In previous Novembers, Clover Creek Preserve has had some real treats for birders (though not guaranteed), including White-tailed Kite, Cedar Waxwing and Say’s Phoebe. More likely are a variety of sparrows such as Fox Sparrow and Lark Sparrow. Several duck species will be there: Ruddy Duck, Ring-necked Duck, occasionally Green-winged Teal and others. The vernal pools (if filled) may attract Greater and Lesser Yellowlegs. Open space birds such as American Pipit, Western Bluebird and Western Meadowlark are usual. Join trip leader Linda Aldrich in the parking lot off Shasta View at Venus Street at 8:00 am for this half-day trip.
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Local Weekday Bird Walk at Turtle Bay Arboretum
Meet trip leader Sally NeSmith, 831-535-2888, at the Carl & Leah McConnell gate at 8 am. From North Market Street, turn onto Arboretum Drive and veer right into the parking lot. This large natural area is accessible by a paved trail. Habitats include views of the Sacramento River, oak woodlands and open grassland. We will see Common Merganser, White-breasted Nuthatch, Red-shouldered Hawk, Spotted and California Towhees, Western Bluebird, and returning winter resident White-crowned and Golden-crowned Sparrows. As always, unusual species are probable.
Local Weekday Bird Walk at Mary Lake
Join leader Linda Aldrich, 223-5341 at the Lakeside Drive trail head for this stroll around Mary Lake in west Redding. We will walk the 1-mile, paved trail around the lake with a side trip to the Old Catholic Cemetery. Many varieties of birds call this small lake their home: Great Blue Herons, Double-crested Cormorants, Belted Kingfishers, several duck species and the occasional raptor.
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.
Local Weekday Bird Walk at Anderson River Park
The river access, ponds, marsh, riparian and oak woodlands are all accessible by an extensive trail system at Anderson River Park. Meet trip leader Linda Aldrich 223-5341, at the Anderson River Amphitheater parking lot. All varieties of avian life are found here from waterfowl, Osprey, Bald Eagles to Scrub-Jays and Warblers.