August 2024 CHPAS Calendar

Wet Western Meadow Lark
Drying Off In The Sun … Western Meadowlark by Lorie Chesnut

August 17, 7:00 a.m. – Field Trip: Snowy Range Hike-Libby Lake to Mirror Lake

            We will leave the Lions Park parking lot south of the Children’s Village at 7 a.m. and drive to the Libby Lake area, a little over 90 miles, about an hour and a half. We will hike from there to Mirror Lake, about 3 miles. The entire hike is above 10,000 feet in elevation.

            A wide variety of mountain birds can be seen in the area, including hummingbirds, nuthatches, kinglets, thrushes and more.

            Carpooling should be available but check with Grant (307-343-2024) if you will need a ride. The trip is free and open to the public. We expect to be back in Cheyenne before 3 p.m. Be sure to bring lunch, water and dress for changing weather.

August 20, 6:30 p.m. Board Meeting:

            Contact us, cheyenneaudubon@gmail.com, if you would like to attend and participate in helping to plan chapter activities. This meeting will be held at the Laramie County Library in the Windflower Room.

August 30, 7:00 a.m. – Country Club Bird Survey

            Contact Chuck Seniawski to be on his email notice list: 307-638-6519 or chuckski@aol.com. The count will start in the Country Club’s clubhouse’s main parking lot. These counts are free and open to everyone, but please let Chuck know you are coming.

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