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| CANCELED DUE TO RAIN Evening Owl Walk at Jensen River Ranch 5:30 pm 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... | Potluck Lunch Sumner Peck Ranch 11:30 am 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... | |||||
| General Meeting – Homer Hansen, Raptors 7:00 pm General Meeting – Homer Hansen, Raptors @ Zoom Nov 8 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm  Virtual General Meeting Homer Hansen Raptors Register for Fresno Audubon General Meeting November 8th, 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. Title: Homer Hansen, ... | The Raptor Trail Field Trip on The Kings River at Pine Flat Dam 9:00 am 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... | |||||
| Introduction to Birding at Intermountain Nursery 9:00 am 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,... | Introduction to Birding Nov. 19, 2022 9:00 am Introduction to Birding Nov. 19, 2022 @ River Center Nov 19 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Introduction to Birding at the Coke Hallowell Center for River Studies 11605 Old Friant Rd, Fresno, CA 93730 Please register for the November 19 event here. The Parkway Trust and Fresno Audubon Society have joined forces to offer a birding class that combines instruction,... | |||||
| #optoutside Opt Outside Bird Walk 8:00 am #optoutside Opt Outside Bird Walk @ Millerton Lake (Madera Side) Nov 25 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Opt Outside November 25, 2022 Please register here. As we all know, Thanksgiving this year is on Thursday, November 24, and the day after is Black Friday, the biggest shopping day of the year. Instead of braving the crowds and heading into the stores on... | ||||||
| FAS Board Meeting 12:00 pm FAS Board Meeting @ Zoom meeting Nov 27 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Contact rsnow@fresnoaudubon.org for login credentials | Lake Yosemite in Merced Nov 30, 2022 8:00 am Lake Yosemite in Merced Nov 30, 2022 @ Lake Yosemite Nov 30 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Register Here The Fresno Audubon Society Wednesday Walk to Lake Yosemite in Merced will be on November 30. We will meet in front of the Target at El Paseo Shopping Center(at the corner of Herndon Avenue and Highway 99 in northwest Fresno) at 8am on... |
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Nov
30
Wed
2022
The Fresno Audubon Society Wednesday Walk to Lake Yosemite in Merced will be on November 30. We will meet in front of the Target at El Paseo Shopping Center(at the corner of Herndon Avenue and Highway 99 in northwest Fresno) at 8am on the 30th and go from there. Participants will be responsible for arranging their own carpooling beforehand.
Bring lunch and warm clothing. We expect to see many wintering birds, including Bald Eagles, Ospreys, several species of ducks, bluebirds, woodpeckers, shrikes, sparrows, and possibly Ferruginous Hawks and falcons, among others.
Any questions, contact Larry Parmeter at lanpar362@gmail.com or at 559-288-3456.
Dec
7
Wed
2022
Evening Owl Walk at Jensen River Ranch
This event is currently full. You can try using the register here link to see if there are any cancellations.
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.
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13
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2022
Dec 13 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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Dec 14 @ 11:45 am – 5:30 pm
Merced National Wildlife Refuge
Wednesday, December 14
With winter migrants filling local refuges and putting on a tremendous show, it is a wonderful time to bird Central Valley wetlands. Join Fresno Audubon on Wednesday, December 14 for a tour of the Merced National Wildlife Refuge. We 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 11:45 for a noon start.
Secondary meet up is at the first parking lot of the refuge, near the bathrooms and the first observation deck, at 1:00pm (see map). After driving the auto tour, we will gather at the second observation deck at sundown for the spectacular crane fly-in, which should end around 5:30pm.
Target birds include Lesser Sandhill Cranes, Black and Say’s Phoebes, White-crowned and Golden-crowned Sparrows, American Pipits, Northern Shovelers, Northern Pintails, Gadwalls, Green-winged and Cinnamon Teals, Greater White-fronted Geese, Snow Geese, Ross’s Geese, American White Pelicans, Great and Snowy Egrets, Great Blue Herons, American Coots, Black-necked Stilts, White-faced Ibis, Long-billed Dowitchers, Dunlin, Wilson’s Snipe, Least Sandpipers, Long-billed Curlews, Red-tailed Hawks, and Northern Harriers. Also possible are Cackling Geese, Red-shouldered Hawks, Cooper’s Hawks, Bald Eagles, Kestrels, and Great-horned Owls. Both a Burrowing Owl and female Vermillion Flycatcher have recently been seen at the refuge as well.
Participants should bring day packs, hats, sunscreen, sunglasses, plenty of water, snacks, lunch (if desired), and binoculars, and should dress in layers. We probably will not be doing much hiking, but comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Please bring radios (walky-talkies) if you have them.
Registration is required for this event.
Dec
17
Sat
2022
Elegant Terns, Malibu Lagoon, by Rick Grijalva
On Saturday, December 17, 2022, 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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18
Sun
2022
Introduction to Birding at the Coke Hallowell Center for River Studies
11605 Old Friant Rd, Fresno, CA 93730
Please register for the December 18 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.
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2023
Contact rsnow@fresnoaudubon.org for login credentials
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18
Wed
2023
Registration Required.
Link to Registration.
On January 18, Fresno Audubon will have its Wednesday Walk to Avocado Lake and nearby Choinumni Park, led by Larry Parmeter. Avocado Lake, an often-overlooked little jewel of a birding site, has a large open lake, riparian areas along the Kings River, and oak woodlands. It’s a great place for woodpeckers, nuthatches, sparrows, finches, including Lawrence’s Goldfinch, towhees, and raptors. Wintering waterfowl may be on the lake, along with possible Common Loons. Choinumni Park is known for woodpeckers and raptors among many other species. We’ll meet at 7:45am at the Walmart parking lot at Ashlan and Blackstone for an 8am departure. Carpooling arrangements must be made beforehand.
Checklist: binoculars, scope, field guide, snacks, lunch, water, sunscreen, hat, radios
Trip Leader: Larry Parmeter (559)276-8753, lanpar362@gmail.com
Registration Required.
Link to Registration.
Jan
21
Sat
2023
Registration required for all FAS field trips.
Registration for this trip is here.
Event details subject to change.
Jeff Seay will lead this trip through the Merced Grasslands Important Bird Area finishing at Merced National Wildlife Refuge. Meet at that Walmart parking lot at Ashlan and Blackstone at 6:45 am for a 7 am departure. The trip will cover the Madera County’s foothill Grasslands on the way to the Merced Wildlife Refuge. We expect to see wintering raptors and other birds of the low foothills and grasslands. We will mostly be driving and getting out of the car periodically with possible small walks. At the end of the trip we will enjoy the spectacle of sandhill cranes, snow and Ross’s geese, and other waterfowl. It will last most of the day, ending about 5:45 at the refuge.
Checklist: binoculars, spotting scopes, cameras, radios, jackets, lunch/snacks, water, and insect repellent.
Registration for this trip is here.
Directions to the assembly point are here.
Trip leader: Jeff Seay, (559) 960-0849, jeffseay@sbcglobal.net
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