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Family Friendly Field Trip: Beals Point

Registration is NOT required for this field trip.
Kids under 13 are welcome on this trip.

Field Trip Leader: Sandra Steurer

Rock Wren, Image by Daniel Brown

 This is a great spot for family members of all ages, and this is a good time to find a nice variety of birds. Join Sandra on a 2 to 3 mile walk in the oak woodlands with views of the lake. Recently, in addition to expected species, specialty birds such as Phainopepla, Rock Wrens, and Rufous-crowned Sparrow have been found. There could be some patches of uneven trail. The trip will end before noon. 

Meeting Location: Meet in the parking lot of the Beals Point unit of the Folsom Lake State Recreation Area (turn left as you enter the parking lot, to park near the first row).

Directions: The entrance to Beals Point is on Oak Hill Drive off Auburn-Folsom Rd, about 2 miles south of Douglas Blvd and about 3 miles north of Greenback Lane. This is a great trip for beginning birders. 

Parking & Fees: The entrance fee is $12 per car, or you may use a state (not county) park pass.

COVID 19 Precautions:

  • All participants, including field trip leaders, must be vaccinated.

  • Field trip participants should maintain adequate social distance.

  • Field trips leaders are authorized by the Sacramento Audubon Board to cancel field trips stated precautions are not met.

Earlier Event: June 1
Field Trip: William Pond Park
Later Event: June 5
Beginning Birding Field Trip