04/26/2026
The Ute Mountain Mesa Verde Birding Festival starts in TEN days!! There are still many great tours to choose from. #7 Trail Canyon is an isolated oasis in McElmo Canyon, complete with water fall. #9 Bradfield Bridge is situated on the Dolores River and always has one of the highest species counts for the festival. #10 R121 Ranch will be visiting a new property. We're excited to see what we can find. #14 Upper Dolores River explores the entire valley, from the western ponds to the Rio Lado Wetlands. #18 Birding Echo Basin you will see a Bald Eagle nest up close along with woodpeckers and warblers. #22 Old West Mancos will see a wide variety of woodland and waterfowl species. Don't have a full day? Try one of our half-day tours offered on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Lectures Weds, Thurs and Fri. Keynote banquet on Saturday!www.utemountainmesaverdebirdingfestival.com