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| Wednesday Bird Walk at Sumner Peck Ranch 8:30 am Wednesday Bird Walk at Sumner Peck Ranch @ Sumner-Peck Ranch Apr 12 @ 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... | Spring Potluck Lunch Sumner Peck Ranch 11:30 am Spring Potluck Lunch Sumner Peck Ranch @ Sumner Peck Apr 15 @ 11:30 am – 3:30 pm FAS SPRING POTLUCK Saturday, April 15, 2023 Sumner Peck Ranch 14439 N. Friant Road 11:30 am-3:30 pm (12:00 Potluck Lunch) To register for the potluck, click here. It’s time to welcome Spring so, bring your favorite dish and join FAS for lunch at noon and... | |||||
| Introduction to Birding Apr. 16, 2023 9:00 am Introduction to Birding Apr. 16, 2023 @ River Center Apr 16 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Introduction to Birding at the Coke Hallowell Center for River Studies 11639 Old Friant Rd, Fresno, CA 93730 Please register for the April 16 event here. The Parkway Trust and Fresno Audubon Society have joined forces to offer a birding class that combines instruction,... | Birding at the Ruth Mckenzie Preserve with SFC and FAS 7:30 am Birding at the Ruth Mckenzie Preserve with SFC and FAS @ McKenzie Table Mountain Preserve Apr 22 @ 7:30 am – 12:00 pm Birding at the Ruth Mckenzie Preserve This is a Sierra Foothill Conservancy event Cost is $15-$30 depending on SFC membership Registration is required for this event. Register Here. You will be redirected to SFC’s event listing Join Gary Woods and Robert Snow for birding at... Earth Day Fresno Celebration 10:00 am Earth Day Fresno Celebration @ Fresno City College Apr 22 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Earth Day Fresno is putting on a celebration on the Fresno City College campus from 10 AM to 4 PM. This is a free, family-friendly outdoor festival that will feature various educational exhibits and activities. Fresno Audubon will be running one of the... | |||||
| Birding at the Ruth Mckenzie Preserve 8:00 am Birding at the Ruth Mckenzie Preserve @ Ruth Mckenzie Preserve Apr 26 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Birding at the Ruth Mckenzie Preserve Registration is required for this event. Register Here Join FAS for birding at the Ruth Mckenzie Preserve. The walk is initially fairly easy, along a dirt road that undulates along a stream. After about a mile, the road... | ||||||
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Apr
12
Wed
2023
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.
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.
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
Apr
15
Sat
2023
FAS SPRING POTLUCK
Saturday, April 15, 2023
Sumner Peck Ranch
14439 N. Friant Road
11:30 am-3:30 pm
(12:00 Potluck Lunch)
To register for the potluck, click here.
It’s time to welcome Spring so, bring your favorite dish and join FAS for lunch at noon and birding at the beautiful Sumner Peck Ranch. There is no entry fee and parking is free. FAS will provide drinks and table service. Take the drive from the gates to the parking area at the end of the drive. The picnic area is just below the parking lot, next to the river. Let’s celebrate Fresno Spring birding together! Registration is required so that we have a head count.
11:30-12:00 Set up
12:00 Potluck Lunch
1:00-3:30 No-host birding
To register for the pot luck dinner, click here.
For any questions, please contact Maureen Walsh, (559) 706-4980.
Apr
16
Sun
2023
Introduction to Birding at the Coke Hallowell Center for River Studies
11639 Old Friant Rd, Fresno, CA 93730
Please register for the April 16 event here.
The Parkway Trust and Fresno Audubon Society have joined forces to offer a birding class that combines instruction, exploration, and fun! Beginning birders will see and learn about local and migratory birds that might be visiting the River Center. New birders will discover easy ways to identify migrating and year-round, local birds. The class will include a walk looking for birds in the various habitats found at the River Center. We will meet at the new picnic shelter on the north side of the center. After learning about using binoculars and various aids in bird identification like guide books and phone apps, we will bird around the property. Bring binoculars, lunch, water and sun protection. Fresno Audubon will have binoculars to loan if you do not have your own. Children are welcome! Rain cancels this event.
Class is held from 9 AM -12 PM on the third Saturday of each month from October through May.
Apr
22
Sat
2023
Apr 22 @ 7:30 am – 12:00 pm
Birding at the Ruth Mckenzie Preserve
This is a Sierra Foothill Conservancy event
Cost is $15-$30 depending on SFC membership
Registration is required for this event.
Register Here. You will be redirected to SFC’s event listing
Join Gary Woods and Robert Snow for birding at the Ruth Mckenzie Preserve. The walk is initially fairly easy, along a dirt road that undulates along a stream. After about a mile, the road crosses the stream, and the hiking becomes a bit steeper. We may see enough birds along that mile that we won’t cross the creek. Possible sightings are Acorn Woodpeckers, Lewis Woodpecker, Phainopepla, Red-Tailed Hawk, Bluebirds, and a nesting pair of Golden Eagles.
This is a Sierra Foothill Conservancy event
Cost is $15-$30 depending on SFC membership
Contact:
email: sfc@sierrafoothill.org
Register Here. You will be redirected to SFC’s event listing
Earth Day Fresno is putting on a celebration on the Fresno City College campus from 10 AM to 4 PM.
This is a free, family-friendly outdoor festival that will feature various educational exhibits and activities.
Fresno Audubon will be running one of the educational booths. Be sure to stop by and say “Hello”!
Apr
26
Wed
2023
Birding at the Ruth Mckenzie Preserve
Registration is required for this event.
Join FAS for birding at the Ruth Mckenzie Preserve. The walk is initially fairly easy, along a dirt road that undulates along a stream. After about a mile, the road crosses the stream, and the hiking becomes a bit steeper. We may see enough birds along that mile that we won’t cross the creek. Possible sightings are Acorn Woodpeckers, Lewis Woodpecker, Phainopepla, Red-Tailed Hawk, Bluebirds, and a nesting pair of Golden Eagles.
Meet at the parking lot at the Sportsman’s Warehouse on Friant Road at 8:00.
Participants should bring snacks, lunch (if desired), water, binoculars, and a hat. Wear sturdy shoes. Registration is required for this event. If you have questions, reach out to either trip leader.
Contact:
Wes Beal
(559) 250-2988
email: beal4farms@gmail.com
May
10
Wed
2023
Wednesday Bird Walk at Sycamore Island
Rescheduled from March Event which was
cancelled due to rain and wet conditions
Registration is required for this event. If you were registered for the canceled event you must register again.
Meeting location: Sycamore Island (36.8590560, -119.8230324)
Meeting time: 8:00 AM
End time: Noon, or you may stay and have lunch with the group
Sycamore Island, part of the San Joaquin River Parkway, is along the San Joaquin River in Madera County downstream from River West open space. It offers a variety of habitats: river, ponds, riparian, grasslands, and wetlands. We can expect ducks, raptors, herons, egrets, owls. woodpeckers, finches, swallows, sparrows among many others.
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
Lost Lake Audubon Field Trip Wednesday May 10th
This trip has been canceled due to flooding and park closure.
Registration is required for this event.
Location: Lost Lake , Fresno County Park
Lost Lake Rd, Friant, CA 93626
Date and Meeting time: 8:30 am , May 10th
Meeting location in park: Audubon Trailhead at the west end (down stream end) of the park. There is a small parking area at the trailhead, and a larger one a few hundred yards further into the park.
Duration of walk: 8:30 am – 12 pm
Special instructions: the park entrance fee is usually enforced. Fee is $5. Please follow instructions at the entry kiosk if there is no attendant at the kiosk.
What to bring: Binoculars, check weather report for comfortable clothing, (this is the month of March, almost any weather is possible), walking shoes, sunscreen / hat, water, snacks ( or lunch if staying beyond noon), free downloads of Audubon and/or Merlin Apps are very useful, western bird identification field guides are also useful. Be advised , there may be insects such as mosquitos, gnats etc.
Walk Description: walking on mostly flat park grass, or on paved park road, from west ( at the trailhead) to east ( toward Friant Dam and the park campground). We will bird river, river lined grass/ shrub and oak tree habitat, and on the upper road the grassland leading into the park, using binoculars but also using the Merlin Sound ID app as an enhanced identification tool. In the park, there are picnic benches for rest stops, and the restrooms are usually open.
Possible birds: Egrets (several species), Cedar Waxwing, Hawks (several species) Varied Thrush, Bald Eagle, Common Merganser , Acorn Woodpecker, Canada Goose, Ring- necked Duck, Anna’s Hummingbird, Great Blue Heron, Wood Duck, Phainopepla, Black Phoebe, and many others.
Other possible sightings…Coyotes, Bobcats…on the other side of the river.
Registration is required for this walk.
Hard Rain or flooding cancels this walk.
Trip Leader: Lynda Schafhauser
Contact information: cell for voicemail or text: 559-474-0651
Email: rufusradar@att.net
May
13
Sat
2023
May 13 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Birding at Roeding Park
Registration is required for this event.
Join trip leader Maureen Walsh for 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.
May
20
Sat
2023
Introduction to Birding at the Sumner Peck Ranch
14439 N Friant Rd
Friant, CA 93626
Please register for the May 20 event here.
The Parkway Trust and Fresno Audubon Society have joined forces to offer a birding class that combines instruction, exploration, and fun! Beginning birders will see and learn about local and migratory birds that might be visiting the Sumner Peck Ranch. New birders will discover easy ways to identify migrating and year-round, local birds. The class will include a walk looking for birds in the various habitats found at the Sumner Peck Ranch. We will meet at the new picnic shelter on the north side of the center. After entering the grounds, proceed straight ahead towards the river. There is a parking area and a picnic area at the river. After learning about using binoculars and various aids in bird identification like guide books and phone apps, we will bird around the property. Bring binoculars, lunch, water and sun protection. Fresno Audubon will have binoculars to loan if you do not have your own. Children are welcome! Rain cancels this event.
Class is held from 9 AM -12 PM on the third Saturday of each month from October through May.
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