June 3, 2011

Monthly Field Trip to Mt. Pinos

Please note the new, earlier meeting time. Join us for summer montane species such as Fox Sparrow, Green-tailed Towhee, Dusky Flycatcher, Cassin’s Finch, Hairy Woodpecker and Clark’s Nutcracker. Meet in the parking lot at Iris Meadows. Bring plenty of water, sunscreen, insect repellent and lunch. Directions: From the San Fernando Valley, take I-5 north to…

Monthly Field Trip to Rancho Sierra Vista Preserve

NOTE: Second Saturday and 7:30 AM Start Time We expect to see Blue Grosbeak, Lazuli Bunting, orioles, flycatchers, raptors, possibly Grasshopper Sparrow. Directions: Take  the Ventura  Freeway  (101)  to  the  Lynn  Road  exit  in  Thousand Oaks. Go south on Lynn Road and proceed 5.3 miles to Via Goleta. Turn left at Via Goleta to the…
April 30, 2011

Youth Birdathon Event!

For teenagers and young adults, including students who have participated in our Student Conservation Program at Sepulveda Basin. The pledge forms and more information are available here, or can be obtained by e-mailing rose.leibowitz@sfvaudubon.org. Directions: Exit the San Diego Freeway (I-405) on Burbank Blvd. Go west about one-half mile to Woodley Avenue and turn right…

Children’s Birdathon Event!

For elementary-aged school children and their families or organizations at Sepulveda Basin. Pledge forms and more information are available here, or can be obtained by e-mailing rose.leibowitz@sfvaudubon.org. We hope some of the young people who have enjoyed the field trips will be able to bring their parents. We also encourage members to take this opportunity…

Monthly Field Trip – Walker Ranch / Placerita Canyon Park

Saturday, May 14. Monthly Field Trip to Walker Ranch. Note second Saturday and earlier meeting time. Meet at the Walker Ranch entrance. We will look for Costa’s Hummingbird, Lazuli Bunting, fycatchers, warblers, orioles and much more. Directions: Take the 405 or 5 Freeway north to the Antelope Valley (14) Freeway. Exit the 14 at Placerita…
April 5, 2011

O’Melveny Weekday Walk at O’Melveny Park – A BIRDATHON Event

Directions: To reach the park, go north on Balboa Blvd. from the 118 Fwy. Turn left on Sesnon Ave. The park is on the right in about 1/4 mile. Meet in the parking lot. Rain cancels. Call Carolyn Oppenheimer with any questions (before 7:30 p.m., please) at (818) 885-7493, or e-mail at CarolOpp@sbcglobal.net.
April 1, 2011

Monthly Field Trip – Morongo Valley – A BIRDATHON Event

This desert oasis offers great birding in the spring. Warblers, flycatchers, hummingbirds and orioles are among the birds expected. At least one pair of Vermilion Flycatchers has been seen every April in memory. Directions: Allow 2.5 hours to drive from the San Fernando Valley. Take Interstate 10 east to Route 62, which is past the…
March 27, 2011

Wildlife Area Cleanup

Come and be a part of our annual cleanup of this important wildlife reserve on Saturday, April 21, 2011, from 8:00 AM until Noon. Mark your calendars now!  
February 19, 2011

Morro Bay Field Trip – Day Two

The first day, Saturday, March 20, we will meet in the parking lot on the near (inland) side of Morro Rock at 8:00 a.m. The second day, Sunday, March 21, we will meet at the Montana de Oro State Park Headquarters/Visitor Center at 8:00 a.m. Our species tally is usually very high on this trip.…

Morro Bay Field Trip – Day One

The first day, Saturday, March 19, we will meet in the parking lot on the near (inland) side of Morro Rock at 8:00 a.m. The second day, Sunday, March 20, we will meet at the Montana de Oro State Park Headquarters/Visitor Center at 8:00 a.m. Our species tally is usually very high on this trip.…