The 52nd Angwin CBC - Wednesday, January 1, 2024. Start the New Year off with a blast by participating in the Angwin CBC! Birding opportunities are available throughout the count circle including the Napa Valley, Pope Valley, Lakes Berryessa, Hennessey, and Angwin. We have an excellent crew of experienced area leaders so everyone is encouraged […]
About the Program: Liz will be sharing how she got started in Wildlife Rehabilitation, her original vision for Badger Run Wildlife Rehab, what happened along the way and where they are now. She will also give brief "case studies" of their Educational Ambassadors from injured bird intake to today. She will be happy to answer […]
Is your resolution to start a new hobby, meet friends, or to get outside more? Join us for a beginners bird walk to learn about birding and a local habitat. No experience needed. Loaner binoculars are available to use. Meet in the American Canyons Wetlands parking lot. Strollers welcome! RAIN CANCELS.
Leader: Larry Kent Directions: William B. Pond Recreation Area is located along the American River Parkway in Carmichael. Drive east on I-80 to Sacramento. At West Sacramento continue driving on Highway 50 toward Sacramento/South Lake Tahoe. Drive through Sacramento and exit onto Watt Ave (exit 11). Drive over the American River (do not turn onto American River Drive) and turn […]
The event offers a lineup of bird walks, hikes, presentations and kids craft activities to inspire curiosity and appreciation for the incredible journey of migratory birds, including a live raptor presentation and the chance to meet and learn about bats! We are hoping to inspire the next generation of Birders and Protectors of our Natural […]
About the Program: Colombia is one of the top birding destinations with over 1,900 species. John will give an overview of many of the top locations and rare and endemic birds from his recent tours. From Caribbean coast to pacific rainforest lowlands to the three ranges of the Andes and valleys in between and the […]
Our next field trip will be to a number of our incredible National and State Wildlife Refuges that dot the Sacramento Valley. We will begin at Colusa NWR and then head onto the Sacramento NWR. (Our route may vary based on recent eBird checklists and a pre-trip exploration.) All of the Sanctuaries host a wide […]
Whether you just want to give birdwatching a try or are a seasoned birder, join us for our next Beginners Bird walk on Sunday, February 23 at 9:00 a.m. No reservations are necessary. The event is free and open to the public. Loaner binoculars are available to use. Strollers are welcome. Meeting time and location: […]
Join us for our next Beginners Bird walk on Sunday, March 9th! Spring is arriving and we have been seeing a variety of migrating waterfowl and shorebirds out on the water, with different raptors flying overhead. We have even spotted secretive Soras and Common Gallinules recently! So, if you are dipping a toe into birding, […]
About the Program: Birds played a significant role in Native American Cultures. Ms. Charlie Toledo will share her knowledge of birds and the role they played in CA native American cultures. Birds were used by every Native American culture for food, medicine, art and ceremony. She will explore the reverent relationship that Native Americans had […]
Join us for our next Beginners Bird walk on Sunday, March 16! Spring is approaching and we have been seeing a variety of migrating waterfowl and shorebirds out on the water, with different raptors flying overhead. During our last walk we spotted an Allen's hummingbird and a Merlin! So, if you are dipping a toe into […]
About the Trip: Our next field trip will be to Pinnacles National Park, home to our California Condor. This two-day trip will start on Monday visiting Pinnacles National Park looking for California Condors and spring migrants. We will visit several areas in the park looking for oak woodland species: red-shouldered hawk, cooper’s and sharp-shinned hawks, […]
