Friends of The San Luis Valley National Wildlife Refuges News

Baca National Wildlife Refuge Trail

Stephanie and Doug Ouren — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 19:42:50 GMT

The new one-mile hiking trail at the Baca NWR makes the news! Also note June Visitor Center hours included in the article!

SLV Lifestyles article

Dark Sky Refuge Rendezvous

Stephanie and Doug Ouren — Sat, 06 May 2023 21:46:16 GMT

When: Friday, May 19
Where: Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge
What: The Dark Sky Refuge Rendezvous is a gathering for our local SLV community to discover the night together! This event will offer a brief presentation about the dark sky movement and local night sky preservation efforts, a night sky hike (limited and pre-registration required), and a star party including a constellation tour and telescope viewing. The Dark Sky Refuge Rendezvous is hosted by SLV GO! And supported by dark sky partners including the San Luis Valley Refuge Complex, Great Sand Dunes National Park, and Colorado Springs Astronomical Society. This event is dedicated to our local SLV community, but is open to all! For more info and to register for hike: https://slvgo.com/dark-sky-refuge-rendezvous/

Shorebird Survey opportunity

Stephanie and Doug Ouren — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 16:12:56 GMT

April 24-30th: Volunteers are needed for shorebird survey. Please see flyer for more information. Audubon shorebird invite.pdf

Habitat improvement burn!

Stephanie and Doug Ouren — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 12:17:42 GMT

April 11 weather was perfect for a burn at the Monte Vista and Alamosa Wildlife Refuges. Below photos from Monte Vista Refuge (Doug Ouren photo credit) at about 6 p.m.

Cranefinder site

Stephanie and Doug Ouren — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 21:12:07 GMT

This site show current e-Bird sightings for past few days. Still many here in the SLV, but some moving north as well..Cick here for Cranefinder map

Sandhill Cranes and Avian Flu

Stephanie and Doug Ouren — Sun, 12 Feb 2023 16:07:57 GMT

Amid much national news about Avian flu, sandhill cranes in Florida have recently been found to be affected. You can read more in this Tampa Bay Times article.