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2nd Saturday Bird Walk at John Reginato River Acess Trail

Trip leader, Larry Jordan, had the foresight to preview the Shasta College Campus, our regular fall walk. He reports that all the water sources are dry and birdlife is sparse. So we have switched the outing to the John Reginato River Access Trail. This trail leaves the parking lot of the John Reginato Boat Launch on the west side of the Sacramento River off South Bonnyview Road. Good views of the Sacramento River are afforded on this short trail as it traverses a mixed riparian woodland. We should see a variety of fall migrants such as Willow Flycatcher, Nashville, Yellow and Orange-crowned Warblers and possibly a few recently arrived winter residents. Meet at the parking lot on the south side of the Redding Civic Auditorium for this ½-day trip that is open to the public. Map of trail.

Birding in Spain with Bruce Deuel

Bruce Deuel will give an illustrated talk on the trip he and his wife took to Spain in May of 2013. They explored Extremadura including the Gredos Mountains in the west and the Catalonia Plains and the Pyrenees in the northeast. Bruce says that they saw many sought-after raptors including Little and Great Bustards; the hard-to-find Dupont’s Lark; new-to-the-tour Rufous-tailed Scrub-Robin; Black and Green Woodpeckers and the incomparable Wallcreeper among the 149 species on their list. Come to the launch of the Fall season and see these exciting European birds.

Battle Creek Wildlife Area Local Weekday Bird Walk

The Battle Creek Wildlife Area totals 582 acres of riparian forest, marshes and oak woodlands and hosts a diverse variety of migratory and resident birds. We plan to be in the field 3-3/12 hours  walking approx. 3 miles primarily on level improved trails.  A pit type toilet is available at the parking area, No drink water is available. Following the walk we will check-out the Hummingbird feeders at the hatchery and eat lunch.  We will be leaving from the south parking lot of the Redding Civic Auditorium at  8:00 am to carpool or meet us at the Battle Creek Wildlife Area around 8:30.

Regular Second Saturday Bird Walk at Shasta College

Now that most wintering ducks have moved on and migrating passerines are passing through, it’s time once again to shift our birding to the Shasta College Campus. The oak woodlands, wastewater treatment pond, riparian, and fields support a wide variety of species. Meet in Shasta College’s north parking lot for this ½ day trip that is open-to-the-public.

Take a Trip to Costa Rica with Ken Bachman

On a family trip to Costa Rica, a country smaller than Lake Michigan, Ken Bachman saw 113 species of the 900 species of birds that live there. That’s despite the fact that only one day was specifically dedicated to birding. Ninety-four were life birds! During a sightseeing expedition on the Bebedera River in Palo Verde National Park, he and his family saw monkeys, crocodiles, bats, iguanas and, of course, birds. Ken is a long-time Audubon member, ardent birder and great story teller. You won’t want to miss his presentation on a beautiful country with beautiful birds and beautiful people.