Let’s Go Birding

SATURDAY BIRD WALKS

These morning walks start at 8:30 am on location and end at 10:00 am. Call 408-358-9453 to register as capacity is limited and pre-registration is required. Registration for each month’s walks opens on the first of that specific month. These walks are free and open to all birding levels.

July 8, 2023 • Belgatos, Los Gatos
July 15, 2023 • Sanborn County Park, Saratoga

August 5, 2023 • Birding Into the Dark (see below)
August 19, 2023 • Mount Umunhum, San Jose

Sept 9, 2023 • TBA closer to the date
Sept 30, 2023 • Ulistac Natural Area, Santa Clara

Birding Into The Dark

Saturday, August 5 • 6:30 – 9:00 pm with Lisa Myers & Jessica Guenther

This bird walk is planned specifically to find Common Poorwills. This species is part of the nightjar family, meaning they are nocturnal coming out to feed at night. In North America there are 10 different species that fall into this family, however, this is the only nightjar we find in Silicon Valley. We’ll be walking a trail known to have poorwills in the surrounding area. They sleep during the day and come out to feed at sunset and we’ll hope to at least hear their call. Under ideal conditions, we may observe one coming out to feed. While we look for poorwills we’ll keep an eye out for the other species of birds tucking away for the night, and owls that may be coming out to hunt. Participants will meet at the Calero Creek Trail, San Jose. We’ll be walking on level dirt trails. Total distance approximately 1 mile. You have to be prepared to be out after dark, have a flashlight, be prepared for possible mosquitos. Details will be provided. Sunset is 8:13 PM Fee: $25 Limited to 10 people

WORKSHOPS & CLASSES

BIRD ID WORKSHOPS – 5:30 pm–6:30 pm at the store

• Tues, July 18 – Forster’s Tern, Caspian Tern, Black Tern, California Least Tern

• Tues, Aug 15 – Western Tanager, Summer Tanager, Scarlet Tanager, Hepatic Tanager

• Tues, Sept 12 – Juvenile Raptors, Bald Eagle, Golden Eagle, Red-tailed Hawk, Cooper’s Hawk

These free in-store workshops help customers learn how to identify various species of birds found in the Bay Area. We review four species per class, their behaviors, food, habitat preferences, vocalizations, and more. Please bring your own folding chair and field guide with you. Call the store to save your spot. 408-358-9453. Free

MEET YOUR TOUR GUIDE 

Lisa Myers, a South Bay Area California native, has been watching and studying birds since childhood. She channeled her love of birding into Let’s Go Birding — designing fun, friendly tours and classes for folks eager to learn about birds.