Join us at the last general meeting before our summer hiatus at a bring-your-own picnic at the Camden House (Tower House) at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. We will enjoy good birding and fellowship in this lovely setting. The parking lot for the Camden House is on the left side of Hwy. 299W just before the turnoff to French Gulch. Park passes are required, so some members may wish to carpool with others who have a seasonal or permanent pass by assembling at Prestige Urgent Care at Eureka Way (Hwy 299W) & Buenaventura in Redding at 5:30 pm. Questions? Contact Dan Greaney, 276-9693.
Tag: birding
Second Saturday Bird Walk at Battle Creek
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has restored riparian habitat and maintains trails along Battle Creek including connecting trails through a marsh to the Coleman National Fish Hatchery. Bald Eagles, other raptors, marsh dwellers (both Sora and Virginia Rails), and early summer resident passerines are usually seen or heard during this 1/2-day trip. Wear sturdy shoes. Trails are groomed but ground is uneven. Meet Steve Royce, kkona3@yahoo.com, at the parking lot at Battle Creek Wildlife Area, reached by taking Hwy I5 or Hwy 273 south to Anderson, turning off at the Outlet Mall and following the signs east to Coleman Fish Hatchery.
Technology for Birders
Did you ever wonder about tools to assist your birding? Our panel will address what’s available, from the most basic (binoculars, Linda Aldrich) to the most sophisticated (apps for smart phones, Chad Scott). Larry Jordan will talk about bird photography and Dan Greaney will tell us how to use eBird and what it does. Some of this will be basic for beginners, there will be something for the most experienced birders and “news that you can use” for all of us in between.
Local Weekday Birdwalk at Anderson River Park
This walk through beautiful Anderson River Park will be lead by Brooke McDonald, 604-2945. Meet at the Anderson River Park Amphitheater parking lot at 8am. The river access, ponds, marsh, riparian and oak woodlands are all accessible by an extensive trail system. All varieties of avian life are found here from waterfowl and Bald Eagles to California Scrub-Jays and warblers.
Local Weekday Bird Walk at Lema Ranch
Lema Ranch offers various habitats: cattail-rimmed ponds, a large lake, open fields and oak woodlands. These varied habitats provide good birding in all seasons. Expected to be seen are the Common Gallinule, Great-tailed Grackle, Lark Sparrow and Western Bluebird. Meet trip leader at 8:00 am in the parking lot at Hemingway Road off of Shasta View.