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Stanislaus Audubon Fieldtrips for 2010 (March
through June)
All of the Stanislaus Audubon Society Fieldtrips
are open to the public. Fieldtrips will include a combination of walking
and driving. Read the trip description for details. No pets are allowed.
Children must be under direct parental supervision at all times. Bring
binoculars, birding field guides, water, lunch, suntan lotion, insect
repellant, and any other personal items that you feel you need. Wear
clothing appropriate for the weather. Also be prepared to assist the
drivers with fuel costs and any entry fees. Occasionally restroom
facilities are not available, but the leader will know the location of
the nearest restrooms. If you have any questions contact Bill Amundsen
at 521-8256 or
birdscouter@prodigy.net. If you any ideas for
future fieldtrips contact Bill.
FIELDTRIPS TO SAN JOAQUIN RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE
REFUGE:
Stanislaus Audubon Society organizes monthly
fieldtrips to San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge located west of
Modesto. Most of these trips are driving, but we may walk up to two
miles on dirt roads. These trips will meet in the parking lot behind
Stanislaus County Library, 15th and H Streets in Modesto at
7:00 A.M., Upcoming trip dates to the refuge are: Saturday, March 20;
Sunday, April18; Saturday, May 15; Sunday, June 20; Saturday, July 17;
Sunday, August 15; Saturday, September 18; Sunday, October 17; Saturday,
November 13.
GENERAL FIELDTRIPS:
Saturday, March 6; Army Corps of Engineers Parks
Meet at 7:00 A.M. behind the Stanislaus County
Library; 15th and H St. in Modesto
Trip Leader: John Harris
These parks along the Stanislaus River are great
for birds in spring. Along with migrating birds
Saturday, March 13; Turner Road Winery
Meet at 7:00 A.M. behind the Stanislaus County
Library; 15th and H St. in Modesto
Trip Leader: Bill Amundsen
The Turner Road Winery has two wineries within a
half mile area. They take the waste water from these two wineries and
process it through a water treatment plant. The final stages of this
process pass the water trough a marsh area that has had some interesting
birds in the last couple of years, i.e. Vermillion Flycatcher. We will
get a tour of this facility and have a chance to do some birdwatching.
Sunday, April 11; Caswell State Park
Meet at 7:00 A.M. behind the Stanislaus County
Library, 15th and H Sts. in Modesto
Trip Leader TBA
This a wonderful natural riparian woodland with
many of our native birds nesting.
Saturday, May 1; Cosumnes River Reserve
Meet at 7:00 A.M. behind the Stanislaus County
Library; 15th and H Sts. in Modesto
Trip Leader: Sal Salerno
This area is a wonderful place to see many of our
native birds,
Sunday, June 13; Bottom of the Bay, Santa Clara
Meet at 7:00 A.M. behind the Stanislaus County
Library; 15th and H Sts. in Modesto
Trip Leader: TBA
There are many interesting birds and birding spots
at the bottom of the Bay. The exact itinerary will depend on what’s hot
and where it is.
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