Lema Ranch offers a variety of habitats, from ponds to open fields, to woodlands attracting many species of birds. In February, the winter ducks (sometimes including the exquisite Hooded Merganser) and winter sparrows will still be lingering and the earliest spring migrants may have begun to appear, such as Tree Swallow. A specialty of the park is Common Gallinule. Larry Jordan’s bluebird trail produces (sometimes numerous) Western Bluebirds. Various raptor species are possible such as American Kestrel, Red-tailed Hawk and Merlin. Please join trip leader Sally NeSmith in the parking lot reached from Shasta View to Hemingway at 8:00 am for an interesting mid-week bird walk.
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Second Saturday Bird Walk at Lema Ranch
Lema Ranch offers various habitats: Cattail-rimmed ponds, several lakes, open fields and oak woodlands. These varied habitats provide good birding in all seasons. Possibilities include Common Gallinule, Green Heron, Lark Sparrow, Western Bluebird, Red-shouldered Hawk and Osprey. Meet trip leader Larry Jordan, at 8:00 am in the parking lot at Hemingway Road off of Shasta View. Questions: 949-5266.
Local Weekday Bird Walk at Lema Ranch
Lema Ranch offers a variety of habitats, from ponds to open fields, to woodlands attracting many species of birds. In February, the winter ducks (sometimes including the exquisite Hooded Merganser) and winter sparrows will still be lingering and the earliest spring migrants may have begun to appear, such as Tree Swallow. A specialty of the park is Common Gallinule. Larry Jordan’s bluebird trail produces (sometimes numerous) Western Bluebirds. Various raptor species are possible such as American Kestrel, Red-tailed Hawk and Merlin. Please join trip leader Linda Aldrich in the parking lot reached from Shasta View to Hemingway at 8:00 am for an interesting mid-week bird walk.
Second Saturday Birdwalk 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, Green Heron, Lark Sparrow and Western Bluebird. Meet trip leader Larry Jordan, at 8:00 am in the parking lot at Hemingway Road off of Shasta View. Questions: 949-5266.
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.