Join Jay & Terri Thesken for a slideshow of their Fall 2014 (Spring in New Zealand) trip to the South Island. The Theskens spent 4 weeks exploring, hiking, kayaking, and bicycling the South Island with its Southern Alps, Fjordland National Park, and several other national parks. They will not only show photos of birds encountered, but also unusual botanical species, and will explain why New Zealand has such a unique flora and fauna.
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Second Saturday Bird Walk at Shasta College
The campus and farmlands of Shasta College offer a wide variety of habitats to explore for migrating and summer resident passerines. These habitats include oak studded lawns, a wastewater treatment pond, riparian woodlands along Stillwater Creek, and agricultural fields. Meet in Shasta College’s north parking lot for this ½ day trip that is open to the public. Larry Jordan will lead.
Discover Birding at Turtle Bay
Our youth/beginner bird walks are conducted on the first Saturday throughout the year. Bring your family and friends to the Turtle Bay Monolith. Wintu Audubon can provide binoculars and field guides. Call Dan Greaney, 276-9693, with questions or for more information.
Fall River Mills Field Trip
Leaders will meet the group at about 9 am at the Fall River Vista Overlook just before the town of Fall River Mills. Members wishing to carpool should meet at 7 am at the Civic Center parking lot in Redding and join up with others. This is a full day trip and members should bring their own lunch and liquids. Bring your FRS portable radio if you have one. Bob & Carol Yutzy are your leaders. We will look for uncommon to rare breeders like Black-throated Sparrow and Brewer’s Sparrow on Timbered Crater Road, Long-billed Curlew on Rat Farm Road, Bank Swallow in Fall River, Black-billed Magpie at Fall River Lake, Great-tailed Grackle and Tri-colored Blackbird in Glenburn, Swainson’s Hawk near Jim Day/Dee Knoch Roads.
Second Saturday Bird Walk at Turtle Bay
Discover Birding at one of Shasta County’s premier birding hot spots! Turtle Bay offers experiences for all levels of birders. This area, located in the center of town, offers a chance to explore oak woodlands, ponds and marshes, open rivers, high bluffs, and riparian habitats, which attract both local and migratory species. Each month offers chances to identify different species and to experience the variations of plumage and song that each season brings.