Scott Rashid is an artist, researcher, bird rehabilitator, and author. Scott has been painting, illustrating, and writing about birds for over thirty years. In 2011, he created the Colorado Avian Research and Rehabilitation Institute in Estes Park, Colorado. Members of this nonprofit rehabilitate injured birds and research many avian species in and around Rocky Mountain National Park. Scott has written and has had published six books, including Small Mountain Owls.  In 2025, he was awarded the Champion of Owls Award and was inducted into the World Owl Hall of Fame by the International Owl Center in Houston, Minnesota. 

This program covers four small owls that may be found in and around Rocky Mountain National Park. His program will describe the natural history of Northern Pygmy-Owl, Northern Saw-whet Owl, Boreal Owl, and Flammulated Owl. Scott has documented the first nest of a pair of Flammulated Owls in Rocky Mountain National Park and the first ever Boreal Owl nest in that park. He has studied and documented each species’ habitats, courtship, nesting, feeding and the raising of their young. Scott and his team have been banding these birds for years. You will find out how many of these birds are banded by the members of CARRI each fall, and where they may spend the winter. Join us for a fascinating exploration into the lives of these enigmatic denizens of the night.

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Please join me to explore the Dardanelle area on Highway 108, Saturday, August, 2nd, 9:00 a.m. We will meet at Columns of the Giants 

geological formation, about 1.6 miles east of Dardanelles resort, and continue to Douglas Flat Day Use, Forest Road 6N40Y and possibly Donnell Vista. We will be looking for White-headed woodpecker, American Dipper, Mountain Quail and early migrants. Please bring a hat, walking shoes, binoculars and lunch. Vault toilets and picnic areas are available. Questions? Xavier Sandoval (209)589-4107