White, stylized logo showing a partial sun with curved rays above the word APOGAEA, reminiscent of Colorados own Burning Man event. The design is minimalistic and centered on a black background.

Birding Man

Celebrate the birds of Apogaea by participating in Birding Man!

An illustrated guide titled Birding Man’s Guide to Spotting the Birds of Apogaea shows drawings of five bird species with brief descriptions: Common Nighthawk, Black-Chinned Hummingbird, Western Wood-Pewee, Scrub Jay, and Spotted Towhee.

Click here to download Birding Man Field Guide

It’s easy to participate in Birding Man:

  1. Download the Birding Man Field Guide.

  2. Study the field guide for tips to spot the Apo Big 5!

  3. Record all the birds you spot while at Apogaea, not just the Big 5. Spotting Checklists will be available at the Sustainability booth.

  4. Have a birdgasm!

Join our birdwalk at 6pm on Thursday. Check the WWWW for more information.

Birds spotted during Apogaea 2025:

  • Common Nighthawk

  • Western Wood-Pewee

  • Black-chinned Hummingbird

  • Scrub Jay

  • Spotted Towhee

  • Killdeer

  • Lesser Goldfinch

  • Western Meadowlark

  • Song Sparrow

  • American Robin

  • Dark-eyed Junco

FAQs:

Q: What’s a birdgasm?
A: A birdgasm is an intense, pleasurable occurrence when you spot & ID a bird you are super excited to see!

Q: When is the best time to see birds at Apo?
A: 1-2 hours after sunrise and 1-2 hours before sunset.

Q: What if we spot some other cool wildlife, not a bird?
A: We wanna know!  Record that spot on the Spotting Checklist located at the Sustainability booth.