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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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SUMMARY:Davis Raptor Center\, Winters & Lake Solano
DESCRIPTION:This day tour of the central valley will feature a wide variety of birds\, beginning with the UC Davis Raptor Center. We’ll search for ducks\, raptors\, woodpeckers and flycatchers along Putah Creek before viewing the many species of raptors and owls at the center. These frequently include Golden eagles\, Swainson’s Hawks\, Great Horned and Screech owls. After a refreshing lunch at the little town of Winters\, we’ll head off to nearby Lake Solano. This woodland lake typically has a great variety of songbirds\, woodpeckers and ducks in the fall. Several species of mergansers\, Bufflehead\, Wood ducks\, teal\, goldeneye\, Widgeon and several others swim over the placid lake’s surface\, together with grebes\, cormorants\, geese\, herons and egrets. Woodpeckers include sapsuckers\, Nuttall’s\, Flickers\, Downies and frequently Lewis’. Wild peacocks\, with their shrill calls\, also enliven the scene. Occasionally we spot Phainopeplas and (rarely) the elusive Pygmy owl. The lake is surrounded by oak woodlands and scenic hills\, making the location idyllic for birding\, picnics and kayaking. A total of 40-50 different species is our usual count. This is one of our most delightful tours\, not to be missed! Great water bird and landscape photography.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/davis-raptor-center-winters-lake-solano/
LOCATION:UC Davis Raptor Center\, 1340 Equine Ln.\, Davis\, CA\, 95616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Day Tours
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SUMMARY:Hayward Hills & Garin Creek Tour (New!)  
DESCRIPTION:This wild and open expanse of East Bay hills is part of Garin Dry Creek regional park\, high above the city of Hayward. Our bracing tour will also include riparian groves and oak woodlands\, additional habitats for many varieties of songbirds. Fall warblers\, kinglets\, finches and thrushes fly or sulk within the woody thickets of trees. Flying in circles overhead or sitting as silent sentinels watching our peregrinations\, Kestrels\, Red-shoulder and Red-tail hawks await our discovery. Western bluebirds may hover or cavort over the grasslands. Occasionally we spy relative rarities\, such as the Loggerhead shrike\, or the striking\, stripe-headed Lark sparrow. Ducks and grebes are also possibilities in a nearby secluded woodland pond\, such as Ring-necks\, Mallards and Pied-billeds. Altogether\, this tour will be a fine fall morning full of woodland birds.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/hayward-hills-garin-creek-tour-new/
LOCATION:Garin Dry Creek Regional Park\, 1320 Garin Ave\, Hayward\, CA\, 94544\, United States
CATEGORIES:Morning Tours
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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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