Every year, more than 20,000 Sandhill Cranes migrate from their wintering grounds in southern New Mexico to their summer range in Montana and Idaho. On the way they make an extended layover in the San Luis Valley, and in particular at the Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge. We will make our own pre-dawn migration from Salida in GARNA’s van and arrive in time for the spectacular morning flight from the roosting sites to the feeding areas. We’ll meet up with the GARNA birding club at the refuge and enjoy their expertise. We will have a spotting scope and binoculars available for use. When everyone is ready, we’ll head back home in time for lunch. Space is very limited and registration is required. Click here to register. There is a nominal fee for this event to cover gas and staff time.
Many GARNA programs require a Liability Release Form be filled out each calendar year.
Your registration is secured upon receipt of payment, as long as there space is still available in a program. If you prefer not to register online (recommended), you may mail a check, made out to “GARNA” to the address below or stop by the office. Please include a note with the program you are registering for. Be aware, some programs sell out quickly, and we cannot confirm your spot with a mailed registration.
PO Box 1522
Salida CO 81201
Cancellation policy:
If we are notified of your need to cancel by 24 hours of program date, your program fee will be refunded except for a $3.00 administrative fee. No refunds within 24 hours or after the event (but most events are transferable). If minimum enrollment has not been met 2 days before program date, programs will be cancelled and we will refund the full amount.