Field Trips
Sunday, January 1, 2023
1st Day Hike at Rock Bridge Memorial SP: January 1, 2023, 2:30-4:30pm
2:30-4:30pm
Celebrate the New Year with the Columbia Audubon Society by joining an afternoon birding hike at Rock Bridge Memorial State Park on January 1st, 2023. We’ll walk the Grassland Trail from 2:30–4:30 p.m., exploring the mixed grassland, shrub, and forest-edge habitats to look for sparrows, raptors, and any other fauna or flora of interest. We’ll
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Swift Night Out: A Tour of Bird-Friendly Chimneys in Downtown Columbia
7:00 PM to 8:45 PM
Meet at corner of 6th and Cherry St (in front of the parking garage)
Join us to explore the architecture of downtown Columbia from the perspective of Chimney Swifts, and to watch for possible roosting activity during spring migration. These fascinating birds use open chimneys as overnight roost sites, otherwise remaining in constant flight. Trip leaders Eric & Joanna Reuter have observed flocks of swifts roosting in chimneys on
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First Friday Bird Hike: 3M Wetlands
8:00 AM
Meet in parking lot of Songbird Station
First Friday Fun! Join the Columbia Audubon Society for a bird walk. This walk is open to anyone who enjoys birds, and beginners are encouraged to attend. We will walk at the 3M Wetland Trail, just off the MKT Trail near Forum Blvd. We’ll meet at the Songbird Station parking lot (map) at 8 a.m.
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Kiwanis Park: Birding Without Bush Honeysuckle
7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Meet at Talbert Thurston Shelter
The Missouri Conservation Corps, a local nonprofit, has been working hard on Kiwanis Park ecosystem restoration, including removing bush honeysuckle and planting native trees and shrubs. What birds make use of this improved habitat? The Columbia Audubon Society has been asked to help find out! On Wednesday, May 6, near the peak of spring songbird
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May 2026 Potluck and Bird Walk at Bonnie View and CANS
Bird walk at 3:30 PM, Potluck at 5:30 PM
Meet at Bonnie View Shelter
Join Columbia Audubon for its annual May potluck picnic! Starting at the Bonnie View shelter (directions), we will be leading a pre-potluck bird walk to the Columbia Audubon Nature Sanctuary. The potluck will commence at 5:30 PM! Bring a dish to share and your own beverages; note that alcohol is not allowed at Bonnie View.
Read MoreFriday, June 5, 2026
First Friday Bird Hike: 3M Wetlands
8:00 AM
Meet in parking lot of Songbird Station
First Friday Fun! Join the Columbia Audubon Society for a bird walk. This walk is open to anyone who enjoys birds, and beginners are encouraged to attend. We will walk at the 3M Wetland Trail, just off the MKT Trail near Forum Blvd. We’ll meet at the Songbird Station parking lot (map) at 8 a.m.
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