A Wintu Country Chapter of the National Audubon Society
THIS OUTING HAS BEEN MOVED TO SUNDAY THE 28TH DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS Northern Shoveler Pair On Sunday January 28th we will tour the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge. Caravan leaves the parking lot at Kutras next to the park at 6:00 am or meet at the parking lot at the refuge at 7:30 am. We … Continue reading "Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge"
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 … Continue reading "Paynes Creek Wetlands"
Audubon launched its Conservation Ranching program (ACR) here in California in 2019. Matt Allshouse of Audubon California will present this program which is designed to stem the conversion of grassland ecosystems and improve the ecological functions of rangelands by partnering with ranchers to transition to more regenerative grazing approaches via a ranch certification program. This presentation … Continue reading "Audubon Conservation Ranching Program"
Join us for a new series of Thursday bird walks with Tricia Ford of the Shasta Birding Society. Every walk will feature a discussion of a birding skill and/or a hot topic in the world of birding. Beginning birdwatchers are especially encouraged to join us in learning to identify the large variety of avian life … Continue reading "Birding Basics at Turtle Bay Bird Sanctuary"
Each February, for four days, the world comes together for the love of birds. Over these four days we invite people to spend time in their favorite places watching and counting as many birds as they can find and reporting them to us. These observations help scientists better understand global bird populations before one of … Continue reading "Great Backyard Bird Count"
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 … Continue reading "Lema Ranch Bird Walk"
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO MARCH 16TH
Gray Lodge's diversity and location along the Pacific Flyway make it a haven for wildlife. Surrounded by miles of rich agricultural lands, the approximately 9,100-acre area is managed for the wildlife that call Gray Lodge home for all or part of the year. Reflective ponds, grassy fields and wooded riparian areas provide food, water and … Continue reading "Gray Lodge Wildlife Area"
Shasta Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation employees and volunteers will be introducing a menagerie of education animals to us via Zoom for our March meeting. Depending on each animal’s amenability during our time frame, we may be seeing both birds and reptiles: a crow, kestrel, turtle, and a rosy boa may appear. Learn the fascinating natural … Continue reading "Shasta Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation"
We will be talking about the seasonal aspects of bird watching on this walk led by Education Chair Tricia Ford. Which birds are here only in the winter months? Which ones stay here for a short while for breeding in spring and summer? And which can we expect to see year round? Beginning birdwatchers are … Continue reading "Birding Basics at Turtle Bay Bird Sanctuary"