January 18, 1:00 p.m. – Field Trip: Tie City Trailhead – Medicine Bow National Forest

We will leave the Lions Park parking lot south of the Children’s Village at 1 p.m. Carpooling should be available for the 40-mile drive to the trailhead. Be prepared for snowy conditions. The trip is free, open to the public, and non-birders of all ages are encouraged to join us to learn about the birds we see.

We may see a variety of winter forest birds including Pine Grosbeak, Red Crossbill, Steller’s Jay, woodpeckers, nuthatches and more. We may even see a rosy-finch.

We expect to be back in town by 4:30 p.m. Be sure to bring water, and dress for changing weather.

If you are interested in going, contact Grant Frost, 307-343-2024, so that he has a list of those expected, and he can let you know if the plans change for any reason like bad weather.

January 21, 6:30 p.m. Program: Motus Wildlife Tracking System—what it is and how it’s used
(Note our new start time.)

Cheyenne Audubon invites the public for a free program, at 6:30 p.m. in the Cottonwood Room at the Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Ave., featuring guest speaker Matt Webb.
Matt uses Motus, a worldwide automated telemetry network, for grassland bird species migration studies for the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies. The information can help conservation efforts stem the decline of these species.
Motus is also used to study the movement of other kinds of animals, including bats and large-bodied insects. Matt is looking for a site in southeastern Wyoming for a new Motus radio tower – there are very few Motus systems in Wyoming.  Help our Chapter make a difference – join us to learn about this important information system. 

January 28, 6:00 p.m.  Cheyenne-High Plains Audubon Chapter Board Meeting

We are always looking for volunteers for our Board of Directors!   Please let us know if you would like to attend.  cheyenneaudubon@gmail.com. 

January 31, 8:00 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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Remember – the 2025 Habitat Hero Workshop will take place on Saturday, February 1st at LCCC.  Registration is now open!  Check out the January edition of “Flyer” for more information or look under “Habitat Hero” on our website.