Western Bluebird ©Zane Pickus
Workshop Leaders: –Autumn Turner, John Hansen, Sonjia Shelly, Lynette Williams Duman
Description:
Have you always been interested in birds and want to learn more? This field trip is intended for beginning and inexperienced birders. Several Yolo Bird Alliance board members will lead this visit to the Putah Creek Riparian Reserve. The location along Putah Creek, on the west edge of the UC Davis campus, is a wonderful oak woodland and riparian strip, bordered by agricultural land. This diversity of habitat allows birders to find an impressive variety of species in a small area. We will be looking for both resident species as well as migrating birds. The group may see hawks, Yellow-billed Magpies, Wood Ducks, Western Bluebirds, various woodpeckers, American Robins, orioles, and more. The walk will take a slow pace to ensure everyone gets good looks at the birds we find.
Accessibility:
All birding will be done on foot. Expect a roughly 2-mile walk on fairly level terrain. Bathrooms are available at the picnic area near Hopkins Road.
Meeting Location and Registration:
Participants will meet at the gravel parking lot at the end of Hopkins Road at 8:30 AM. Parking here is free on weekends. The trip will end by 11:30am. Please bring plenty of water and binoculars. Yolo Bird Alliance does have some binoculars for loan, as well as a spotting scope to share. Rain or strong wind will cancel the trip. No reservations are necessary, everyone is welcome!
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Please contact Zane Pickus with any questions at yolobirdalliance@gmail.com
Yolo Bird Alliance field trips are free and open to the public.