NSAS Monthly Field Trip to Monterey & Big Sur

Andrew Molera State Park 45500 CA-1, Big Sur, CA, United States

Where: 8:00 AM (location will be announced after registration) Leaders: Mark Stephenson/Bruce Thomsen This Field Trip will be Limited to 15 NSAS Members Tentative Trip Itinerary (Stay tuned as the Trip Itinerary may change) Friday’s Schedule: we will venture to Big Sur and specifically to Andrew Molera State Park. Andrew Molera is a haven for […]

Beginners Bird Walk at American Canyon Wetlands – 9 AM

American Canyon Wetlands 2 Eucalyptus Dr, American Canyon, United States

Beginner bird walks are fun ways to explore birding or sharpen your skills. The group meets at 9:00 AM at the American Canyon Wetlands parking lot and follows a path along the water. You can expect to see both local and migratory birds. Binoculars are available to borrow.   Heavy rain cancels. Free and open to […]

NSAS October Speaker Series Presents: California’s Purple Martin – Status and Conservation with Dan Ariola – Oct. 9th at 7:00 p.m.

Benicia Public Library 150 East L Street, Benicia, CA

Biologist and ornithologist Dan Ariola will discuss the unique life history of this largest North American swallow, differences between the eastern and western subspecies, current threats they face. He’ll present an overview of the status and conservation issues facing the species in California. He will also provide preliminary results of the 2025 statewide Purple Martin breeding […]

Beginners Bird Walk at American Canyon Wetlands – 9 AM

American Canyon Wetlands 2 Eucalyptus Dr, American Canyon, United States

Beginner bird walks are fun ways to explore birding or sharpen your skills. The group meets at 9:00 AM at the American Canyon Wetlands parking lot and follows a path along the water. You can expect to see both local and migratory birds. Binoculars are available to borrow.   Heavy rain cancels. Free and open to […]

NSAS November Speaker Series Presents: A Bird’s Rainbow with Bob Lewis – Nov. 13th at 7:00 p.m.

Napa Valley Lutheran Church 1796 Elm St., Napa, CA 94558

About the Presentation: Many birds are brightly colored, others use patterned feathers for camouflage. How do these colors originate? What’s the difference between colors from pigments and physical colors? From Yellow Warblers to Anna’s Hummingbirds, from Snow Geese to Brewer’s Blackbirds, each species makes unique use of the feather colors it possesses. What do the […]

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