NSAS Weekly Bird Walk with Andrew Ford, Sat. 11/2/24, Pena Adobe/Lagoon Valley Park

This Saturday, November 2, we will travel to and explore Lagoon Valley Regional Park. There will be rainstorms in the evening but the weather is looking to be a bit cooler but very little rain during our day. OVERVIEW Lagoon Valley consists of many hiking trails among the hills and canyons and groves of mixed conifers and deciduous trees. Many waterbirds are […]

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NSAS Speaker Series Presents: The Raptor Advantage with Dr. Craig Farquhar

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

About the Program: Learn about ‘the raptor advantage’ with this brief overview of what a ‘raptor’ really is; focusing on the main anatomical and physiological adaptations that are featured in these birds which are products of millions of years of evolution honing virtually every body part to a lifestyle that depends on being able to […]

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Beginner Bird Walk

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

  9:00 am - 12:00 pm NSAS Beginners Bird Walk, American Canyon Wetlands, Sunday, November 24, 9 am - noon. Rain cancels.

Beginners Bird Walk

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

Join us for our next Beginners Bird walk on Sunday, December 8 at 9:00 a.m. No reservations are necessary. The event is free and open to the public.  Loaner binoculars are available to use. Meeting time and location:  We will meet at 9 AM on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at the parking lot for the […]

Benicia Christmas Bird Pre-Count ** Changed Date to Sunday, December 15 and Location, Lynch Canyon Open Space Due to Rain and Rare Bird Sighting

Lynch Canyon Open Space 3100 Lynch Rd, Fairfield, CA, United States

The trip has been changed to Sunday due to heavy rains forecast for Saturday and to Lynch Canyon in hopes of spotting the Thick-billed Kingbird that was located there last weekend! December’s Monthly Field Trip is our annual Benicia CBC Pre-Count with Tom Slyker & Robin Leong: Sunday, December 15th, 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 Noon: […]

Benicia Christmas Bird Count – Monday, December 16, 2024

The 77th Benicia CBC - Monday, December 16th, 2024. The Benicia Count was founded by Benician Emerson Stoner in 1930, 94 years ago! This year we will be counting all the birds we can find in the Benicia CBC circle which includes the communities of Benicia, East Vallejo, Cordelia, West Suisun City, as well as […]

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Beginners Bird Walk

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

Join us for our next Beginners Bird walk on Sunday, December 22 at 9:00 a.m. No reservations are necessary. The event is free and open to the public.  Loaner binoculars are available to use. Meeting time and location:  We will meet at 9 AM on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at the parking lot for the […]

Christmas Bird Count 4 Kids – Connolly Ranch – Rescheduled to Sunday, December 22, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Connolly Ranch 3141 Browns Valley Road, Napa, CA

Children, bring your parents and come join us to look for birds in Napa's local Parks on Sunday, December 22nd. The fun begins at 9:00 a.m. at Connolly Ranch. Participants will sign in, review birding strategies, have a binocular training, and break into small teams. Teams will then travel with their parents by car to […]

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Angwin Christmas Bird Count – Wednesday, January 1, 2025

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 […]

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January Monthly Speaker Series: Badger Run Wildlife Rehab Center’s Mission: Caring for Injured Birds and Wildlife with Liz Burton – January 9, 2025 7:00 p.m. – Napa Valley Lutheran Church

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

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 […]

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Beginners’ Bird Walk

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

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.

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Monthly Field Trip to American River Parkway, Sacramento – Saturday, January 18th

American River Parkway William B. Pond Recreation Area, Sacramento

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 […]