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Birding Manzanita Lake

By on September 29, 2022 in

Bald Eagle

Let’s take a short 2-mile hike around Manzanita Lake to enjoy the fresh air and fall colors. We’ll look for the interesting variety of upland, forest and water species that surround the lake. Carpools/Caravan leave Kutras Lake parking lot at 6:30 am or meet at the Loomis Museum parking lot at 7:30 am. Wear good hiking boots and dress for changeable weather, bring snacks and lunch.

Entrance fee is $30 for a 7-day Vehicle Pass, available ahead of time on-line or at the park entrance. Annual Pass for Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, America The Beautiful Pass, and Senior Pass are also valid for entrance.

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Birding Manzanita Lake

By on April 29, 2022 in

White-headed Woodpecker Male

We will bird the 2 mile Manzanita Lake loop trail looking for mountain birds and early warblers. Likely suspects are Bald Eagle, American Dipper, Clark’s Nutcracker, Bufflehead, White-headed Woodpecker, Brown Creeper and Mountain Chickadee. Meet at the Loomis Museum parking lot at 8:00am. Wear layers of clothes as it will most likely be pretty cool in the morning. Entrance fees are required. If you don’t have a pass I suggest you arrange ahead of time to ride with someone that has a Golden Age pass.

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Lassen Volcanic National Park Campout

By on May 28, 2020 in

Good news! Beginning Friday, May 29th, Lassen Volcanic National Park will increase access with the opening of the 30-mile park highway, Butte Lake road, Warner Valley road, and all hiking trails (except Bumpass Hell). NOTE: When recreating, the public should follow California State guidance, practice Leave No Trace principles, avoid crowding, and avoid high-risk outdoor activities. We advise bringing a face covering on the odd chance you may find yourself in an area where social distancing is not possible. Learn more about how you can recreate responsibly at Lassen Volcanic at go.nps.gov/lavo/RR.

We have enjoyed the birding and camping at the Lost Creek Group Campground for several years, so we are scheduling this event again this year in conjunction with Altacal Audubon. Group Camp sites #5 and #6 have been reserved for the nights of Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27. We are inviting the Redwood Region, Peregrine, Mendocino, Plumas and Redbud Chapters to join us.

Species expected include Osprey, Pileated Woodpecker, White-headed Woodpecker, Black-backed Woodpecker, Williamson’s Sapsucker, Vaux’s Swift, Common Nighthawk, Bufflehead, Gray Jay, Brown Creeper, American Dipper, Mountain Bluebird, Yellow Warbler, Western Tanager and Cassin’s Finch.
We will bird Manzanita Lake and vicinity on Saturday morning. The rest of the itinerary is open and will depend on the interests of the participants. Folks can either camp at Lost Creek or drive up for either or both Saturday and Sunday. Campers can arrive at the campsite at a time of their choosing on Friday after 1pm. Saturday day trippers should meet at the Loomis Museum parking lot at Manzanita Lake at 8:00 am. Day trippers for Sunday, June 27th, will meet at the campsite at 8:30 am.

Lost Creek has primitive facilities; pit toilets and no electricity. Potable water is available. During this time of Covid-19 it is important to follow all CDC guidance, including social distancing. This would include no carpooling other than with those in your own household.

Note: Lassen Park Entrance Fees

Stay 6 feet away from others (“social distancing”) and take other steps to prevent COVID-19

If a park, beach, or recreational facility is open for public use, visiting is okay as long as you practice social distancing and everyday steps such as washing hands often and covering coughs and sneezes. Follow these actions when visiting a park, beach, or recreational facility:

  • Stay at least six feet from others at all times. This might make some open areas, trails, and paths better to use. Do not go into a crowded area.
  • Avoid gathering with others outside of your household.
  • Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom, before eating, and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
  • Bring hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol to use if soap and water are not available.

Contact Larry Jordan, 949-5266 or email Webmaster@WintuAudubon.org for other particulars.

Here is a map to the Lost Creek Group Campground: https://bit.ly/2XDom6t

Details and updates on park operations will continue to be posted on their website at nps.gov/lavo/planyourvisit/conditions.htm

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Wintu Audubon Outing to Lassen Volcanic National Park

By on August 25, 2019 in

Fall birds at Manzanita Lake!  Lassen Park Biologist Mike Magnuson will lead a walk around Manzanita Lake, where we can expect nutcrackers, woodpeckers, and always a surprise from a  variety of gleaners, raptors, and finches. Possibilities include Evening Grosbeak, Cassin’s Finch and Golden-crowned Kinglet! Pack a lunch and meet at Kutras Park at 7am to carpool, or meet Mike at the Loomis Museum parking lot at 8am.

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Manzanita Lake Bird Walk

By on August 26, 2018 in

Located at the North Entrance to Lassen Volcanic National Park, Manzanita Lake is circumnavigated by a trail offering varied habitats: willow marshes, red fir forests, chaparral, and, of course, open water. We should see: migrating warblers, Pied-billed Grebe, Spotted Sandpiper, Red-breasted Nuthatch, American Dipper, Vaux’s Swift, Red-breasted Sapsucker and high elevation species such as White-headed Woodpecker and Steller’s Jay. Meet our trip leader, Steve Royce, at the Kutras Lake parking area at 8:00 am. Eastern Shasta County folks may wish to join us at the Park Museum parking lot at 9:00 am.

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