Alpine Meadows, Tahoe City, Photo by Richard Carlson
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Damonte Ranch Wetlands, Photo by Kristin Szabo
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Sierra Valley Expedition, Photo by Alan Gubanich
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Field Trips - Come Birding With Us!
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Field trips are free to Audubon members and non-members unless otherwise noted. We encourage birders of all skill levels to participate. Trips are subject to change or cancellation so please pre-register with field trip leaders with your contact information so they can reach you in the event the trip does change and/or is cancelled. Remember to dress accordingly as the weather can be very unpredictable in Nevada, and please bring a snack and lots of water, and binoculars if you have them!
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UPCOMING LAS FIELD TRIPS
Let's go birding together!
Let's go birding together!
Crystal Peak Park, Washoe
When: Friday, August 23, 2019, 7:30 - ~11a.m.
Where: Meet a parking lot at the end of Crystal Peak Road off County Road 3rd Street in Verdi.
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/PhyYVJjNYoT2
eBird hotspot: http://ebird.org/ebird/hotspot/L2865090
Photos: https://flic.kr/s/aHskz685sV
Activity Level: 2-4 miles, easy to medium
Leader: Jeff Bleam, email: jcbleam@gmail.com
From the parking area, we will look at the ponds for Ducks, Geese, and Cormorants. A trail winds through the riparian area along the Truckee River and we should see Warblers, Towhees, Raptors, Waterfowl, Flycatchers, Bluebirds, Sapsuckers, and Woodpeckers.
When: Friday, August 23, 2019, 7:30 - ~11a.m.
Where: Meet a parking lot at the end of Crystal Peak Road off County Road 3rd Street in Verdi.
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/PhyYVJjNYoT2
eBird hotspot: http://ebird.org/ebird/hotspot/L2865090
Photos: https://flic.kr/s/aHskz685sV
Activity Level: 2-4 miles, easy to medium
Leader: Jeff Bleam, email: jcbleam@gmail.com
From the parking area, we will look at the ponds for Ducks, Geese, and Cormorants. A trail winds through the riparian area along the Truckee River and we should see Warblers, Towhees, Raptors, Waterfowl, Flycatchers, Bluebirds, Sapsuckers, and Woodpeckers.
Little Washoe Lake, and Washoe Lake, Washoe
When: Friday SEP 6, 7:30a to ~11a,
Where: Meet at the boat launch parking lot on County Rd 101 off of Lakeside Road in New Washoe City
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/G2M3oHEdnwK2
ebird hotspot: http://ebird.org/ebird/hotspot/L320340
Photos: https://flic.kr/s/aHskfpHsWQ
Activity Level: 3 miles at Little Washoe Lake and 1-4 miles at Washoe lake. Both are medium to moderate
Leader: Jeff Bleam, email: jcbleam@gmail.com
The best time to visit is when the water levels drop in late summer through the fall when the shoreline is exposed. We can see Eagles, Hawks, Osprey, Terns, Cranes, many other Wading birds. Also, Warblers, Sparrows and Grosbeaks. We will also check out the Group Picnic Area and Deadman’s Creek in search of Owls. There is a fee to park
When: Friday SEP 6, 7:30a to ~11a,
Where: Meet at the boat launch parking lot on County Rd 101 off of Lakeside Road in New Washoe City
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/G2M3oHEdnwK2
ebird hotspot: http://ebird.org/ebird/hotspot/L320340
Photos: https://flic.kr/s/aHskfpHsWQ
Activity Level: 3 miles at Little Washoe Lake and 1-4 miles at Washoe lake. Both are medium to moderate
Leader: Jeff Bleam, email: jcbleam@gmail.com
The best time to visit is when the water levels drop in late summer through the fall when the shoreline is exposed. We can see Eagles, Hawks, Osprey, Terns, Cranes, many other Wading birds. Also, Warblers, Sparrows and Grosbeaks. We will also check out the Group Picnic Area and Deadman’s Creek in search of Owls. There is a fee to park
Pyramid Lake, Washoe
When: Friday September 20, 2019, 7:30 - ~11a.m.
Where: Turn right off of Pyramid Hwy (Hwy 445) on to Sutcliffe Hwy (Hwy 446). There is parking on the left about .6 mile after the turn onto Sutcliffe Hwy (Washout Beach).
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/FVzZ6SZa3PC2
eBird hotspot: http://ebird.org/ebird/hotspot/L889607
Photos: https://flic.kr/s/aHskzE4FrN
Activity Level: 3-6 miles, easy to medium
Leader: Jeff Bleam, email: jcbleam@gmail.com
At the meeting spot we will decide where to head to, with the Willows at the north, and Popcorn Rock and the Delta to the south, and with several beaches in between as options. At the Willows we could find ducks, shorebirds, and owls. At Popcorn Rock we could find Sparrows, and there are usually plenty of Ducks, Geese, and Swans on the lake. The walk to the delta may yield Larks, Pipits, Shrikes, and Sandpipers.
When: Friday September 20, 2019, 7:30 - ~11a.m.
Where: Turn right off of Pyramid Hwy (Hwy 445) on to Sutcliffe Hwy (Hwy 446). There is parking on the left about .6 mile after the turn onto Sutcliffe Hwy (Washout Beach).
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/FVzZ6SZa3PC2
eBird hotspot: http://ebird.org/ebird/hotspot/L889607
Photos: https://flic.kr/s/aHskzE4FrN
Activity Level: 3-6 miles, easy to medium
Leader: Jeff Bleam, email: jcbleam@gmail.com
At the meeting spot we will decide where to head to, with the Willows at the north, and Popcorn Rock and the Delta to the south, and with several beaches in between as options. At the Willows we could find ducks, shorebirds, and owls. At Popcorn Rock we could find Sparrows, and there are usually plenty of Ducks, Geese, and Swans on the lake. The walk to the delta may yield Larks, Pipits, Shrikes, and Sandpipers.
Silver Saddle Ranch, Carson City
When: Saturday, September 21, 2019, 7:00 - 11:00 am
Where: Silver Saddle Ranch, Carson River Road, Carson City
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/h5DTokyUkP22
eBird hotspot: http://ebird.org/ebird/hotspot/L1123364
Activity Level: level trail, easy to moderate
Leader: Nancy Santos, 775-830-6396, nancylas@att.net
Sponsored by Friends of Silver Saddle Ranch and Lahontan Audubon Society, this trip includes a walk along riparian habitat adjacent to the Carson River. Other habitats along the way include agricultural fields, sagebrush, and willows. The diversity of habitats provides for a diversity of bird species, and with migration in full swing there is likely to be a surprise, or two. All levels of birders are welcome, and beginning birders are encouraged to attend. The bird walk is free for everyone, and if you are hungry you can get breakfast at the event; Friends of Silver Saddle Ranch are free, LAS members with a $3 donation, and non-members $5 donation. Feel free to contact Nancy for additional information.
When: Saturday, September 21, 2019, 7:00 - 11:00 am
Where: Silver Saddle Ranch, Carson River Road, Carson City
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/h5DTokyUkP22
eBird hotspot: http://ebird.org/ebird/hotspot/L1123364
Activity Level: level trail, easy to moderate
Leader: Nancy Santos, 775-830-6396, nancylas@att.net
Sponsored by Friends of Silver Saddle Ranch and Lahontan Audubon Society, this trip includes a walk along riparian habitat adjacent to the Carson River. Other habitats along the way include agricultural fields, sagebrush, and willows. The diversity of habitats provides for a diversity of bird species, and with migration in full swing there is likely to be a surprise, or two. All levels of birders are welcome, and beginning birders are encouraged to attend. The bird walk is free for everyone, and if you are hungry you can get breakfast at the event; Friends of Silver Saddle Ranch are free, LAS members with a $3 donation, and non-members $5 donation. Feel free to contact Nancy for additional information.
Washoe Lake Wetlands, Washoe
When: Friday SEP 27, 7:30a to ~11a,
Where: Meet at the Parking lot off of Eastlake Blvd at the south end of the lake and about 1.2 mi east of HWY 580 Eastlake Exit.
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/ezKxwMfKvdG2
eBird hotspot: http://ebird.org/ebird/hotspot/L869558
Photos: https://flic.kr/s/aHsk5bLEte
Activity Level: 3-4 miles, easy
Leader: Jeff Bleam, email: jcbleam@gmail.com
We will walk along the dikes in search of owls, warbler, waterfowl and geese. We can also see Eagles, Hawks, Terns, Cranes, other Wading birds and maybe a Bittern. This is a level walk on dirt trail.
When: Friday SEP 27, 7:30a to ~11a,
Where: Meet at the Parking lot off of Eastlake Blvd at the south end of the lake and about 1.2 mi east of HWY 580 Eastlake Exit.
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/ezKxwMfKvdG2
eBird hotspot: http://ebird.org/ebird/hotspot/L869558
Photos: https://flic.kr/s/aHsk5bLEte
Activity Level: 3-4 miles, easy
Leader: Jeff Bleam, email: jcbleam@gmail.com
We will walk along the dikes in search of owls, warbler, waterfowl and geese. We can also see Eagles, Hawks, Terns, Cranes, other Wading birds and maybe a Bittern. This is a level walk on dirt trail.
All field trip photos courtesy of Jeff Bleam unless otherwise noted. Current photos top to bottom: Western Wood-Pewee, Osprey, Clark's Grebe
Check the Calendar or LAS Facebook Events Page for the dates and details of all of upcoming field trips sponsored by LAS and other organizations .
RSVP information is included with each field trip description.
If you have a suggestion for a field trip location, or if you would like to volunteer to lead a field trip,
contact Field Trip Coordinator, Bill Grossi at mary.bill@charter.net.
Check the Calendar or LAS Facebook Events Page for the dates and details of all of upcoming field trips sponsored by LAS and other organizations .
RSVP information is included with each field trip description.
If you have a suggestion for a field trip location, or if you would like to volunteer to lead a field trip,
contact Field Trip Coordinator, Bill Grossi at mary.bill@charter.net.
For Information about Christmas Bird Counts, go to this page.
Photos below from 2016 Sage Grouse lek Field Trip
Early Birders at lek, Photo by Franz Carver
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Grouse displaying at lek, Photo by Franz Carver
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