Dedicated to the conservation of birds and our environment.
photo by Linda Wentz
photo by Linda Wentz
photo by Mike Green
photo by Linda Wentz
Photos by Mike Green, Gary Kunkel, Gary Lindquist, Jim Skinner & Linda Wentz
News and Upcoming Events
SPEAKER MEETINGS & FIELD TRIPS
Check EVENTS for details
FIELD TRIP: Pixley National Wildlife Refuge
November 19th: Meet at the entrance at 1:00pm for a 0.5 mile walk to the observation deck.
CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNTS
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Sequoia NP -- Saturday, December 17th: Meet at Foothills Visitor Center at 6am to assign groups/routes.
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Springville -- Sunday, December 18th: There is no central meeting point. Routes are assigned in advance.
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Pixley-- Tuesday, December 20th: Meet at the Refuge entrance at 7:30am for your route assignment.
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Kaweah – Friday, December 30th: Meet at Kaweah Oaks Preserve parking lot at 7:30am.
LEARN TO DRAW BIRDS
We have an upcoming workshop in early 2023 on how to draw birds. Materials will be provided, and children and adults are encouraged to attend and learn together!
MOUNTAIN BIRDING:
When visiting burned areas in the Sierra this watch for the BLACK-HEADED WOODPECKER. This year could be one of the best times to watch this rarely seen bird. Learn about the relationship of this species, wildfires and wood boring beetles:
Photos by
Linda Wentz
The WESTERN TANAGER is one of the most colorful summer visitors in the Western forests. More on these insect eaters:
Birding Opportunities in Tulare/Kings County
Directions and more detailed information is on the birding hotspots page.
Bravo Lake and Lake Success
Sequoia National Park Hwy 198
Giant Forest
Mineral King
Tulare Water Treatment Plant
Atwell Island/Ton Tache Wetland
Burris Park
Hidden Valley Park
and others
Virtual Burrowing Owl Festival
A family friendly webpage provided by the Pomona Valley Audubon Society that has information about the owls and activities for kids.
www.PVASBurrowingOwlFestival.com
Wildlife Emergency?
Critter Creek Wildlife Station is a non-profit rehabilitation center for wildlife. In case of a wildlife emergency in the San Joaquin Valley call: 559-338-2415
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