Rock Wren, Image by Daniel Lee Brown
Join Sandra Steurer on Saturday, June 4 from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm at Beals Point, part of the Folsom Lake State Recreation Area, for a Family Friendly Field Trip.
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.