This is a no fee area and a very active hotspot this time of the year, especially with all the recent weather events we have had in 2023 so far. We are planning to meet at the Bass Pond Parking Lot at, 22459 Bend Ferry Rd, Red Bluff, CA 96080, at the main entrances to […]
The wide-open vistas, grassy fields, large ponds and oak woodlands of Lema Ranch offer quite a variety of bird species. Winter waterfowl, woodpeckers and sparrows are a particular treat this time of year and if we’re lucky, we might spot a Canvasback or a Merlin! Meet at 8:00 am at Gate 10 located at the […]
Join us for a 3.5-mile easy birding hike at the Iron Canyon trail on the Sacramento River Bend in northern Tehama County. The trail is on the Tuscan Formation, a vast and ancient volcanic flow that carried volcanic rocks and boulders from the Cascade Mountains down toward the northeastern part of the Central Valley. Due […]
Our plan is to meet at Coleman Fish Hatchery parking lot and work our way to Battle Creek Salmon Trail on the west of hatchery. This 1.4-mile path will provide great access around ponds and along Battle Creek with exceptional sections of riparian habitat. We will quickly enter Battle Creek Wildlife Area where we will […]
The miracle of spring migration is beginning! We will discover which birds have left their winter homes and returned to our area to raise their young. Or are they just passing through Redding on their way to their breeding grounds further north? Find out by joining us on this series of walks geared toward beginning […]
We will meet at the parking lot for Newville Ponds which is located on Newville Road west of Stoney Creek bridge. Map location at; https://goo.gl/maps/C78SVShicsrhr2QR7 These two unique locations that are part of the US Army’s Corp of Engineers, Black Butte Recreation Area. This recreation area is a great spot for migratory and residential birds, […]
How many types of nests do our local breeding birds make? Where are you most likely to discover them? Find out by joining us on this search for breeding bird behaviors and their nests. We usually see between 30 and 36 bird species around the Sundial Bridge. Meet at the Turtle Bay Redding Boat Launch, […]
Our May 18th field trip will be to the ponds targeting any late migrants and spring summer residents. Assemble at the treatment plant's administration building at the end of Metz Road at 7:30 am sharp to meet your leader Tim Kashuba. This is a 1/2 day trip that may end in the early afternoon if […]
Join trip leader David Garza for a half day trip to two under-visited locations located a short 1.5-mile drive south of Shingletown. Grace and Nora Lakes are owned and managed by PG&E and access is allowed for recreational use. The water levels are low lately, but we anticipate some waterfowl, forest passerines and woodpeckers around […]
Location of where we will meet: Parking area southeast of Kiddyland to the far right near the picnic area. Walking distance estimated at 2.5-3 miles (4-5 km) Welcome back to Shasta Birding Society’s 2024-25 Season and active calendar of events. Grab your favorite optics and come join us for this no fee event. This first […]
