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Paynes Creek Wetlands Bilingual Bird Walk

By on September 8, 2024 in

Leaders: Jared Geiser, Rebeca Ladron de Guevara, Oscar Rodriguez, David Garza

AltaCal is partnering with BLM biologists, and the Shasta Birding Society to offer a bilingual birding trip around the Paynes Creek Wetland Area. This is a beginner friendly trip suitable for anyone interested in birds and exploring this unique and beautiful wetland area near Paynes Creek in the BLM Sacramento River Bend area in Tehama County. We will observe the wetland ecosystems here discussing the birds and ecological interactions we see, in both Spanish and English. We will meet at the Bass Pond Parking Area on Bend Ferry Road at 8:00 am. Se habla Español! Llame (530) 965-1325 para inscribirse al paseo en Español. To register for this field trip, click on the Zeffy sign up link for this trip: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/eefa703d-0a63-4667-85fa-0b62e159ee9e

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Rancho Breisgau Field Trip

By on April 7, 2024 in

Join Shasta Birding Society for a field trip led by Brooke Thompson of the Bureau of Land Management at the 426-acre  in southern Shasta County. The property is the site of a BLM restoration project to reclaim the area from agricultural use to riparian oak woodland in the Battle Creek watershed. Brooke will present the details of the history, progress and goals of BLM’s work at the site. We will meet at the entrance gate off of Jellys Ferry Road at 8:00 am, Saturday April 27, 2024, located approximately ¼ mile south of the intersection of Jellys Ferry Road and Coleman Fish Hatchery Road and pool to various locations of interest to learn about site. Short hikes are expected on level ground, there are no bathroom facilities at the site, but there are facilities at the nearby Battle Creek Wildlife Area and Coleman Fish Hatchery. Expect the program to last approximately 60 – 90 minutes with some free time after to bird.

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Hog Lake Outing

By on January 4, 2023 in

Tundra Swans

On Saturday, January 7, we will kick off the new year with a visit to Hog Lake in Tehama County to check on waterfowl and upland wintering birds. Caravan leaves the Kutras parking lot at 6:45 am or meet at the parking lot at Hog Lake at 7:30 am (Approximate Sunrise). Hog Lake is located off of State Route 36 about 9.5 miles east of Red Bluff. Look for the BLM sign on the left side of the highway. Bring layered clothes and sturdy boots as the hiking is very rocky at points. There is no fee for use of this BLM property. Rain cancels the trip.

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Wintu/BLM Field Trip to Hog Lake

By on February 1, 2022 in

Wintu Audubon will join BLM staff on a full day trip to Hog Lake. Join David Byers and Tim Kashuba to explore this new destination for Wintu Audubon members. Recently seen species include Tundra Swan, American Wigeon, Ring-necked Duck, Greater Yellowlegs and Lewis’s Woodpecker! This walk includes a relatively flat 1/2 mile walk to the lake and another 1/2 to 3/4 mile to explore some of the vistas to the north. Bring your lunch and water. Participants are required to have proof of full COVID-19 vaccination and sign waiver. Meet at the Hog Lake Parking Lot at 7:30 am, approximately 10 miles east of Red Bluff on SR 36, 40.27898, -122.12182.

Participants are required to have proof of full COVID-19 vaccination and sign waiver.

Birds of the Bend List: https://www.blm.gov/sites/blm.gov/files/docs/2021-12/Birds_of_Bend_Brochure_508.pdf

Sacramento Bend Map Brochure: https://www.blm.gov/sites/blm.gov/files/docs/2021-07/Sac_Bend_Map_Brochure_508.pdf

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Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Birding Opportunities

By on December 5, 2021 in

Join us as David Byers discusses local BLM lands available for public exploration in the pursuit of birds and possible projects in 2022 that could be available for participation with the community including volunteerism, interpretive programs, and educational opportunities.

David is a Park Ranger with the Bureau of Land Management, working to improve the recreation experience on public lands and strengthen community partnerships. Previously he worked on developing eco-tourism opportunities in Panama of Central America, including working with indigenous communities to lead birding trips in the rain forest. He is a budding birder, never leaving home without his binoculars. day configuration. Kim oversees Recreation, Park, Trails and Open Space Planning & Development, Parks Maintenance, Libraries, Communications and Public Art.

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