We're Honoring Veterans
Sunday, November 11th
On Sunday, Nov. 11, let us know that you're a veteran, and in which branch of the military that you served, and we will give you 15% off your entire purchase. Veterans Day is a day to honor those who served for our country
and goes back to 1919 after the end of World War 1. It was called Armistice Day. The Veterans Day of today is a day, "to honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good." The Los Gatos Birdwatcher is proud to honor all veterans.
Small Business Saturday
November 24, 2018
What it means to local businesses.
Small Business Saturday encourages holiday shoppers
to patronize smaller brick and mortar businesses like the Los Gatos Birdwatcher. We appreciate our loyal, nature loving community and thank you for doing your
shopping with us as we celebrate 23 years in business! Small Business Saturday also allows us to thank you for shopping local. If you make a purchase at the Los Gatos Birdwatcher on Nov. 24 you will have your pick from one of our fun giveaways, from free seed to hummingbird nectar to much more. You will also be entered into a raffle where the winner will receive a $100 gift certificate to be used in the store.
You can meet at the Los Gatos Birdwatcher at 8:00 am, or meet at
the trip location by 8:30 am. Walks end by 10:00 am. These two
hour Saturday walks are open to all who are interested in birding. If
the forecast calls for an 80–100% chance of rain in Los Gatos, the trip cancels. Unless you have a county or senior parking pass, some locations require a parking fee. A reminder to our location will also be found on the store’s phone message.
NOV 3 Picchetti Winery Open Space, 13100 Montebello Rd., Cupertino.
NOV 10 Los Capitancillos Ponds in South San Jose. Meet on Singletree Way off Camden at PG&E power station.
NOV 17 Meet-up at Belgatos Park in Los Gatos off Blossom Hill Road.
NOV 24 Call the store Friday night for location.
DEC 1 & 2 No walk. Let's Go Birding the Central Valley Weekend (refer to details).
DEC 8, 15, 22 No walk during busy holiday shopping month.
DEC 29 Kevin Moran Park, 12415 Scully Ave., Saratoga.
JAN 5 Call the store Friday night for location.
JAN 12 No walk. All Day Tour to Merced National Wildlife Refuge (more info).
*Meet-up indicates a morning when birders will meet on site at 8:15 AM without Lisa.
Tours below require a reservation, please call the store to save your spot,
408-358-9453.
Central Valley Birding Weekend
with Lisa Myers
DECEMBER 1 – 2
We'll spend the weekend birding North American hot spots as we visit the Sacramento and Colusa National Wildlife Refuges and open spaces in between. Here we will find the millions of birds that leave their northern breeding grounds to spend their winter in California. We'll spend the evening in Williams. Trip fee includes transportation, hotel, continental breakfast and snacks. Lunch, Dinner, alcohol and driver tip are not included. Rain does not cancel. We'll experience over 70 species including Tundra Swans, Ross's & Snow Geese, Greater White Fronted Geese, Sandhill Cranes, Bald Eagles, and White Faced Ibis. Waitlist only.
$379 Single in their own room
$630 Couple sharing a room
$319 Single sharing with another single
Email your questions or to add your name to the waitlist: info@losgatosbirdwatcher.com
Merced National Wildlife Refuge
SATURDAY, JANUARY 12
7:45 AM – 4:00 PM
The Merced National Wildlife Refuge encompasses 10,258 acres of wetlands, native grasslands, vernal pools, and riparian areas. It was established in 1951 under the Lea Act to attract wintering waterfowl from adjacent farmland where their foraging actvities were causing crop damage. In the last few decades, changes in local agricultural practices and Refuge management activities have reduced these wildlife/crop issues. The Refuge plays host to the largest wintering populations of lesser Sandhill Cranes and Ross' geese along the Pacific Flyway. Each year more than 20,000 cranes and 60,000 arctic-nesting geese make the Refuge home for six months. Here they mingle with thousands of other visiting waterfowl, waterbirds, and shorebirds—making the Refuge a true winter phenomenon. Fee: $70 (includes transportation, gas, entrance fees. Tip to driver is separate).
