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SUMMARY:Birding the Western Edge of the Great Basin
DESCRIPTION:Join us July 8th & 9th for a trip to the western edge of the Great Basin. We’ll be birding in the Sweetwater Mtns and on the east slope of the Sierra Nevada\, some of the few places in California to experience the high desert avifauna of the Great Basin. We’re sure to see Dusky and Gray Flycatcher\, Plumbeous Vireo\, MacGillivray’s Warbler\, Sage Thrasher\, Sagebrush Sparrow\, Green-tailed Towhee and Cassin’s Finch and will be targeting uncommon species including Greater Sage-Grouse\, Pinyon Jay\, Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay\, Canyon Wren\, Chukar\, Northern Goshawk\, Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch\, Virginia’s Warbler\, and Red Crossbill. \nIt will be about a 3.5 hour drive from Sacramento to the area we are birding. Participants will have several options: stay in the area the night of the 7th and 8th and join us for birding starting at 7am on the 8th\, or drive out on the 8th and meet up with the group around 11am. We’ll likely wrap up by mid-afternoon on the 9th to give folks time to get home before dark. There will be options to stay in a local motel or to camp\, probably in the Bridgeport area (with a chance to hear Common Poorwill). Expect a mixture of driving and light to moderate hiking\, sometimes at elevations above 8\,000 feet. The trip will be led by Frank Fogarty\, an avian ecologist and doctoral student at UC Davis who studies riparian bird communities in the Great Basin. \nUPDATE 5/25\nA word on accommodations; things are booking up\, especially camping. The trip will start from Bridgeport\, here are a few options:\nThere are first come-first serve campsites in the surrounding national forest.\nA few of us will stay at Willow Springs resort\, Willowspringsbridgeport.com 760 932 7725 They have tent and rv sites and a few motel rooms\, but booking up FAST.\nWalker River Lodge has good availability of motel rooms\, walkerriverlodge.com\, 760 932 7021.\nThere are many more motels in the Bridgeport area\, and also a KOA in Coleville. \nMore details on logistics to follow. For information\, contact Frank Fogarty (fogartyfa@gmail.com – limited internet after May 17th) or John Hansen (jjhindavis@yahoo.com or 530 750 9426).\nIf you’re interested in the birds of the region\, please check out this free natural history guide written by Frank and Erica Fleishman (download link at the bottom of this post): \nUPDATE 6/14 \nWe will meet at the Shell station in Bridgeport\, 76773 Main St. We will meet at 6 am on Sat\, July 8\, and again at 11 am for people arriving that day. \n If you plan on arriving at 11 am\, please contact John Hansen beforehand. \nIf you need a ride over\, or could take someone else\, please contact John Hansen. I can’t “arrange” carpools\, but I can put you in touch. \nFrank is already seeing lots of great birds over there! \n  \n  \nhttps://www.serdp-estcp.org/Program-Areas/Resource-Conservation-and-Resiliency/Natural-Resources/Species-Ecology-and-Management/RC-2202/RC-2202-Guide
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/birding-the-western-edge-of-the-great-basin/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170624T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170624T100000
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SUMMARY:Birding Willow Slough at Conaway Ranch
DESCRIPTION:June 24\, 2017  Birding at Willow Slough at Conaway Ranch \nYolo Audubon and Tuleyome\, are offering a family beginning birder outing in eastern Yolo County on Saturday June 24th.   The two-hour trip will introduce children and adults to the basics of bird identification as well as habitat preservation.  The participants will walk through a Tricolored Blackbird easement of tule wetlands and past a recently planted organic rice field on their way to Willow Slough\, all on Conaway Ranch. The slough has mature valley oaks and a large permanent\, open water area with fish and turtles.  The group will focus on large\, easy to identify\, bird species\, including herons\, egrets\, kingfishers\, Wood Ducks and Swainson’s Hawks. \nParticipants should wear hats and sturdy shoes\, and bring water\, snacks and insect repellant\, if wanted.  Yolo Audubon will provide binoculars for those who don’t have them. \nThe group will meet at 8am near the corner of County Roads 25 and 103.  A parking area is indicated on a map at https://goo.gl/maps/sAsjH3uAoL92.  Participants should sign up for the trip by going to http://tuleyome.org/events/. \nThere is no charge.  This trip will be co-led by Bill Grabert\, Tuleyome\, and Ken Ealy\, Yolo Audubon. For more information\, Bill Grabert may be contacted at bgrabert@tuleyome.com\, or (530)613-0317.
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/birding-willow-slough-conaway-ranch/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170507T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170507T113000
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SUMMARY:Putah Creek at Kusch Home
DESCRIPTION:THIS TRIP HAS BEEN FILLED – WAITING LIST ONLY \nTour Manfred Kusch’s birding gardens between Davis and Winters. He has cultivated his home garden and surrounding area\, which border on Putah Creek\, into a true birding extravaganza. He attracts a wide variety of birds in the gardens and habitat around the house\, especially hummingbirds and orioles. The multi-layered vegetation on either side of the creek hosts spring migrants and residents such as grosbeaks\, tanagers and a variety of warblers and vireos. We’ll meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Marketplace Shopping Center (near Big 5 Sporting Goods\, 1301 W. Covell\, just east of Hwy 113). Bring binoculars\, scopes\, cameras\, snacks and beverages. High winds or a significant rainstorm cancel this trip. Space is limited; RSVP early. More info: Joe Clemens\, jclemens211@yahoo.com (e-mail preferred; phone is 281-900-0808)
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/putah-creek-kusch-home/
LOCATION:Marketplace Shopping Center (Meeting Place)\, 1301 West Covell\, Davis\, CA\, 95616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170422T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170422T130000
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SUMMARY:Mt. Diablo
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday April 22 for a walk in Mitchell Canyon at Mount Diablo\, in Contra Costa County\, one of the premier sites for spring migrant birding in the East Bay. The canyon bottom contains riparian habitat bordered by dramatic chaparral-covered slopes. A nice collection of warblers\, tanagers\, grosbeaks\, vireos\, and flycatchers are expected at this time of year\, and there’s a good chance we will see Calliope Hummingbirds. A variety of wildflowers should also be present.\nMeet Michael at 8:00 AM at the Mitchell Canyon Visitor Center ($6.00 entrance fee). OR join Sami LaRocca\, leaving from Davis 6:30 AM @ Big 5 Shopping Center\, to caravan to Mt. Diablo.\nPlease wear sturdy shoes for the unpaved trail and bring binoculars\, water\, and a lunch. We will stay along the relatively flat trail that follows the creek\, but there is some elevation change. The trip will last until around noon\, though some of us may stay out longer depending on the bird activity.\nThe trip leaders are Michael Strom (408-505-0328)\, masam321@yahoo.com and Sami LaRocca (530 908-0288)\, sami182@wavecable.com.
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/mt-diablo/
LOCATION:Marketplace Shopping Center (Meeting Place)\, 1301 West Covell\, Davis\, CA\, 95616\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170311T070000
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SUMMARY:Yolo Agricultural Lands
DESCRIPTION:This trip will focus on birds found in agricultural fields. It will be primarily a driving tour along the rural roads of Yolo County with frequent stops. The group will look for raptors\, waterfowl\, birds of open fields\, fences and hedges\, as well as riparian birds\, depending on the route and the weather. Up to 80 species have been seen on previous trips. \nThe trip will leave from the Davis Park-N-Ride off of Mace Blvd. just east of Ikeda’s. Participants will meet at 7am on March 11th for a half day trip. Everyone should bring binoculars and snacks and water as wanted. Heavy rain will cancel the trips. For more information contact Mary Schiedt at maryolo1@netscape.net or 530-400-7094.
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/yolo-agricultural-lands/
LOCATION:Park-N-Ride (Meeting Place)\, 26295 Mace Boulevard\, Davis\, CA\, 95618\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170304T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170304T200000
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SUMMARY:Local Owling
DESCRIPTION:This trip is an outing to look specifically for owls. There are five owl species that the group may see: Great-horned\, Barn\, Burrowing\, Short-eared\, and Western Screech. All of the search locations are publicly accessible\, so tour participants will be able to return on their own. \nThe trip will leave from the Davis Park-N-Ride off of Mace Blvd. just east of Ikeda’s. The owling participants will meet at 3pm on March 4th and plan to be out until dark. Everyone should bring binoculars and snacks and water as wanted. Heavy rain will cancel the trip. For more information contact Mary Schiedt at maryolo1@netscape.net or 530-400-7094.
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/local-owling/
LOCATION:Park-N-Ride (Meeting Place)\, 26295 Mace Boulevard\, Davis\, CA\, 95618\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170128T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170128T140000
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CREATED:20161221T033004Z
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SUMMARY:Robinson Road: Hawks
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a trip to the pastures of southeastern Solano County to search for overwintering raptors & Mountain Plovers. We will search fields\, perches and farm equipment. Prior trips have spotted Prairie Falcons\, Merlins\, Golden Eagles\, Ferruginous Hawks\, Rough- legged hawks and Mountain Plovers. We hope to see these and many more species during this trip. \nLittle walking is anticipated. Wear appropriate winter wear\, the area is generally windy. Bring water\, snacks and/or lunch. Bring binoculars and a spotting scope\, if you have one. STRONG winds or heavy rain cancels the trip. All levels of birders are welcome. \nPlan on carpooling for this trip as most of the trip involves driving. Meet at the Marketplace Shopping Center (near Big 5 Sporting Goods\, 1301 W. Covell just east of Hwy 113) at 7:30am\, returning by early to mid-afternoon.
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/robinson-road-hawks/
LOCATION:Marketplace Shopping Center (Meeting Place)\, 1301 West Covell\, Davis\, CA\, 95616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sharon Kirkpatrick":MAILTO:sleclark@ucdavis.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170121T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170121T130000
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CREATED:20161221T032049Z
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SUMMARY:Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a morning of birding at the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area (YBWA)! The YBWA is one of the premier spots for wintering waterfowl and shorebirds in the central valley. We should see 14+ species of waterfowl and will put in special effort to look for locally uncommon to rare species including Ross’s Goose\, Barrow’s Goldeneye\, Eurasian Wigeon\, and Blue-winged Teal. Besides waterfowl\, we will expect to see American Bittern\, American Avocet\, Black-necked Stilt\, and Long-billed Curlew and try for the blackbird grand slam (Brewer’s\, Red-winged\, Tricolored\, and Yellow-headed). All of the areas we will be birding are accessible by car and minimal walking will be required. All levels of birder are welcome. \nPacking list:\n– Warm clothes and rain gear\n– Binoculars and scope (if you don’t have one\, we’ll have plenty to share)\n– Snacks\, water\, and lunch (we may be out past 1pm if the weather and birds are good) \nWe will carpool to minimize the number of vehicles in our caravan and make it easier for everyone to see birds. We will meet at the Marketplace Shopping Center (near Big 5 Sporting Goods\, 1301 W. Covell in Davis) at 7:30 am and return by mid-afternoon.
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/yolo-bypass-wildlife-area/
LOCATION:Marketplace Shopping Center (Meeting Place)\, 1301 West Covell\, Davis\, CA\, 95616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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ORGANIZER;CN="Frank Fogarty":MAILTO:fogartyfa@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170115T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170115T170000
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SUMMARY:Raptor Ramble
DESCRIPTION:Please come join us to try and find as many raptor species as possible in a full day of birding. 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. \nBring binoculars\, lunch\, water and dress in layers. If you have one\, a spotting scope would be really helpful. Please be prepared for a full day of birding. \nWe will meet at the Park-N-Ride Lot by the Ikeda Market in South Davis (off of the Mace Boulevard Exit) at 7:30 AM for carpooling. \nHope to see you there!
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/raptor-ramble/
LOCATION:Park-N-Ride (Meeting Place)\, 26295 Mace Boulevard\, Davis\, CA\, 95618\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170114T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170114T180000
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CREATED:20161221T024506Z
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SUMMARY:Bodega Bay
DESCRIPTION:For winter birds of the coast–Bodega Bay\, Harbor and Head\, and Doran Beach offer ducks\, grebes\, loons\, gulls and shorebirds in one compact area. Winter plumages offer interesting identification challenges. Good bird photo opportunities around the harbor. Weather can be surprisingly good in winter\, but be prepared for cold and wet with layers\, hat and gloves–easy walks. Only a major rainstorm will cancel the trip. \nMeet at 6:30 AM at the Marketplace Shopping Center\, in the parking lot for Big 5 Sporting Goods\, at W. Covell & Highway 113 in Davis. Bring binoculars (spotting scope provided)\, lunch & snacks and beverages (option to buy take-out clam chowder or fish tacos). If you plan on driving please RSVP (entrance to Doran Beach County Park is $7 per car).  Two-hour drive each way; you should be back by 6 pm.
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/bodega-bay/
LOCATION:Marketplace Shopping Center (Meeting Place)\, 1301 West Covell\, Davis\, CA\, 95616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Dunford":MAILTO:christopher.j.dunford@gmail.com
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