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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Sparrow at bird feeder
Bird Identification Workshops at the Los Gatos Birdwatcher with Lisa Myers
– Open to all levels –
These workshops have proven extremely popular as customers learn how to identify the birds coming to their yards & into the Bay Area. Workshops take place at the Los Gatos Birdwatcher, 7:00 – 8:00pm (Free).
TUESDAY, APRIL 23
European Starling, Eurasian Collared Dove, House
Sparrow, Nutmeg Mannikin
TUESDAY, MAY 21
Raven, American Crow, Brewer's Blackbird, Cowbird
SCVAS Spring Birdathon
Join Lisa's team, The Persistent Picidaes on:
SATURDAY, APRIL 20
8:00AM – 1:00PM
Running from March 31 through May 5th our local Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society holds their most important fundraiser known as the Spring Birdathon. To participate either form your own Self-Guided team or join one of the already prearranged Guided Teams. Lisa Myers' team, The Persistent Picadaes, welcomes your support if your would like to join or sponsor her team! To register visit scvas.org.
Bewick's Wren ©Tom Grey
Birding by Ear Workshop
WEDNESDAY, MAY 8
10:00AM – 12:00PM
FEATURED BIRDS: Northern Mockingbird, Bewick's Wren, Mourning Dove, Spotted Towhee, Song Sparrow, Oak Titmouse, White-Breasted Nuthatch, California Thrasher and more.
If you want to learn to identify your birds by their song, this workshop is for you! It takes place in the field where we will listen and learn different aspects behind bird
song. Location to be confirmed later. All levels welcome. Call to sign-up: 408-358-9453
Saturday Morning Call the store Friday
night for location. Guadalupe Oak Grove Park at Thorntree Dr., San Jose. Please join Lisa as she leads a fundraising team for the Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society's Spring Birdathon from 8:00 am – 1:00 pm. $50 donation to scvas.org. * Meet up Los Capitancillos Ponds in South San Jose. Meet on Singletree Way off Camden at PG&E power station. Coyote Valley Open Source off Palm Ave. Edenvale Gardens Regional Park. Meet in lot at 200 Edenvale Ave. Santa Teresa County Park, Fortini Road entrance off McKean. No walk because of Memorial Day weekend. * indicates birders meet onsite at 8:15 AM without Lisa. |
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