Stanislaus Audubon Society

O’Neil Forebay is part of the San Luis State Recreation Area of the State Park System. There is a $10.00 entrance fee per vehicle. We will meet at the San Luis Reservoir Medeiros Kiosk on Donohugh Rd. W. off Highway 33 at 8:00 a.m. We will bird from the Medeiros east side of the forebay and then move to the San Luis Creek unit on the west side of the forebay. This large body of water will have gulls, egrets, a few shorebirds, grebes, and possibly loons. By this date there should be several species of waterfowl, including Ruddy Duck, Bufflehead, Northern Pintail, Common Goldeneye, Lesser Scaup, and possibly Red-breasted Merganser. Raptors such as Red-tailed Hawk, American Kestrel, Northern Harrier, Osprey, Peregrine Falcon, and both species of eagle are possible. Bring water, lunch or snacks, and binoculars. Trip leaders will have spotting scopes, but it is useful to bring your own if you have one.

For questions, please contact John Fulton at Merced_birding@hotmail.com