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| Saturday Field Trip to Fresno/Clovis Wastewater Treatment Plant 7:45 am Saturday Field Trip to Fresno/Clovis Wastewater Treatment Plant @ Fresno/Clovis Wastewater Treatment Plant Apr 9 @ 7:45 am – 1:00 pm  On Saturday 9 April 2022 we will be visiting the Fresno Wastewater Treatment Plant (WTP). Logistics of entry require that names be submitted in advance to the plant security personnel. Please register for the event using your name as it appears on your Government-issued ID no... | ||||||
| General Meeting – Pamela Flick “Wolves in California” 7:00 pm General Meeting – Pamela Flick “Wolves in California” @ Zoom Apr 12 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Virtual General Meeting Pamela Flick “Wolves in California” Register for Fresno Audubon General Meeting April 12th, 7:00pm This meeting will be broadcast online via Zoom Register to receive login information. New to Zoom? Check out all you need to know here before the meeting. The... | Wednesday Bird Walk at Sumner-Peck Ranch 8:30 am Wednesday Bird Walk at Sumner-Peck Ranch @ Sumner-Peck Ranch Apr 13 @ 8:30 am – 12:30 pm Wednesday Bird Walk at Sumner-Peck Ranch Registration is required for this event. Register Here Join trip leader Susan Heidebrecht for birding along the San Joaquin River on the beautiful Sumner-Peck Ranch property. It is mostly flat terrain with good trails. The walk will be approximately... | |||||
| Earth Day Birding at Roeding Park 8:00 am Earth Day Birding at Roeding Park @ Roeding Park (meet in parking in front of zoo) Apr 23 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Earth Day Birding at Roeding Park Registration is required for this event. Register Here Celebrate Earth Day with trip leaders Maureen Walsh and Wes Beal birding at Roeding Park. We will start at Lake Washington where we will see Wood ducks among other waterfowl in... | ||||||
| FAS Board Meeting 12:00 pm FAS Board Meeting @ Zoom meeting Apr 24 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Contact rsnow@fresnoaudubon.org for login credentials | Wednesday Bird Walk at Lost Lake 8:00 am Wednesday Bird Walk at Lost Lake @ Lost Lake Apr 27 @ 8:00 am – 1:00 pm Wednesday Bird Walk at Lost Lake Registration is required for this event. Register Here Join trip leader Judy Johnson at Lost Lake Park during spring migration. Possible species include Western tanager, phainopepla, Western bluebird, spotted towhee, lark sparrow, spotted sandpiper, kingfisher, red breasted sapsucker, various... |
Marbled Godwit by Gary Woods
Fresno Meeting Point is Walmart parking lot, see map above.
Field trip location is 5607 W Jensen Ave, Fresno, CA 93706. See map above.
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Wednesday Bird Walk at Sumner-Peck Ranch
Registration is required for this event.
Join trip leader Susan Heidebrecht for birding along the San Joaquin River on the beautiful Sumner-Peck Ranch property. It is mostly flat terrain with good trails. The walk will be approximately 1 ½ miles each way. Expect to see a variety of waterfowl, warblers, raptors, Belted kingfishers, and woodpeckers. Recently, at least 10 Lewis woodpeckers were spotted in the area.
We will meet at the parking area at the end of the drive (do not turn left into the parking lot near the entrance, but drive straight ahead).
If you wish to bring lunch, there is a small picnic area near the parking lot. Seating, however, is limited, so it is recommended you bring a chair.
Participants should bring snacks, lunch (if desired), water, hat, sunscreen, and binoculars, and should dress in layers. Registration is required for this event. If you have any questions, please reach out to trip leader Susan Heidebrecht at sunheidebrecht@comcast.net or (559)313-1776
Earth Day Birding at Roeding Park
Registration is required for this event.
Celebrate Earth Day with trip leaders Maureen Walsh and Wes Beal birding at Roeding Park. We will start at Lake Washington where we will see Wood ducks among other waterfowl in the lake and see the Cattle egret, Black-crowned night herons, and Double-crested cormorants in the rookery on the island. There are hundreds of birds nesting in the rookery. Then we will walk other areas of the park to see a variety of woodpeckers, raptors, warblers, etc.
We will meet at the parking lot in front of the zoo, across from Lake Washington. There is a $5.00 entry fee to the park and a new automated parking system.
If you wish to bring lunch, there are plenty of picnic tables available for eating and calculating our bird count.
Participants should bring snacks, lunch (if desired), water, hat, sunscreen, and binoculars, and should dress in layers. Registration is required for this event. If you have any questions, please reach out to trip leader Maureen Walsh at mewnew10@yahoo.com or (559) 706-4980.
Contact rsnow@fresnoaudubon.org for login credentials
Wednesday Bird Walk at Lost Lake
Registration is required for this event.
Join trip leader Judy Johnson at Lost Lake Park during spring migration. Possible species include Western tanager, phainopepla, Western bluebird, spotted towhee, lark sparrow, spotted sandpiper, kingfisher, red breasted sapsucker, various warblers, and many more. We will meet at the southwest end of the loop, at 8:00am, near the start of the nature trail. Be aware that there is a $5 fee for entering the park. Expect to be finished by 1:00 pm.
The walking will be easy and flat. Bring water, sunscreen, a hat, snacks, lunch (optional), binoculars and bird guides, and dress in layers.
Participants should bring snacks, lunch (if desired), water, hat, sunscreen, and binoculars, and should dress in layers. Registration is required for this event. If you have any questions, please reach out to trip leader Judy Johnson (559) 977-2787 (voice or text)
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Wednesday Bird Walk at Sycamore Island
Registration is required for this event.
Join trip leader George Folsom to explore Sycamore Island. Sycamore Island is along the San Joaquin River in Madera County downstream form River West open space. It offers a variety of habitats: ponds, riparian, grasslands, oak woodlands and wetlands. We can expect ducks, raptors, herons, egrets, orioles, woodpeckers and perhaps migrating warblers and vireos among may others.
Meet at the access gate off Ave 9, Madera County at 8:00 a.m.. See map below. This is a large property and we will do a combination of driving and walking. Walking distance will be 1 to 2 miles but those who don’t care to walk can drive to most of the areas.
There are picnic shelters with tables for lunch and restrooms on the property. Participants should bring snacks, lunch (if desired), water, hat, sunscreen, and binoculars, and should dress in layers.
Registration is required for this event. If you have any questions, please reach out to trip leader at 559-435-9374 or geofolsom@gmail.com
Contact rsnow@fresnoaudubon.org for login credentials
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