Ferruginous Hawk; © Deb Ford
Please come join us to try and find as many raptor species as possible. We will focus on Yolo County, but we may visit adjacent counties as well in our quest. In addition to the more common species, our targets will include Bald Eagle, Ferruginous Hawk, Golden Eagle, Merlin, Peregrine Falcon, Prairie Falcon and Rough-legged Hawk.
The trip leader is Kevin Guse. Bring binoculars, lunch, plenty of liquids and dress in layers. If you have one, a spotting scope would be really helpful. The trip will begin at 8 AM. Please be prepared for a full day of birding. Very high winds or significant storms may cancel the trip.
The trip is limited to 4 cars. All participants are expected to be vaccinated. Drivers and their passengers will decide whether masks are required while in vehicles. To reserve a spot contact John Mott-Smith at johnmottsmith@comcast.net or (530) 400-7622.
Trip Report provided by leader Kevin Guse:
12 persons in 4 vehicles were on the trip, a very comfortable number.
73 species were seen, including 13 raptors: Bald Eagle, Golden Eagle, Prairie Falcon, Northern Harrier, Red-tailed HawkRed-shouldered Hawk, American Kestrel, Cooper’s Hawk, Sharp-shinned Hawk, Pygmy-Owl, Burrowing Owl, Osprey, and Turkey Vulture.
Other key bird sightings included Loggerhead Shrike, California Thrasher, Red-breasted Sapsucker, and a flock of Mountain Bluebirds.