Turtle Bay and Kutras Lake are full of migrant waterfowl, raptors and passerines during wintertime. Come join Sally NeSmith 831-535- 2888 for this event. Meet at the Sundial Bridge parking lot.
Tag Archives | birds
Discover Birding at Turtle Bay
Our youth/beginner bird walks are conducted on the first Saturday of every month throughout the year. Wintu Audubon can provide binoculars and field guides. Call Roberta Winchell at 945-8342, with questions or for more information. Meet at the Venture Properties parking lot, the first left before the Redding Civic Auditorium.
Wintu Audubon Fall River Valley Outing
Always a high species number destination, the Valley is a great place to see wintering raptors, various waterbirds and Sandhill Cranes. Meet your leader Larry Jordan at the Redding Convention Center at 7:30 sharp to carpool. Be ready for a full day with a lunch and water. Dress for changing weather. East-county participants can join the group at either the Park and Ride at the intersection of Hwy. 299 and 89 at 9 am or the Fall River Vista at 9:30 am. Rarities are possible! Contact Larry for more information at 949-5266.
Local Weekday Bird Walk at Clover Creek Preserve
Linda Aldrich leads this walk through the 128 acre Clover Creek Preserve where waterfowl, shorebirds, Western Bluebirds and raptors are sure to be seen around the 6 acre lake. Meet in the parking lot off of Shasta View Drive (south of Hartnell). Questions? 223-5341.
Second Saturday Bird Walk at Lema Ranch
Lema Ranch, an oasis of open space in Redding, offers excellent year-round birding. The ponds, orchards, and fields of the McConnell Foundation Headquarters provide an abundance of bird species. We will look for Common Gallinules, Marsh Wrens, Lark Sparrows and other Lema Ranch specialties. This will be a 2-3 hour walk on paved trails with fine public restrooms. Meet at the north parking lot off Hemingway Street, across from Mountain View school on Shasta View Drive. Larry Jordan, at 949-5266 will lead.