As part of the Pacific Flyway, millions of birds make their way through Sacramento and the Central Valley every year.

May is a great month for birding, with nesting birds singing and displaying and migrants such as flycatchers and warblers arriving or passing through. Any spot along the American River Parkway should be good, but read more for a few specific suggestions.

Join us online on May 19, 2022 at 7pm for Following the Scent of Avian Olfaction presented by Dr. Gabrielle Nevitt.

Sacramento Audubon is gradually returning to volunteer-led field trips. As the pandemic continues, we have added precautions for everyone’s safety. We are only offering a few field trips each month and registration is required for all participants.

Sacramento Audubon Board Member, Eric Johnson, recently attended the joint meeting of the California and National Audubon Societies.

Almost anywhere along the American River Parkway is good birding in April. Here are some suggested birding spots from veteran birder, Cathie LaZier.

Join us online on April 21, 2022 at 7pm for Desert Exploration, Desert Birding presented by Chris Conard.

Each month in the Seasonal Sightings blog, Chris Conard provides an update of the local rarities spotted the previous month.