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SUMMARY:50th Annual Putah Creek Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Yolo Audubon will host our 50th consecutive Putah Creek Christmas Bird Count on Sunday\, December 20th. Complete information about the CBC is located here. \n\n\n\nDue to the Covid-19 situation\, there are some significant changes to the CBC protocols this year. \n\n\n\nWe will confirm we are actually holding the count on Nov 15\, pending local Covid ordinances. Based on current Covid regulations\, we are optimistic we will hold the count.Masks or social distancing are required at all times. No carpooling with people outside your bubble. This may limit team sizes\, including the number of vehicles. Our primary goal is to cover the usual routes from past years\, even if only 1 or 2 people are able to cover a route. No social gatherings before or after the count.Sign-up is directly through an Area Leader only. Contact info for Area Leaders is here. All day-of-count details are arranged by respective Area Leaders. Some areas require more hiking\, or more walking\, or more birding by car. If you want assistance choosing an area\, contact the CBC Organizer and Compiler\, Steve Hampton. \n\n\n\nThis year\, our CBC Bird-ID Workshop will be conducted via Zoom on Wednesday\, December 9th at 7:00pm. Details and a link to register can be found here (coming soon). \n\n\n\nThe post-CBC Compilation session will also be held via Zoom. Details and a link to register can be found here (coming soon).
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/putah-creek-cbc-2020/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201213T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T044756
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SUMMARY:Nature Journaling with Alison Kent
DESCRIPTION:Sketch by Alison Kent\n\n\n\nJoin Alison Kent at a virtual Nature Journaling workshop starting at 9:00 am on Sunday\, December 13th. The workshop is free and will be conducted over Zoom. \n\n\n\nAn introduction to the art of nature journaling with a discussion of tools and materials will last about 1/2 hour. No experience necessary! Participants will then be encouraged to go out and walk their patch and journal. Everyone will then reconvene at 11:15 to discuss and and share their journals and observations. \n\n\n\nAlison has assembled this list of thoughts\, suggested materials\, and resources which may be of help: \n\n\n\n\n\nClick on drawing to view in larger format\n\n\n\n\n\nClick on drawing to view in larger format\n\n\n\n\n\nTo register for the workshop\, follow this link:  \n\n\n\n\nRegister for Workshop on Zoom\n\n\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Once you register for the December Nature Journaling workshop\, you will be able to attend subsequent ones with the same login information. \n\n\n\nParticipants must use the Zoom desktop client or mobile app. An account with Zoom is NOT necessary.  \n\n\n\nEmail Alison if you have questions about the workshop.
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/nature-journaling-alison-kent-dec-2020/
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201209T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T044756
CREATED:20201030T013240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T224340Z
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SUMMARY:CBC Bird ID Workshop
DESCRIPTION:View from Pleasant Valley Road bridge – the center of the Putah Creek count circle; © Steve Hampton\n\n\n\n\nAlways a popular event\, Steve Hampton returns to host a Bird ID workshop in advance of our 50th annual Putah Creek Christmas Bird Count (CBC). Steve will share data and trends from previous counts\, focusing on climate change and the fire history of the count\, as well as provide helpful tips on bird ID. \n\n\n\nThe CBC is scheduled for Sunday\, December 20th. Our 15-mile diameter count circle centers on Putah Creek and is divided into ten different areas\, each with its own plan regarding coverage\, teams\, start time\, and method of travel (car\, foot\, hiking\, bike\, etc.). Covid-19 protocols are forcing us to change many of our traditional CBC practices. Up-to-date information about the count and contact information for the Area Leaders is here on the Yolo Audubon website. \n\n\n\nSteve’s Bird ID workshop will be conducted via Zoom. There is no cost to attend but advance registration is required.  \n\n\n\nThis program was recorded and is available for viewing on the YAS YouTube channel. \n\n\n\n\n\nAnnual pre-CBC Workshop with Steve Hampton
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/cbc-bird-id-workshop-2020/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201118T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T044756
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SUMMARY:Great-tailed Grackles: What Makes this Adventurous Species Tick?
DESCRIPTION:‘Batido’ the Great-tailed Grackle; photo by Corina Logan\n\n\n\nAre great-tailed grackles that are on the invasion front and actively expanding the range into new habitat\, different in some way from those that are in areas where there have already been many generations of grackles? Did you know great-tailed grackles were originally restricted to Central America\, but have rapidly expanded their range north into the U.S.? And\, that at this time\, the furthest north resident population is in Woodland?  \n\n\n\nTo learn the answers to these and other questions you may have\, please join the Yolo Audubon Society on November 18 for the Members’ Meeting via Zoom.  Kelsey McCune\, PhD will present insights discovered from her research studying grackles in Tempe\, AZ\, which is the new center of the expanded range\, coupled with findings from identical research being done here in California.  \n\n\n\nKelsey McCune completed her PhD in animal behavior from the University of Washington in 2018. Her dissertation compared asocial California scrub-jays and social Mexican jays on social behavior\, learning ability and personality traits. Currently\, Kelsey is a postdoctoral scholar at UCSB\, and part of the Grackle Project research group started by Dr. Corina Logan. \n\n\n\nYou must register (no cost) in advance for this program. It is NOT a requirement that you be an Audubon member to attend. Follow this link to register: \n\n\n\n\nRegister for the Program\n\n\n\n\nZoom limits the number of participants to 100.  \n\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Registrants will receive email updates about this online event\, as well as periodic email updates about Yolo Audubon’s conservation work and how you can help birds. (You can unsubscribe at any time.) \n\n\n\nPlease note: Participants must have the Zoom desktop client downloaded on their computer or on their Apple or Android mobile phone or tablet to access the meeting. An account with Zoom is not necessary to join a meeting. \n\n\n\nVisit  to learn how to join a Zoom meeting. You may email Yolo Audubon Program Chair Ken Ealy before the meeting if you need assistance.
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/great-tailed-grackles/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201108T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T044756
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SUMMARY:Nature Journaling with Alison Kent
DESCRIPTION:Sketch by Alison Kent\n\n\n\nJoin Alison Kent at a virtual Nature Journaling workshop starting at 9:00 am on Sunday\, November 8th. The workshop is free and will be conducted over Zoom. \n\n\n\nAn introduction to the art of nature journaling with a discussion of tools and materials will last about 1/2 hour. No experience necessary! Participants will then be encouraged to go out and walk their patch and journal. Everyone will then reconvene at 11:15 to discuss and and share their journals. \n\n\n\nAlison has assembled this list of thoughts\, suggested materials\, and resources which may be of help: \n\n\n\n\n\nClick on drawing to view in larger format\n\n\n\n\n\nClick on drawing to view in larger format\n\n\n\n\n\nTo register for the workshop\, follow this link:  \n\n\n\n\nRegister for Workshop on Zoom\n\n\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Registrants will receive email updates about this online event\, as well as periodic email updates about Yolo Audubon’s conservation work and how you can help birds. (You can unsubscribe at any time.) \n\n\n\nParticipants must use the Zoom desktop client or mobile app. An account with Zoom is NOT necessary.  \n\n\n\nEmail Alison if you have questions about the workshop.
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/nature-journaling-alison-kent-nov-2020/
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201021T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201021T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T044756
CREATED:20201005T180612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201027T181443Z
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SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes on A National Wildlife Refuge: Preparing for Fall and Winter Migrants
DESCRIPTION:Colusa NWR; © Mike Reinhart \n\n\n\nCurtis McCasland is the manager of the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Complex. The Refuge Complex consists of Sacramento\, Delevan\, Colusa\, Sutter\, and Sacramento River NWR’s. Curt will take us behind the scenes to present what Managers\, Biologists\, and Technicians do to prepare the wetlands for both the migratory birds and the visitors that come to see them. Participants will learn how the knowledgeable staff work together to incorporate practices to provide food\, cover\, and safety for migratory birds. In addition\, the staff also considers how the habitat will appear to artists\, photographers\, and birdwatchers. Colusa National Wildlife Refuge will be the primary focus of the presentation. \n\n\n\nPreparing fields for winter birds (courtesy C. McCasland)\n\n\n\nCurtis McCasland\, who attended Humboldt State University and the University of Memphis\, is trained as an avian biologist and has a strong background in plant ecology\, especially in wetland environments. Utilizing this knowledge\, he started his career with the National Wildlife Refuge System at Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge in Arizona\, an 860\,000-acre refuge with no running water. Besides working in Arizona\, Curt has worked in national wildlife refuges in Georgia\, supervised refuges in California and Nevada\, and the Klamath Basin in Oregon/California. Four years ago\, Curt was given the awesome opportunity to manage the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Complex which includes Sacramento\, Delevan\, Colusa\, Sutter\, and Sacramento River NWR’s. In addition\, he and his staff are also responsible for the Steve Thompson North Central Valley\, Butte Sink\, and Willow Creek Lurline Wildlife Management Areas.  \n\n\n\nThis event was recorded and is now available here on the YAS YouTube channel for viewing.
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/behind-the-scenes-national-wildlife-refuge/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201011T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201011T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T044756
CREATED:20201001T144739Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Journaling with Alison Kent
DESCRIPTION:Sketch by Alison Kent\n\n\n\nJoin Alison Kent on a virtual Nature Journaling workshop starting at 9:00 am on Sunday\, October 11th. The workshop is free and will be conducted over Zoom. \n\n\n\nAn introduction to the art of nature journaling with a discussion of tools and materials will last about 1/2 hour. No experience necessary! Participants will then be encouraged to go out and walk their patch and journal. Everyone will then reconvene at 11:15 to discuss and and share their journals. \n\n\n\nTo register for the workshop\, follow this link:  \n\n\n\n\nRegister for Workshop\n\n\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Registrants will receive email updates about this online event\, as well as periodic email updates about Yolo Audubon’s conservation work and how you can help birds. (You can unsubscribe at any time.) \n\n\n\nParticipants must use the Zoom desktop client or mobile app. An account with Zoom is NOT necessary.  \n\n\n\nVisit  to learn more about joining a Zoom meeting\, or email Yolo Audubon Program Chair Ken Ealy before the meeting if you need assistance.
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/nature-journaling-alison-kent-oct-2020/
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200916T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200916T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T044756
CREATED:20200831T220000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201027T180957Z
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SUMMARY:The Nature and Geology of the Berryessa Region
DESCRIPTION:Berryessa Panorama; © Marc Hoshovsky \n\n\n\nYolo Audubon’s first online program of the year takes you on a virtual tour of the Berryessa Region with Marc Hoshovsky\, co-author of the new book\, Exploring the Berryessa Region: A Geology\, Nature\, and History Tour. Marc will give us an understanding of the Berryessa Region\, particularly the geological story that has created this fascinating landscape. He’ll explain the formation of features that most people have seen\, like the vertical sandstone beds at Monticello Dam\, plus others that many haven’t noticed before. Then with this new knowledge\, viewers will be taken on a virtual photo tour of the area\, enticing them to learn more about its geology\, nature\, and history. \n\n\n\nMarc Hoshovsky is a retired naturalist living in Davis. After spending 30 years working for state government on endangered species habitat conservation\, he’s now enjoying using his degrees in ecology and geology\, and passion for photography\, to help local conservation efforts. \n\n\n\nThis program was recorded and is now available here on the YAS YouTube Channel for viewing.
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/nature-geology-berryessa-region/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200913T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200913T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T044756
CREATED:20200831T182020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201005T161858Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Journaling with Alison Kent
DESCRIPTION:Join Alison Kent on a virtual Nature Journaling workshop starting at 9:00 am on Sunday\, September 13th. The workshop will be conducted over Zoom.  \n\n\n\nAn introduction to the art of nature journaling with a discussion of tools and materials will last about 1/2 hour. Participants will then be encouraged to go out and walk their patch and journal. Everyone will then reconvene at 11:15 to discuss and and share their journals. Please contact Alison at ali@magpienest.org for a zoom link.
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/nature-journaling-alison-kent-sept-2020/
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200425T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200425T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T044756
CREATED:20200301T195631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200317T235658Z
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SUMMARY:Putah Creek and Gardens at Manfred Kusch’s Home
DESCRIPTION:***THIS FIELD TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELLED*** \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. \nWe’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. \nSpace is limited; RSVP early. More info: Joe Clemens\, jclemens211@yahoo.com (e-mail preferred; phone is 281-900-0808) \n  \nYolo Audubon Society field trips are free and open to the public. Some trips may be limited by number of participants. Car-pooling is encouraged\, but all rides are private arrangements between driver and riders.  \nHeavy rain or high winds may cancel any trip. \n 
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/putah-creek-and-gardens-at-manfred-kuschs-home-2020/
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:20200418T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200418T130000
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SUMMARY:Mitchell Canyon
DESCRIPTION:***THIS FIELD TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELLED*** \nJoin us on Saturday April 18 for a walk in Mitchell Canyon at Mount Diablo\, 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 chance we will see Calliope Hummingbirds migrating through. A variety of wildflowers should also be present. \nWe will meet at 8:00 AM at the Mitchell Canyon Visitor Center ($6.00 entrance fee). Please wear sturdy shoes for the unpaved trail and bring binoculars\, water\, and snacks. We will mostly stay along the relatively flat trail that follows the creek\, but there is some elevation change. The trip will last until around noon. \nThe trip leader is Michael Strom (408-505-0328) or masam321 (at) yahoo (dot) com. \nPlease note this trip leaves from Mitchell Canyon Visitor’s Center\, Clayton\, CA \nYolo Audubon Society field trips are free and open to the public. Some trips may be limited by number of participants if stated in the description. Car-pooling is encouraged\, but all rides are private arrangements between driver and riders.  \nHeavy rain or high winds may cancel any trip. \n  \n 
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/mitchell-canyon-2020/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200404T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200404T103000
DTSTAMP:20260503T044757
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SUMMARY:Springtime at Willowbank Ditch in South Davis
DESCRIPTION:***THIS FIELD TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELLED*** \nThis walking trip focuses on the wintering and migrating songbirds of Davis. Willowbank Ditch in South Davis has a fantastic mix of mature trees\, dense understory\, and diverse fruiting and flowering plants. We will watch the lingering sparrow flocks\, hope for foraging groups of warblers and flycatchers\, and practice learning the songs and calls of an array of local songbirds. Some targets will include specialty winterers like White-throated Sparrow and Red-breasted Nuthatch\, as well as freshly arrived migrant warblers. We will also practice thinking from a birds-eye view\, discussing habitat\, food sources\, and tips and tricks for predicting the best spots to find migrating songbirds. \n  \nThe trip will leave from the junction of Almond Lane and Rosario Street in Davis.  There is street parking on streets by this junction\, and this intersection has a walking path that leads to the footbridge over the Willowbank Ditch.  We will meet at 7:30am and the trip will end around 9:30 or 10am.  Expect ~1 mile of walking\, although we will never be more than 1/3 of a mile from the meeting spot. Please bring binoculars as well as any desired snacks and water. Heavy rain will cancel the trip. For more information contact Rob Furrow at robertfurrow@gmail.com or 610-715-9123. \n  \nYolo Audubon Society field trips are free and open to the public. Some trips may be limited by number of participants if stated in the description. Car-pooling is encouraged\, but all rides are private arrangements between driver and riders.  \nHeavy rain or high winds may cancel any trip.
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/springtime-at-willowbank-ditch-in-south-davis-2020/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200401T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200401T110000
DTSTAMP:20260503T044757
CREATED:20190423T132850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200318T000013Z
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SUMMARY:Birding Walk at West Pond
DESCRIPTION:***THE APRIL WALK HAS BEEN CANCELLED*** \nCloser to the date\, we will reassess whether the May walk will be held. \nJoin us on the first Wednesday of every month. Meet fellow birders at the WEST end of Isle Royale Lane (by the gazebo on the greenbelt). We’ll walk and stand for a couple of hours or longer to spot birds all along the pond.  \nBring your binoculars. We’ll share a spotting scope\, field guides\, and checklists. \nRestrooms are open M-F at the UCD Med. Clinic near the north end of the Pond. \nWalks begin at 8:00am May-September\, and 9:00am October-April.
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/birding-walk-at-west-pond/
LOCATION:Isle Royale Lane\, Isle Royale Lane\, Davis\, CA\, 95616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200329T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200329T130000
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SUMMARY:Yolo Farmlands
DESCRIPTION:***THIS FIELD TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELLED*** \nMary suggests that you call/text her if you would like ideas of where to bird on your own. \n  \nThis trip will focus on birds found in Yolo farmlands. 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 7:30 am. Expect to be back by 1 PM. Please bring binoculars\, snacks and water. Heavy rain will cancel the trip. For more information contact Mary Schiedt at maryolo1@netscape.net or 530-400-7094. \nYolo Audubon Society field trips are free and open to the public. Some trips may be limited by number of participants if stated in the description. Car-pooling is encouraged\, but all rides are private arrangements between driver and riders.  \nHeavy rain or high winds may cancel any trip.
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/yolo-farmlands-2020/
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:20200318T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200318T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T044757
CREATED:20200302T182855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201209T212902Z
UID:3776-1584559800-1584565200@yolobirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:Uganda: The Pearl of Africa
DESCRIPTION:***THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED*** \nWe hope to reschedule it at a future date. \n \n\nKevin Gusé believes that the combination of primates\, big game and birds makes Uganda a truly unique destination. For example\, did you know that Uganda is the most diverse country in all of Africa for birds\, with an official list of almost 1100 species? Come join Kevin as he recounts the adventures of his group during their trip in July of 2019 to the “Pearl of Africa”.\n\nKevin Gusé has been birding throughout this country and abroad since receiving a gift membership to then Davis Audubon in 1985. He has served on the Davis/Yolo Audubon boards in many capacities over the years including stints as Membership Chair\, Field Trip Chair\, President and Fundraising Chair. He still leads field trips for YAS today\, sharing his love of raptors\, migrants and mountain birds.\n\nThe program starts at 7:30 p.m.\, but everyone is invited for refreshments and conversation at 7:00. We meet at the Davis Senior Center\, 646 A Street in Davis.
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/uganda-the-pearl-of-africa/
LOCATION:Davis Senior Center\, 646 A Street\, Davis\, CA\, 95616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200314T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200314T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T044757
CREATED:20200124T153319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200124T153319Z
UID:3683-1584172800-1584205200@yolobirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:Sutter Buttes\, Colusa and Sutter National Wildlife Refuges
DESCRIPTION:On this trip we will visit the Colusa and Sutter National Wildlife Refuges\, grasslands around the Sutter Buttes\, and\, time permitting\, the Bobelaine Preserve. We will visit a variety of habitats\, including agricultural fields\, mudflats\, and riparian areas and we will be looking for remaining waterfowl\, arriving shorebirds\, migrating neotropicals\, a variety of sparrows\, and owls and raptors. While there will be some walking\, viewing will be primarily from different stopping spots on the trip. \nMeet at 8 am (Daylight Savings time) at the Woodland Jack-in-the Box parking lot (southeast corner of the intersection of County road 102 and Main Street in Woodland; Google map here). We will carpool from there. This is an all-day trip so bring a lunch\, water and snacks. Be aware of the predicted weather on the day of the trip and dress accordingly. Rain or high winds will cancel the trip. \nThe trip leader is noted bird expert John Sterling. An RSVP is requested but not required. Please provide an email address to johnmottsmith@comcast.net in order that you may be contacted in the event of trip cancellation or other change. \nYolo Audubon Society field trips are free and open to the public. Some trips may be limited by number of participants. Car-pooling is encouraged\, but all rides are private arrangements between driver and riders.  \nHeavy rain or high winds may cancel any trip.
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/colusa-sutter/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200225T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200225T080000
DTSTAMP:20260503T044757
CREATED:20200124T191541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200124T191815Z
UID:3681-1582617600-1582617600@yolobirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:Napa River at American Canyon
DESCRIPTION:Adjacent to the Napa River is a restored shoreline walking trail\, where tidal fluctuations can be observed. All along the walkway we’ll be enjoying the open vistas looking west toward the wetlands and over the river. We will first walk along a large tidal lagoon looking for resting birds. After a short level walk out to the Napa River\, the rising tide will bring foraging shorebirds closer to us. \nThis time of year\, migration of north-bound shorebirds is beginning; routinely seen are sandpipers\, godwits\, and willets along with ducks\, herons and egrets. We will also be on the lookout for surprises. \nPlan to meet at 8:00 am at Marketplace Shopping Center\, near Big 5 Sporting Goods\, at W. Covell & Highway 113 in Davis. Bring binoculars\, scopes and snacks/lunch\, beverages.  After returning to cars\, the group will have a lunch in the picnic area before returning to Davis. \nContact co-leaders: \nSami LaRocca [530-908-0288; sami182@wavecable.com] \nJohn Mott-Smith [530-400-7622; johnmottsmith@comcast.net] \nYolo Audubon Society field trips are free and open to the public. Some trips may be limited by number of participants. Car-pooling is encouraged\, but all rides are private arrangements between driver and riders.  \nHeavy rain or high winds may cancel any trip.
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/napa-river-american-canyon-2020/
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:20200222T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200222T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T044757
CREATED:20200202T171356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200206T170511Z
UID:3713-1582363800-1582372800@yolobirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:Nature Journaling Workshop at California Duck Days
DESCRIPTION:Join Certified California Naturalist and Yolo Audubon board member Alison Kent for a half-day of nature journaling. \nWe will meet at the Yolo Basin Headquarters (map below) at 9:30 for a short introduction and then head into the wildlife area to study and draw ducks and other birds\, plants\, insects\, and whatever else we find. \nAll ages and abilities welcome; all you need is something to draw with and something to draw on! The trip will conclude at noon. The fee for this workshop\, part of California Duck Days\, is $20 for adults\, $10 for children. \nRegister for this workshop here: https://yolobasin.z2systems.com/np/clients/yolobasin/eventRegistration.jsp?event=5611& \nA complete listing of all Duck Days field trips is here: http://yolobasin.org/fieldtrips/
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/nature-journaling-california-duck-days/
LOCATION:Yolo Bypass WA Headquarters\, 45211 County Rd 32B\, Davis
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200219T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200219T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T044757
CREATED:20200129T140642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200129T140642Z
UID:3709-1582140600-1582146000@yolobirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:Addressing the Challenges of Climate Change in the Central Valley
DESCRIPTION:Climate change is a serious threat to California birds. A recent report from the National Audubon Society\, Survival by Degrees: 389 Bird Species on the Brink\, found that two-thirds of America’s birds are threatened with extinction from climate change. Under the most extreme projections\, California could face temperature increases of more than six degrees Fahrenheit in winter and up to nearly 10 degrees Fahrenheit in summer. The resulting changes in vegetation and habitat will mean that nearly half of California’s birds could lose a substantial part of their ranges as the climate warms. Some\, including the Yellow-billed Magpie\, are found nowhere else and could lose nearly all their range\, ultimately even facing extinction. \nSamantha Arthur\, Working Lands Program Director at Audubon California\, will discuss how Audubon is addressing the challenge of climate change in the Central Valley by protecting the habitats that birds will need now and into the future and partnering with agriculture to sequester carbon. By advocating for adequate water supplies for wetlands in the implementation of new groundwater management in the Central Valley\, Audubon is building climate resiliency and habitat refugia in a climate stressed region. Audubon is also working with partners to demonstrate how farm practices can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and sequester carbon\, while providing wildlife habitat. \nSpeaker Biography \nSamantha Arthur is Working Lands Program Director for Audubon California\, leading Audubon’s work with farmers and wetland managers in the Central Valley to increase the scope and scale of bird-friendly management practices and restoration. She also oversees Audubon California’s campaign to recover the Tricolored Blackbird\, a colonial passerine that is nearly endemic to California. Samantha has been with Audubon since 2014. She has a Masters of Environmental Science and Management from the Bren School at the University of California\, Santa Barbara and an undergraduate degree in Biology and Environmental Studies from Whitman College. Prior to Audubon\, Samantha worked with the California Association of Resource Conservation Districts to support private lands stewardship across the state. She was also previously a Land Protection Specialist for the Big Sur Land Trust where she worked with landowners in Monterey County on conservation easements and land management. \nThe program starts at 7:30 p.m.\, but everyone is invited for refreshments and conversation at 7:00. We meet at the Davis Senior Center\, 646 A Street in Davis.
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/addressing-climate-change-central-valley/
LOCATION:Davis Senior Center\, 646 A Street\, Davis\, CA\, 95616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200216T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200216T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T044757
CREATED:20200124T150636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200124T150759Z
UID:3679-1581836400-1581865200@yolobirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:Cosumnes Reserve
DESCRIPTION:This is a great time of year at Cosumnes. We will see an abundance of cranes\, geese\, ducks\, and shorebirds. It’s one of the few local places where Ring-necked Ducks are reliable. In the morning\, we will spend time along the sloughs and riparian corridors of the Mokelumne River where we can see the many wintering songbirds and other inhabitants of the area. We will also explore the wetlands near the visitor’s center. After lunch on the deck at the visitor’s center\, we will discover what can be seen in the marshes and flooded farm fields along Desmond and Bruceville Roads\, keeping an eye out for wintering raptors and the occasional Peregrine Falcon. If weather allows and it can be arranged\, we will then travel into more inaccessible parts of the Preserve where The Nature Conservancy has implemented a large floodplain restoration project. There you’ll see the evolution of the floodplain with more riparian and open habitat birds. \nMeet at 7:00 a.m. for carpooling in the Park-N-Ride lot on the south side of Highway 80 in West Sacramento on Enterprise Blvd (https://goo.gl/maps/a9qpUqUjqe3vr9tb7)\, just across the Causeway.  Bring your lunch\, binoculars and spotting scope if you have one.  Dress appropriately for the weather that day which could range from warm and sunny to cool and foggy. We expect to finish by mid-afternoon. \nIf you have any questions\, contact your leader\, Rodd Kelsey at (916) 662-4085 or roddk@outlook.com. \nPlease help us welcome Rodd Kelsey as a new trip leader. Rodd is a professional biologist\, and works for The Nature Conservancy. He did his graduate work at UC-Davis\, working in ornithology and bird ecology. Thanks for volunteering\, Rodd! \nYolo Audubon Society field trips are free and open to the public. Car-pooling is encouraged\, but all rides are private arrangements between driver and riders.  \nHeavy rain or high winds may cancel any trip
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/cosumnes-reserve/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200215T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200215T110000
DTSTAMP:20260503T044757
CREATED:20200124T220430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200124T220526Z
UID:3702-1581753600-1581764400@yolobirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:North Davis Ponds Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Great Backyard Bird Count weekend\, Ed Whisler will lead us on a special North Davis Ponds Bird Count on Saturday\, February 15th. This is a great opportunity to be part of a long-standing international bird count sponsored by the Cornell University Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society. \nMeet at the Tandem Properties parking lot (3500 Anderson Road) in Davis. Restroom and water nearby. Bring binoculars. Leaders will bring spotting scopes. All ages welcome. \n 
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/north-davis-ponds-bird-count/
LOCATION:Tandem Properties\, 3500 Anderson Road\, Davis\, CA\, 95616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200125T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200125T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T044757
CREATED:20191126T230758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191126T230758Z
UID:3627-1579937400-1579971600@yolobirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:Raptor Ramble
DESCRIPTION:Please 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. \nIn 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\, plenty of liquids 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 near the Ikeda Market in South Davis (off of the Mace Boulevard Exit) at 7:30 AM for carpooling. \nHope to see you there! \nPlease contact the leader\, Kevin Guse\, at 916-616-8835 for more details. \nYolo Audubon Society field trips are free and open to the public. Some trips may be limited by number of participants if stated in the description. Car-pooling is encouraged\, but all rides are private arrangements between driver and riders.  \nHeavy rain or high winds may cancel any trip. \n 
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/raptor-ramble-jan-2020/
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:20200118T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200118T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T044757
CREATED:20191126T230912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191126T230912Z
UID:3624-1579332600-1579359600@yolobirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:Robinson Road: Hawks & Plovers
DESCRIPTION:This trip is by reservation only.  There will be a maximum of 19 people in 5 cars.  Carpooling will be necessary. \nJoin us for a trip to the pastures of southeastern Solano County to search for overwintering raptors & other winter visitors.  We will search fields\, perches and farm equipment.  Prior trips have seen 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. \nBeginning birders are welcome.  Bring binoculars\, water\, snacks or lunch (though we don’t stop for this) and layers for winter weather.  Please bring a spotting scope if you have one.  Rain or high winds will cancel the trip. \nMeet at the Marketplace Shopping Center (near Big 5 Sporting Goods\, 1301 W. Covell just east of Hwy 113) at 7:30am\, returning by early afternoon.  This trip involves mostly driving and stopping\, little walking is anticipated. \nContact leader Sharon Kirkpatrick at 530-220-3735 or sckirkpa@gmail.com to reserve your spot and your willingness to drive.  \nYolo Audubon Society field trips are free and open to the public. Some trips may be limited by number of participants if stated in the description. Car-pooling is encouraged\, but all rides are private arrangements between driver and riders.  \nHeavy rain or high winds may cancel any trip.
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/robinson-road-hawks-plovers/
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:20200115T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200115T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T044757
CREATED:20200109T132330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200109T133149Z
UID:3664-1579116600-1579122000@yolobirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:eBird: Every Bird Sighting Matters
DESCRIPTION:Yolo Audubon Society’s January program will feature Kirk Swenson\, a long-time birder\, software engineer and member of the Yolo Audubon Society’s Checklist Committee. \nHe will be speaking on eBird\, the world’s largest biodiversity-related citizen science project\, with more than 100 million bird sightings contributed each year by eBirders around the world. Kirk will deliver a primer on using eBird to facilitate and record your bird-watching outings\, maintain personal lists of birding locations and species seen\, and contribute to citizen science. \nThe meeting is open to all and will take place at the Davis Senior Center on Wednesday\, January 15\, 2020 at 7:30 pm. Come early for cookies and conversation.
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/ebird-every-bird-sighting-matters/
LOCATION:Davis Senior Center\, 646 A Street\, Davis\, CA\, 95616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200111T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200111T180000
DTSTAMP:20260503T044757
CREATED:20191127T000016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191127T000016Z
UID:3629-1578726000-1578765600@yolobirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:Bodega Bay
DESCRIPTION:This all-day trip is limited to 12 participants with priority given to those with some birding experience but unfamiliar with common winter birds of the Pacific coast and/or with birding at Bodega Bay\, a world-class birding location. \nHarbor mudflats\, ocean beach\, and rocky headland for ducks\, grebes\, loons\, gulls and shorebirds in one compact area – Bodega Bay\, Harbor and Head\, and Doran Beach. \nWinter weather can be surprisingly good\, but be prepared for cold and wet with layers\, hat and gloves.  Only major wind or rainstorm will cancel the trip.  Easy walks and good bird photo opportunities around the harbor. \nContact leader Chris Dunford [530-753-9073; christopher.j.dunford at gmail.com] to reserve a seat and for details of transport options and meeting time/location.  From Davis\, a two-hour drive each way; you should be back by 6 pm. \nYolo Audubon Society field trips are free and open to the public. Some trips may be limited by number of participants if stated in the description. Car-pooling is encouraged\, but all rides are private arrangements between driver and riders.  \nHeavy rain or high winds may cancel any trip.
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/bodega-bay-jan-2020/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191215T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191215T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T044757
CREATED:20191130T020137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191130T020642Z
UID:3638-1576429200-1576443600@yolobirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:Post-CBC Compilation and  Potluck Supper
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our traditional post-Christmas Bird Count compilation and potluck supper. Preliminary statistics from the CBC will be tallied and we’ll run through the species list\, noting high counts and low counts. \nAll CBC participants are invited. Please bring a dish to share. To help keep the event as ‘green’ as possible\, please bring non-disposable plates and utensils for each person in your party. (If you forget\, Yolo Audubon will have paper plates\, plastic ware\, cups and napkins. We will also have a few serving spoons available.) \nYolo Audubon will provide coffee\, tea\, water\, hot chocolate\, and warm cider. If none of these beverages suit you\, please bring a beverage of your choice. \nWe’ll convene at the Davis Senior Center (map below). Doors will open at 5:00pm. Dinner will be at 5:30 to 6:00pm (when most participants have arrived from the field). We expect to wrap up by 9:00pm.
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/cbc-compilation-potluck-2019/
LOCATION:Davis Senior Center\, 646 A Street\, Davis\, CA\, 95616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191216
DTSTAMP:20260503T044757
CREATED:20191104T201034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201027T182943Z
UID:3533-1576368000-1576454399@yolobirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:49th Annual Putah Creek Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Yolo Audubon will host our 49th consecutive Christmas Bird Count on Sunday\, December 15th. Learn all about our CBC\, including contact information for Area Leaders here.\n\nThe CBC is held no matter the current weather conditions. (Much of the country will doing their respective counts in snow and icy-cold conditions.) In order for Area Leaders to be able to prepare and make appropriate assignments\, please sign up to participate ASAP.  Contact information for Area Leaders is here.\n\nCome to our CBC Bird ID workshop (and annual fundraiser drawing) on December 4th. More information on the workshop here.\n\nThere will be a post-count potluck hosted by Yolo Audubon. It’s a fun opportunity to socialize\, share good food\, and to compile the preliminary findings of the day. Details are forthcoming.\n\nTo learn more about the history of the CBC and how the data you collect is used\, this Audubon page is informative.
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/putah-creek-cbc-2019/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191204T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191204T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T044757
CREATED:20191104T183408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201030T004821Z
UID:3525-1575486000-1575493200@yolobirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Bird Count ID Workshop & Drawing 2019
DESCRIPTION:Two important events occur at our December general meeting.\n\nBird ID Workshop\n\nSteve Hampton will conduct a workshop in advance of our 49th annual Christmas Bird Count (which takes place on Sunday\, December 15th). He will share data and trends from previous counts\, and provide helpful tips on bird ID.\n\nOur 15-mile diameter count circle centers on Putah Creek and is divided into ten different areas\, each with its own plan regarding coverage\, teams\, start time\, and method of travel (car\, foot\, hiking\, bike\, etc.). Information on the count\, the ten areas\, a link to a Google Earth map of the count\, and contact information for the area leaders is here on the Yolo Audubon website.\n\nAlthough there will be time set aside for signups at the meeting\, we prefer that you sign up for the area of your choice by contacting one of the area leaders directly (before the meeting). Contact information for each area leader is on the website.\n\nAnnual Fundraiser Drawing\n\nWe will host our annual Yolo Audubon fundraiser drawing. Drawing tickets have been mailed out to members on our contact list\, but there will be an opportunity to purchase tickets at the meeting.\n\nDrawing items include: 1) Signed and framed Robert Bateman print of Snow Geese in the wetlands; 2) Framed photograph of Sandhill Cranes by Beth Savidge (available to those who are present at the meeting); 3) Hand-woven shawl by Alison Kent; 4) Ceramic bowl by Susan Shelton; 5) Ceramic Christmas tree by Sarah Mayhew; 6) Hummingbird fountain\, feeder and book; 7) Birding outing with Michael Perrone; 8) Day at Great Bear Vineyards and Winery; 9) Gift certificate to Ficelle in Winters; 10) Gift certificate to Seasons in Davis; 11) Salad lover’s gift basket.\n\nThe fun officially begins at 7:00pm (this is earlier than our normal 7:30pm start time)\, but you are encouraged to come at 6:30pm to view the drawing items and enjoy refreshments.\n\n\nAcross the Sky – Snow Geese; Robert Bateman print \n\nWoven Shawl by Alison Kent \n\nCeramic Bowl by Susan Shelton \n\nHummingbird Fountain \n\nCeramic Christmas Tree by Sarah Mayhew \n\nSalad Lover’s Gift Basket
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/cbc-id-workshop-drawing-2019/
LOCATION:Davis Senior Center\, 646 A Street\, Davis\, CA\, 95616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191120T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191120T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T044757
CREATED:20190907T000835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190907T003140Z
UID:3319-1574278200-1574283600@yolobirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:Feathers and Flight: Journey to the New World Tropics
DESCRIPTION:Bird guide\, naturalist and photographer Benny Jacobs-Schwartz will take us on a gripping journey throughout the New World Tropics. Sharing his dazzling bird photos\, captivating videos and animated story-telling\, he brings a slice of the tropics to California. Delving into the subjects of migration\, tropical speciation\, and drivers of bio-diversity\, this media rich journey will share some of the fascinating and unique birds that inhabit the new-world tropics. Sure to both educate and entertain\, this presentation will leave you with a deeper understanding of tropical ecology and knowledge about where some of our backyard birds spend their winters! \nBenny Isaac Jacobs-Schwartz works seasonally as a naturalist guide\, expedition trip leader\, and international bird guide in a variety of locations. This work has most recently brought him to Trinidad and Tobago and the Ecuadorian cloud forest. Benny is also on the Board of the San Fernando Valley Audubon Society\, and owns and operates a bird guiding business and lifestyle brand called BIRDS by BIJS (pronounced Bee-jus). Benny hopes his love of the natural world will inspire others to conserve the open spaces around them and look up more often from their phones! \nThe program starts at 7:30 p.m.\, but everyone is invited for refreshments and conversation at 7:00. We meet at the Davis Senior Center\, 646 A Street in Davis.
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/journey-to-the-new-world-tropics/
LOCATION:Davis Senior Center\, 646 A Street\, Davis\, CA\, 95616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191116T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191116T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T044757
CREATED:20190930T173059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190930T173328Z
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SUMMARY:Cosumnes River Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Cranes\, geese\, swans\, ducks\, shorebirds and\, of course\, lots of sparrows.  In the morning\, we will leisurely bird the trails through the riparian forest near the visitor center and in the adjacent marsh.  After lunch on the deck at the visitor’s center\, we will be roadside birding by marshes and fields along Desmond and Bruceville Roads watching all the time for the Peregrine Falcon that frequents a nearby microwave tower. \nMeet at 7:00 a.m. in the Park-N-Ride lot off of Mace Boulevard (map below) for carpooling.  Bring your lunch\, binoculars and spotting scope if you have one.  Dress appropriately for the weather that day which could range from warm and sunny to cool and foggy.  Let’s hope for no rain.  We expect to finish by midafternoon. \nIf you have any questions\, contact your leader Sid England at (530) 756-7882 or asenglnd@pacbell.net. \nYolo Audubon Society field trips are free and open to the public. Car-pooling is encouraged\, but all rides are private arrangements between driver and riders. Heavy rain or high winds may cancel any trip.
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/cosumnes-november-2019/
LOCATION:Park-N-Ride (Meeting Place)\, 26295 Mace Boulevard\, Davis\, CA\, 95618\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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