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Birding Basics at Turtle Bay Bird Sanctuary

By on April 7, 2024 in

The miracle of spring migration is beginning! We will discover which birds have left their winter homes and returned to our area to raise their young. Or are they just passing through Redding on their way to their breeding grounds further north? Find out by joining us on this series of walks geared toward beginning birdwatchers, but all skill levels are welcome to share in the fun. We usually see between 30 and 36 bird species around the Sundial Bridge. Meet at the Turtle Bay Redding Boat Launch, located behind the Redding Civic Auditorium for a leisurely two-hour stroll on accessible paved and gravel trails along the Sacramento River. Bathrooms can be found at several 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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Birding Basics at Turtle Bay Bird Sanctuary

By on February 19, 2024 in

We will be talking about the seasonal aspects of bird watching on this walk led by Education Chair Tricia Ford. Which birds are here only in the winter months? Which ones stay here for a short while for breeding in spring and summer? And which can we expect to see year round? Beginning birdwatchers are especially encouraged to join us in learning to identify the large variety of avian life in the area. We usually see between 30 and 36 bird species on the walk.

Meet at the Turtle Bay Redding Boat Launch, located behind the Redding Civic Auditorium (Map: https://shorturl.at/twRVX) for a leisurely two-hour stroll on accessible paved and gravel trails along the Sacramento River. Bathrooms can be found at several 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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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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Birding Basics at Turtle Bay Bird Sanctuary

By on January 9, 2024 in

Turkey Vulture

Join us for a leisurely two-hour stroll on both paved and gravel trails along the Sacramento River. Meet at the Turtle Bay Redding Boat Launch, located behind the Redding Civic Auditorium (Map to meeting place: https://shorturl.at/twRVX) Bathrooms can be found at three locations along the way. This walk will discuss how birds are named and the current effort to change the names of birds who are named after people. Beginning birdwatchers are especially encouraged to join us in learning to identify the large variety of avian life in the area. 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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Birding Basics at Turtle Bay Bird Sanctuary

By on January 1, 2024 in

SEE NEW TIME AND DATE ON JANUARY 18TH AT 9:30

Turkey Vulture

Join us for a new series of second 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 January 11th walk will discuss the controversy surrounding how birds were named and the current effort to change many of the old names. This walk will meet each month at the kiosk near the entrance of the Sundial Bridge across from the Branch House Bistro at 8:30 am for a leisurely two-hour stroll along the Sacramento River Trail in the area designated as a bird sanctuary. The paved trail is accessible, and bathrooms can be found outside Turtle Bay Exploration Park. 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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