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, Verdi
When: Friday, August 3, 2018, 7-11a.m.
Where: Meet at the parking lot at Crystal Peak Park (MAP)
eBird hotspot: http://ebird.org/ebird/hotspot/L2865090
Activity Level: 2-4 mi, 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 3, 2018, 7-11a.m.
Where: Meet at the parking lot at Crystal Peak Park (MAP)
eBird hotspot: http://ebird.org/ebird/hotspot/L2865090
Activity Level: 2-4 mi, 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.
Tahoe Meadows
When: Friday, August 17, 2018, 7-11 a.m.
Where: Meet at the Tahoe Meadows Tahoe Rim Trail Trailhead parking lot on County Road 340 about .75mi west of Mt Rose Hwy summit
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/9ByzZmguJuP2
ebird hotspot: http://ebird.org/ebird/hotspot/L3695461
Activity Level: 2 mi, easy to Medium
Leader: Jeff Bleam, email: jcbleam@gmail.com
We will start with the Nature Loop and head up to the campground at the east end of the area. We should see Warblers, Towhees, Raptors, Flycatchers, Bluebirds, Sapsuckers, and Woodpeckers.
When: Friday, August 17, 2018, 7-11 a.m.
Where: Meet at the Tahoe Meadows Tahoe Rim Trail Trailhead parking lot on County Road 340 about .75mi west of Mt Rose Hwy summit
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/9ByzZmguJuP2
ebird hotspot: http://ebird.org/ebird/hotspot/L3695461
Activity Level: 2 mi, easy to Medium
Leader: Jeff Bleam, email: jcbleam@gmail.com
We will start with the Nature Loop and head up to the campground at the east end of the area. We should see Warblers, Towhees, Raptors, Flycatchers, Bluebirds, Sapsuckers, and Woodpeckers.
Little Washoe Lake and Washoe Lake
When: Friday August 31, 2018, 7-11 a.m.
Where: Meet at the boat launch parking lot on County Rd 101 off of Lakeside Road in New Washoe City (MAP)
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/G2M3oHEdnwK2
eBird hotspot: http://ebird.org/ebird/hotspot/L320340
Activity Level: Washoe Lake 3 mi, Little Washoe Lake 1-4 mi, med to mod
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, and many other Wading birds. Also, Warblers, Sparrows and Grosbeaks. We may check out the Group Picnic Area and Deadman’s Creek in search of Owls. There is a fee to park
When: Friday August 31, 2018, 7-11 a.m.
Where: Meet at the boat launch parking lot on County Rd 101 off of Lakeside Road in New Washoe City (MAP)
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/G2M3oHEdnwK2
eBird hotspot: http://ebird.org/ebird/hotspot/L320340
Activity Level: Washoe Lake 3 mi, Little Washoe Lake 1-4 mi, med to mod
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, and many other Wading birds. Also, Warblers, Sparrows and Grosbeaks. We may check out the Group Picnic Area and Deadman’s Creek in search of Owls. There is a fee to park
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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