Yellow-headed Blackbird; © Deb Ford
Please note: This trip was initially planned as an overnight, two-day trip but due to changed circumstances it has been rescheduled for one day only, Saturday June 4th.
Please join us on this one-day trip to the Sierra Valley. We will be looking for special mountain birds including Williamson’s Sapsucker, White-headed Woodpecker, and Calliope Hummingbird. In Sierra Valley, we will be treated to the spectacle of dozens of displaying Yellow-headed Blackbirds as well as Great Basin nesting species such as Sage Thrasher, Vesper Sparrow and Brewer’s Sparrow.
Please bring several layers of clothing, sunscreen, insect repellent, plenty of water and food enough at least for breakfast and lunch.
This trip will be limited to 12 participants and spaces will be filled on a first come/first served basis, so please sign up early. You can make a reservation by contacting johnmottsmith@comcast.net.
Trip leaders are Kevin Guse and Mary Scheidt. We will meet at the Ikeda Market Park-N-Ride Lot in South Davis (off of Mace Blvd) at 6:00 AM on Saturday, June 4th.