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. 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.

Upcoming trip dates are: Sunday, May 18 Saturday, August 16 Saturday, June 21 (NEW DATE) Sunday, September 21 Sunday July 20 Saturday, October 18

Other fieldtrips for January to June (leaders TBA):

Saturday, May 10: Yosemite National Park Meet behind the Stanislaus County Library, 15TH & H Sts., at 7:00 A.M. Yosemite is beautiful at any time of the year, but especially in the spring. There are many birds that nest here and can be easily seen when you can get away from the herds of humans that visit this park.

Sunday, June 8: Corps of Engineers Parks along Stanislaus River Meet behind the Stanislaus County Library, 15TH & H Sts., at 7:00 A.M. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has created a few parks along the Stanislaus River. These parks can be full of birds. Birds that be found are Turkeys, Turkey Vultures, warblers, flycatchers, hawks, etc.

Saturday, July 12: Marin Headlands Meet behind the Stanislaus County Library, 15TH & H Sts., at 6:00 A.M. This portion of the Golden Gate National Seashore has several has several trails that wind through the brushy habitat of this area. These trails are excellent for birding. Birds likely to be seen include Wrentits, Towhees, Sparrows, etc. Also present is a lagoon area and beach which has waterfowl and other water birds, and usually a large flock of gulls to hone your identification skills. Of course there is an area that gives you the best view of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco that you will ever see, if the fog is willing. There will be some walking in areas that are a little steep.

Sunday, August 24: To Be Announced Meet behind the Stanislaus County Library, 15TH & H Sts., at 7:00 A.M. It will probably be somewhere along the coast or up in the mountains. Suggestions are welcome.