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Alamosa/Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge

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Black and white sketch collage of sandhill cranes
MARCH 7-9, 2008
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Friday March 7
Sandhill Sunrise Tour
7:00 a.m.
Ski Hi Building		 Watch hundreds of Cranes in refuge farm fields. Donation Requested
Sandhill Sunset Tour
4:00 p.m.
Ski Hi Building		 Watch hundreds of Sandhill Cranes touch down on the Monte Vista NWR. Donation Requested
The Ivory Billed Woodpecker - Is It Still With us?
7:00 p.m.
Central Auditorium		 Jim Harvey tells us what this elusive bird needs to survive, how they go about their daily lives, and what signs they leave us of their presence. Free. Open to the Public
Saturday March 8
 Birders' Breakfast
6:00 a.m. -10:00 a.m.
Ski Hi Building

 

For those of us up with the birds enjoy breakfast by the Kiwanis Club. Adult $5, Child $4. Tickets sold morning of breakfast.

Sandhill Sunrise Tour
7:00 a.m.
Ski Hi Building		 Watch hundreds of Cranes in refuge farm fields. Donation Requested.
Valley Raptor Tour
10:00 a.m.
Ski Hi Building		 Learn important field marks for valley raptors, guided by a Hawks Aloft. Donation Requested.

Native Aquatic Facility
10:00 a.m.
Ski Hi Building

 Tour the Valley's Native Aquatic Hatchery. Limit 40 people. Donation Requested.
Sandhill Sunset Tour
4:00 p.m.
Ski Hi Building		 Watch hundreds of Sandhill Cranes touch down on the Monte Vista NWR. Donation Requested.
Monte Villa Dinner
Cocktails 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Dinner 7:00 p.m.

30 Minute Slide Show - RETURN TO THE VALLEY OF THE CRANES - Wendy Shattil & Bob Rozinski. Italian Cuisine Dinner. Cost $16 (100 seats)
Workshops are held at Monte Vista Middle School. Free and open to the public.

Saturday
Workshops
10:30 a.m. BLUEBIRDS - Jennifer Klefner

Learn about these beautiful blue harbingers of spring, and what you can do to improve their chances of survival.
1:00 p.m.
Bird Olympics - Colorado Division of Wildlife 		Learn what physical attributes help birds fly, find food and migrate long distances as you participate in the "Bird Olympics". Great for hands-on learning and fun for kids and families
Hikes and Flora of the San Juan Mountains - Pam & David Irwin Multi media program showcasing the best wildflower trails in the San Juan Mountains
2:00 p.m.
Wildlife Photo Session - Wendy Shattil, Bob Rozinski
Slide show followed by a hands-on photo field session. Limit 40 people. Cost $15
Colorado Birding Trail - CDOW

participants will be provided with new and updated information about the Colorado Birding Trail including maps and website.

Sunday March 9
Sandhill Sunrise Tour
8:00 a.m.**DST
Ski Hi Building

Watch hundreds of Cranes in refuge farm fields. Donation Requested.

Native Aquatic Facility
10:00 a.m.
Ski Hi Building

Tour the Valley's Native Aquatic Hatchery. Limit 40 people. Donation Requested.
Valley Raptor Tour
10:00 a.m.
Ski Hi Building

Learn important field marks for valley raptors, guided by a Hawks Aloft. Donation Requested.