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!
Rancho San Rafael, Reno
When: Saturday, October 20, 2018, 8-11 a.m.
Where: Meet at the parking lot located on the west end of the Wilbur D. May Center (MAP)
Map:https://goo.gl/maps/mbxoASuA3nx
eBird Hotspot: http://ebird.org/ebird/hotspot/L130617
Activity Level: 2-4 miles of rolling trails, easy to medium
Leader: Jeff Bleam, email: jcbleam@gmail.com
We will be walking through the Arboretum and Herman’s Pond where we will find Waterfowl on the pond as well as Warblers, Sparrows, Jays, Chickadees, and maybe a Cooper’s or Sharpie. The wintering birds should have arrived like Kinglets, Robins, Thrushes, and if we are lucky Varied Thrush.
When: Saturday, October 20, 2018, 8-11 a.m.
Where: Meet at the parking lot located on the west end of the Wilbur D. May Center (MAP)
Map:https://goo.gl/maps/mbxoASuA3nx
eBird Hotspot: http://ebird.org/ebird/hotspot/L130617
Activity Level: 2-4 miles of rolling trails, easy to medium
Leader: Jeff Bleam, email: jcbleam@gmail.com
We will be walking through the Arboretum and Herman’s Pond where we will find Waterfowl on the pond as well as Warblers, Sparrows, Jays, Chickadees, and maybe a Cooper’s or Sharpie. The wintering birds should have arrived like Kinglets, Robins, Thrushes, and if we are lucky Varied Thrush.
Empire Ranch, Carson City
When: Friday, October 26, 2018, 8-11 a.m.
Where: Meet at the parking lot off Morgan Mill Rd. in Carson City
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/FNKkrC667gv
eBird Hotspot: http://ebird.org/ebird/hotspot/L4151764
Activity Level: 4-5 miles, level, easy
Leader: Jeff Bleam, email: jcbleam@gmail.com
This park and trails run along the Carson River and the Empire Ranch Golf Course area. It’s a great place to find Waterfowl, Hawks, Shrike, Phoebes, Waders, Wrens, and Sparrows.
When: Friday, October 26, 2018, 8-11 a.m.
Where: Meet at the parking lot off Morgan Mill Rd. in Carson City
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/FNKkrC667gv
eBird Hotspot: http://ebird.org/ebird/hotspot/L4151764
Activity Level: 4-5 miles, level, easy
Leader: Jeff Bleam, email: jcbleam@gmail.com
This park and trails run along the Carson River and the Empire Ranch Golf Course area. It’s a great place to find Waterfowl, Hawks, Shrike, Phoebes, Waders, Wrens, and Sparrows.
Caughlin Parkway and Steamboat Ditch Trail, Washoe
When: Friday, November 9, 2018, 8-11 a.m.
Where: We will meet at the North end of the trail at the ponds across from Kensington Lane. Park on Caughlin Parkway.
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/C3oWmwXiHRG2
eBird Hotspot: http://ebird.org/ebird/hotspot/L3245542
Activity Level: 3-5 miles, easy to med
Leader: Jeff Bleam, email: jcbleam@gmail.com
This trail runs through the Caughlin Ranch area and along the Alum Creek. Grassy and riparian areas yield Waterfowl, Warblers, Sapsuckers, Jays, Sparrows, and Swallows.
When: Friday, November 9, 2018, 8-11 a.m.
Where: We will meet at the North end of the trail at the ponds across from Kensington Lane. Park on Caughlin Parkway.
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/C3oWmwXiHRG2
eBird Hotspot: http://ebird.org/ebird/hotspot/L3245542
Activity Level: 3-5 miles, easy to med
Leader: Jeff Bleam, email: jcbleam@gmail.com
This trail runs through the Caughlin Ranch area and along the Alum Creek. Grassy and riparian areas yield Waterfowl, Warblers, Sapsuckers, Jays, Sparrows, and Swallows.
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.
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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