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Manzanita Lake at Lassen Volcanic National Park

By on September 20, 2025 in

Location: We will all meet at the Loomis Museum parking lot, located 1.1 mile from SR44/89 turnoff at the north-end park entrance. There is a park entrance fee, and all  annual or lifetime pass holders are allowed entry to the park.  

Walking distance total estimated at 1.7 miles (2.7 km) the trail is unpaved, but the views around the lake are spectacular. 

Manzanita Lake elevation is 5,900 feet surrounded by a mixed conifer forest, which provides a great habitat for a wonderful variety of bird species. We are hoping to catch some Warbler species on their fall migration south. 

We will reschedule if rained out. Watch for any changes that might occur on our SBS Website Calendar.

I do have two seats available for anyone in need of help with the park entry but you will need to contact me directly by email. Larry Jordan will also have three seats available to anyone who needs free access. The rideshare meet location will be at the Shingletown Library parking lot. Our departure is at 7:30am from the library. 

Trip Leader: Dan Bye, contact me by danbye56@gmail.com for more information.

 

Birding Lassen Volcanic Park

By on June 9, 2025 in

Trip Leaders: Jennifer Patten, Joyce Bond, Hilary Locke

Limit: 15 participants

AltaCal Bird Alliance and Shasta Birding Society have enjoyed birding in Lassen Volcanic National Park for several years. We will be doing it again and welcome other chapters to join us and camp at the Lost Creek Group Campground site #5 reserved for the nights of Tuesday, June 17th, and Wednesday, June 18th.
Species that you might see or hear include Osprey, Pileated Woodpecker, White-headed Woodpecker, Black-backed Woodpecker, Williamson’s Sapsucker, Vaux’s Swift, Common Nighthawk, Bufflehead, Canada Jay, Brown Creeper, Yellow Warbler, Western Tanager, and Cassin’s Finch, among others. We will visit the birding hot spots at Manzanita Lake, Hat Creek, Summit Peak, and Kings Creek; the remainder of our itinerary will be flexible, tailored to the interests of participants. Please note that due to lingering snow, some trails may be inaccessible.
Lost Creek Group Campground has primitive facilities, pit toilets, and potable water is available. Tuesday and Wednesday nights are potlucks. Please bring something to share. You are responsible for your breakfast and lunches. Bring camp gear, a tent, water bottles, bug spray, sunscreen, a camp chair, sturdy hiking shoes/boots, dress in layers, and prepare for cold weather. Bring firewood if you have some. We can collect wood in the forest too. To register for this camp out and have a spot to stay over at the park, click on the Zeff link https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/birding-lassen-volcanic-national-park
If you are only attending the bird walks and not camping, contact Jennifer Patten,  jenepatten@gmail.com, for more details and questions.

By on June 7, 2025 in

Trip Leaders: Jennifer Patten, Joyce Bond, Hilary Locke

Limit: 15 participants

AltaCal Bird Alliance and Shasta Birding Society have enjoyed birding in Lassen Volcanic National Park for several years. We will be doing it again and welcome other chapters to join us and camp at the Lost Creek Group Campground site #5 reserved for the nights of Tuesday, June 17th, and Wednesday, June 18th.
Species that you might see or hear include Osprey, Pileated Woodpecker, White-headed Woodpecker, Black-backed Woodpecker, Williamson’s Sapsucker, Vaux’s Swift, Common Nighthawk, Bufflehead, Canada Jay, Brown Creeper, Yellow Warbler, Western Tanager, and Cassin’s Finch, among others. We will visit the birding hot spots at Manzanita Lake, Hat Creek, Summit Peak, and Kings Creek; the remainder of our itinerary will be flexible, tailored to the interests of participants. Please note that due to lingering snow, some trails may be inaccessible.
Lost Creek Group Campground has primitive facilities, pit toilets, and potable water is available. Tuesday and Wednesday nights are potlucks. Please bring something to share. You are responsible for your breakfast and lunches. Bring camp gear, a tent, water bottles, bug spray, sunscreen, a camp chair, sturdy hiking shoes/boots, dress in layers, and prepare for cold weather. Bring firewood if you have some. We can collect wood in the forest too. To register for this camp out and have a spot to stay over at the park, click on the Zeff link https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/birding-lassen-volcanic-national-park
If you are only attending the bird walks and not camping, contact Jennifer Patten,  jenepatten@gmail.com, for more details and questions.

Manzanita Lake

By on September 26, 2023 in

We will be hiking around Manzanita Lake looking for migratory and fall forest species before the cold sets in. Manzanita Lake is located adjacent to the north entrance to Lassen Volcanic Ntional Park, approximately 48 miles east of Redding off of Highway 44. For those travelling from Redding you can meet at the Kutras Lake gravel parking lot at 7:00 am to pool or caravan, otherwise meet at the Lassen Park Loomis Museum Parking Lot at 8:00 am. Wear sturdy shoes and layers in anticipation of changeable weather, bring a lunch/snack. Entrance fees for Lassen Volcanic National Park are $30 per vehicle or free with Annual/Whiskeytown/Golden Access etc passes. Restrooms are located at the Loomis Museum complex. Rain/Snow cancels.

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Northern Saw-whet Owl Banding

By on September 26, 2023 in

Northern Saw-whet Owl

Curious about Northern Saw-whet owl migration and monitoring techniques?! And/or do you love car camping?! Join us under the stars on Friday, October 6th for a night of small owl banding and car camping at Lassen National Park! Erika Iacona will lead us through a night at Shasta Counties Northern Saw-whet Owl migration monitoring station with camping at Manzanita Lake Campground to follow. Banding occurs after dark, beginning a half hour after sunset and four hours thereafter. Camping is not a requirement to attend the banding event, only an option. Camping space is limited! This gathering is completely outdoors, in the dark, in cold temperatures. Event is weather permitting and subject to cancellation if precipitation is predicted. Please contact Erika at eiacona14@gmail.com before September 30th to confirm your spot! If you spend the night at Manzanita Lake, you can stop at Lake McCumber for the 9am event just down the road!

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