This wildlife preserve within the city offers a large permanent pond, a creek, park-like open oak woodlands and abundant open space with vernal pools. Therefore, species not common in the urban area will be seen, possibilities include Western Meadowlark, Western Bluebird, Say’s Phoebe and Lark Sparrow in the uplands; and Marsh Wren, numerous duck species and other waterfowl in the ponds and wetlands. Last year, both Greater and Lesser Yellowlegs put in an appearance. Once a rarity, the Great-tailed Grackle has taken up residence in the cattail and reed rims around the ponds. In the same area, Black-crowned Night Herons roost during the day. Meet your leader Linda Aldrich in the parking lot off of Shasta View Boulevard at 8:00 am for this half-day trip.
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Mitigation and Monitoring Challenges of Avian and Bat Mortality at Hatchet Ridge Wind Farm
Bruce Webb, Staff Environmental Scientist California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Retired, will talk about the negotiated mitigation framework for special status species, the Technical Advisory Committee’s guidance of mitigation choices, and mortality monitoring which is concluding this year.
2nd Saturday Bird Walk at Turtle Bay & Kutras Lake
We will return to Turtle Bay and Kutras Lake for the fall and winter seasons. A great cross-section of raptors, waterfowl, gulls, and winter resident passerines can be seen close up with usually a surprise or to on this ½- day walk. We will assemble in the parking area behind the monolith at Turtle Bay. This walk with Connie Word is open to the public and all birding skill levels are welcome.
2nd Saturday Beginning Bird Walk at Turtle Bay
Youth and Beginner Birdwalk . Meet at the Turtle Bay Monolith, 9-11am. Binoculars and guides are provided. Call Dan Greaney, 276-9693 with questions or for more information.
Fall River Outing
A Christmas Bird Count has been conducted in the Fall River Valley for decades but it’s been 5 years since we have visited on a regular outing. The valley has been designated an Important Bird Area by the National Audubon Society and for good reason. It’s a great place to see rafts of various waterfowl and wintering raptors, many of which are rare west of the Cascades. Meet our leader at the south parking lot of the Redding Civic Auditorium to carpool. Be ready for a full day with a lunch and water and dress in layers for changing weather conditions. Folks from the Fall River area will meet at 9:00 am at the Fall River Vista Point on Hwy. 299.