EVENT CALENDAR - Fresno Audubon Society

Virtual General Meeting

Rich Cimino

Favorite Birds of the Sierra Nevada

Rich Cimino, Favorite Birds of the Sierra Nevada

Lost Lake Christmas Bird Count

Virtual General Meeting

Benny Jacobs-Schwartz

Bringing Birds to the Garden: California Native Plants for the Win

FAS Board Meeting @ Zoom meeting

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Nov 26 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

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General Meeting – Dec 2023 Rich Cimino, Birds of the Sierra Nevada @ Zoom

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Dec 12 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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Bio:

Rich lives in Larkspur and is an active member of the Marin Audubon Society, where he participates in three Marin CBC’s and the Marin County Breeding Bird Atlas.

He has been birding Northern California for 55 years, leading Bay Area Audubon field trips for 43 years, and Marin Audubon field trips for 10 years.

Having volunteered for GGRO Hawk Watch for 12 years and Audubon Canyon Ranch Heron and Egret counts, he now surveys for the Vaux’s Swift migration through Marin County.

Habitat preservation is always on his mind, and he is currently active in different capacities with conservation groups in Northern California, emphasizing preserving habitat.

He has led the Eastern Alameda Breeding Bird Atlas, The Altamont Pass Wind Turbine Area Golden Eagle & Raptor stakeholder group, and the Eastern Alameda County CBC as its compiler.

He is the field guide for Yellowbilled Tours (www.yellowbilledtours.com), which offers annual birding tours to Alaska, Arizona, New Mexico, Wisconsin, Belize, Guatemala, Panama, and France.

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Fresno Audubon Society

PO Box 3315

Pinedale, CA 93650-3315

Thank you for your continued involvement in and support of Fresno Audubon Society.

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Wednesday Bird Walk at Jensen River Ranch @ Jensen River Ranch

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Dec 13 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Wednesday Bird Walk at Jensen River Ranch

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Join trip leader Wes Beal to explore Jensen River Ranch. We will meet at 8:00 a.m. the Art of Life Healing Garden next to the north east parking lot in Woodward Park.

From there we will walk down the Tom MacMichael Senior Trail to the San Joaquin River and along its bank upstream until we meet the Flood Control District’s ditch. We will continue along the MacMichael Trail following the ditch back toward the bluff, and circle back to the parking area. We hope to see many of our usual suspects including scrub jays, black phoebes, house finches, lesser goldfinches, red-tailed hawks, red-shouldered hawks, turkey vultures, American kestrel, great blue herons, double-crested cormorants and great egrets. Some of the fall returnees may show up as well, including cedar waxwing, northern flickers, various and sundry sparrows as well as migrating waterfowl.

Depending on time and interest, we may walk over to the large pond near the Park entrance, which should be populated with Canada geese, mallards, American coots, and pied-billed grebes, among others.

The $5.00 City entrance fee applies if you park in Woodward Park. Alternative parking may be available in the Fort Washington Shopping Center.

Registration is required for this event. If you have any questions, please reach out to trip leader Wes Beal at (559) 250-2988 or beal4farms@gmail.com

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Categories: Field Trips General Meeting

Lost Lake Christmas Bird Count 2023

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Dec 16 all-day

Elegant Terns, Malibu Lagoon, by Rick Grijalva

On Saturday, December 16, 2023, Fresno Audubon will be hosting the annual Lost Lake Christmas Bird Count, which covers sections of both Fresno and Madera Counties. Participants will be assigned to particular sections, and will count each of the birds they see and hear. Generally, the count lasts from dawn until dusk, but we understand that some people who wish to participate might not be able to devote that much time to the count, and that is perfectly alright! Participants can devote as much or as little time as they desire, so do not be deterred if you cannot count birds all day! Even if you are not a birding expert, you can still partake in the count if you are willing to pair up with an expert birder, so do not let that deter you, either!

If you are interested in participating, or have any questions, please reach out to Lost Lake CBC compiler/Fresno Audubon president Rachel Clark at tanagergirl@gmail.com.

Sponsored by the National Audubon Society, the Christmas Bird Count, held annually from December 14-January 5, is a time during which citizen scientists from all over the Americas turn out to count birds in designated areas, collecting valuable data on the long-term health and status of bird populations. For more information about the history of the Christmas Bird Count and how the data is used, follow this link: https://www.audubon.org/conservation/history-christmas-bird-count

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FAS Board Meeting @ Zoom meeting

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Dec 31 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

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General Meeting – Jan. 2024- Benny Jacobs-Schwartz: Bringing Birds to the Garden: California Native Plants for the Win @ Zoom

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Jan 9 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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General Meeting – Nov. 2023 Gail Patricelli, Robots, Telemetry, & the Sex Lives of Wild Birds 7:00 pm

General Meeting – Nov. 2023 Gail Patricelli, Robots, Telemetry, & the Sex Lives of Wild Birds @ Zoom
Nov 14 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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Virtual General Meeting Gail Patricelli Robots, Telemetry, & the Sex Lives of Wild Birds: Using technology to study courtship and conservation Register for Fresno Audubon General Meeting Nov. 14th, 7:00pm This meeting will be broadcast online via Zoom Register to receive login information. New to...

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FAS Board Meeting 11:00 am

FAS Board Meeting @ Zoom meeting
Nov 26 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

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Williamson’s Sapsucker & Coffeeberry by Benny Jacobs-Schwartz

Register for Fresno Audubon General Meeting Jan. 9th, 7:00pm

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Description:

Did you know California is home to over 5,000 species of native plants and 700 species of birds have been observed here? However, much of the state’s native flora is now in peril, with many species listed as endangered and on the verge of extinction.

Learn the history of these changes and how you can help bring back the birds through grassroots efforts at the home or garden. This presentation will teach you how to plan and maintain a California native plant garden to attract and care for birds visiting your local landscape. Additionally, participants will be introduced to many of the local birds that visit our yards and open spaces.

Bio:

Benny Isaac Jacobs-Schwartz owns and operates a bird-guiding business and lifestyle brand called BIRDS by BIJS (pronounced Bee-jus). With a background in biology, ecology, and outdoor education, Benny has worked professionally for over 10 years as a naturalist guide, expedition trip leader, and international bird guide. Through his business, Benny offers professionally guided birding outings in Southern California and offers small-group birding tours to his favorite tropical locales like Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Colombia.

Benny is a passionate educator and photographer, specializing in birds! Benny is active on social media where he creates fun, educational videos and posts to inspire others about the natural world with the goal of getting folks to put down their phone and pick up their Binos.

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Fresno Audubon Society

PO Box 3315

Pinedale, CA 93650-3315

Thank you for your continued involvement in and support of Fresno Audubon Society.

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FAS Board Meeting @ Zoom meeting