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Field Trips

FIELD TRIPS

Field Trip Coordinator: Christiane Omer 775.354.2634 or happycpo AT aol.com

LAS field trips are free and open to the public. Birders of all skill levels are encouraged to participate. Please reserve your space with field trip leaders. Reservations provide leaders with contact information so they can reach you in the event of trip changes, or cancellations. Always dress for changing weather conditions, and bring something to eat and drink. For more information contact Field Trip Chair Christiane Omer.

Field Trips by Date - click on link for details on trip.

The near by Plumas Audubon Society also has field trips scheduled that area birders may find of interest. For more details please visit http://www.plumasaudubon.org/

Field Trip Reports

Previous field trip reports can be found on the Field Trip Reports Page.

Saturday, August 7, 2010

Spooner Lake State Park
Time: 7:30 am
Leader: Nancy Santos, 775.884.1570, nancylas@att.net
Join us for an easy morning walk around Spooner Lake State Park. We will search the shoreline for Spotted Sandpiper, Osprey, and area waterfowl. Forest, sagebrush and riparian habitat are also found along the perimeter of the lake and will offer us the opportunity to search for such species as the Western Tanager, White-headed Woodpecker, Green-tailed Towhee, and Warbling Vireo just to name a few. More common species we can expect to see are Steller Jay, Mountain Chickadee, Hairy Woodpecker, Western Wood-Pewee, and Yellow-rumped Warbler. Please contact Nancy to reserve your spot and for further information. There is a State Park entrance fee per vehicle, so car-pooling is recommended.

Sunday, August 15, 2010 - Birds, Views, and Falls - Mount Rose Trail

Mount Rose Summit Parking Area
Time: 7:00AM
Leader: Kirk Hardie

Participants should be comfortable hiking more than 4 miles, as we will be at elevation.

The Tahoe Institute for Natural Science (TINS), the Tahoe Rim Trail Association (TRTA), and the Lahontan Audubon Society (LAS) are sponsoring this moderately difficult hike from the Mount Rose Trailhead to Galena Falls in search of late summer birds and spectacular scenery. We will take our time to enjoy the birds and soak in great views before arriving at Galena Falls and the surrounding alpine meadows. Possible avian participants are Green-tailed Towhee, Clark’s Nutcracker, Mountain Bluebird, and MacGillivray’s Warbler. Bring a sack lunch, as we will have lunch on the trail.

Please contact the Tahoe Rim Trail Association to register for the trip. http://www.tahoerimtrail.org/
Phone (775)298-0012

For more information please view this flier.

Saturday, August 28, 2010

Birds, Bats and Sunset on the Truckee III
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Leaders: Jim Woods, 775.720.7009, jim.woods@charter.net and Linda Badzioch, 775-851-8353 lbadzioch@pyramid.net

THE III BATS TOUR!!! Join us for a sunset stroll on the Mighty Truckee and take in all the evening birds and wrap it up with the bats at McCarran Bridge. Many riparian birds will be there for finding and the Brazilian Free-tailed bat colony that roosts under the bridge is said to number around 80,000. So check it out and have a summer sunset to boot. Meet us at the Rock Park Pavilion #2 toward the east end of the park at 6:00 p.m.. Bring bug spray, a flashlight and a hat. Rock Park is south of Greg St on Rock Blvd. Tour is limited to 12 so you need to sign up soon. Please contact Jim Woods at the contact information above to signup. If you have reserved a place on the waiting list please let Jim know whether you plan to attend to be sure that your space is reserved, or to release your space to others if you don’t plan to attend.

Saturday, September 11, 2010

Silver Saddle Ranch, Carson City
Time: 7:30 a.m.
Leader: Nancy Santos 775.884.1570, nancylas@att.net
Co-sponsors: Lahontan Audubon Society and Friends of Silver Saddle Ranch. We will meet in the ranch parking lot at 7:30 am. The ranch is located on Carson River Road, off East 5th Street. Plan to spend the morning exploring the ranch for birds and learning a little about the ranch history. Habitat at the ranch includes sagebrush, agricultural lands and a riparian corridor adjacent to the Carson River. The variety of habitat allows for a diverse number of bird species to be observed at the ranch. All levels of birders are welcome and beginning birders are encouraged to attend. Please contact Nancy Santos to register or for more information.

Saturday, September 25, 2010

Stillwater NWR
Time: 7:30 a.m.
Leader: Mike Goddard 775.423.5128
Meet at the refuge office, 1000 Auction Road (just off Williams Avenue (US 50) behind the Speedway gas station) at 7:30 a.m. We will tour Stillwater NWR and walk the new Tule trail. It is a 1 1/2-mile, level, gravel trail with a restroom, benches, and a photographic blind. Please RSVP to Mike Goddard, Stillwater NWR Project Leader.

Saturday, October 2, 2010

Swan Lake/Lemmon Valley Marsh, North Reno
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Leader: Bob Goodman 775.972.7848, Pandion36@aol.com
Meet Bob at 8:00 a.m. at the McDonald’s parking lot off Exit 74, Lemmon Valley on Hwy 395 north of Reno. We will carpool the short distance to Lemmon Valley Marsh. Bring a spotting scope if you can, and prepare to be out until mid-day. It is a good time to see fall migrants and winter resident birds on the marsh and wetlands. This is an easy bird walk and birders of all experience are welcome.

Saturday, October 9, 2010

Taylor Creek, South Lake Tahoe
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Leaders: Sheryl Ferguson 530.541.8462, s-sferguson@sbcglobal.net and Sue Stevenson
We will meet at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center kiosk at 8:30 am. From Reno or Carson City, take Hwy 50 over to South Lake Tahoe. Follow Hwy 50 South and turn right onto 89 (Emerald Bay Rd.) at the “Y” intersection in South Lake Tahoe, shortly after Staples. Drive 2.9 miles from the “Y.” After Richardson’s Resort, look for the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Visitor Center sign on the right side of the road. Turn in at the sign and park in the parking lot. This easy half-day bird walk will follow a nature trail (with handicap access). We will enjoy lunch at a local burger stand, but you may bring your own lunch if you prefer. Since this is a fall trip, added bonuses include looks at the Kokanee Salmon spawning run and gorgeous fall colors. After lunch, Sheryl will also point out places of interest for birders who wish to continue afternoon birding on their own.