Red Knot ©Kevin Guse
Trip Leaders: Kevin Guse
Description:
You are cordially invited to join us for a trip to one of the crown jewels of Northern California birding: Bodega Bay. On this trip we will be looking for a wide variety of winter bird species, including shorebirds, gulls, loons, grebes, ducks, raptors and wading birds. Previous trips have seen Brant, Long-tailed Duck, Red-necked Grebe, over a dozen shorebird species, and a “cormorant sweep” of Brandt’s, Double-crested, and Pelagic Cormorants. This trip frequently finds over seventy species and is one of Yolo Bird Alliance’s most popular events.
Accessibility:
A mix of birding by car and on foot. There will be a few short walks on level terrain. Bathrooms are available in a few locations, but not at all stops.
Meeting Location and Registration:
Birders of all ages and skill levels are welcome! Please bring binoculars, water, snacks, lunch, and layers for winter weather. A spotting scope is worth bringing if you have one, though Yolo Bird Alliance will have one for the group to share. High winds or significant rain will cancel this trip. This will be a full day of birding, meeting at 6:30 AM and returning to the meeting location by 5:30pm.
This is a popular trip, so don’t hesitate to sign up! Participants will be limited such that the trip is limited to 5 cars. The meeting location will be distributed upon signing up. Please contact Zane Pickus with any questions or to register 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.