Audubon Society Bird Walk to be Held at Ucross

On April 9, Ucross announced that they are is partnering with the Bighorn Audubon Society to host a special bird walk on Saturday, April 26, at 10 a.m. This free public event offers a wonderful opportunity to experience spring migration in one of Wyoming’s designated Important Bird Areas (IBA). The event will begin at the Ucross Art Gallery and continue with a guided walk to the ponds—a scenic, 1.5-mile round-trip loop through diverse habitats that support a rich variety of bird life. The walk will take approximately one and a half hours.

The Ucross Ranch provides critical habitat on the western edge of the Powder River Basin, including riparian corridors, wetlands, native grasslands, sagebrush scrublands, and upland areas that support species such as the Long-billed Curlew and Greater Sage-Grouse.

Keep an eye out for other favorites, too, like Bald Eagles, Ferruginous and Swainson’s Hawks, Sandhill Cranes, Mountain Bluebirds, Western Meadowlarks, Wild Turkeys, and Great Blue Herons.

“We’re delighted to welcome the public to this inspiring corner of the High Plains and to share the ecological importance of the Ucross landscape,” said Caitlin Addlesperger, President and Executive Director of Ucross. “It’s a chance to connect with nature and celebrate the wildlife that makes this place so special.”

The Ucross Ranch received its Important Bird Area designation in 2015 through the leadership of Dr. Jackie Canterbury, former president of the Bighorn Audubon Society. Located on the western edge of the Powder River Basin, the ranch offers diverse habitats—including riparian corridors, wetlands, native grasslands, and sagebrush scrublands—that support species of conservation concern.

The designation reflects Ucross’s long-standing commitment to land stewardship, strengthened by habitat improvements from the Apache Foundation, environmental research by Yale University, and creative works by Ucross artists-in-residence that celebrate the region’s bird life.

The Bighorn Audubon Society, a regional chapter of the National Audubon Society, has served northeastern Wyoming since 1970. Through educational programs, field trips, conservation advocacy, and community engagement, the organization works to protect birds and their habitats while promoting a healthy natural world for future generations.

Learn more about how Ucross supports local bird habitats by visiting the Ucross website.

Please plan to meet at the Ucross Art Gallery, located at 30 Big Red Lane in Ucross. Restrooms will be available. Please RSVP below. RSVP at: RSVP HERE