Our youth/beginner bird walks are conducted on the first Saturday of every month throughout the year at Turtle Bay. Wintu Audubon can provide binoculars and field guides. Call Roberta Winchell at 945-8342, with questions or for more information. We assemble at the Monolith parking lot next to the new Sheraton Hotel at Turtle Bay.
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Film: Duckumentary
Ducks are born survivors: they need little instruction on how to swim, what to eat, and how to navigate predators. They come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Some enjoy the calm waters of lakes while others thrive on the adrenaline of white water currents. There are over 120 species of duck and each has its own unique personality. Come join us for a “Duckumentary” to see how North American Wood Ducks hatch their young high in tree tops; and meet a foster family of Redhead ducks. You will even get to travel north with some Goldeneyes for winter. You will be surprised by just how much you learn about these charming, feathered friends.
Discover Birding at Turtle Bay
Our youth/beginner bird walks are conducted on the first Saturday of every month throughout the year at Turtle Bay. Wintu Audubon can provide binoculars and field guides. Call Roberta Winchell at 945-8342, with questions or for more information. We assemble at the Venture Properties parking lot. Take the first left before the Redding Civic Auditorium.
End of the Year Activities at Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge
Looking for something to do with the kids over the holiday break? Come and experience the beauty of the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) and wintering waterfowl. In addition to the opportunities provided year round, the Sacramento NWR will also be offering a number of free activities for kids and families over the holiday break from December 23 – January 7.
Each fall, millions of waterfowl migrate south from places as far as Alaska and Russia. Several hundred thousand waterfowl and other migratory birds, including bald eagles, spend their entire winter at the Sacramento NWR. These free programs offer unique opportunities for viewing and learning about wildlife.
Refuge staff and volunteers will be providing a variety of programs and activities over the holiday break. View examples of ducks, geese, beaks, and feet up close to assist with sketching waterfowl for the Junior Duck Stamp Program. Become a Junior Refuge Ranger by completing an activity booklet that educates and empowers youth to be environmental stewards. Create a snow goose craft or a nature journal.
All programs are free. Admission to the Sacramento NWR is $6 per car. An annual pass is $12 and a Federal Duck Stamp is $25. The America the Beautiful Interagency Pass, Senior Pass (formerly known as golden age pass), Access Pass, Active Military Pass, and Every Kid in a Park Pass are also accepted. The visitors center is located parallel to the Interstate 5 just 6 miles south of Willows.
The visitor center is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. through the end of February and is closed on federal holidays. The auto tour is open daily from 1 hour before sunrise to 1 hour after sunset. For more information, please call the Sacramento NWR at 530-934-2801 or email at: sacramentovalleyrefuges@fws.gov
Waterfowl Identification
Wintu Audubon presents a night of Waterfowl ID tips by Mike Carion. Mike is a retired California Fish & Wildlife employee known for his expertise on waterfowl. He will focus on the waterfowl species found in the Shasta County area with helpful ID tips including field marks and calls! This refresher will help you identify these migratory waterfowl as they build up in numbers during their annual migration to the Sacramento Valley and parts beyond. If you love to watch waterfowl but need some helpful ID tips, please join us!