2019 is the kick-off to our 24th year in business specializing 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, and 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.
Learn more about local organizations supporting wildlife in our local Bay Area.
Female Bufflehead Ducks ©Tony Woo
Bay Area Duck Class with
Lisa Myers
TWO THURSDAY CLASSES:
JANUARY 17 & 24, 7:00PM – 8:30PM
SATURDAY FIELD TRIP:
JANUARY 26, 8:30AM – Noon
The salt water bay and fresh water ponds
of the San Francisco Bay Area make it a
magnet for many different species of ducks. Fee: $55
American Kestrel ©Tony Woo
Winter Raptor Workshop with
Biologist Ryan Phillips
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9
8:30AM – 12:30PM
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
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.
Merced National Wildlife Refuge
SATURDAY, JANUARY 12
7:45AM – 4:00PM
A true winter phenomenon, the refuge plays host to the largest wintering populations of lesser Sandhill Cranes
and Ross' geese along the Pacific Flyway. Call the store to inquire: 408-358-9453. Fee: $70 (includes transportation, gas, entrance fees. Tip to driver is separate). Waitlist only
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 Call the store Friday
night for location. No walk. Let's Go Birding tour to the Merced NWR. Los Gatos Creek Park. Meet off Hacienda on Dell Ave. at Vandell Way. No morning walk. Join our Duck Class with Lisa Myers. 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) |
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