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| Wednesday Walk – Eastman Lake 8:15 am Wednesday Walk – Eastman Lake @ Eastman Lake, Raymond CA Mar 4 @ 8:15 am – 1:45 pm Linda Schafhauser will lead this trip through the Madera grasslands and foothills along Rd 26 to Eastman Lake. Expect to see eagles, hawks, shorebirds and owls, and possibly migrating Rufous Hummingbirds if the right trees are in bloom. After lunch at Eastman Lake we will... | ||||||
| Pre-meeting Dinner with Susan Schneider 5:00 pm Pre-meeting Dinner with Susan Schneider @ BJ's Brewhouse Mar 10 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Join us for dinner at BJ’s Brewhouse with Biopsychologist Susan Schneider. Susan has over 25 years of research and teaching experience in the science of consequences and nature-nurture relations. She’s also an avid birder, field trip leader, and environmental activist. President of San Joaquin Audubon... General Meeting – Susan Schneider on Bird Intelligence 7:00 pm General Meeting – Susan Schneider on Bird Intelligence @ UC CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIP Mar 10 @ 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm Please join us for an evening discussion of bird intelligence by Biopsychologist Susan Schneider, PhD. Susan has over 25 years of research and teaching experience in the science of consequences and nature-nurture relations. She’s also an avid birder, field trip leader, and environmental activist. Her... | Saturday Walk – Audubon Kern River Preserve 7:00 am Saturday Walk – Audubon Kern River Preserve Mar 14 @ 7:00 am – 4:00 pm Join us for a trip to the beautiful and important Audubon Kern River Preserve and Lake Isabella. We will begin birding at 7:00 am on Saturday, so it is best to leave Friday and spend the night in Kernville. Accommodations in Kernville can be found... | |||||
| Wednesday Walk – River West CANCELED 8:00 am Wednesday Walk – River West CANCELED @ River West Mar 25 @ 8:00 am – 11:30 am  River West is several hundred acres of grasslands, riparian areas, ponds, bluffs and river habitats. The walk is mostly level but we may walk as much as 3 miles on dirt trails and through wet grass. Those who don’t want to walk the entire property... | ||||||
Marsh Wren by Larry Cusick
River West is several hundred acres of grasslands, riparian areas, ponds, bluffs and river habitats. The walk is mostly level but we may walk as much as 3 miles on dirt trails and through wet grass. Those who don’t want to walk the entire property can bird a smaller area. We are not able to drive this property. Because the trail gate is open all day, participants are able to leave early. This is the area where we saw the Vermillion Flycatcher several years ago. He hasn’t been spotted this year, but there are lots of good birds in the ponds and river habitat. It’s not unusual to record more than 50 species this time of year. Possible sightings included American Bittern, Virginia Rail, Blue-gray Gnatcatchers, Ruby-crowned kinglets, Sparrows, Northern Harriers, White-tailed Kites to name a few. We will also be able to see the habitat restoration that the SJR Parkway and Conservation Trust has been working on for the past few years. We will meet outside the gate at the intersection of W Riverview Dr and W Bluff Ave at 8:00am. There is plenty of on street parking in this area. There is a port-a-potty available on the premises. We plan on finishing by 11:30 am. Register for this walk here
Kearney Park, which was originally the estate of Martin Kearney, a land developer and agricultural promoter in the late 1800s, was once owned by the University of California, and is now a Fresno County park. Kearney Park is good for sparrows, nuthatches, wrens, woodpeckers and sapsuckers, and finches among many other birds. Spring migrants such as flycatchers, tanagers, and warblers can be seen at the park. Kearney Park is also one of the few places in the Fresno area where Yellow-billed Magpies can be seen. Owls are sometimes found at the park, as are nighthawks. Wear walking shoes and warm clothes; early April mornings in the country can be cool. Bring a lunch. There is a $5 entrance fee. Register for this walk here
Checklist: binoculars, scope, field guide, snacks, lunch, water, sunscreen, hat, radios
Trip Leader: Larry Parmeter lanpar362@gmail.com (559)288-3456
The Kearney Park entrance location is here
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Gray Flycatcher by Gary Woods
Join us for a trip to the San Joaquin Experimental Range (SJER) with Rebecca Ozeran from UC Cooperative Extension. The SJER is a US Forest Service research area and active cattle ranch in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. This property has restricted access so this is a great opportunity for Fresno Audubon. We may see Gray Flycatchers and Western Bluebirds, as well as a variety of sparrows and Lewis’s Woodpeckers. We will meet at 7:15am for a 7:30am departure at the UC Cooperative Extension parking lot, 550 E. Shaw Ave., Fresno.
There will be restrooms available. The terrain is sometimes rocky and sloping, so it’s not a good site for people with limited mobility.
Checklist: binoculars, scope, field guide, snacks, lunch, water, sunscreen, hat, radios
Trip Leader: Rebecca Ozeran (livestock and natural resources advisor). Please contact Susan Estep estepmail@yahoo.com (402)212-1215 with any questions.
Please register for the trip here. Registration is limited to 25 people.
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Join Fresno Audubon Society for a birding hike on the McKenzie Preserve. Explore local birds during spring migration.
This is a Sierra Foothill conservancy event staffed by Fresno Audubon Society. Cost is FREE but you must register here: https://sierrafoothill.org/event/birding-on-the-mckenzie-3/?instance_id=411.
Join us on the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day for a bird walk on Fresno State’s campus with Biology professor Dr. Tricia Van Laar. We will meet in the southwest corner of the parking lot at Campus Pointe – across Chestnut Ave from the SaveMart Center. We will carpool together to the Planetarium on Fresno State’s campus, meeting there at 8:10am. The Fresno State campus has several unique microcosms that we will be able to visit.
We will see nesting Ravens and Bushtits. There are large numbers of Brewer’s and Red-winged Blackbirds and Brown-headed Cowbirds in the Ag fields. There are usually Red-tailed Hawks as well. Last spring there were nesting pied-billed grebes and coots on the equestrian ponds. Killdeer are quite common as well. We have all the standards too like Robins, Mockingbirds, Mourning Doves, Scrub-jays, House Finches, etc.
Checklist: binoculars, scope, field guide, snacks, water, sunscreen, hat
Trip Leader: Dr. Tricia Van Laar. Please contact Susan Estep estepmail@yahoo.com (402)212-1215 with any questions.
Join SFC Docent Gary Woods on a meandering hike along Black Mountain trails with incredible sweeping views and even more incredible bird sightings. Fairly easy, but be sure to dress for possibly windy weather and bring binoculars, water, and snacks.
This is an SFC event staffed by Fresno Audubon. Cost is FREE to Members, $10 per individual Non-Member or $20 for Non-Member Households. You must register here: https://sierrafoothill.org/event/birding-on-black-mountain-3/?instance_id=401
This event is canceled due to the corona virus pandemic.
This docent-led 3-mile hike over the easy to moderate loop trail along Fine Gold Creek with amazing views and wildflowers newly in bloom will feature Fresno Audubon Birding experts. All levels welcome, this is a wonderful experience on this rarely opened Preserve!
Cost is FREE but you must register here: https://sierrafoothill.org/event/fine-gold-creek-birding/?instance_id=423
This event is canceled due to the corona virus pandemic.
George Folsom will lead this high Sierra Trip to Tamarack Ridge above Shaver Lake. We will start at Balsam Meadows Sno-Park for a short hike on an Edison Co service road. Next will visit Tamarack Ridge and bird along Rock Creak Road and Coyote Sno-Park. Warblers, vireos, fox sparrows, flycatchers, woodpeckers, Sapsuckers, finches, tanagers, mountain quail, Clark’s nutcrackers and many others can be found in this area. Meet at Target in the River Park Shopping Center on El Paso Ave between Highway 41 and Blackstone Ave at 7:45 AM for an 8:00 AM departure or at the Balsam Meadows Sno-Park on H-168 above Shave Lake at 9:15 AM.
Checklist: binoculars, scope, field guide, snacks, lunch, water, sunscreen, hat.
Trip Leader: George Folsom georgefolsom@icloud.com (559)351-7192
Map to Fresno meeting location, 7:45 AM
Map to 1st birding location, 9:15 AM
This event is canceled due to the corona virus pandemic.
Please join Fresno Audubon on Wednesday, May 20 on a trip to Laton-Kingston Park. This 102-acre park is located along the Kings River in the town of Laton. In and around this riverine habitat, our target species will include Nuttall’s Woodpecker, Acorn Woodpecker, Ash-throated Flycatcher, Western Tanager, Black-headed Grosbeak, Bullock’s Oriole, Lazuli Bunting, Bewick’s Wren, and many other Central Valley species. We will meet at 7:45 AM in the Walmart parking lot on Blackstone and Ashlan. As there is a $5/vehicle to enter Laton-Kingston Park, we will carpool as much as possible. This trip is expected to last until approximately 1:00 or 2:00 PM. Please be sure to bring binoculars, a hat, sunscreen, lunch, snacks, and plenty of water. Please reach out to trip leader Rachel Clark at 515-357-0122 or tanagergirl@gmail.com with any questions.
Checklist: binoculars, scope, field guide, snacks, lunch, water, sunscreen, hat, radios
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This trip has been canceled due to the corona virus pandemic.
Please join Fresno Audubon on Saturday, May 23 on a day trip to Kings Canyon National Park. The first leg of the trip will take us to Grant Grove and the surrounding areas. We will stop at the Grant Grove Visitors’ Center and explore the meadow adjacent to the parking lot. After exploring the area around the Visitors’ Center, we will head to the Grant Tree Trail. We will next head further north on Highway 180 toward Cedar Grove. The drive from the Grant Tree Trail to Cedar Grove is approximately 26 miles, and will take us through a variety of habitats, including chaparral, riverine, rocky outcrops, oak woodlands, and coniferous forests, all of which are usually very productive! Target species for the day include White-throated Swift, White-headed Woodpecker, Hermit, MacGillivray’s and Black-throated Gray Warblers, Pacific-slope Flycatcher, California Thrasher, Western Tanager, Lazuli Bunting, and so many more! We will meet at 6:45 AM in the parking lot of the Walmart at Blackstone and Ashlan. As there is a $35/vehicle fee to enter Kings Canyon National Park, we will carpool as much as possible. Please bring a parks pass if you have one! This trip is expected to last until approximately 4:30 or 5:00 PM. Please be sure to dress in layered clothing, and to bring a hat, binoculars, sunscreen, lunch, snacks, and plenty of water. Please reach out to trip leader Rachel Clark at 515-357-0122 or tanagergirl@gmail.com with any questions!
Trip Leader: Rachel Clark tanagergirl.com (515)357-0122
Checklist: binoculars, scope, field guide, snacks, lunch, water, sunscreen, hat, radios
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