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American Kestrel ©Tony Woo
Winter Raptor Workshop with
Biologist Ryan Phillips
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9
8:30AM – 12:30PM
We have a few spots left!
Winter brings a higher concentration of Northern California raptors to the Bay Area. Ryan will discuss the different raptor families found in the Bay Area this time of year. Fee: $45
Western Screech Owl provided by Los Gatos Birdwatcher customer.
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 and into the Bay Area. Workshops take place at the Los Gatos Birdwatcher, 7:00PM – 8:00PM. Free
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19
Great Horned Owl, Barn Owl, Western Screech Owl, Northern Pygmy Owl.
TUESDAY, MARCH 12
Barn Swallow, Cliff Swallow, Violet Green Swallow, Purple Martin
Salmon artwork by Rene Reyes
Nature Photo Presentation:
Salmon Restoration in
Our Local Streams with
Dr. Brian Allee
THURSDAY, MARCH 21
7:00 PM – 8:00PM
at The Terraces
Brian Allee, Ph.D. has 45 years in the field
of fisheries biology specializing in salmon
research, restoration and enhancement in freshwater, estuarine, and marine ecosystems in Alaska. He will talk about the life histories of salmon including reproductive biology, salmon homing, salmon hatcheries, and finding salmon in our urban streams. Free event.
Birding the Santa Cruz Mountains with Leaders Biologist Ryan Phillips and Lisa Myers
SATURDAY, MARCH 23
8:00AM – 4:00PM
We'll take advantage of our proximity to the Santa Cruz Mountains and sped the day looking for early migrants returning to our area to breed. Fee: $70 (includes transportation and entrance fees.)
Saturday Morning Belgatos Park off
Blossom Hill Road. No morning walk. Join our Raptor Workshop with Ryan Phillips. Oka Ponds in Los Gatos off Lark. Lexington Reservoir Off 17 Take the Bear Creek Road exit and meet at the dam. Meet-up McClellan Ranch, Cupertino (SCVAS headquarters) Sanborn County Park, Saratoga. Meet at Costanoan group area (fee required). Martial Cottle Park, 5283 Snell Ave, San Jose. Opens at 8 AM. Meet at Visitor Center No Walk. Join our Let's Go Birding tour to the Santa Cruz Mountains. indicates birders meet onsite at 8:15 AM without Lisa. |
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