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September

• Northern Colorado Birding Fair · Windsor
  When: Saturday September 27th, 2008
  Crazy about birds, or just curious? Enjoy a free day of fun and learning! Compete in the Bird Olympics, go on a guided bird walk and scavenger hunt, or listen to presentations from experts in the field. No matter what tickles your fancy, birders young and old, beginner to experienced, will find something at this exciting event to fit the bill. Event sponsors will discuss and demonstrate the latest in bird viewing equipment and resource materials. The event is held at Fossil Creek Reservoir Regional Open Space, near Windsor. For more information, and fair dates, call 970-679-4534 or write to ggood@larimer.org.

October

• Elk Fest · Estes Park
  When: October, 4-5, 2008
  A two-day festival, as described on the event's Web site: "Elk Fest offers visitors a chance to view elk during the rutting season in the wild, as well as expand their knowledge of elk. Learn more about elk, their habitats, and how to observe them in the wild. Held in Bond Park, located in downtown Estes Park, Elk Fest will offer bugling competitions, educational areas, seminars, music by the Elktones, Mountain Man Rendezvous, Native American story telling and music, guided elk viewing tours, and vendors that offer art from oils and pastels, hand made elk-ivory jewelry, scrimshawed antler knives, elk antler lamps and chandeliers, elk hide pillows, silver and gold jewelry, and elk antlers." Find out more from the Elk Fest Web site at www.estes.net.com/Events/elkfest.aspx, including schedules and costs (for elk viewing tours), or write to the event organizers.
• Fall Birding Festival at Barr Lake — Brighton
  When: Octber 18, 2008
  Fly over to Barr Lake State Park to celebrate the fall bird migration, an experience worth sharing with others. Be entertained at this festive community event filled with food, fun, and lore—something for everyone. Plan for a day packed with free food and activities. Admission to the festival is $2 per person and $5 per vehicle. For more information n about the Fall Birding Festival, call Barr Lake Nature Center at 303.659.6005.
• Bald Eagle Viewing - All around the State Beginning in the fall, bald eagles from colder northern climates travel to Colorado for their own version of a warm-weather holiday. Nearly 1000 bald eagles spend the winter in Colorado, from the eastern plains reservoirs like John Martin Reservoir State Park to the wetlands, lakes and streams of the San Luis Valley. Contact the Colorado Division of Wildlife for more information.