A group of us from the club took a nice winter walk along Clear Creek at the Wheat Ridge Greenbelt on January 20th. The temperatures were cold and brisk, but the camaraderie was warm and pleasant.
Starting at the parking area off of Youngfield Street we headed west and were treated to the antics of a couple of American Dippers playing in the water.
Waterfowl were abundant including Gadwall, Common Goldeneye, Bufflehead, Mallard, and Green-winged Teal. Heading back east on the trail towards the frozen West and Bass Lakes, we were treated to White-breasted Nuthatches, Bushtits, Black-capped Chickadees and Hair and Downy Woodpeckers as well.
The Wheat Ridge Greenbelt is a 300-acre open space that runs along the Clear Creek Trail, a multi-use trail that stretches from Denver to Golden. There are several parking areas that access the space in Wheat Ridge. Check out the website for more information.
To learn about upcoming field trips, click on the Activities link on our website, and scroll down to Walk Information.
Happy Birding,
Karen Clark
