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SUMMARY:A Birder’s Tour of Santa Cruz: Beaches to Redwoods\, Shorebirds to Songbirds
DESCRIPTION:Fri-Sunday\, Nov. 8-10 \nSanta Cruz\, located just south of San Jose\, is known for its beaches\, amusement park\, surfers and university. But with its dramatic coastline and many parks\, this college town is also known for its great birding\, especially in the fall and winter. Among the ocean headlands\, beaches and forests you can find many ducks\, raptors\, shorebirds\, grebes\, pelicans and songbirds. On a typical day we see 40 or more species\, from Peregrine falcons\, Willets and Varied Thrushes to Black turnstones\, phoebes\, Oystercatchers and Bufflehead. Over this weekend we’ll explore many different areas\, including Natural Bridges State Beach\, Lighthouse Point\, Seacliff State Beach in nearby Aptos\, Neary Lagoon and many others. We’ll also visit two sites to view swarms of over-wintering monarch butterflies! Hikes are at a moderate pace\, less than a mile per day\, broken up by short drives to different parks. Tour is three days and two nights\, and will begin noon Friday at the Santa Cruz Mission Inn\, our headquarters for the weekend. The tour continues through early Sunday afternoon\, when we take our leave of this memorable weekend. Driving directions provided at registration.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/a-birders-tour-of-santa-cruz-beaches-to-redwoods-shorebirds-to-songbirds/
CATEGORIES:Weekend Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160728T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160731T170000
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SUMMARY:Yosemite\, Mono Lake & Eastern Sierras Tour
DESCRIPTION:This has become one of our most popular weekend tours\, and no wonder: a vast and ancient lake on the eastern slope of Yosemite\, Mono is famous for its unique tufa formations that surround its waters. Snow-capped Sierra peaks\, forests\, high desert country and volcanic geological features all combine to give a feeling of a vast wilderness. The lake and Eastern Sierra woodlands are a magnet to several hundred bird species\, including phalaropes\, plovers\, grebes\, pelicans\, swifts\, raptors and several species of ducks. Local songbirds include warblers\, nuthatches\, thrushes\, kinglets\, woodpeckers\, shrikes and flycatchers. Osprey\, Mt. Bluebird\, Sage Grouse\, Black-billed Magpie\, Clark’s Nutcracker\, Audubon’s warblers\, Red-breasted Sapsucker and Townsend’s  Solitaire are among a total of 80-90 species frequently observed. Our tour begins at Thurs. afternoon at June Lake\, south of Lee Vining on 395. Our lodging will be at Boulder Lodge\, right on the shores of June Lake. The tour ends Sunday at 1pm. Among many locations we will explore are Tuolomne Meadows\, Mono Lake\, the ghost town of Bodie\, Bridgeport Reservoir and Lee Vining Canyon. Great opportunities for nature and landscape photography. Tour cost does not include lodging or meals. Information on directions\, birding resources and other information will be provided at registration.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/yosemite-mono-lake-eastern-sierras-tour-2/
LOCATION:June Lake\, June Lake\, CA\, 93529\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekend Trips
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160626T170000
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SUMMARY:Monterey Bay Weekend Birding and Coast Tour
DESCRIPTION:Monterey Bay is renowned as one of the most scenic areas of the central California coastline\, with an extraordinary concentration of wildlife. This wildlife includes an endless wealth of birds\, Sea otters and migrating whales. Outstanding beaches\, headlands and state parks dot the area: Elkhorn Slough and Moss Landing\, the Salinas and Carmel River estuaries\, Monterey beach\, Pt. Lobos and Julia Pfeiffer State Park in nearby Big Sur\, among many. During this exciting weekend we can expect to see Sea otters and Sea Lions as well as pelicans\, plovers\, herons and egrets\, raptors\, and many kinds of shorebirds\, ducks and songbirds. Eighty to ninety different species of birds\, some in great numbers\, is typical during a weekend. We meet noon Thurs. at Elkhorn Slough (at Moss Landing\, south of Santa Cruz)\, and the tour ends Sunday in Monterey. It includes a half-day bay cruise for whales and pelagic birds Friday (additional fee). Lodging and most meals are not included in the tour price. We will stay at the Monterey Bay Lodge\, very close to the Monterey beachfront. Information on directions and birds will be provided at registration. Excellent wildlife and bird photography opportunities.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/monterey-bay-weekend-birding-and-coast-tour/
LOCATION:Monterey Bay\, Monterey\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekend Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160609T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160612T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T114346
CREATED:20160224T044116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160224T044212Z
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SUMMARY:Sierra Valley Weekend Birding Tour and Class
DESCRIPTION:For John Muir the Sierras were the peak experience of California wilderness. These great forests of pine and fir\, pure streams and rivers\, mountain lakes and soaring peaks are a revelation of the nature of American wilderness. Our headquarters for these natural history weekends will be the Sierra Valley\, an area about 25 miles north of Lake Tahoe. The area’s grasslands\, lakes and forests provide homes to a extraordinary variety of birds\, butterflies\, wildflowers and small mammals. We will visit nearby Lake Davis\, the Sierra Valley marshes\, the Feather River\, Yuba Pass\, Plumas-Eureka State Park and other locations. In this spectacular setting we expect to see between 80-100 species of birds\, including sapsuckers and other woodpeckers\, numerous warblers\, kinglets\, Yellow-headed Blackbirds\, Osprey\, White Pelicans\, Mt. Bluebirds\, White-faced Ibis\, Sandhill Cranes\, Black–billed Magpies\, Nighthawks\, Clark’s Nutcrackers\, ducks\, hummingbirds and many other songbirds. The weekend trip begins at noon Thursday in Sierraville and ends Sunday at noon in Portola. I will provide a list of local accommodations for your stay. We typically visit two locations per day\, break for lunch and share dinner in the evenings. Lodging and most meals are not included in the tour price. (The tour may be taken together with a class on Sierra birds and ecology meeting May 18 and 25 in Berkeley. The class is included in the tour price.)
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/sierra-valley-weekend-birding-tour-and-class/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Sierraville\, CA\, 96126\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekend Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20151120T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151122T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T114346
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LAST-MODIFIED:20150625T191540Z
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SUMMARY:Merced/San Joaquin Valley Birding Tour
DESCRIPTION:The complex of wildlife refuges near Los Banos and Merced in the Central Valley (two hours south of the East Bay) comprise over 50\,000 acres of preserved wetlands and grasslands. They are one of the few remaining places to see California wildlife and birds in their original splendor prior to Anglo settlement 200 years ago. Refuges such as Merced\, West Bear Creek\, San Luis and Kesterson are the winter quarters for tens of thousands of ducks\, raptors and shorebirds\, which include Sandhill Cranes\, Snow and Ross’ geese\, Ferruginous hawks\, Cinnamon and Green-wing Teal\, Great Horned owls\, Boat-tail Grackles\, Water pipits and Bald eagles. Mammals also make their homes here\, such as Coyotes\, cottontails\, river otter and Tule Elk. Typically we see 80-90 bird species at these refuges over the weekend\, some in the thousands. The tour begins at noon Friday at the Merced Refuge\, continues Saturday at Los Banos and Sunday morning we’ll visit the Tule Elk at San Luis. En route we’ll stop at refuge HQ near Los Banos\, not far from our hotel\, to view their graphic displays\, maps and specimens. This classic valley wildlife tour will provide wonderful photographic and birding opportunities. Lodging\, directions and birding information provided at registration. Tour cost does not include lodging or meals.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/mercedsan-joaquin-valley-birding-tour/
LOCATION:Merced National Wildlife Refuge\, Merced\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekend Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20151029T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151101T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T114346
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LAST-MODIFIED:20150625T191417Z
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SUMMARY:Klamath Refuge Fall Weekend Tour
DESCRIPTION:For wilderness and wildlife this one can’t be beat! In a nutshell\, hundreds of thousands of migrating shorebirds\, wildfowl and raptors pass through the Klamath Basin on the California-Oregon border every fall. The refuge\, a series of lakes\, forests and marshes totaling thousands of acres\, is surrounded by wild and rugged country. To top it off\, the 12\,000- foot snow-capped peak of Mt. Shasta rises above the horizon to the south! All in all\, it is one of the greatest spectacles of migrating birds on the West Coast. They include Sandhill cranes\, Snow and White-fronted geese\, shorebirds\, Tundra swans\, Gray Jays\, ducks of every description\, Bald Eagles\, several species of owls and many kinds of songbirds. Each day will provide new refuges and opportunities to view wildlife. Typically we observe between 30-40 species per day\, 75-85 total. Walking is minimal\, on level terrain. A resort in nearby Klamath Falls\, Oregon\, will provide our accommodations. Tour begins Thurs. afternoon after check-in\, and continues through noon Sunday. From the Bay Area drive time is about 6-7 hours\, and car-pooling is recommended. Amtrak service to Klamath Falls and van transportation on site is available. Lodging and travel information provided at time of registration. Tour cost does not include transportation\, lodging or meals. Spectacular wildfowl\, wilderness and landscape photography.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/klamath-refuge-fall-weekend-tour/
LOCATION:Klamath Refuge\, tule lake\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekend Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20151002T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151004T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T114346
CREATED:20150625T191251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150625T191251Z
UID:361-1443772800-1443978000@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Mendocino Seacoast Weekend Tour
DESCRIPTION:Mendocino County is renowned for its great northern seacoast\, rural charm and deep wild forests. Rugged headlands are pounded by enormous breakers; unspoiled rivers like the Navarro and Albion meet the sea to create expansive beaches. The town of Mendocino itself appears to be a transplanted New England village. State parks protect the coast\, including McKerricher\, Van Damme and Russian Gulch\, and are home to many forms of wildlife\, birds and marine mammals. Loons\, Black oystercatchers and turnstones\, together with many species of ducks and songbirds\, gulls and cormorants\, patrol the oceans and forests. Among the headlands and crashing surf we’ll search for Surfbirds\, mergansers and the elusive Harlequin\, a spectacular sea duck. Inland\, as we search the woodlands for warblers\, thrushes and kinglets\, we will also note colorful fungi that bring the forest floor to life. Mendocino is part of the heritage of old-time California\, a paradise for nature photographers. We will be staying at the Beach House Inn in Ft. Bragg\, but nearby there are also many old-fashioned B&Bs. Lodging and meals are not included in the tour cost. Spectacular marine and woodland photography.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/mendocino-seacoast-weekend-tour-2/
CATEGORIES:Weekend Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150814T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150816T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T114346
CREATED:20150625T191113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150625T191113Z
UID:360-1439539200-1439744400@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Monterey Bay Weekend Tour
DESCRIPTION:Known as a world-class destination for wildlife\, the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and its great panorama of marine life\, including birds\, sea mammals and migrating whales\, is very special\, even within California. Due to its unique undersea canyons and conservation programs\, the bay teems with life. Many parks\, preserves and beaches grace the area\, such as Elkhorn Slough and Moss Landing\, the Salinas and Carmel River estuaries\, Pt. Lobos and Julia Pfeiffer State Park\, among many. During this exciting weekend we can expect to see Sea otters and Sea Lions as well as pelicans\, egrets\, raptors\, shorebirds\, ducks and songbirds. From 70 to 90 species of birds is typical during a weekend. We have also scheduled a three-hour cruise with Monterey Bay Whale Watch for dolphin\, whale\, Sea otter and pelagic bird viewing. (The cruise is optional\, with an additional fee). The tour starts noon Friday at Elkhorn Slough at Moss Landing and ends Sunday afternoon in Monterey. Tour fee does not include meals or accommodations. We will stay at the Monterey Bay Lodge\, very close to the sea. Information on directions\, birdlife and whale-watching cruise will be provided at registration. Many excellent wildlife and bird photography opportunities.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/monterey-bay-weekend-tour/
LOCATION:Monterey Bay\, Monterey\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekend Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150716
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150720
DTSTAMP:20260507T114346
CREATED:20141230T000914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141230T000914Z
UID:291-1437004800-1437350399@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Yosemite\, Mono Lake & Eastern Sierras Tour
DESCRIPTION:Thurs.-Sun. July 16-19 \nThis has become our most popular weekend trip\, and no wonder: a vast and ancient lake on the eastern slope of Yosemite\, Mono is famous for its unique tufa formations that surround its waters. Snow-capped Sierra peaks\, forests\, high desert country and volcanic geological features all combine to give a feeling of a vast wilderness. The lake and Eastern Sierra woodlands are a magnet to several hundred bird species\, including phalaropes\, plovers\, grebes\, pelicans\, swifts\, raptors and several species of ducks. Local songbirds include warblers\, nuthatches\, thrushes\, kinglets\, woodpeckers\, shrikes and flycatchers. Osprey\, Mt. Bluebird\, Sage Grouse\, Black-billed Magpie\, Clark’s Nutcracker\, Audubon’s warblers\, Red-breasted Sapsucker and Townsend’s Solitaire are among a total of 75-80 species usually observed. Our tour begins at Thurs. afternoon at June Lake\, south of Lee Vining. Our lodging will be at Boulder Lodge\, right on the shores of June Lake. The tour ends Sunday at 1pm. Among many locations we will explore are Mono Lake\, the ghost town of Bodie\, Bridgeport Reservoir and Lee Vining Canyon. Great opportunities for nature photography. Tour cost does not include accommodations\, meals or transportation. Lodging\, directions and birding information provided at registration.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/yosemite-mono-lake-eastern-sierras-tour/
CATEGORIES:Weekend Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150608
DTSTAMP:20260507T114346
CREATED:20141230T000837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150625T190753Z
UID:290-1433462400-1433721599@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Sierra Nevada/Sierra Valley Weekend Tour
DESCRIPTION:Fri.-Sun. June 5-7 \nWhen you visit the Sierras and see these unspoiled forests\, sparkling rivers\, lakes and magnificent peaks\, you understand John Muir’s inspiration. Our headquarters for this summer weekend will be the Sierra Valley\, 25 miles north of Lake Tahoe. It is a vast and wild landscape of forests\, lakes\, mountains and small villages. The area provides homes for a extraordinary variety of wildlife\, including birds\, butterflies\, wildflowers and giant conifer cathedrals. We will visit Lake Davis\, the Iron Bridge marshes\, the Feather River\, Yuba Pass\, Plumas-Eureka State Park and several other locations. Common summer birds include sapsuckers\, warblers\, Yellow-headed Blackbirds\, Bald Eagles\, Osprey\, White Pelicans\, Mt. Bluebirds\, White-faced Ibis\, Sandhill Cranes\, Black–billed Magpies\, Nighthawks\, ducks and hummingbirds. Common songbirds include flycatchers\, finches\, swallows\, nuthatches and thrushes. We typically see 80-100 species over the weekend. The trip begins at noon Friday in Sierraville and ends Sunday at noon. Spectacular nature photography opportunities. Tour cost does not include accommodations\, meals or transportation. Lodging\, directions and birding information will be provided at registration.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/sierra-nevadasierra-valley-weekend-tour/
CATEGORIES:Weekend Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150518
DTSTAMP:20260507T114347
CREATED:20141230T000717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141230T000717Z
UID:288-1431648000-1431907199@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Monterey Bay Weekend Birding Tour
DESCRIPTION:Fri.-Sun. May 15-17 \nEven considering the spectacular coastline of California\, Monterey and Big Sur stand out. With its unique marine ecology\, Monterey Bay has a great concentration of wildlife: birds\, overwintering monarch butterflies\, sea mammals and migrating whales. Outstanding wildlife locations dot the area: Elkhorn Slough and Moss Landing\, Salinas and Carmel River estuaries\, Pt. Lobos and Julia Pfeiffer State Park\, among many. During this exciting weekend we can expect to see Sea otters and Sea Lions as well as pelicans\, plovers\, herons and egrets\, raptors\, and many kinds of shorebirds\, ducks and songbirds. From 80 to 90 species of birds is typical during a weekend. We meet noon Friday at Elkhorn Slough (at Moss Landing\, south of Santa Cruz)\, and the tour ends Sunday in Monterey. Tour includes half-day bay cruise for whales and pelagic birds (additional). Tour fee does not include meals\, accommodations or transportation. We will stay at the Monterey Bay Lodge\,  not far from the beach. Information on directions and birds will be provided at registration. Many excellent wildlife and bird photography opportunities.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/monterey-bay-weekend-birding-tour-2/
CATEGORIES:Weekend Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150327
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150330
DTSTAMP:20260507T114347
CREATED:20141230T000800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141230T000800Z
UID:289-1427414400-1427673599@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Gray Lodge/Sacramento Refuge Wildfowl Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Fri.-Sun. March 27-29 \nThis weekend tour of several of the Central Valley’s legendary birding areas should produce great numbers of raptors\, ducks\, geese\, swans\, shorebirds\, Sandhill cranes and songbirds. More than 300 species of birds and mammals\, both resident and migratory\, use the refuges of the Sacramento Valley\, including almost half of the Pacific flyway’s waterfowl population. Several million ducks and geese migrate through the area during the fall\, and many stay to overwinter. The tour will begin at 1pm Friday at the Sacramento NWR and continue Saturday at Gray Lodge. Sunday morning we will visit nearby Colusa refuge and depart by early afternoon. Local accommodations will be in Yuba City. Lodging\, directions and birding information provided at registration. Cost does not include transportation\, lodging or meals. Great bird photography opportunities.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/gray-lodgesacramento-refuge-wildfowl-weekend-2/
CATEGORIES:Weekend Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150316
DTSTAMP:20260507T114347
CREATED:20141230T000630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141230T000630Z
UID:287-1426204800-1426463999@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Monterey Bay Weekend Birding Tour
DESCRIPTION:Fri.-Sun. March 13-15 \nEven considering the spectacular coastline of California\, Monterey and Big Sur stand out. With its unique marine ecology\, Monterey Bay has a great concentration of wildlife: birds\, overwintering monarch butterflies\, sea mammals and migrating whales. Outstanding wildlife locations dot the area: Elkhorn Slough and Moss Landing\, Salinas and Carmel River estuaries\, Pt. Lobos and Julia Pfeiffer State Park\, among many. During this exciting weekend we can expect to see Sea otters and Sea Lions as well as pelicans\, plovers\, herons and egrets\, raptors\, and many kinds of shorebirds\, ducks and songbirds. From 80 to 90 species of birds is typical during a weekend. We meet noon Friday at Elkhorn Slough (at Moss Landing\, south of Santa Cruz)\, and the tour ends Sunday in Monterey. Tour includes half-day bay cruise for whales and pelagic birds (additional). Tour fee does not include meals\, accommodations or transportation. We will stay at the Monterey Bay Lodge\,  not far from the beach. Information on directions and birds will be provided at registration. Many excellent wildlife and bird photography opportunities.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/monterey-bay-weekend-birding-tour/
CATEGORIES:Weekend Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150302
DTSTAMP:20260507T114347
CREATED:20141230T000536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141230T000536Z
UID:286-1424995200-1425254399@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Mendocino Seacoast Weekend Tour
DESCRIPTION:Fri.-Sat. Feb. 27- March 1 \nMendocino County is renowned for its great northern seacoast\, rural charm and deep wild forests. Rugged headlands are pounded by enormous breakers; unspoiled rivers like the Navarro and Albion meet the sea to create expansive beaches. The town of Mendocino itself appears to be a transplanted New England village. State parks protect the coastline\, including McKerricher\, Van Damme and Russian Gulch\, and are home to many forms of wildlife\, birds and marine mammals. Loons\, Black oystercatchers and turnstones\, together with many species of ducks and songbirds\, gulls and cormorants\, patrol the oceans and forests. Among the headlands and crashing surf we’ll search for Surfbirds\, mergansers and the elusive Harlequin\, a spectacular sea duck. Inland\, as we search the woodlands for warblers\, thrushes and kinglets\, we will also note colorful fungi that bring the forest floor to life. Mendocino is part of the heritage of old-time California\, a paradise for nature photographers. We will be staying at the Beach House Inn in Ft. Bragg\, but nearby there are also many comfortable B&Bs. Transportation\, lodging and meals are not included in the tour cost.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/mendocino-seacoast-weekend-tour/
CATEGORIES:Weekend Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20141226T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20141228T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T114347
CREATED:20140519T191236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140519T191236Z
UID:248-1419580800-1419786000@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:San Joaquin Valley Birding Tour
DESCRIPTION:Fri.-Sun. Dec. 26-28\, 2014 \nThe great complex of San Joaquin wildlife refuges near Los Banos\, including Merced\, West Bear Creek\, Kesterson and San Luis\, comprise over 50\,000 acres of wetlands\, teeming with migratory birds. They are the winter quarters for tens of thousands of raptors\, ducks\, egrets and shorebirds. Sandhill Cranes\, Snow and Ross’ geese\, Ferruginous hawks\, Cinnamon and Green-wing Teal\, Great Horned Owls\, Boat-tail Grackles\, Water Pipits and Bald eagles are only a few of the many species. Mammals also make their homes here\, such as Coyotes\, cottontails\, river otter and Tule Elk. Typically we see 80-90 bird species at these refuges\, some in the thousands. The tour begins at noon Friday at the Merced Refuge\, continues Saturday at Los Banos and Sunday morning we’ll search for the Tule Elk at San Luis. En route we’ll stop at refuge HQ near Los Banos\, not far from our hotel. This classic valley wildlife tour will provide wonderful photographic and birding opportunities. Lodging\, directions and birding information provided at registration. Cost does not include transportation\, lodging or meals.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/san-joaquin-valley-birding-tour/
CATEGORIES:Weekend Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20141114T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20141116T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T114347
CREATED:20140519T191034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140519T191034Z
UID:247-1415952000-1416157200@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Gray Lodge/Sacramento Refuge Wildfowl Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Fri.-Sun. Nov. 14-16\, 2014 \nThis weekend tour of several of the Central Valley’s legendary birding areas should produce great numbers of raptors\, ducks\, geese\, swans\, shorebirds\, Sandhill cranes and songbirds. More than 300 species of birds and mammals\, both resident and migratory\, use the refuges of the Sacramento Valley\, including almost half of the Pacific flyway’s waterfowl population. Several million ducks and geese migrate through the area during the fall. The tour will begin at 2pm Friday at the Sacramento NWR and continue Saturday at Gray Lodge. Sunday morning we will visit nearby Colusa refuge and depart by early afternoon. Local accommodations will be in Yuba City. Lodging\, directions and birding information provided at registration. Cost does not include transportation\, lodging or meals .
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/gray-lodgesacramento-refuge-wildfowl-weekend/
CATEGORIES:Weekend Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20141023T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20141026T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T114347
CREATED:20140519T190924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140519T190924Z
UID:245-1414051200-1414342800@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Klamath Refuge Weekend Tour
DESCRIPTION:Thurs.-Sun. Oct. 23-26\, 2014 \nEvery year hundreds of thousands of migrating wildfowl\, shorebirds and raptors pass through the great Klamath Basin refuge on the California-Oregon border. This is very wild\, open and rugged country. The refuge covers many thousands of acres of marshes\, forests and lakes. Fall at Klamath is the greatest spectacle of migrating birds on the West Coast\, with the snow-capped peak of Mt. Shasta to the south. A great variety of birds\, such as Sandhill cranes\, Snow\, White-fronted and Ross’ geese\, shorebirds\, Tundra swans\, Gray Jays\, ducks of every description\, Bald Eagles\, owls and many kinds of songbirds. Each day will provide new refuges and opportunitiesto view wildlife and birds. Typical bird species observed are between 70-80. Walking is minimal\, on level terrain.Thursday through Saturday accommodations will be in nearby Klamath Falls\, Oregon. Tour begins Thurs. afternoon\, after check-in\, and continues to noon Sunday morning. From the Bay Area drive time is about 6-7 hours\, car-pooling recommended. Amtrak service to Klamath Falls and van transportation on site is available. Lodging and travel information provided at time of registration. Cost does not include transportation\, lodging or meals.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/klamath-refuge-weekend-tour/
LOCATION:Klamath Refuge\, tule lake\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekend Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20140822T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20140824T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T114347
CREATED:20140519T190408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140519T190408Z
UID:242-1408694400-1408899600@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Monterey Bay Weekend Birding Tours
DESCRIPTION:Fri.-Sun. Aug. 22-24\, 2014 \nMonterey and nearby Big Sur are two of the most spectacular coastlines of California. Monterey Bay\, with its unique marine ecology\, has a great concentration of wildlife: birds\, monarch butterflies\, sea mammals and migrating whales. The list of outstanding spots to see birds and mammals is long: Elkhorn Slough and Moss Landing\, the Salinas and Carmel River estuaries\, Pt. Lobos and Julia Pfeiffer State Park\, among many. During this exciting weekend we can expect to see Sea otters as well as pelicans\, terns\, plovers\, herons and egrets\, raptors and many kinds of shorebirds and songbirds. Totals bird species usually seen ranges from 80- 100. The weekend begins at noon Friday at Elkhorn Slough (near Moss Landing on Hwy 1) and ends at 1pm Sunday in Monterey. Tour fee does not include accommodations\, meals or transportation. Lodging\, directions and birding information provided at registration.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/monterey-bay-weekend-birding-tours-2/
LOCATION:Monterey Bay\, Monterey\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekend Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20140717T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20140720T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T114347
CREATED:20140519T190738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140519T190738Z
UID:244-1405584000-1405875600@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Mono Lake/Eastern Sierras Weekend Tour
DESCRIPTION:Thurs.-Sun. July 17-20\, 2014 \nA vast and ancient lake on the eastern slope of Yosemite\, Mono is famous for its unique tufa formations that rise from its shoreline. Snow-capped Sierra peaks\, forests\, high desert country and volcanic geology all combine to give a feeling of a vast wilderness shaped by great natural forces. The lake and Sierra woodlands are a magnet to several hundred bird species\, including phalaropes\, plovers\, grebes\, pelicans\, swifts\, raptors\, ducks and woodpeckers. Local songbirds include warblers\, nuthatches\, thrushes\, kinglets\, corvids\, shrikes and flycatchers. Osprey\, Mt. Bluebird\, Sage Grouse\, Black-billed Magpie\, Clark’s Nutcracker\, Audubon’s warblers\, Red-breasted Sapsucker and Townsend’s Solitaire are among a total of 75-80 species usually observed. Our tour begins at Thurs. afternoon at June Lake\, south of Lee Vining (HQ at Boulder Lodge) and ends Sunday at noon. Over the weekend\, among many locations we will explore are Mono Lake\, the ghost town of Bodie\, Bridgeport Reservoir and Lee Vining Canyon. Tour cost does not include accommodations\, meals or transportation. Lodging\, directions and birding information provided at registration.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/mono-lakeeastern-sierras-weekend-tour/
LOCATION:Mono Lake\, CA\, 93541\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekend Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20140606T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20140608T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T114347
CREATED:20140519T190618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140519T190618Z
UID:243-1402041600-1402246800@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Sierra Nevada Weekend Birding Tour
DESCRIPTION:Fri.-Sun. June 6-8\, 2014 \nWhen you visit the Sierras you understand why John Muir devoted his life to them: these great forests\, pure rivers\, lakes and soaring peaks are a revelation. Our headquarters for this summer weekend getaway will be the Sierra Valley\, 25 miles north of Lake Tahoe. It is a vast and wild landscape dotted with little villages like Portola\, Blairsden and Sierraville. The valley’s wetlands and forests provide homes to a extraordinary variety of birds\, butterflies\, wildflowers\, trees and mammals. We will visit Lake Davis\, the valley marshes\, the Feather River\, Yuba Pass\, Plumas-Eureka State Park and other locations. Likely birds will include sapsuckers\, warblers\, Yellow-headed Blackbirds\, Bald Eagles\, Osprey\, White Pelicans\, Mt. Bluebirds\, White-faced Ibis\, Sandhill Cranes\, Black–billed Magpies\, Nighthawks\, ducks and hummingbirds. Songbirds include flycatchers\, finches\, swallows\, nuthatches and thrushes. We typically see 80-100 species. The trip begins at noon Friday in Sierraville on Hwy 89 and ends Sunday at noon. Tour cost does not include accommodations\, meals or transportation. Lodging\, directions and birding information provided at registration.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/sierra-nevada-weekend-birding-tour/
CATEGORIES:Weekend Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20140523T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20140525T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T114347
CREATED:20140519T190313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140519T190313Z
UID:241-1400832000-1401037200@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Monterey Bay Weekend Birding Tours
DESCRIPTION:Fri.-Sun. May 23-25\, 2014 \nMonterey and nearby Big Sur are two of the most spectacular coastlines of California. Monterey Bay\, with its unique marine ecology\, has a great concentration of wildlife: birds\, monarch butterflies\, sea mammals and migrating whales. The list of outstanding spots to see birds and mammals is long: Elkhorn Slough and Moss Landing\, the Salinas and Carmel River estuaries\, Pt. Lobos and Julia Pfeiffer State Park\, among many. During this exciting weekend we can expect to see Sea otters as well as pelicans\, terns\, plovers\, herons and egrets\, raptors and many kinds of shorebirds and songbirds. Totals bird species usually seen ranges from 80- 100. The weekend begins at noon Friday at Elkhorn Slough (near Moss Landing on Hwy 1) and ends at 1pm Sunday in Monterey. Tour fee does not include accommodations\, meals or transportation. Lodging\, directions and birding information provided at registration.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/monterey-bay-weekend-birding-tours/
LOCATION:Monterey Bay\, Monterey\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekend Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131028
DTSTAMP:20260507T114347
CREATED:20130404T225110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130630T215729Z
UID:104-1382659200-1382918399@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Gray Lodge/Sacramento NWR Wildfowl Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Several million ducks and geese migrate through the Sacramento Valley during the fall. More than 300 species of birds and mammals\, both resident and migratory\, use the refuges of the Sacramento Valley\, including almost half of the Pacific flyway’s waterfowl population. This weekend tour of several of the valley’s legendary birding areas should produce great numbers of raptors\, ducks\, geese\, swans\, shorebirds\, waders\, Sandhill cranes and songbirds. The tour will begin at 1pm Friday at the Sacramento NWR\, break for dinner at 5pm\, and continue Sat. morning at Gray Lodge. Sunday morning we will visit a nearby refuge and depart by early afternoon. Local accommodations will be in Yuba City. Directions and other information will be sent at the time of registration. \n 
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/gray-lodge-wildlife-area-gridley/
LOCATION:Sacramento National Wildlife Complex\, Willows\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekend Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130816
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130819
DTSTAMP:20260507T114347
CREATED:20130404T224707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130531T225058Z
UID:99-1376611200-1376870399@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Monterey Bay Birding Tour
DESCRIPTION:Monterey Bay is one of the most scenic areas of the entire California coastline\, with an extraordinary concentration of wildlife\, including birds\, wintering monarch butterflies\, sea mammals and migrating whales. The area includes Monterey itself\, Elkhorn Slough and Moss Landing\, the Salinas and Carmel River estuaries and Pt. Lobos\, among many. We can expect to see Sea otters and seals paddling in the surf\, as well as pelicans\, terns\, herons and egrets\, raptors\, many kinds of shorebirds\, woodpeckers and songbirds—our species total should top 80. The weekend begins at noon Friday at Elkhorn Slough (near Moss Landing on Hwy 1) and ends at 1pm Sunday in Monterey. Lodging options will be sent at registration.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/monterey-bay-birding-tour-2/
LOCATION:Monterey Bay\, Monterey\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekend Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130805
DTSTAMP:20260507T114347
CREATED:20130404T223922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130617T190004Z
UID:92-1375315200-1375660799@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Mono Lake/Eastern Sierra Tour
DESCRIPTION:Mono Lake\, the jewel of the Eastern Sierras\, is alive and well\, and home to hundreds of bird species! The great lake\, known for its unique tufa formations\, is at the eastern edge of the Sierras and surrounded by the rolling sagebrush country of the high plains. This Ice Age lake is almost a million years old and still forming under volcanic action\, with lava domes\, hot springs and volcanic craters nearby. Snow-capped peaks line the horizon. Birds such as Sage grouse\, Clark’s nutcracker\, Black-billed Magpies\, Brewer’s sparrow\, Yellow-headed Blackbirds\, Mt. Bluebird\, Mt. Chickadee and White-headed woodpeckers are among the many found in the surrounding area. Also included among the 70-80 species we expect to see are many warbler\, woodpecker\, raptor\, shorebird and wildfowl species. We will stay at Boulder Lodge in the village of June Lake\, and visit sites such as Bridgeport Reservoir\, the ghost-town of Bodie\, Mammoth Lakes\, Lee Vining and Mono Lake itself. This combination of birdlife and mountain scenery is unique in California.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/mono-lakeeastern-sierra-tour/
LOCATION:Mono Lake\, CA\, 93541\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekend Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130610
DTSTAMP:20260507T114347
CREATED:20130404T223849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130407T000411Z
UID:91-1370563200-1370822399@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Sierra Valley Birding Tour
DESCRIPTION:Our headquarters for this summer weekend will be the Sierra Valley\, an area about 25 miles north of Lake Tahoe\, bounded by little towns like Blairsden\, Portola and Loyalton. The area’s wild rivers\, grasslands\, lakes and forests provide homes to a extraordinary variety of birds. We will visit Lake Davis\, the Sierra Valley marshes\, the Feather River\, Yuba Pass\, Plumas-Eureka State Park and other locations. We expect to see Sapsuckers and other woodpeckers\, numerous warblers\, Yellow-headed Blackbirds\, Osprey\, White Pelicans\, Mt. Bluebirds\, White-faced Ibis\, Sandhill Cranes\, Black–billed Magpies\, Nighthawks\, Clark’s Nutcrackers\, ducks\, hummingbirds and many songbirds. The weekend trip begins at noon Friday in Sierraville and ends Sunday at noon. I will provide a list of local accommodations for your stay.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/sierra-valley-birding-tour/
CATEGORIES:Weekend Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130520
DTSTAMP:20260507T114347
CREATED:20130404T223710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130407T000320Z
UID:89-1368662400-1369007999@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Klamath Nat. Wildlife Refuge Tour\, CA/OR
DESCRIPTION:In the spring of each year\, many thousands of wildfowl\, shorebirds and raptors pass through or breed in the complex of wildlife refuges known as the Klamath Basin\, located on the California-Oregon border. This wild\, open and scenic country contains thousands of acres of marshes\, forests and lakes that host one of the great spectacles of birdlife on the West Coast. Birds found here include Sandhill cranes\, Snow and White-fronted geese\, shorebirds\, Tundra swans\, ducks of all descriptions\, Bald Eagles\, Red-tails and Harriers\, owls and many kinds of songbirds. We will head out each day to view wildlife at several refuges\, lakes or marshes. We expect to see 70-80 species; walking will be minimal\, terrain mostly level. Our lodgings will be in Klamath Falls\, Oregon. We will meet Thurs. afternoon to check in\, have dinner\, discuss sightings and itinerary; departing time will be noon Sunday. Travel options: drive\, car pool or Amtrak service to Klamath Falls\, OR (with van transportation available at Klamath Falls). Lodging and other information will be sent at time of registration.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/klamath-refuge-tour/
CATEGORIES:Weekend Trips
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