Field Trip
We will walk the riparian corridor along Babel Slough in West Sacramento in search of a variety of migrant species. Babel Slough is an excellent spot for migrating warblers, sparrows, and flycatchers, nesting raptors, and one of the better locations in Yolo County to see Sandhill Cranes. Late September is also the best time to luck into vagrant songbirds, so we’ll hope to spot something unusual. In previous years, fall migration at the Slough has yielded Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Black-chinned Sparrow, Northern Parula, Bay-breasted and Blackpoll Warbler. The trip will involve a moderate amount of walking (1-3 miles total) on flat ground. If you would like to meet in Davis to carpool/caravan, we will meet at the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area entrance at 6:45am (off Chiles Rd: 38.561831, -121.638599). Alternatively, you can meet the group at the parking area for Babel Slough at 7:10am (South River Rd: 38.480348, -121.549539). Please be sure to park on the east side of South River Rd across from the Babel Slough intersection. Do not park on Babel Slough Road. The trip should last 2-3 hours and we will be away from our vehicles the entire time, so a small bag to carry water and snacks might be a good idea. Bring binoculars (a spotting scope probably isn’t necessary and will get heavy). All levels of birders welcome.
Leader: Frank Fogarty – (352)-455-9372 or fogartyfa@gmail.com