FIELD TRIPS


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SAN JOAQUIN RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

  2714 Dairy Road, Vernalis

  Leader: Eric Hopson SATURDAY, May 20, 2023 8:00-10:00 a.m.

During these family-friendly “walks with binoculars,” we’ll be looking and listening for resident and spring migrating songbirds and waterbirds. Meet at the San Joaquin River NWR’s Pelican Nature Trail Parking Lot (2714 Dairy Road, Vernalis). There are restrooms at the trailhead parking lot. Participants of all skill levels are welcome. They should bring their own binoculars, water, snacks and insect repellent. For more information, please call Eric Hopson at 209-587-5532. 


CALAVERAS BIG TREES STATE PARK

1170 CA-4, Arnold

SUNDAY , May 21, 2023      9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.

Leader: Sal Salerno                  Co-leader: Srini Raman

This has been a popular field trip for many years.  This visit to the redwoods will be an opportunity to see montane species of warblers, flycatchers, woodpeckers, wrens, and vireos, all beginning their breeding season.  More uncommon species such as Pileated Woodpecker, Northern Pygmy-Owl, or Northern Goshawk may be seen.  Participants will arrive at the park in their own vehicles; there is a day use entry fee of $10.  Bring water and lunch, sturdy shoes, and insect repellent.  R.S.V.P.  at bees2@sbcglobal.net is not required, but recommended by Wednesday, May 17.


VALLEY OAK RECREATION AREA

 10478 Rodden Road, East Oakdale

  Leader: Daniel GIlman SATURDAY, June 3, 2023 8:30-10:00 a.m.

We will do some casual birding for residents and late migrating birds. Anyone is welcome. Meet at the parking lot at 8:30 a.m. For information contact Daniel Gilman: (209) 765-9481 

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