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Turtle Bay Bird Walk

By on February 1, 2022 in

We will begin the walk from the monolith down the hi-way 44 trail to scan the ponds for ducks and other water birds, and look for the Bald Eagles. Then come back to the turtle bay bird sanctuary trail and along the Sacramento River to the Sundial Bridge. Several species of ducks, songbirds, raptors and probably Yellow-billed Magpies are expected. Meet at the monolith parking area at the south end of the Sheraton Hotel at 8am sharp to meet your trip leader, Larry Jordan.

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

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Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Outing

By on December 5, 2021 in

The Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge is a national gem, well worth the short, 90 mile drive to Willows. Enormous numbers of waterfowl fill the sky and the impoundments in fall and winter. Snow, Ross’s and Greater White-fronted Geese, Northern Pintails, Northern Shovelers and Gadwalls are assured. Possibilities are White-faced Ibis, Green-winged and Cinnamon Teal, Black-necked Stilts and various raptors, including Bald Eagle and Peregrine Falcon. Most of the birding is done from cars. We will provide 2-way radios to report sightings and alert people in other cars to look for them. Meet your leader at 7:30 am sharp at Kutras Park on Park Marina Drive to carpool or at the visitor center at 9:00am, and bring a lunch for this full-day trip. Fees to enter the refuge are $6 per car for the day. Most carpool drivers have senior lifetime passes and can enter for no additional fee. For more information call Larry Jordan @ 949-5266

*All participants, ages 5 and older, must provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or provide evidence of a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours prior to the field trip. Participants must practice social distancing when outdoors on field trips and must wear masks and practice social distancing while indoors. Participation is not currently allowed for persons under the age of 5.

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Lema Ranch Birdwalk

By on December 5, 2021 in

The wide-open vistas, grassy fields, large ponds and oak woodlands of Lema Ranch offer quite a variety of bird species.  Winter ducks and sparrows are a particular treat this time of year and if we’re lucky, we might spot a Common Gallinule.

Meet at 8:00 am at Gate 10 located at the end of Lema Road, just past the maintenance facility.  Park on the right-hand side of the road by the maintenance facility.  We will spend about 2 hours walking two miles on paved, accessible trails around three of the ponds.  There is a bathroom located near Gate 10.

*All participants, ages 5 and older, must provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or provide evidence of a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours prior to the field trip. Participants must practice social distancing when outdoors on field trips and must wear masks and practice social distancing while indoors. Participation is not currently allowed for persons under the age of 5.

Contact trip leader Tricia Ford at triciathebirdnerd@gmail.com for more information.

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