Registration is required for this trip.
Please email Sonja to register for this trip.
Registration is limited to 6 participants.

Bewick’s Wren, Image by Mary Forrestal

Field Trip Leader: Sonja Sorbo

This amazing area north of Oroville is a result of ancient volcanic activity which created an elevated basalt mesa. The reserve is known for its spectacular wildflower displays in springtime. With adequate rain, several seasonal waterfalls and streams should be running, adding further beauty to the landscape. Our adventure will be about the hiking and wildflower viewing as much as the birding. The plan is to hike a dirt trail about 1.9 miles out and the same distance back, with an elevation gain of about 320 feet. The trail is generally in good condition, but it can get rocky, and any recent rain may result in some muddy areas. Wear sturdy hiking shoes or boots, and bring plenty of water as well as snacks, lunch, sunscreen, and hats. There is very little shade on the trail.

We can expect to see resident bird species of open land and oak woodland, including up to four wren species and four swallow species, western bluebirds, western meadowlarks, sparrows, woodpeckers, goldfinches, California quail, and raptors. If we're lucky, we might spot an early migrant or two.

This will be an all day trip, with about 4 hours of birding and hiking plus driving time to and from the preserve which is about 70 miles from Sacramento.

Space is limited so sign up soon. Exact meeting time, driving directions, and instructions to purchase a Lands Pass will be sent to registered participants.

COVID 19 Precautions:

• All participants must register in advance to attend this field trip. Registration for this field trip will be limited to 6 participants.

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

Field Trip Registration: Email Sonja to register for this field trip. Exact meeting time, driving directions, and instructions to purchase a Lands Pass will be sent to registered participants.