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!
Meeks Meadow Bird Outing
Change in location!
When: Sunday, June 9, 7:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Where: Meeks Meadow, Tahoe City, CA. Meeting location will be emailed to registered participants the week of the walk.
Activity level: easy, 1-2 miles
Registration (required): REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
The Tahoe Institute for Natural Science (TINS) and the Lahontan Audubon Society (LAS) are sponsoring this easy hike (1-2 miles) through verdant meadows. Enjoy a profusion of birds and wildflowers as the group searches for species such as Mountain Bluebird, Red-breasted Sapsucker, MacGillivray’s Warbler, Dusky Flycatcher, and Pine Grosbeak in Tahoe’s flower covered alpine meadows.
This is a popular trip, and space is limited. This event is free, but reservations are required and are being handled by TINS.
Meeting location and other details will be emailed to registered participants the week of the walk.
Be sure to bring binoculars, water, sunscreen, and insect repellent.
To register, please click here.
Change in location!
When: Sunday, June 9, 7:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Where: Meeks Meadow, Tahoe City, CA. Meeting location will be emailed to registered participants the week of the walk.
Activity level: easy, 1-2 miles
Registration (required): REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
The Tahoe Institute for Natural Science (TINS) and the Lahontan Audubon Society (LAS) are sponsoring this easy hike (1-2 miles) through verdant meadows. Enjoy a profusion of birds and wildflowers as the group searches for species such as Mountain Bluebird, Red-breasted Sapsucker, MacGillivray’s Warbler, Dusky Flycatcher, and Pine Grosbeak in Tahoe’s flower covered alpine meadows.
This is a popular trip, and space is limited. This event is free, but reservations are required and are being handled by TINS.
Meeting location and other details will be emailed to registered participants the week of the walk.
Be sure to bring binoculars, water, sunscreen, and insect repellent.
To register, please click here.
Spooner Lake and Chimney Beach, Douglas & Washoe
When:Friday June 14, 2019, 7- ~11a.m.
Where: Meet in the Spooner Lake north parking lot
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/NegJzD5RsdJ2
eBird hotspot: http://ebird.org/ebird/hotspot/L600602
Photos: https://flic.kr/s/aHsk5DuXTo
Activity Level: 3-6 miles, easy to medium
Leader: Jeff Bleam, email: jcbleam@gmail.com
The 2-mile hike around the lake can yield Nuthatches, Flycatchers, Kinglets, Vireos, nesting Osprey, and Ducks on the lake. We may hike up North Canyon Road and then make stops along Hwy 28 to Chimney Beach in search of a Pileated Woodpecker and Canyon Wren. There is a fee to park at Spooner Lake SP.
When:Friday June 14, 2019, 7- ~11a.m.
Where: Meet in the Spooner Lake north parking lot
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/NegJzD5RsdJ2
eBird hotspot: http://ebird.org/ebird/hotspot/L600602
Photos: https://flic.kr/s/aHsk5DuXTo
Activity Level: 3-6 miles, easy to medium
Leader: Jeff Bleam, email: jcbleam@gmail.com
The 2-mile hike around the lake can yield Nuthatches, Flycatchers, Kinglets, Vireos, nesting Osprey, and Ducks on the lake. We may hike up North Canyon Road and then make stops along Hwy 28 to Chimney Beach in search of a Pileated Woodpecker and Canyon Wren. There is a fee to park at Spooner Lake SP.
Lower Tahoe Meadows, Washoe
When: Friday June 28, 2019, 7- ~11a.m.
Where: Meet a parking area on Mt Rose Hwy west of Mt Rose Hwy summit
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/PEt6m4ESg1H2
eBird hotspot: http://ebird.org/ebird/hotspot/L125288
Photos: https://flic.kr/s/aHsk5hgTe9
Activity Level: 3 miles, medium to moderate
Leader: Jeff Bleam, email: jcbleam@gmail.com
We will start at the Ophir Trail and take the Lower Tahoe Meadows trail where there have been nesting Pine Grosbeaks the last couple of years. We will also see Warblers, Towhees, Raptors, Flycatchers, Bluebirds, Sapsuckers, and Woodpeckers.
When: Friday June 28, 2019, 7- ~11a.m.
Where: Meet a parking area on Mt Rose Hwy west of Mt Rose Hwy summit
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/PEt6m4ESg1H2
eBird hotspot: http://ebird.org/ebird/hotspot/L125288
Photos: https://flic.kr/s/aHsk5hgTe9
Activity Level: 3 miles, medium to moderate
Leader: Jeff Bleam, email: jcbleam@gmail.com
We will start at the Ophir Trail and take the Lower Tahoe Meadows trail where there have been nesting Pine Grosbeaks the last couple of years. We will also see Warblers, Towhees, Raptors, Flycatchers, Bluebirds, Sapsuckers, and Woodpeckers.
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.
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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