Meet Cathie in the first parking lot on the right just past the entrance kiosk. We’ll walk in the oak woodlands down to the river in the cool of the morning, looking for local birds as well as migrating species such as warblers and swallows. We’ll look for blooming vinegar weed as well. This walk should end by 11:00 a.m. There is a $4 per car entrance fee; if you want to carpool in, meet Cathie at 6:50am behind the pizza place at the intersection of Folsom Blvd. and Rod Beaudry Drive.
Wednesday, Sept. 12, 7:30 a.m.
Sacramento Old City Cemetery,
Broadway and Riverside Blvd.
Leader: Maureen Geiger, 444-0804, mkgeiger@sbcglobal.net
Discover the many different birds that live in and migrate through this historic city cemetery near the heart of downtown Sacramento. This walking tour is perfect for beginning birders. Meet Maureen at the cemetery’s main gate at Broadway and 10th Street. Visitors may park across from the 10th Street gate and meet inside the cemetery entrance. This will be a short walk, 1 – 2 hours. The tour is a public service of the Old City Cemetery Committee and is offered under the auspices of the Division of History & Science of the City of Sacramento. Call Maureen or email if you have questions.
Thursday, Sept. 13, 7:00 a.m.
Capay Valley to Blue Ridge
A Yolo Audubon Trip
Leader: Sami LaRocca, (530) 908-0288, sami182@charter.net
This is a Yolo Audubon field trip, which Sami would like to offer to Sacramento Audubon participants as well. Sami plans an early start to drive out to the northwest corner of Yolo County through the scenic Capay Valley. Driving along Hwy 16 there are a number of side roads that she’ll explore. During the transition from summer to autumn the birds may surprise us. Most recently Greater Roadrunner and Eurasian Collared Dove have been seen. The trip will go up to Blue Ridge via Rayhouse Road where Lawrence’s Goldfinches are often seen at Fiske Lake and residents such as California Thrasher, Wrentit and Fox Sparrow may be found. Meet at the Park & Ride off Mace Blvd. (Northeast corner of Mace and Hwy 80, behind Ikeda’s Market) in Davis at 7:00 a.m. Bring water, lunch and snacks. All levels of birders are welcome; some loaner binoculars will be available. We’ll plan on returning by early afternoon. NOTE: High winds or a significant rainstorm cancels this trip.
Saturday, September 15, Extremely Early
Tall Forest, Cosumnes River Preserve Recorded Information: 684-2816
Meet at the Farm Center Gate at the intersection of Desmond and Bruceville Roads, ON TIME, to join this monthly bird count. Usually led by John Trochet, this foray into an area usually closed to the public is a great opportunity to bird the area with a very experienced birder, who will find any rarities present. Check the recorded information a day or so before the trip to get the exact meeting time and any other updated details. Arrive early, as this trip always leaves the parking area promptly.
Sunday, September 16
Habitat Improvement on the Parkway
Leader: Jack Hiehle, 967-0777
Restoration of native vegetation and elimination of non-native invasives improves the habitat along the parkway, and Jack will tell you this morning’s tasks, as well as the meeting time and place, when you phone him.
Sunday, September 16, 5:00pm
Yolo Basin Wildlife Area, evening trip
Leaders: Mark Martucci, 722-6098
