We have compiled 36 years of continuous records from this grand daddy of the local counts which began in 1976 in its current location. Assignments will be given in front of the main entrance to the Redding Convention Center. We will assemble at dusk at a local restaurant (location to be announced). For further information contact Bill Oliver at 530-941-7741 or wwoliver9@gmail.com
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Red Bluff Christmas Bird Count
This long-running count has resumed under the able leadership of Karen Scheuermann (karens2020@gmail.com). It features a long frontage along the Sacramento River, rugged foothills and rangelands. Assemble at the Holiday Market, 460 Antelope Blvd, Red Bluff, for assignments. Dinner and compilation will be announced there.
Anderson Christmas Bird Count
This very successful count features Anderson River Park and much surrounding public land with ample opportunities for walking. Meet at the amphitheater parking lot in Anderson River Park for assignments and location of the dinner and compilation. Contact Rob Santry (Kingbird@snowcrest.net) for further information.
A Kenyan Wildlife Adventure
Bill and Catherine Camp, Wintu Audubon Society members, will present pictures from their January 2013 journey to Kenya, East Africa. They will share their experiences of the birds and animals from the slopes of Mount Kenya, the arid Samburu Reserve on the edge of northern Kenya, Lake Nakuru (home to enormous flocks of flamingo), to the Maasai Mara or Serengeti plain.
Battle Creek State Wildlife Area Outing
Darliss and Frank Sanderson will lead this Wintu Audubon Bird Walk. The Battle Creek Wildlife Area totals 582 acres of riparian forest, marshes and oak woodlands and hosts 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 7:30am.