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Wintu Audubon Outing to Ash Creek State Wildlife Area

By on August 25, 2019 in

Ash Creek is one of the most remote, least improved, and most pristine of all of  California Department of Fish and Wildlife Areas. Located in the heart of Big Valley, these approximately 14,400 acres preserve freshwater wetlands created by the seasonal flow of six streams, including Ash Creek. In addition to 3,000 acres of natural wetlands, other natural communities upland sagebrush. Highlights of our trip last year were 100 Sandhill Cranes and on previous visits, Swainson’s Hawk, Prairie Falcons and Sage Grouse. Bring lunch and water. The weather may be cool so bring warm clothes. And remember that this is a State Wildlife Area and an entrance permit is required. Meet your leader Bill Oliver 941-7741 at 7:00 am sharp at Kutras Park on Park Marina Drive to carpool.

Purchase a one day pass for $4.38 or annual pass for $24.72 at the Redding CDFW at 600 Locust Street in Redding or online at https://www.ca.wildlifelicense.com/InternetSales/

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Local Weekday Bird Walk at Turtle Bay Exploration Park Arboretum

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Meet trip leader Sally NeSmith (831-535-2888) at the Carl & Leah McConnell gate (Arboretum Drive off of North Market) for a meander through the Arboretum, over the Sundial Bridge and back along the river trail. Acorn Woodpeckers, Anna’s Hummingbirds, towhees,  some raptors, and warblers are always present. We’ll look for early fall migrants and check out the waterfowl along the river.

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Second Saturday Bird Walk at Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Ponds

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We are again scheduling a visit to the ponds hoping to find migrating waterfowl, shorebirds and passerines. Assemble at the Treatment Plant’s locked gate at the end of Metz Road at 8:00 OR meet at Kutras Park at 7:30 am to carpool with your leader, Larry Jordan. This is a 1/2-day trip that may end in the early afternoon if the birding is good.  Directions to the Clear Creek Plant: Take Hwy 273 and look for River Ranch Road after crossing Clear Creek. Cross over the Railroad tracks and turn left on Eastside Rd. Entrance is on Metz Road on the right

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Family/Beginner Bird Walk at Turtle Bay

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We invite beginners of all ages to our introductory walks on the first Saturday of each month. The walks begin at 9am and meet in the parking lot near the Monolith structure at the end of the Sheraton Hotel. Binoculars and field guides will be available to loan. Call Terri Lhuillier, 515-3504, for more information.

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Wintu Audubon Outing to Lassen Volcanic National Park

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Fall birds at Manzanita Lake!  Lassen Park Biologist Mike Magnuson will lead a walk around Manzanita Lake, where we can expect nutcrackers, woodpeckers, and always a surprise from a  variety of gleaners, raptors, and finches. Possibilities include Evening Grosbeak, Cassin’s Finch and Golden-crowned Kinglet! Pack a lunch and meet at Kutras Park at 7am to carpool, or meet Mike at the Loomis Museum parking lot at 8am.

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