For 24 years, the Los Gatos Birdwatcher has specialized in everything to do with enjoying wild birds — from healthy backyard habitats to guided tours around the world. Our customers depend upon us for fresh bird seed, feeders, baths, field guides, optics & unique gifts.
Our mission is to educate, share adventures, and have fun through the love and experience of birds and nature. Visit us at our store in Los Gatos, California to discover our latest products including the best crazy sock selection in town.
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Woodpecker Workshop with Stephen Shunk
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM • Location TBA
Stephen Shunk
We are excited to have author, tour leader and woodpecker expert Stephen Shunk back to do and woodpecker workshop for the Los Gatos Birdwatcher. Stephen once led tours for the Los Gatos Birdwatcher. This workshop will take place in
the field where we will have a chance to experience several different species of woodpeckers. Stephen authored the Peterson Reference Guide to Woodpeckers of North America (2016) which is available for purchase at the workshop. Stephen will even autograph your copy! Fee: $45. Limited to 15 people.
Bird Identification Workshops at the Los Gatos Birdwatcher with Lisa Myers – Open to all levels
Each workshop focuses on four different bird species. Please bring your favorite field guide and a folding chair. Workshops take place at the Los Gatos Birdwatcher, 7:00 – 8:00 PM. Free. Call us to reserve your space: 408-358-9453.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6
Snow Geese, Ross's Geese, Greater White-Fronted Geese, Brandt Geese
Raptor Fest
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
at Rancho San Vicente, Calero
Join Santa Clara County Parks and Peninsula Open Space Trust for a family-friendly celebration of raptors and unqiue habitat for birds of prey at Rancho San
Vicente, featuring live raptors, guided bird walks, arts and crafts, and eduational activities for all ages, The Los Gatos Birdwatcher will also be there to answer questions about birdwatching and help with raptor ID. Space is limited, and reservations are required. Learn more at openspacetrust.org
Chestnut-backed Chickadees at feeder. ©Pranjal Gupa
Project FeederWatch
NOVEMBER 9 – APRIL 3
from your own backyard
Become a scientist in your own yard! As easy as counting birds as often as every week or as infrquently as you like. If you have a bird feeder, bird bath, or plantings that attract birds, you're all set. Project FeederWatch is a joint project of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Bird Studies Canada. It's a fun way to learn and contribute to
a 30+ year-and-running dataset of bird population changes. Visit feederwatch.org to learn more.
Elephant ©David Couzens
Nature Photo Presentation:
Sri Lanka: Land of Serendipity
with David Couzens
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21
7:00 PM – 8:00PM
at the Terraces
Come explore this multicultural, tropical island nation with photographer and musician David
Couzens as he shares his three-week independent journey through this land of serendipity. The Los Gatos Birdwatcher is proud to sponsor entertaining and educational nature photo presentations each season for our local community. You are welcome to park at The Terraces, or use our Kings Court parking lot and take the short walk next door. Free presentation. No need to pre-register.
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Honoring Our Veterans
If you are a Veteran we would like to give your 15% off your entire purchase on EITHER Sunday, Nov. 10 or Monday, Nov. 11. Just let us know that you served at the time of purchase. Thank you for your service to our country and for being a loyal customer to the Los Gatos Birdwatcher. Have you found an injured or orphaned bird? Click here to learn what to do. |
