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Field Trip Leader: Sonja Sorbo
Western Tanager, Image by Daniel Brown
As summer's heat hits the Central Valley, the Sierras become a lovely refuge for birds and birders alike. Our trail is located off of the Highway 80 corridor at about 6000 feet in elevation, and it is a great place for a birdy day hike. A large meadow and the surrounding conifer forest attract neo-tropical songbirds and provide habitat for several delightful resident species. We will be walking for several miles on a generally well-maintained dirt trail with just a small elevation gain. We will look for warblers such as Nashville, Wilson's, Black-throated Gray, and MacGillivray's, plus, Western Tanagers, Black-headed Grosbeaks, Warbling and Cassin's vireos. Several species of flycatchers are possible to see, including Western Wood-pewee, Olive-sided, Dusky, and Hammond 's Flycatchers. This area is also home to some great woodpeckers, and if we're lucky we'll get binocs on a White-headed or a Pileated beauty. Additionally, Mountain Quail can often be heard calling, but we'll have to be very stealthy and lucky if we hope to view one.
Just a warning - the last couple of miles of road to the trailhead are fairly sketchy dirt and rock, so a high-clearance vehicle is recommended. Wear sturdy walking shoes or hiking boots, and bring a hat, sunscreen, lunch, snacks, and plenty of water. The number of trip participants is limited, so register early. Directions for our meet-up point will be sent out to participants upon registration.
COVID 19 Precautions:
All participants must register in advance to attend this field trip. Registration for this field trip will be limited to 8 participants.
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 if unregistered participants attempt to join or stated precautions are not met.
Field Trip Registration Form
To register for this field trip, please complete the form below. You will be sent an email by our Registration Coordinator within 48 hours. The first participants to register will be sent an email with meeting location and directions. Remaining registrants will be added to a waiting list.