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Gray Lodge Wildlife Area

By on November 13, 2025 in

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 shelter for more than 300 species of resident and migrant birds and mammals. Meet at the Kutras Park parking lot at 6:30 am sharp to carpool or at parking area 14 at the refuge at 8:30 am. Bring a lunch and water as this is an all day event. It is not unusual to see over 50 species of birds at this location and is the only place I know to commonly find all three “Teals”. We will traverse the walking trail around the ponds, to the viewing platform and back to the parking lot. Following lunch we will drive the auto tour loop. Questions? Contact Larry Jordan at webmaster@shastabirdingsociety.org

Gray Lodge Public Access Map

A CDFW Lands Pass must be in possession by each visitor who is 16 years of age or older, however, visitors who are in possession of a valid California hunting or fishing license in their name are exempt from this requirement. Lands passes may be purchased on-line, by phone at (800) 565-1458, or in-person at locations wherever hunting and fishing licenses are sold. They are also available in the parking area at Gray Lodge for $4.50. Here is a link to the bird list: https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=88006&inline

Conservation in an Era of Human Dimensions and Novel Ecosystems

By on April 3, 2025 in

This month we have a presentation from Cliff Feldheim, a waterfowl biologist and researcher, discussing Conservation in an Era of Human Dimensions and Novel Ecosystems. Natural resource managers are faced with trying to achieve the conservation of species and habitats in a novel ecosystem- an ecological system that is significantly different from historical ecosystems, where species combinations and interactions have not occurred naturally before.  This is often characterized by new species introductions or large environmental modifications.
We are in a new era of conservation, an era of human dimensions and novel ecosystems. For the first time in the history of our modern conservation efforts, we generally know what needs to be done to save species and their habitats, and even in the face of climate change have relatively unequivocal science. What we don’t have is enough humans convinced that they can do something about it, or care enough to do something about it. How do we achieve meaningful conservation and engage the general public?
This talk will summarize this new area of conservation and present some examples from Cliff’s thirty year career of working with biologists, scientists, public schools, city planners, elected officials, government agencies, and nonprofits, that can help conserve birds and other wildlife while engaging people from all walks of life in learning about and participating in nature and ultimately conservation.

Shasta Birding Society is inviting you to a scheduled Hybrid Zoom meeting.

Topic: Conservation in an Era of Human Dimensions and Novel Ecosystems
Time: Apr 9, 2025 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Decoding Puddle Ducks: Identification of Teals, Shovelers, and Pintail With Dessi Sieburth

By on January 26, 2025 in

Join us for an informative webinar on the identification of puddle ducks, presented by expert birder Dessi Sieburth. This session will focus on key species like the Blue-winged Teal, Cinnamon Teal, Green-winged Teal, Northern Shoveler, Gadwall, Mallard, and Northern Pintail. Dessi will walk us through the distinguishing characteristics of each species, helping both beginners and experienced birders sharpen their identification skills.

Through detailed comparisons of plumage, behavior, and habitat preferences, we will learn how to confidently identify these common yet diverse waterfowl. Whether you’re new to birding or looking to refine your field skills, this webinar offers valuable insights into recognizing puddle ducks in various stages of life and seasonal appearances.

Please join us for a fun and informative evening!

This webinar will be livestreamed on our YouTube channel and will also be recorded for later viewing. Please use the YouTube link above (alternatively: https://tinyurl.com/2y6efp3f) which will take you directly to LAB’s main page, where the live webinar should be visible once it begins at 7pm.

Become a LAB Member! Though our webinars will always remain free and available to all, members of Los Angeles Birders have access to live webinars via Zoom, invitations to special LAB-only field trips, priority sign-up on LAB field trips & events, and discounts on paid LAB programs. To learn more about membership, please see our website!

Looking for a past webinar? Don’t forget that a list of all of our previously recorded webinars is available on our website – which might come in handy if you want to study up before a field trip, or if you’re looking to build your birding skills from home! Just scroll all the way down, past our upcoming and most recent online programs and you’ll find a list of webinars sorted by category. These recordings are all viewable via our YouTube page.

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Gray Lodge Wildlife Area

By on October 30, 2024 in

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 shelter for more than 300 species of resident and migrant birds and mammals. Meet at the Kutras Park parking lot at 6:30am sharp to carpool or at parking area 14 at the refuge at 8:30am. Bring a lunch and water as this is an all day event. It is not unusual to see over 50 species of birds at this location and is the only place I know to commonly find all three “Teals”. We will traverse the walking trail around the ponds, to the viewing platform and back to the parking lot. Following lunch we will drive the auto tour loop. Questions? Contact Larry Jordan at webmaster@shastabirdingsociety.org

Gray Lodge Public Access Map

A CDFW Lands Pass must be in possession by each visitor who is 16 years of age or older, however, visitors who are in possession of a valid California hunting or fishing license in their name are exempt from this requirement. Lands passes may be purchased on-line, by phone at (800) 565-1458, or in-person at locations wherever hunting and fishing licenses are sold. They are also available in the parking area at Gray Lodge for $4.50. Here is a link to the bird list: https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=88006&inline

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Gray Lodge Wildlife Area

By on October 15, 2023 in

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 shelter for more than 300 species of resident and migrant birds and mammals. Meet at the Kutras Park parking lot at 6:30am sharp to carpool or at parking area 14 at the refuge at 8:30am. Bring a lunch and water as this is an all day event. It is not unusual to see over 50 species of birds at this location and is the only place I know to commonly find all three “Teals”. We will traverse the walking trail around the ponds, to the viewing platform and back to the parking lot. Following lunch we will drive the auto tour loop.

Gray Lodge Public Access Map

A CDFW Lands Pass must be in possession by each visitor who is 16 years of age or older, however, visitors who are in possession of a valid California hunting or fishing license in their name are exempt from this requirement. Lands passes may be purchased on-line, by phone at (800) 565-1458, or in-person at locations wherever hunting and fishing licenses are sold. They are also available in the parking area at Gray Lodge for $4.50. Here is a link to the bird list: https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=88006&inline

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