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SUMMARY:Bridgeway Island Pond
DESCRIPTION:Trip Leaders: Henry Witsken and Peyton Bounds \nDescription:  \nAs spring migration and baby season continue to kick off\, please join us at Bridgeway Island Pond and the Deepwater Shipping Channel in West Sacramento! Bridgeway Island Pond is one of the premier locations in California to observe large concentrations of Blue-winged and Cinnamon Teal at close range. Although we may not find high concentrations of teals at this time of year\, we look forward to seeing which waterfowl species have decided to settle down and nest on the pond! Bridgeway is also a great place to look for Spotted Sandpiper\, Common Gallinule\, American Avocet\, and maybe some rails if we’re lucky! As is always the case when out birding\, you never know what shorebird or waterfowl species may be sitting on the muddy spit waiting to be discovered! \nAfter covering Bridgeway Island Pond\, we will walk up the levee and scan the Deepwater Shipping Channel. Our targets here will be water-loving birds such as Bald Eagle\, Osprey\, Common Merganser\, Western Grebe\, and hopefully some nesting birds in the trees that line the channel. The stand of cottonwoods and bushes may yield passerines such as Spotted Towhee\, Orange-crowned Warbler\, and hopefully some migrants! \nAccessibility:  \nMost birding will be done on foot. We will begin on a level path\, and walk up a graveled levee to reach the ship channel. There will be a small stretch where the path is quite narrow but still largely level. Bathrooms are not available at this location. \nMeeting Location and Registration:  \nWe will meet at 8:00am at the cul-de-sac at the end of Pender Island Rd in West Sacramento\, here: (38.540733\, -121.577855). Bring binoculars\, a scope (if you have one)\, water\, and snacks. High winds or significant rain will cancel this trip. Beginners are welcome and no sign-ups are necessary! We will conclude at approximately 10:30am. https://maps.app.goo.gl/JSFKhM9MD8TMxoB27  \nPlease contact Zane Pickus with any questions at yolobirdalliance@gmail.com  \nYolo 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.
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/bridgeway-island-pond-may-9-2026/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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SUMMARY:Capay Open Space Park - Lesser Nighthawks
DESCRIPTION:Lesser Nighthawk ©Zane Pickus \nTrip Leader: Zane Pickus\, Bart Wickel\, Julian Johnson \nDescription:  \nNighthawks are a family of cryptically colored\, primarily nocturnal bird species that are a favorite of many birders. Cache Creek is the summer home of the Lesser Nighthawk\, which winters in Central and South America before returning to California to breed. Lesser Nighthawks primarily feed on insects under the cover of darkness\, but in the spring they routinely engage in dusk courtship rituals. Sunset at Capay Open Space Park is the perfect place to observe nighthawks as they chase each other in acrobatic flights and sing their eerie trilled songs. \nYou can learn more about Lesser Nighthawks and listen to their song here:\nhttps://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Lesser_Nighthawk/overview \nJoin Yolo Bird Alliance in a dusk birding trip to Capay Open Space Park. While this trip will be focused on the nighthawks\, there should be plenty of other birds to see. California Thrashers\, though inconspicuous\, nest here. Western Meadowlarks\, California Quail\, and a variety of swallows will be abundant. Given the date\, we could encounter a neotropical migrant or two! \nAccessibility: \nThis trip will involve some walking around in the Cache Creek floodplain\, which is mostly even ground but includes loose gravel and branches. Much of the trip will involve standing and listening for birds\, while also angling the group for nighthawk photo-ops. Restrooms are available in the Capay Open Space Park parking area. \nMeeting Location and Registration: \nBirders of all ages and skill levels are welcome! Please bring binoculars\, a camera if you wish\, water\, and snacks. High winds or significant rain will cancel the trip. This popular event will be capped at 15 participants\, so sign-up early! Our Davis meeting location will be shared once an RSVP has been made. Carpooling may be available but will be arranged day-of\, and all ridesharing will be private agreements between drivers and riders. \nPlease contact Zane Pickus with any questions or to sign-up at yolobirdalliance@gmail.com \nYolo Bird Alliance field trips are free and open to the public. \n 
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/capay-open-space-park-lesser-nighthawks-4/
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