COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Join Barr Lake State Park and bird experts from Ducks Unlimited and Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory for a free class designed to help birding enthusiasts and hunters identify waterfowl species commonly found in Colorado.

This hands-on workshop will be held Saturday, Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Southeast Region Office in Colorado Springs.

The free workshop will feature both classroom and outdoor activities, including:

• a presentation on how to distinguish one type of duck from another
• a duck wing identification game
• a duck spotting walk

The workshop is suitable for people with all levels of skill, from beginning birders and novice hunters to more experienced birders and hunters who want to sharpen their duck identification skills. Children are welcome if accompanied by an adult. A portion of the workshop will be held outdoors so wear sturdy shoes or boots and be prepared for the weather. To register for the workshop call Tyler Edmondson at 303-659-4348 ext. 15 or email tyler.edmondson@rmbo.org. Space is limited so sign up early.

WHAT: “What’s That Duck” Waterfowl Identification Workshop

WHEN: Saturday, October 18, 9 a.m. to noon

WHERE: Colorado Parks and Wildlife Southeast Region Office, 4255 Sinton Rd. Colorado Springs

Colorado Parks and Wildlife manages 42 state parks, more than 300 state wildlife areas, Colorado’s wildlife, and a variety of outdoor recreation. Get your CPW park passes, camping, recreational vehicle registration and hunting and fishing licenses online at cpw.state.co.us.

For more information about Colorado Parks and Wildlife go to: http://cpw.state.co.us.