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Second Saturday Bird Walk

By on October 26, 2025 in

Always wanted to learn more about birds but not sure where to start? Join Shasta Birding Society for a family and beginner friendly bird walk at the benches by the Sundial bridge at 9 am to walk the Turtle Bay Sanctuary Trail and discover the hidden world of birds all around us! The trail is wheelchair accessible and benches are found throughout. The walk will last about an hour. Binoculars are provided. Join Rebeca Ladrón de Guevara as we take a leisurely one mile walk along the Turtle Bay Sanctuary Trail. This walk will begin at the south end of the Sundial Bridge and take us along the Sacramento River to view waterfowl, woodpeckers, raptors, sparrows, and more. One of the best attributes of this trail is that we cannot only enjoy the excellent views along the river, on the other side of the trail we will be able to find several species of songbirds. Raptors are common in the area, including the Bald Eagle and Osprey. Park in the Turtle Bay Parking Lot. Rain cancels.

Second Saturday Beginner Bird Walk

By on August 12, 2025 in

Always wanted to learn more about birds but not sure where to start? Join Shasta Birding Society for a family and beginner friendly bird walk at the benches by the Sundial bridge at 9 am to walk the Turtle Bay Sanctuary Trail and discover the hidden world of birds all around us! The trail is wheelchair accessible and benches are found throughout. The walk will last about 2 hours. Binoculars are provided. Join our webmaster, Larry Jordan, as we take a leisurely one mile walk along the Turtle Bay Sanctuary Trail. This walk will begin at the south end of the Sundial Bridge and take us along the Sacramento River to view waterfowl, woodpeckers, raptors, sparrows, an more. One of the best attributes of this trail is that we cannot only enjoy the excellent views along the river, on the other side of the trail we will be able to find several species of songbirds. Raptors are common in the area, including the Bald Eagle and Osprey. Park in the Turtle Bay Parking Lot. Rain cancels. Want more information? Contact Larry Jordan at thelarryjordan@gmail.com

Horsetown Clear Creek Preserve

By on August 6, 2025 in

We will meet at the parking area at Horsetown Clear Creek Preserve at 8am for a leisurely mile and a half walk along the Small Loop Trail and Creek Trail.  Sturdy shoes are recommended.

The photo above is of a Wrentit. They are a long-lived, year-round resident in shrublands like the Horsetown Clear Creek Preserve. This species has been described as the most sedentary species in North America so our chances are pretty good of finding this gem on our walk. This is what they sound like:

Turkey Vultures, Common Ravens, Acorn Woodpeckers, California Scrub-Jays and Oak Titmice are expected and hopefully we will find California Quail as well. We are also keeping our fingers crossed for an American Dipper on Clear Creek!

 

Coleman Fish Hatchery/Battle Creek Wildlife Area Walk

By on October 30, 2024 in

Location of where we will meet: Parking area at 24411 Coleman Fish Hatchery Rd, Anderson, CA 96007 – Drop Pin Coleman Fish Hatchery 

Walking distance total estimated at 2.5-3 miles (4-5 km)

We will walk through sections of the fish hatchery and exit at the west gate to enter Battle Creek Salmon Trail. This 1.4-mile path will provide great access around ponds and views along Battle Creek with exceptional sections of riparian habitat.

We will quickly enter Battle Creek Wildlife Area where we will join the Oaktree Trail for an additional 1.2-mile walk through large tracts of oaks, willows, and many other native and non-native plants and trees. Under ideal conditions, we should see many waterbirds, raptors, and passerines within this 582-acre area of exploration.

One vehicle will be staged at parking area of Battle Creek Wildlife Area, and drivers will be shuttled back to Coleman Fish Hatchery parking lot and pick up others at the end of our walk. 

We will reschedule if rained out. 

Trip Leader: Dan Bye, contact me by danbye56@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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