AltaCal Audubon will be camping and birding in Lassen VNP with the Shasta Birding Society, and other
Audubon chapters. Lost Creek Group Campsite #5 has been reserved for the nights of Friday, July 19,
and Saturday, July 20. Campers can arrive at the campsite on Friday after the 1pm check-in and check-
out by noon on Sunday, July 21. Species likely to see or hear, include Osprey, Pileated Woodpecker,
White-headed Woodpecker, Black-backed Woodpecker, Williamson’s Sapsucker, Vaux’s Swift, Common
Nighthawk, Bufflehead, Canada Jay, Brown Creeper, American Dipper, Yellow Warbler, Western Tanager
and Cassin’s Finch, plus more. We will bird Manzanita Lake, Hat Creek, Summit Peak, and Kings Creek
areas and the rest of the itinerary is open and will depend on the interests of the participants. Lost
Creek Group Campground has primitive facilities, pit toilets, and potable water is available. Group size is
limited. If you would like to join us, contact Karen Smith, birds4ks@gmail.com to sign up and for more
details.