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Mountain Plovers. Photo: Dominic Sherony

Mountain Plover Festival – Karval | April

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Karval is a tiny town in eastern Colorado that plays host to the annual Mountain Plover Festival. Held in late April or early May, this is a can’t-miss event for birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts. The Mountain Plover Festival is the only event of its kind in the U.S., and you’re likely to spot not only plovers but also prairie dogs, big-horned owls, ducks, and other migratory birds.

Native to Colorado, mountain plovers are wading birds that are classified as “near threatened,” which means that, while they’re not currently endangered, they would be without ongoing conservation efforts. Luckily, you can catch sight of this bird at the 16th Annual Mountain Plover Festival, which is held on Friday and Saturday, April 28th – 29th, 2023.

At the festival, you’ll get a taste of the rural side of Colorado. Some local farmers and ranchers open up their homes to guests, but aside from that, there’s limited primitive camping, some electrical hookups for RVs, and a handful of hotels in Hugo and Limon. In addition to wildlife sightings, you can learn about local conservation practices, tour private land, enter a photo contest, or have a country dinner with western entertainment.

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Address: Karval, CO

Phone: 719-892-0060

Date: Friday – Saturday | April 28 – 29, 2023

Cost: Tickets vary depending on whether you get the full package or attend festivities a la carte

Website: mountainploverfestival.com

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