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John Reginato River Access Trail

By on September 5, 2024 in

Peregrine Falcon

Join us for a walk in the shade of the big oaks along this Sacramento River trail. This is a great place to see a large variety of the year round resident birds like wrens and towhees in the dense, shrubby vegetation, various woodpeckers in the oaks, and birds of prey on the open river – eagles, osprey, and if we’re lucky, maybe a Peregrine Falcon. This time of year we expect migrating warblers as well.

Meet at 7:30 am Saturday morning, September 14th, at the canoe, kayak and raft launch at the John Reginato River Access at 3810 South Bonnyview Road. This area is also known as the South Bonnyview boat ramp. We will spend about two hours walking less than two miles on a rocky path with river cobblestones.  Hiking boots are recommended.  There is a port-a-potty at the boat ramp.

Contact trip leader Larry Jordan at webmaster@shastabirdingsociety.org for more information.

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Sacramento River Trail

By on August 26, 2024 in

Come out to bird with us along the Sacramento River Trail in Redding! This will be along a 3.5-mile stretch of the upper Sacramento River between Lake Redding (Diestelhorst Bridge) and Keswick Dam. The trail begins at the center of town, making its way through shaded residential areas, and eventually through the wilder, rocky canyon below the dam. Along the way, we will encounter many types of birds singing their morning chorus in the dappled shade of mature river oaks. As the day warms up, surprises await us on the water, and in the open sky above. Water birds keep cool in the rushing river, waders lurk in the shadows, predators keep watch overhead, and many small wonders flit between leaf and branch.

This is intended to be a one-way walk, so we will shuttle 2 parties of vehicles between both ends of the trail. However, you are welcome to walk (or bike!) the whole way back to the beginning on the opposite side of the river, or turn back at any point. 

Meet at the Keswick Dam Trailhead at 7:30 am. The parking lot is on the North side of Keswick Dam Road, about ¼ mile West of Keswick Dam. The entire trail is flat, paved, bike-friendly, and wheelchair accessible. There are bathrooms at both ends of the trail and another in the middle.

GoogleMaps link: Keswick Dam Trailhead

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Birding Basics at Turtle Bay Bird Sanctuary

By on January 29, 2024 in

Join us for a new series of Thursday bird walks with Tricia Ford of the Shasta Birding Society.  Every walk will feature a discussion of a birding skill and/or a hot topic in the world of birding.  Beginning birdwatchers are especially encouraged to join us in learning to identify the large variety of avian life in the area.

The February 15 walk will discuss how and why to use eBird, a free app for your cell phone that can keep track of all your birding adventures and allow you to participate in community science.

We will meet each month at the for a leisurely two-hour stroll along the Sacramento River Trail.  Meet at the Turtle Bay Redding Boat Launch, located behind the Redding Civic Auditorium (Map: https://shorturl.at/twRVX). Join us for a leisurely two-hour stroll on both paved and gravel trails.  Bathrooms can be found at three locations along the way.

Binoculars are available to borrow, and instructions will be provided for their use.  Rain will cancel.  Contact Tricia Ford at triciathebirdnerd@gmail.com for more information.

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Second Saturday Bird Walk on the Sacramento River Trail

By on December 21, 2019 in

While we have hosted many walks along the River Trail in the Turtle Bay area, this walk will encompass the northern section of the river trail.  This will be an opportunity to observe the recovery of the riverine habitat that was burned during the 2018 Carr Fire and observe our winter bird population along this changed habitat. This area is also the area that Wintu Audubon has put up nesting boxes to support cavity nesting birds whose nesting sites were damaged during the fire. Depending on the group, the desire, and the weather, this walk can be up to a four mile loop. It is a great opportunity to see a beautiful resource for our community, and the wildlife that use it. Meet John Winchell at the parking lot at the South end of Diestelhorst Bridge at 8am for this walk along the River Trail.

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Spanish Broom Removal Sacramento River Trail

By on March 2, 2016 in

This is a Spanish broom and other invasive plant removal work party with California Native Plant Society, Sierra Club and other interested people. Randy Smith and his crew have done a lot of the hard work, and the trail is beginning to look like it was 30 years ago. We will work the periphery of the infestation, so this will be a light work party using various hand tools and non-toxic herbicides (vinegar & detergent) for three to four hours. Variety of jobs available from easy to hard: cutting, sawing, pulling plants or squirting vinegar on cut stems. Bring loppers, clippers, pruning saws, gloves, water and snacks or just yourselves. Work from one to four houses whatever your energy level. Meet at the end of Harlan Dr. at the north Sacramento River Trail at 9 am. Bring loppers, clippers, pruning saws, gloves, water and snacks(or just yourself).. Requires signing liability waiver from City of Redding. For more information call David Ledger at 355-8542.