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Second Saturday Bird Walk

By on September 30, 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 and discover the hidden world of birds all around us! We will start birding across the iconic Sundial Bridge and continue inside the botanical garden. The trail is wheelchair accessible and benches are found throughout. The walk will last about 1 hour. Binoculars are provided. Join our trip leader, David Garza and other local birders, as we take a leisurely one mile walk though one of Redding’s best birding hotspots. This walk will begin at the south end of the Sundial Bridge and take us north, across the Sacramento River to view waterfowl, woodpeckers, raptors, sparrows, and more. From the bridge there are excellent views of the river and surrounding mountains. On the other side of the river, and throughout the botanical garden, we will be able to find several species of songbirds. Raptors are common in the area, including the Bald Eagle and Osprey. Early autumn is a great time of year to find migrating birds passing thought the area, before they head further south. Park in the Turtle Bay Parking Lot. Rain cancels. Want more information? Contact Larry Jordan at thelarryjordan@gmail.com

North Spit Jetty and Arcata Marsh

By on September 29, 2025 in

THIS OUTING HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN

Big Day Birding Adventure – to see birds of our Northern California Coast

Our Big Day Events outside of Shasta County is a great chance to see birds that are not typically seen in our immediate area. This is also an opportunity for migrants and variants that travel the coastal route during the fall migration as we visit the North Spit Jetty, Arcata Marsh, and everything in between.
Our predawn departure will start at 5:30 am sharp. We will all meet prior to departing at the Civic Center Auditorium Parking Area at the Monolith Section for a group caravan from Redding to our first destination of North Spit Jetty. We will make one planned rest stop near Willow Creek.
Humboldt Bay–North Spit Jetty: (Weather permitting) 9:00 am, is our estimated arrival time to the unique location to view shore and surf birds. We will tour the jetty and beaches for 3 hours, eat our lunch, and then head towards Arcata Marsh with some stops along the way.
Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary: 1:00 pm is our estimated arrival time There will be plenty of opportunity to stretch our legs by walking the trails or take a short drive to viewing areas of the marsh at the sanctuary. The high tide is 2:15 pm for our planned visit. Our estimated departure time from the Marsh is 4:00 pm. We will look for somewhere to grab a meal with possible drive through access.
Carpooling is highly recommended. Contact me by email with a message in the subject line ‘Arcata Carpooling’ if you are interested in going and can provide a ride or need a ride. We will do our best to match riders together with drivers, but there is no guarantee. Please pack a lunch, plenty of snacks, comfortable footwear, extra socks, full water container, sunscreen, insect repellant, and your field optics. 

We estimate a return back to Redding between 7:30 – 8:00 pm.
Contact info: danbye56@gmail.com

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

Turtle Bay Second Saturday Bird Walk

By on April 24, 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. Field guides and 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, gulls, egrets and herons. 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 Julie Doerr at millvillemurphs@gmail.com

Turtle Bay Second Saturday Bird Walk

By on April 1, 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. Field guides and 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, gulls, egrets and herons. 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 at webmaster@shastabirdingsociety.org

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