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Kings River Mitigation Site 8:00 am
Kings River Mitigation Site
Nov 9 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Kings River Mitigation Site
Kings River Mitigation Site   All participants must agree to the FAS Liability Waiver Form when they register. Use the QR code below or the form can also be found here. Registration Link Leader: Rick Grijalva, rickgrijalva2@gmail.com . Field Trip Description:   Join us for...
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Potluck Lunch Sumner Peck Ranch Fall 2024 11:30 am
Potluck Lunch Sumner Peck Ranch Fall 2024 @ Sumner Peck
Nov 10 @ 11:30 am – 3:30 pm
Potluck Lunch Sumner Peck Ranch Fall 2024 @ Sumner Peck
FAS FALL POTLUCK Sunday, November 10, 2024 Sumner Peck Ranch 14439 N. Friant Road 11:30 am-3:30 pm (12:00 Potluck Lunch) Register HERE! All participants must agree to the FAS Liability Waiver Form when they register. Use the QR code below or the form can also...
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Field Trip to Merced National Wildlife Refuge 2024 11:45 am
Field Trip to Merced National Wildlife Refuge 2024 @ Merced National Wildlife Refuge
Nov 13 @ 11:45 am – 5:30 pm
Field Trip to Merced National Wildlife Refuge 2024 @ Merced National Wildlife Refuge
Merced National Wildlife Refuge Wednesday, November 13, 2024 Registration Link Details Subject to Change. All participants must agree to the FAS Liability Waiver Form when they register. Use the QR code below or the form can also be found here   With winter migrants filling...
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Elkhorn Slough, November 16, 2024 1:30 pm
Elkhorn Slough, November 16, 2024 @ Elkhorn Slough
Nov 16 @ 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Elkhorn Slough, November 16, 2024 @ Elkhorn Slough
    All participants must agree to the FAS Liability Waiver Form when they register. Use the QR code below or the form can also be found here Register Here Note: Payment is now a part of the registration process.  When: Saturday, November 16, 2024...
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Field Trip to Kern National Wildlife Refuge 2024 6:45 am
Field Trip to Kern National Wildlife Refuge 2024 @ Kern National Wildlife Refuge
Nov 21 @ 6:45 am – 3:00 pm
Field Trip to Kern National Wildlife Refuge 2024 @ Kern National Wildlife Refuge
Kern National Wildlife Refuge Thursday, November 21, 2024 Registration Link All participants must agree to the FAS Liability Waiver Form when they register. Use the QR code below or the form can also be found here     November 21, join trip leader Judy Johnson...
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Introduction to Birding Saturday Nov. 23, 2024 9:00 am
Introduction to Birding Saturday Nov. 23, 2024 @ River Center
Nov 23 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Introduction to Birding Saturday Nov. 23, 2024 @ River Center
Introduction to Birding at the River Center 11605 Old Friant Rd Fresno, CA 93730     Registration link    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...
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FAS Board Meeting 11:00 am
FAS Board Meeting @ Zoom meeting
Nov 24 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Contact admin@fresnoaudubon.org for login credentials
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#optoutside Opt Outside Bird Walk 7:30 am
#optoutside Opt Outside Bird Walk @ Friant Cove/Millerton Lake
Nov 29 @ 7:30 am – 1:30 pm
#optoutside Opt Outside Bird Walk @ Friant Cove/Millerton Lake
Opt Outside November 29, 2024 Registration is required for this event. Registration Link   All participants must agree to the FAS Liability Waiver Form when they register. Use the QR code below or the form can also be found here . On November 29, Fresno...
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Introduction to Birding at SFC’s McKenzie Preserve @ McKenzie Table Mountain Preserve
Oct 9 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Sierra Foothill Conservancy (SFC) 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 fall migratory birds visiting the McKenzie. Birders will discover easy ways to identify migrating and year-round, local birds. The class will include a walk looking for birds in the habitat found on the lower McKenzie Preserve. We will meet at the parking lot and then bird up towards the picnic tables. Bring binoculars, lunch, water and sun protection.  Fresno Audubon will have binoculars to loan if you do not have your own.

This event is hosted by Sierra Foothill Conservancy. Cost is $15 to members or $25 per non-members, with special family pricing. Please register at https://sierrafoothill.org/events-listing/#event=73892498;instance=20221009090000?popup=1

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Wednesday Field Trip to Madera Wastewater Treatment Plant @ Madera Wastewater Treatment Plant
Oct 12 @ 7:45 am – 1:00 pm
On Wednesday 12 October 2022 we will be visiting the Madera Wastewater Treatment Plant (WTP).  Please register for the event here. The group will meet at the MacDonald’s parking lot in the Marketplace at El Paseo (6741 N Riverside Dr, Fresno, CA 93722, see map below) at 7:45 am for an 8:00 am departure to the WTP. Secondary meeting point is at the facility, 13048 Rd 21 1/2, Madera, CA 93637. at 8:30 am. See maps below.
With migration beginning we expect to see plenty of shorebirds and other migrants and perhaps Peregrine Falcons.
Checklist: ID, binoculars, bird guide, water, sun protection and lunch.
Leader: Robert Snow, rsnow@fresnoaudubon.org, (650) 483-2347

Fresno Meeting Point is MacDonald’s parking lot, see map above.

Field trip location is 13048 Rd 21 1/2, Madera, CA 93637. See map above.

Please register for the event here. By registering to attend this event you are binding yourself to the terms of Fresno Audubon Society’s Liability Waiver. The liability waiver can be found here: https://fresnoaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/FAS-Waiver.pdf

 

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2022
Clovis Botanical Gardens: Dry Creek Park and Cottonwood Park Field Trips @ Clovis Botanical Gardens
Oct 15 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am

Clovis Botanical Garden: Dry Creek Park and Cottonwood Park

Register Here

The Fresno Audubon Society will be hosting a Bird Walk on Saturday October 15, 2022 during the Fall Plant Sale at the Clovis Botanical Gardens. The walk will include the Botanical Gardens, Dry Creek Park as well as Cottonwood Park and ponding basin.

 

The walk will be about 1-1/2 hours and will be led by Susan Heidebrecht.

 

We expect to see a good variety of birds including warblers, bushtits, raptors and waterfowl.

 

You can also check out the Fall Plant Sale at the Botanical Gardens after the walk.

 

We will meet for the walk at the Audubon table by the entrance to the Botanical Gardens.

Registration is required for the Bird Walk.

Register Here

Contact Info:

Susan Heidebrecht sunheidebrecht@comcast.net (559) 313-1776

 

Introduction to Birding Oct. 15, 2022 @ River Center
Oct 15 @ 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 October 15 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.

 

Please register for the October 15 event here.

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Wednesday Bird Walk at Lost Lake: Introduction to Birding with eBird @ Lost Lake
Oct 26 @ 7:45 am – 12:45 pm

Wednesday Bird Walk at Lost Lake

Introduction to Birding with eBird

 

Registration is required for this event.

Register Here

 

Join trip leader George Folsom at Lost Lake for Introduction to Birding with eBird.  If you are interested in joining eBird and learning how to use it, you can download eBird from the App Store before the trip.  We will go through the basics of creating, entering species and posting a list. You will also learn the basics of Merlin’s powerful SoundID function. 

 

Download the app on your device before the walk.

Link to download eBird for Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ebird/id988799279

 

Link to download eBird for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=edu.cornell.birds.ebird&hl=en_US&gl=US

 

Link to download Merlin: https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/download/

 

Lost Lake possible species include phainopepla, western bluebird, spotted towhee, lark sparrow, spotted sandpiper, osprey, bald eagle, kingfisher, red breasted sapsucker, herons, egrets and many more. 

 

There is a $5.00 fee to enter the Park so you may want to carpool and share the fee. 

 

The meeting location for those who want to carpool is the River Center at 11605 Old Friant Rd, Fresno Ca 93703 at 7:45 AM. 

We will meet in L.L. Park at the Audubon Trailhead at the south (downstream) end of the park at 8:00 AM. 

 

The walking will be easy and flat. Bring water, sunscreen, hat, snacks, lunch (optional), binoculars and bird guides, and dress in layers.  Registration is required for this event.

Register Here

 

If you have any questions, please reach out to trip leader George Folsom (559) 351-7192 (voice or text)

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2022
FAS Board Meeting @ Zoom meeting
Oct 30 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Contact rsnow@fresnoaudubon.org for login credentials

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2022
CANCELED DUE TO RAIN Evening Owl Walk at Jensen River Ranch @ Jensen River Ranch
Nov 2 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

CANCELED DUE TO RAIN

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 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 5:30 p.m. the Art of Life Healing Garden next to the north east parking lot 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.

Register Here

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2022
Potluck Lunch Sumner Peck Ranch @ Sumner Peck
Nov 5 @ 11:30 am – 3:30 pm

FAS FALL POTLUCK

Saturday, November 5, 2022

Sumner Peck Ranch

14439 N. Friant Road

11:30 am-3:30 pm

(12:00 Potluck Lunch)

To register for the pot luck dinner, click here.

It’s been far too long since we were able to socialize together.  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 Fall 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.
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2022
The Raptor Trail Field Trip on The Kings River at Pine Flat Dam @ The Raptor Trail on The Kings River at Pine Flat Dam
Nov 12 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

The Raptor Trail on The Kings River at Pine Flat Dam

Registration is required for this event.

Register Here

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 either trip leader.

Contact:

Maureen Walsh

(559) 706-4980

email: mewnew10@yahoo.com

 

Wes Beal

(559) 250-2988

email: beal4farms@gmail.com

 

Register Here

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2022
Introduction to Birding at Intermountain Nursery @ Intermountain Nursery
Nov 13 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Register Here

 

Intermountain Nursery will host a birding class given by Fresno Audubon Society on the beautiful nursery grounds.  Beginning birders will see and learn about fall migratory and resident birds in the foothills. Birders will discover easy ways to identify migrating and year-round, local birds. The class will include a walk around the nursery looking for birds.  Bring binoculars, lunch, water and dress in layers.  Fresno Audubon will have binoculars to loan if you do not have your own. Children are welcome. Rain cancels this event.

Here is a map of the location of Intermountain Nursery.