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| Saturday Bird Walk at Sumner-Peck Ranch 8:30 am Saturday Bird Walk at Sumner-Peck Ranch @ Sumner-Peck Ranch Dec 2 @ 8:30 am – 12:30 pm Saturday 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... | ||||||
| Wednesday Walk – Pinnacles National Park 7:00 am Wednesday Walk – Pinnacles National Park @ Pinnacles National Park Dec 6 @ 7:00 am – 5:00 pm  California Condor Please register for the trip here so we know how many to expect. Pinnacles National Park Walk Join George Folsom for a trip to Pinnacles National Park; there’s good chance you will see California Condors. We will meet in the parking... | ||||||
| Wednesday Bird Walk at Jensen River Ranch 8:00 am Wednesday Bird Walk at Jensen River Ranch @ Jensen River Ranch Dec 13 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Wednesday Bird Walk at Jensen River Ranch Registration is required for this event. Register Here 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... | Lost Lake Christmas Bird Count 2023 Lost Lake Christmas Bird Count 2023 Dec 16 all-day  Lost Lake Christmas Bird Count 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... | |||||
| Introduction to Birding Sunday December 17, 2023 9:00 am Introduction to Birding Sunday December 17, 2023 @ River Center Dec 17 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm  Introduction to Birding at the River Center 11605 Old Friant Rd Fresno, CA 93730 Moved to Sunday because of conflict with Christmas Bird Count. Please register for the December 17 event here. The Parkway Trust and Fresno Audubon Society have joined forces... | Evening Owl Walk at Jensen River Ranch EVENT FULL 4:00 pm Evening Owl Walk at Jensen River Ranch EVENT FULL @ Jensen River Ranch Dec 20 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Event is full! Evening Owl Walk at Jensen River Ranch Registration is required for this event. Register Here Join FAS for an evening Owl Walk on the Jensen Trail. We plan to start close to sunset to be on the Jensen Trail at dusk... | Saturday Bird Walk at Lost Lake/Fin Trail 8:30 am Saturday Bird Walk at Lost Lake/Fin Trail @ Lost Lake Dec 23 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm Lost Lake Audubon Field Trip Registration is required for this event. Register Here Location: Lost Lake , Fresno County Park Lost Lake Rd, Friant, CA 93626 Date and Meeting time: Meeting location in park: Audubon Trailhead at the west end (down stream end) of the... | ||||
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Dec
2
Sat
2023
Saturday 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. 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
Dec
6
Wed
2023
Dec 6 @ 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
California Condor
Please register for the trip here so we know how many to expect.
Pinnacles National Park Walk
Join George Folsom for a trip to Pinnacles National Park; there’s good chance you will see California Condors. We will meet in the parking lot at the Target Store located in the Marketplace at El Paseo (Herndon and Golden State Blvd.) at 7:00 AM and carpool to the park. The trip will take 2.5 hours of drive time, so we will stop along the way to bird and stretch our legs. We will meet at the Camp Ground Store parking lot in the Park. For those who choose to spend the night near the Park, we should arrive about 9:30 AM depending on traffic. Please note that this is a national park, and thus a fee is charged. Bring your National Park Pass, if you have one. This will be a long day trip, returning around 5 pm, so plan accordingly.
Checklist: binoculars, scope, field guide, snacks, lunch, water, sunscreen, hat, radios.
The Fresno Target Store meeting location is here:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/
The Panicles National Park Campground Store meeting location is here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/
Please register for the trip here so we know how many to expect.
Dec
13
Wed
2023
Wednesday Bird Walk at Jensen River Ranch
Registration is required for this event.
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
Dec
16
Sat
2023
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/
Dec
17
Sun
2023
Introduction to Birding at the River Center
11605 Old Friant Rd
Fresno, CA 93730
Moved to Sunday because of conflict with Christmas Bird Count.
Please register for the December 17 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!
QR Code for Beginning Birding Handout.
Rain cancels this event.
Class is held from 9 AM -12 PM on the third Saturday of each month from October through May.
Please register for the December 17 event here.
Dec
20
Wed
2023
Dec 20 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Event is full!
Evening Owl Walk at Jensen River Ranch
Registration is required for this event.
Join FAS for an evening Owl Walk on the Jensen Trail. We plan to start close to sunset to be on the Jensen Trail at dusk when the Great Horned owls and Barn owls come out to hunt. The outing should take about 1 1/2 hours. We will meet at 4:00 p.m. in the parking lot adjacent to the Art of Life Healing Garden in Woodward Park.
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. Any questions, please contact trip leader Larry Cusick at (559) 313-1777, larrywcusick@gmail.com.
Dec
23
Sat
2023
Lost Lake Audubon Field Trip
Registration is required for this event.
Location: Lost Lake , Fresno County Park
Lost Lake Rd, Friant, CA 93626
Date and Meeting time:
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.
TBD, visit to FINS ( Friant Interactive Nature Site, .2 miles east of Lost Lake Park) after birding Lost Lake location.
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, (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.
Hard Rain or flooding cancels this walk.
Trip Leader: Lynda Schafhauser
Contact information: cell for voicemail or text: 559-377-8427
Email: rufusradar@att.net
Registration is required for this walk.
Jan
13
Sat
2024
Jan 13 @ 8:40 am – 1:40 pm
The Raptor Trail on The Kings River at Pine Flat Dam
Registration is required for this event.
Join FAS for birding along the Kings River. The trail begins across from the parking lot on the south side of the bridge just below Pine Flat Dam. The trail is basically an easy walk of approximately a mile and a quarter each way, but there is some uneven terrain and river rocks create a cobblestone surface in parts. Some of our target species include Golden Eagles, Bald Eagles, and Osprey.
Meet in the parking lot at the south side of the bridge. If you want to look for directions from the eBird map, the Raptor Trail is just across the river from the North Riverside Access Park eBird Hotspot. GPS Coordinates 36.8298592686927, -119.33621274737327.
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 the trip leader.
Contact:
Maureen Walsh
(559) 706-4980
email: mewnew10@yahoo.com
Jan
20
Sat
2024
Jan 20 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Introduction to Birding at the River Center
11605 Old Friant Rd
Fresno, CA 93730
Please register for the January 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 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!
QR Code for Beginning Birding Handout.
Heavy rain cancels this event.
Class is held from 9 AM -12 PM on the third Saturday of each month from October through May.
Please register for the January 20 event here.
Jan
21
Sun
2024
Jan 21 @ 8:45 am – 12:00 pm
Bald Eagle, George Folsom
This event is full.
See below for Waiting List Link.
Millerton Lake Eagle Tours
Reserved Space for Eagle Tour (25 people)
Boat ramp #1, 5290 Millerton Rd, Friant, CA 93626
Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 9:00 AM (PT)
Cost: $18 per person (NON-REFUNDABLE)
(If the event is canceled due to weather a refund will be issued)
Use this link to join the waiting list
Please Note: Registration Closes Sunday, January 7, 2024.
Event information:
You will be given a ticket to place on your vehicle dashboard when you meet the host at boat ramp #1. Tour fee includes vehicle day-use fee, do not pay for admission at entry kiosk. This ticket solely reserves your space for the selected date and does not waive fee.
Tours meet at Ramp#l on the South Shore (Fresno side) of the lake. Address is 5290 Millerton Rd Friant, CA 93626 . Follow signs for Millerton Courthouse after going through the entrance kiosk.
Tours depart promptly at 9:00 am and run through 12:00 pm. Please plan to arrive by 8:45 am to allow time for check-in and fee collection.
Be sure to dress warmly for the weather. We recommend dressing in layers, along with beanie style hat, gloves, sweater or jacket, and even long johns for those who are extra sensitive to the cold. Blankets may also be brought aboard for your comfort. Boat makes one bathroom stop l ½ hrs into the tour. Please be sure to use the restroom prior to boarding the vessel.
Complementary hot chocolate will be served.
Tours may be canceled for inclement weather.
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