White-throated Sparrow ©Zane Pickus
Trip Leader: – Zane Pickus and Bart Wickel
Description:
Fall migration is largely over and the winter birds are settling in. Join Bart Wickel and Zane Pickus for a local jaunt around Yolo County. The challenge: to find as many species of sparrows as possible. To further the fun of this trip participants will be able to check sparrows off of a bingo card! As believers in the rule that when you search for one bird, you discover another, expect anything on this trip– the sparrows are just the excuse to get out and about. This will also be a good trip to practice birding by ear. Route to be determined as conditions warrant, but often includes a variety of habitats including Putah Creek Canyon and select locations around Winters and Esparto.
Accessibility:
This trip will have a mix of birding by car and on foot. Bathrooms may be limited depending on the route.
Meeting Location and Registration:
Birders of all ages and skill levels are welcome! Please bring binoculars, a spotting scope if you have one, lunch, and plenty of liquids. High winds or significant rain will cancel this trip. The trip will return to its meeting location by 3:00pm.
Sparrow Bingo will be limited to 15 participants. Please contact Zane Pickus with any questions or to sign-up at yolobirdalliance@gmail.com
Yolo Bird Alliance field trips are free and open to the public. Carpooling is highly encouraged, but all rides are private arrangements between drivers and riders.