Please enjoy birding at our two local State parks: Anderson Marsh State Historic Parkwhich has a docent led field trip on the second Saturday of the month and Clear Lake State Park which has a variety of events planned for different times of the year (www.parks.ca.gov). Also, the Lake County Land Trust’s Rodman Preserve is open every Saturday.
2023 – 2024 Field Trip Calendar
Please note. Field trips will start at 9 a.m. unless otherwise announced in the newsletter.
Details for each field trip will be published in the preceding newsletter, including directions and start time if different from 9 a.m. The March through May field trips have yet to be determined but will be announced in upcoming newsletters. Put these dates on your calendar and plan for a fun day of birding with friends!
November 18– Melo Wetland Preserve
The Redbud Audubon will hold its November field trip at the Lake County Land Trust’s Melo Wetland Preserve at 2590 Clipper Lane, Lakeport. The preserve is located adjacent to the Lands End subdivision near Adobe Creek.
From Soda Bay Road turn onto Reeves Lane and head to the lake. Then turn right on Starr and drive a short distance; the preserve is located at the intersection of Starr and Clipper. Parking is limited so please carpool if you can.
The field trip will be an easy walk around the perimeter of the property to view songbirds and perhaps some wild fowl. Starting time is 9 a.m. For more information you can email Redbud at redbud.audubon@gmail.com or call (707) 805-9410 and someone will get back to you.
December 16 – Christmas Bird Count
January 20, 2024 – Colusa and Sacramento National Wildlife Refuges
February 17, 2024 – Rodman Preserve
March 16, 2024 – TBA
April 20, 2024 – TBA
May 18, 2024 – Highland Springs