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SUMMARY:Weekly Bird Walk with Andrew Ford - Saturday\, October 19th at 8:00 a.m. - Huichica Wetlands
DESCRIPTION:This Saturday\, October 19th\, we will be checking out the wetlands of Huichica Creek since we should have some water\, waterfowl are returning and we SHOULD be right before the opener of the waterfowl season\, slated to start Oct 26. We will be looking for the waterfowl and shorebirds in the flooded ponds. OVERVIEW: The wetlands are a small part of the Napa-Sonoma Marshes Complex. This area is a hotspot for wintering waterfowl\, shorebirds and raptors. Many interesting birds have been reported in the area in the past. We are likely to find Northern Shoveler\, Double-Crested Cormorant\, White-Tailed Kite\, Northern Harrier\, Northern Pintail\, Ruddy Duck\, Greater and Lesser Scaup\, Green-Winged Teal\, American White Pelican\, Eared and Horned Grebe\, American Kestrel\, Black-Necked Stilt\, and American Avocet. Uncommon birds in the area include Bald Eagle\, Peregrine Falcon\, Merlin\, Short-Eared Owl\, Bonaparte’s Gull\, Dunlin and Osprey. Semipalmated Sandpiper and Eurasian Wigeon have been seen in the past. Just a note for walkers\, all birds in the above list were seen at one point and time. Birds will vary at location and though I mention the birds on this list\, we may see many or just a few. This all varies on the day! See Andrew’s eBlast or our Calendar for more details. \nDirections: Head South from Las Amigas Road on Buchli Station Road. We will meet in the parking lot that is located at the very end of Buchli Station Road. Head down Buchli Station Road and go past Bouchaine Winery and past Rancheria Vineyard Management facilities at which point Buchli Station Road becomes a dirt road. Continue on until the road takes a sharp right hand turn and soon thereafter a left hand turn crossing the Railroad Tracks to the small parking lot. We will meet in the parking lot at 8:00 a.m. \nGoogle Map
URL:https://napasolanobirds.org/calendar/weekly-bird-walk-with-andrew-ford-saturday-october-19th-at-800-a-m-huichica-wetlands/
LOCATION:Huichica Wetlands\, Buchli Station Rd. Napa\, CA\, Buchli Station Road\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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SUMMARY:Beginner's Bird Walk - American Canyon Wetlands - Sunday\, October 13th 9:00 a.m.
DESCRIPTION:NSAS Beginners Bird Walk on Sunday\, October 13\n \nJoin us for our next Beginners Bird walk on Sunday\, October 13 at 9:00 a.m.! It is migration season and anyone who has joined our walks before knows that the wetlands are a great place to be during this exciting time!\n\nSo\, if you are dipping a toe into birding\, or dusting off a pair of binoculars for the first time in a while and you want some company as you learn about birding\, we’d be delighted to have you join us for our Beginners Bird Walk this Sunday\, October 13 at 9:00 a.m. at the American Canyon Wetlands Edge Park.  No reservations are necessary\, just plan to show up and enjoy being outdoors for a little while. Can’t make this trip? Not a problem as we plan on holding more Beginners Bird Walks throughout the Fall and next Spring.  These walks are open to birders of all levels and ages. It’s free\, it’s fun\, and loaner binoculars are on hand if you need them.  Napa Solano Audubon membership is not required.  If you have questions about this outing\, please e-mail Tom Slyker at solanobirder@gmail.com.\n\nWhat you might see: Last fall we were able to see Green Winged Teals by the hundreds\, a variety of shorebirds including American Avocets and Black Necked Stilts\, as well as a variety of raptors\, while always keeping our eyes peeled for the secretive Virginia Rails and Soras. If you check out the American Canyon Wetlands eBird hot spot athttps://ebird.org/hotspot/L590817 you’ll see the lists of birds that have been recently seen at this location. \n\nMeeting time and location:  We will meet at 9 AM on Sunday\, October 13\, 2024\, at the parking lot for the Wetlands Edge Park\, which is located at 2 Eucalyptus Drive in American Canyon.  We expect that the walk will take between 2 – 3 hours and we should be finished by noon. \n\nDirections: From Vallejo\, take Hwy 29 north towards Napa.  Turn left off of Hwy 29 onto Rio Del Mar.  There is a stop light at this location.  Immediately after turning onto Rio Del Mar\, turn right onto Eucalyptus Drive.  Continue west on Eucalyptus until you reach the parking lot.  From Napa\, drive south on Highway 29 till you reach Rio Del Mar.  Turn right onto Rio Del Mar and immediately turn right onto Eucalyptus Drive.  Continue west on Eucalyptus until you reach the parking lot.  From eastern Solano County take Hwy 80 to American Canyon Road.  Go west on American Canyon Road until it ends at Wetlands Edge Road.  Turn right on Wetlands Road and go north until you hit Eucalyptus Road.  Turn left on Eucalyptus Road and you will be at the Wetlands Edge Park parking lot.\n \nLeaders:  Tom Slyker\, Karina Garcia\, and Carol Boykin will be leading this walk.  Both Carol and Tom are citizen science volunteers who participate in the Napa Solano Audubon’s CA Birdseasons project at the wetlands location.  NSAS has been monitoring birds at this site every Monday morning since 2016.  This monitoring has provided the participants with a wealth of knowledge about the birds you might see at this location. \n \nWhat to bring:  Hats\, sunscreen\, and layers are a good idea as this location can be both sunny and windy.  We will be walking ~ 2 miles over paved trails so comfortable walking shoes will be needed.  Bring binoculars if you have them.  If not\, we will have extra binoculars for you to use.  We will also have spotting scopes on hand for better views of some of the more distant birds.  Water and snacks are items you should plan to carry with you. \n \nHealth & Safety: NSAS requests that all participants be vaccinated for Covid-19\, with updated boosters.  All participants will sign a Field Trip Waiver and Waiver of Liability.
URL:https://napasolanobirds.org/calendar/beginners-bird-walk-american-canyon-wetlands-sunday-october-13th-900-a-m/
LOCATION:American Canyon Wetlands\, 2 Eucalyptus Drive\, American Canyon
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SUMMARY:NSAS Monthly Speaker Series Presents: A Bit about Bats from NorCal Bats with Corky Quirk
DESCRIPTION:About the Program: Bats play an important role in the ecosystem as major consumers of nocturnal insects. They have many adaptations to help them navigate the night sky\, from flight to echolocation. Meet the fastest mammal on earth\, the Mexican free-tailed bat and the new California State symbol\, the Pallid bat. In her presentation\, Corky will share her knowledge about California bats along with a close up and personal experience of live\, local\, native species of bats. This is a great presentation to come to in-person for close up views of Ms. Quirk’s live Bats! \nMary Jean (Corky) Quirk\, Founder NorCal Bats\nCorky Quirk is the founder of NorCal Bats\, an organization that provides care for injured bats and educational programs for libraries\, schools\, nature programs\, fairs and other community events throughout the region. Corky has been working intensely with native bats since 2004 and has educated thousands of people of the important role they play in our ecosystems. She works with injured and orphaned bats\, returning them to the wild and keeps a captive colony of non-releasable bats for use in education. Corky is the Director of www.norcalbats.org and is permitted through the CA Department of Fish and Wildlife and the USDA to support their conservation work with bats. Corky is an experienced environmental educator who got her start with Camp Fire Girls & Boys. She has an undergraduate degree in natural resource planning and interpretation from Humboldt State University. In addition to her work with bats\, she teaches three days a week at the Yolo Basin Foundation\, a wetland education program in the Sacramento Valley. \nLearn about these incredible\, flying mammals and their importance as insect control wonders. Inform others about how they can help protect this amazing animal! You can join her efforts to dispel any misconceptions others might have about these furry creatures\, and help save these highly valuable mammals through community education and rescue work. \nNapa Solano Audubon is inviting you to our October 10th Speaker Series Zoom meeting.\nZoom Meeting Link: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84068798815?pwd=MNJzB6oi2k0iaxbM8lD89fRSxJgEDL.1 \nMeeting ID: 840 6879 8815\nPasscode: 981589 \nOne tap mobile\n+1-669-900-9128\,\,84068798815#\,\,\,\,*981589# US (San Jose)\n+16694449171\,\,84068798815#\,\,\,\,*981589# US \nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/ktlImrS3m
URL:https://napasolanobirds.org/calendar/nsas-monthly-speaker-series-presents-a-bit-about-bats-from-norcal-bats-with-corky-quirk/
LOCATION:Benicia Public Library\, 150 East L Street\, Benicia\, CA\, 94510
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SUMMARY:Beginner's Bird Walk American Canyon Wetlands - Sunday\, September 29th 9:00 a.m.
DESCRIPTION:NSAS Beginner’s Bird Walk on Sunday\, September 29\n\nAfter a summer hiatus\, our Sunday Beginner’s Bird Walks have resumed!  This Sunday\, September 29 we will be making another visit to the Wetlands Edge Park in American Canyon.   It is now peak migration season which is an exciting time for birders.  We are starting to see a wide variety of dabbling ducks and a plethora of recently returned shorebirds.  We are also seeing the early arriving White-crowned and Gold-crowned Sparrows and are hoping to see some Yellow-rumped Warblers and maybe a Flicker or two as they should be arriving soon. It is the beginning of a very exciting time and anyone who has joined our walks before knows that the wetlands are a great place to be during migration!\nSo\, if you are dipping a toe into birding\, or dusting off a pair of binoculars for the first time in a while and you want some company as you learn about birding\, we’d be delighted to have you join us for our Beginner’s Bird Walk this Sunday\, September 29 at the American Canyon Wetlands Edge Park.  No reservations are necessary\, just plan to show up and enjoy being outdoors for a little while.\n\n\nCan’t make this trip? Not a problem as we plan on holding more Beginners Bird Walks throughout the Fall and next Spring.  These walks are open to birders of all levels and ages. It’s free\, it’s fun\, and loaner binoculars are on hand if you need them.  Napa Solano Audubon membership is not required.  If you have questions about this outing\, please e-mail Tom Slyker at solanobirder@gmail.com.\n\n\nWhat you might see: Last fall we were able to see Green Winged Teals by the hundreds\, a variety of shorebirds including American Avocets and Black Necked Stilts\, as well as a variety of raptors\, while always keeping our eyes peeled for the secretive Virginia Rails and Soras. If you check out the American Canyon Wetlands eBird hot spot at https://ebird.org/hotspot/L650670 you’ll see the checklists of birds that have been recently seen at this location.  Usually\, these checklists will document 50 – 60 species being seen during an outing at this time of year.\n\nMeeting time and location:  We will meet at 9 AM on Sunday\, September 29\, 2024\, at the parking lot for the Wetlands Edge Park\, which is located at 2 Eucalyptus Drive in American Canyon.  We expect that the walk will take between 2 – 3 hours and we should be finished by noon.\n\nDirections: From Vallejo\, take Hwy 29 north towards Napa.  Turn left off of Hwy 29 onto Rio Del Mar.  There is a stop light at this location.  Immediately after turning onto Rio Del Mar\, turn right onto Eucalyptus Drive.  Continue west on Eucalyptus until you reach the parking lot.  From Napa\, drive south on Highway 29 till you reach Rio Del Mar.  Turn right onto Rio Del Mar and immediately turn right onto Eucalyptus Drive.  Continue west on Eucalyptus until you reach the parking lot.  From eastern Solano County take Hwy 80 to American Canyon Road.  Go west on American Canyon Road until it ends at Wetlands Edge Road.  Turn right on Wetlands Road and go north until you hit Eucalyptus Road.  Turn left on Eucalyptus Road and you will be at the Wetlands Edge Park parking lot.\n \nLeaders:  Tom Slyker\, Karina Garcia\, and Carol Boykin will be leading this walk.  Both Carol and Tom are citizen science volunteers who participate in the Napa Solano Audubon’s CA Birdseasons project at the wetlands location.  NSAS has been monitoring birds at this site every Monday morning since 2016.  This monitoring has provided the participants with a wealth of knowledge about the birds you might see at this location.\n \nWhat to bring:  Hats\, sunscreen\, and layers are a good idea as this location can be both sunny and windy.  We will be walking ~ 2 miles over paved trails so comfortable walking shoes will be needed.  Bring binoculars if you have them.  If not\, we will have extra binoculars for you to use.  We will also have spotting scopes on hand for better views of some of the more distant birds.  Water and snacks are items you should plan to carry with you.\n \nHealth & Safety: NSAS requests that all participants be vaccinated for Covid-19\, with updated boosters.  All participants will sign a Field Trip Waiver and Waiver of Liability.
URL:https://napasolanobirds.org/calendar/beginners-bird-walk-american-canyon-wetlands-sunday-september-29th-900-a-m/
LOCATION:American Canyon Wetlands\, 2 Eucalyptus Drive\, American Canyon
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SUMMARY:Weekly Bird Walk with Andrew Ford to Skyline Wilderness Park Sunday\, September 29th at 8:00 a.m.
DESCRIPTION:This SUNDAY\, September 29\, 2024 we will explore Skyline Wilderness Park. \nOVERVIEW \nSkyline is a rocky\, mostly well used trail system which runs through the hills just outside of Napa through where the old state hospital used to reside. Traveling through the oak woodlands and mixed deciduous forest\, we will look for some chaparral loving  and wintering birds. Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher\, Lesser Goldfinch\, Western Bluebird\, Hermit Thrush\, California Quail\, Oak Titmouse\, White-Breasted Nuthatch\, Nuttall’s Woodpecker\, White- and Golden-Crowned Sparrow and Steller’s Jay and a variety of songbirds and raptors are likely to be found. White-Throated Sparrow\, Lewis’s Woodpecker\, Merlin\, Northern Pygmy-Owl\, Pileated Woodpecker and Wood Duck are possible within the park. \nJust a note for walkers\, all birds in the above list were seen at one point and time. Birds will vary at location and though I mention the birds on this list\, we may see many and we may see none. This all varies on the day! \nWEATHER\nThe weather is projected to be in the 50’s in the morning and  in the Low 80s toward the afternoon with overcast conditions. Light jackets\, sweatshirts\, water are recommended;  Binoculars are a must. The trails have consistent inclines with one steep section heading up the hill\, but the trails are well marked and easy to walk on. Mosquitos are always looming in the grass and air\, so please bring bug spray. Please wear comfortable\, yet sturdy hiking boots or shoes. Please dress according to the weather and location. \nMISCELLANEOUS NOTES\nPlease meet at the Visitor Parking area just after the gate. There is a $6 fee to enter the park. \nBIRD WALK LOCATION:\nWhere: Skyline Wilderness Park\, 2201 Imola Ave.\, Napa\, CA 94559 (There is a parking fee for the day of $6) \nDate: 09/29/2024\n \nStart Time: 8:00am \nApproximate End: 12:00pm \nPlease find the link below for directions. Copy and paste to get directions. \nhttps://goo.gl/maps/yNqQc4Z2rZm5D8Dy9
URL:https://napasolanobirds.org/calendar/weekly-bird-walk-with-andrew-ford-to-skyline-wilderness-park-sunday-september-29th-at-800-a-m/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240922T080000
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SUMMARY:Weekly Bird Walk to Putah Creek with Andrew Ford - Sunday\, September 22nd
DESCRIPTION:Join Andrew Ford for his Weekly Bird Walk on Sunday\, September 22nd at the Putah Creek Preserve .\nOur fall migrators are passing through and some of our winter species are beginning to arrive.The preserve follows the flow of Putah Creek and straddles the border of Solano and Yolo Counties. This area consists of riparian habitat bordering agricultural fields to the north and east. Birds likely to be seen are Lesser Goldfinch\, Western Bluebird\, Green Heron\, Red-Tailed Hawk\,  Red-Shouldered Hawk\, Yellow Warbler\, Wilson’s Warbler\, Mallard\, Tree Swallow\, Belted Kingfisher and a plethora of other passerines. Wood Duck\, Orange-Crowned Warbler\, Black-Throated Gray Warbler and MacGillivray’s Warbler are possible.  Hopefully American Kestrel will be present. Migrants are making their way to these prime habitat areas. Green-Tailed Towhee\, Yellow-Breasted Chat\, Cape May Warbler\, Painted Bunting\, Chestnut-Sided\, Nashville and Black-And-White Warbler are rarities that have been spotted in the past. Northern Waterthrush and Tennessee Warbler have been recently seen. Just a note: all birds in the above list were seen at one point and time. Birds will vary at location and though I mention the birds on this list\, we may see many and we may see none. This all varies on the day! \nSee Andrew’s eBlast for more information and location details. The Putah Creek Preserve Parking Lot where the group will meet is a left-hand turn (heading West) when driving North on Pedrick Rd. just after crossing the Putah Creek Bridge (on the North side of the bridge). \n 
URL:https://napasolanobirds.org/calendar/weekly-bird-walk-to-putah-creek-with-andrew-ford/
LOCATION:Putah Creek Preserve\, Pedrick Rd. & Willow\, Canal\, Davis\, CA\, 95616
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SUMMARY:September's Monthly Field Trip to Rodeo Lagoon – Monday\, September 16\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Rodeo Lagoon is one of Marin’s largest freshwater lagoons separated from the Pacific Ocean by a narrow sandy beach. It is surrounded by willow groves and provides aquatic and mudflat habitat that supports waterfowl\, migrating shorebirds and passerines. Regular visitors include: Northern Shoveler\, Green-winged Teal\, Bufflehead\, Goldeneye\, Western & Pied-billed Grebes\, Snowy & Great Egrets Great Blue and Black-crowned Night Herons\, Gulls\, Cormorants\, Pelicans and Murres. Swainson’s Thrush\, Wilson’s\, Yellow\, Townsend’s\, Black-throated Gray and Yellow-throat Warblers and occasional Redstarts are found amongst the willow thickets. Rodeo Lagoon has hosted numerous rarities from White and Yellow Wagtails\, to Vermillion Flycatchers and Eastern Phoebes\, and even a Willow Warbler that visited in October 2022. The Lagoon is nestled under the shadow of Hawk Hill where migrating hawks regularly pass by. Northern Harriers\, Red-tailed\, Copper’s and Sharp-shinned Hawks are daily visitors that soar along the flanks of the hill and high overhead on thermals before crossing the Bay. William Legge\, our Leader\, has surveyed the birds of Rodeo Lagoon for a decade and will know all of the best places to find these exciting Fall migrants. \nIn case you didn’t receive our list serve email to sign-up for this field trip\, here is a Link to the Rodeo Lagoon Field trip:Registration Link:  https://forms.gle/ppAkLjUrcMN5zk9w9
URL:https://napasolanobirds.org/calendar/advanced-birding-saturday-september-21-2024/
LOCATION:Rodeo Lagoon\, Mitchell Rd.\, Marin Headlands\, CA\, Marin Headlands\, CA
CATEGORIES:Birding
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240915T090000
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SUMMARY:Beginners' Bird Walk – Sunday\, September 15\, 2024 - 9:00 - 12:00 Noon
DESCRIPTION:Are you dipping a toe into birding\, or dusting off a pair of binoculars for the first time in a while? If you want company as you learn about birding\, we’d be delighted to have you join us for our first Beginners Bird Walk of the Fall Season. \nJoin us Sunday\, September 15\, 2024 at the American Canyon Wetlands Edge Park for a fun morning of birding. We will meet in the Parking Lot at 9:00 am.  This park hosts fresh and salt water habitats\, grasslands\, and Eucalyptus groves.  It is a prime area for migrating Shorebirds and Waterfowl.  Green-winged Teal\, Pintails\, Shovelers\, and Gadwalls are frequent ducks that feed in the shallow waters. American Avocets\, Marbled Godwits\, Willets\, Long-billed Curlews\, Dowitchers\, and Least and Western Sandpipers feed on the mudflats. Riparian birds including Western Bluebirds\, House Wrens\, Common Yellow-throats\, frequent the grasslands\, marsh and forest edges\, while Red-shouldered and Red-tailed Hawks soar above. It is not uncommon to see a White-tailed Kite or an Osprey flying by with a fish in its talons. On any given day we hope to see anywhere from 50-80 species during the Fall\, Winter\, and Spring seasons. \nLeaders: Tom Slyker\, Carol Boykin\, and Karina Garcia will be leading this walk. They are citizen science volunteers who participate in the Napa Solano Audubon’s CA Bird Seasons Project at this wetlands location. NSAS has been monitoring birds at this site every Monday morning since 2016. \nWhat to bring:  Warm clothing in layers as it can get windy and cold at this location.  We will be walking ~ 2 miles over paved trails so comfortable walking shoes will be needed.  Bring binoculars if you have them.  If not\, we will have extra binoculars for you to use.  Tom and Carol will have spotting scopes for better views of some of the more distant birds.  Water and snacks are items you should plan to carry with you. \nTo Register and Questions Contact Coordinator Karina Garcia at kg92794@hotmail.com \n 
URL:https://napasolanobirds.org/calendar/beginning-birding-walk-sunday-september-15-2024/
LOCATION:American Canyon Wetlands\, 2 Eucalyptus Drive\, American Canyon
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SUMMARY:Monthly Speaker Program Thursday\, September  12th The Albatross of Kaua’i with Hob Osterlund
DESCRIPTION:About the Presentation: The Laysan Albatross is a large soaring seabird distinguished by sensational thousand mile flights from the Hawaiian Islands to the Aleutian Islands and the West Coast of the U.S. They breed mainly on islands and atolls in the Hawaiian Archipelago during the northern winter\, and spend the non-breeding summer months from July-November in the North Pacific Ocean. Following the loss of hundreds of thousands of breeders early in the 20th century to feather hunters and military development\, this species has recently colonized new breeding grounds in the main Hawaiian Islands and Guadalupe Island off the Mexican coast. \nAbout the Presenter: Hob is a Safina Center Fellow and the founder of the Kauaʻi Albatross Network. She lives on Kauai and has helped to protect the Laysan Albatross and preserve their nesting habitat. She can often be found near the Kilauea Lighthouse helping visitors to observe these exciting birds of the sea! Hob Osterlund is the author of “Holy Mōlī: Albatross and Other Ancestors.” In 2018 she produced a documentary called “Kalama’s Journey”\, which won a Telly Award. An advanced-practice nurse who spent her career working in acute hospitals on Kauaʻi and Oʻahu\, Hob performed a multi-ethnic pidgin-speaking comedy character called Ivy Push RN for national audiences. She now focuses her full time attention on advocacy for birds of Hawai’i\, especially the magnificent Laysan Albatross. She is an engaging and entertaining speaker\, so don’t miss out on this exciting presentation. \nThis is a hybrid meeting: In-Person and via Zoom\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89856106538?pwd=qcChD3b2cbieZytyUoZLvHkb24bDlR.1 \nMeeting ID: 898 5610 6538\nPasscode: 196316 \nOne tap mobile\n+16694449171\,\,89856106538#\,\,\,\,*196316# US\n+16699009128\,\,89856106538#\,\,\,\,*196316# US (San Jose) \n 
URL:https://napasolanobirds.org/calendar/september-monthly-speaker-program/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Lutheran Church\, 1796 Elm St.\, Napa\, CA 94558\, 94558
CATEGORIES:Programs
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SUMMARY:Weekly Bird Walks - Kennedy Park - Saturday\, September 7\, 2024 at 8:00 a.m.
DESCRIPTION:NSAS sponsors weekly birding walks\, open to everyone\, led by ornithologist Andrew Ford. Andrew has a wealth of information regarding birds\, plants and just about anything else you might happen to come across on the weekly birding trip. Our first Weekly Walk is scheduled for Napa’s Kennedy Park on Saturday\, September 7th beginning at 8:00 a.m. Kennedy Park has trees and fields that run along the Napa River. The habitat includes Estuaries\, Mudflats\, Marshlands\, Willow and Redwood Groves. We are likely to see a variety of Herons\, Egrets\, and Shorebirds along the River\, hear Virginia\, Sora\, and even Black Rails in the Marshes and observe our earliest migrating passerines in the Willow thickets and along the Oak and Redwood lined pathways.  If you are not already signed up for our Field Trip eBlasts\, sign up for all Field Trip notices by clicking on the green button entitled “Activity Sign Up” located at the top of our new NSAS Website’s Homepage. Andrew will send out the weekly destination for each Bird Walk. All Bird walks take place in our near Napa and Solano Counties to help birders become familiar with our local birding hotspots!
URL:https://napasolanobirds.org/calendar/intermediate-birding-saturday-august-17-2024/
LOCATION:John F. Kennedy Park\, 3291 Streblow Drive\, Napa\, CA\, 94503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding
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SUMMARY:Beginning Birding – Saturday\, July 20\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Hey\, beginning birders! We hope to start up our Beginning Bird Walks in October emphasizing basic bird identification at American Canyon Wetlands or Newell Canyon Preserve\, and at other locations in Solano County. Look for updates on locations and times in our Field Trip email Announcements. \nMost Weekly Bird Walks include a walk of variable length ranging from 1-2 miles. Most trails are in good condition and of moderate length but occasionally there will be elevation changes and more rugged terrain. Please bring a day pack with snacks\, water\, sunscreen\, and field guides along with a good pair of binoculars and sturdy pair of hiking shoes. \nNOTE: Trips may be canceled due to inclement weather conditions (rain\, high temperature\, or wind). Updates will only be sent through email\, so please join our mailing list! \nGo to our Email Sign-up Page to request to receive our Field Trip email announcements\, which will give you updates about the destination and start time for each walk. \n 
URL:https://napasolanobirds.org/calendar/beginning-birding-july-20-2024/
LOCATION:American Canyon Wetlands\, 2 Eucalyptus Drive\, American Canyon
CATEGORIES:Birding
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ORGANIZER;CN="Napa-Solano Birds":MAILTO:info@napasolanobirds.org
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