Looking to Fill Three Board Vacancies

by John Shenot

Last month, FCAS named a Nominations Committee (Amy Roush, Lori Pivonka, Barb Patterson, and me) that is responsible for recruiting candidates to serve on our Board of Directors in 2025. The committee has already identified many willing and qualified candidates to serve as officers, directors, and stand-ing committee chairs, but we are still looking to fill at least three vacancies: Programs Committee Chair, Hospitality Committee Chair, and Director-at-Large. Additional vacancies may yet arise.

Our most urgent need is to find a new Programs Committee Chair. This person will lead a small team that plans our monthly programs and finds compelling guest speakers to educate, inspire, and entertain us. They also will write a short (half-page) article for each of our newsletters promoting the upcoming program. Chairing the Programs Committee provides a great opportunity to contribute to perhaps the most important function our chapter serves. If there is a topic or a particular speaker you’ve been dying to hear, you can make it happen! It’s also a great way to meet, network, get involved, and learn. And rest assured, experienced committee members will help you be successful as the chair.

Our Hospitality Committee Chair arranges for refreshments to be provided at monthly programs. We have limped through 2024 with a vacancy in this position, but may have to stop offering refreshments if we can’t find a new chair. Directors-at-Large serve on the Board of Directors and contribute to all decisions made by the Board, but have no specified duties.

Contact any member of the Nominations Committee to learn more about volunteering for the Board of Directors generally or to learn about any of the specific vacancies mentioned above.End of Story logo

Find FCAS on Facebook for Field Trip Information

FCAS has a Facebook page where we post announcements about upcoming field trips, last minute changes to scheduled trips, and highlights of most of our outings. Just click on the �Like" button in the plugin to Like our page! Our announcements should then appear on your wall. You can also click on "Fort Collins Audubon Society" to be taken directly to the Facebook page. Note: All field trips are also announced in the Ptarmigan and on our website.


Find FCAS on YouTube for Previous Zoom Presentations

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Did you miss the monthly live chapter Zoom presentation? The chapter has recently created a YouTube channel to provide an easily accessible archive of our monthly chapter Zoom meetings. Be sure to Like and Subscribe!


Birding Checklists

The Chapter has prepared a number of birding checklist to aid you when birding.

Find them here: FCAS Birding Checklists

Bird Rescue and Rehabilitation

Trying to help a sick or injured bird? These resources are ready to help!

FCAS Mission Statement

  • To promote the appreciation, conservation, and restoration of ecosystems, focusing on birds and other wildlife, through education, participation, stewardship, and advocacy.

Fort Collins Audubon Society

Serving Larimer County, Colorado, and Surrounding Areas.

The Fort Collins Audubon Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to nature appreciation, environmental education, and conservation activities.