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!
Oxbow Park, Washoe
When: Friday November 16, 2018 8-11 a.m.
Where: Meet at Oxbow Park parking lot at the west end of Dickerson Road.
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/c24ERPRM12
ebird hotspot:http://ebird.org/ebird/hotspot/L157052
Activity Level: 3-6 miles, easy
Leader: Jeff Bleam, email: jcbleam@gmail.com
We will explore Oxbow Nature Study Area where we will find numerous Waterfowl on the River and at the marsh area. As we walk through the riparian area we could also find Raptors including Red-shouldered Hawk, Thrushes, and Woodpeckers. On the west end we should find wintering Sparrows and Kinglets.
When: Friday November 16, 2018 8-11 a.m.
Where: Meet at Oxbow Park parking lot at the west end of Dickerson Road.
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/c24ERPRM12
ebird hotspot:http://ebird.org/ebird/hotspot/L157052
Activity Level: 3-6 miles, easy
Leader: Jeff Bleam, email: jcbleam@gmail.com
We will explore Oxbow Nature Study Area where we will find numerous Waterfowl on the River and at the marsh area. As we walk through the riparian area we could also find Raptors including Red-shouldered Hawk, Thrushes, and Woodpeckers. On the west end we should find wintering Sparrows and Kinglets.
Davis Creek RP, Washoe
When: Friday , November 30, 2018, 8-11 a.m.
Where: Meet at the Parking lot before the entry gate. The park is located south of Reno in the Washoe Valley off of Hwy 395.
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/rwy6h71Dctx
ebird hotspot: http://ebird.org/ebird/hotspot/L476629
Activity Level: 3-5 miles, easy to moderate
Leader: Jeff Bleam, email: jcbleam@gmail.com
This wooded area is a great place to find Nuthatches, Creepers, Woodpeckers, Kinglets, and waterfowl on the pond. Walking around the lower part of the parks is medium strenuous, but if we take Ophir Trail there will be some difficult sections.
When: Friday , November 30, 2018, 8-11 a.m.
Where: Meet at the Parking lot before the entry gate. The park is located south of Reno in the Washoe Valley off of Hwy 395.
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/rwy6h71Dctx
ebird hotspot: http://ebird.org/ebird/hotspot/L476629
Activity Level: 3-5 miles, easy to moderate
Leader: Jeff Bleam, email: jcbleam@gmail.com
This wooded area is a great place to find Nuthatches, Creepers, Woodpeckers, Kinglets, and waterfowl on the pond. Walking around the lower part of the parks is medium strenuous, but if we take Ophir Trail there will be some difficult sections.
Silver Saddle Ranch, Carson City
When: Friday December 14, 2018, 8-11 a.m.
Where: Meet at the Parking lot outside the ranch. The park is located south of Carson City off of Carson River Road.
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/h5DTokyUkP22
ebird hotspot: http://ebird.org/ebird/hotspot/L1123364
Activity Level: -3-4mi level trail, easy to mod
Leader: Jeff Bleam, email: jcbleam@gmail.com
This is a mix of wooded area along the river and sagebrush habitat is a great place to find Nuthatches, Creepers, Woodpeckers, Kinglets, and waterfowl on the river. This is an easy walk and maybe we will find raucous Pinyon Jays and Dippers at the Dam.
When: Friday December 14, 2018, 8-11 a.m.
Where: Meet at the Parking lot outside the ranch. The park is located south of Carson City off of Carson River Road.
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/h5DTokyUkP22
ebird hotspot: http://ebird.org/ebird/hotspot/L1123364
Activity Level: -3-4mi level trail, easy to mod
Leader: Jeff Bleam, email: jcbleam@gmail.com
This is a mix of wooded area along the river and sagebrush habitat is a great place to find Nuthatches, Creepers, Woodpeckers, Kinglets, and waterfowl on the river. This is an easy walk and maybe we will find raucous Pinyon Jays and Dippers at the Dam.
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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