STORE EVENTS
Bringing fun and educational events to you throughout the year
STORE EVENTS
Bringing fun and educational events to you throughout the year
Saturday Bird WALKS
Let’s Go Birding, The Tour Division of the Los Gatos Birdwatcher, sponsors weekend bird walks open to all levels. Dates and locations are listed below. Unless it is a special workshop, these walks are free and open to all birding levels, but pre-registration is required. Please refer to the descriptions per adventure below and then call the store to register at 408-358-9453
July 12, 2025 • Alviso for shorebirds
July 26, 2025 • Kevin Moran Park, Saratoga
Aug 9, 2025 • San Francisquito Creek Trail: Geng Road
Aug. 16 2025 • Big Sur in search of Condors
Sept. 6 2025 • To Be Determined depending on reports
Sept. 20 2025 • Our Store’s 30th Anniversary. Come visit us!
Bird ID Workshops 2025
Open to all levels these free workshops help customers learn how to identify four different species of birds found in the Bay Area per season. Workshops will take place at the Los Gatos Birdwatcher outside in our back parking lot from 5:30 − 6:30 PM. We’ll go over each species and review behaviors, food and habitat preferences plus vocalizations. We ask that you bring your own folding chair and field guide with you. Workshop is limited to 30 people. Call the store to save your spot. 408-358-9453.
July 29: Hooded Oriole, Bullock’s Oriole, Orchard Oriole, Baltimore Oriole
Aug 12: Western Flycatcher, Ash-throated Flycatcher, Western Wood-Pewee, Vermillion Flycatcher
Sept 23: Swainson’s Thrush, Hermit Thrush, American Robin, Western Bluebird
Big Sur for California Condors
Sat, Aug 16, 2025 • 8:30 AM
Before Covid we would organize an August Let’s Go Birding tour to Big Sur in search of the California Condor. We decided it’s time to go back! This will be an all day trip and includes two guides, Lisa & Jessica. Transportation is also included as we travel in a 25 passenger bus via D. Harris Bus Transportation.
Participants will need to bring their optics, lunch, snacks and liquids. Meet at the Los Gatos Birdwatcher at 8:30 AM. We’ll return around 6:00 PM. We will be stopping at the Ventana Wildlife Society’s Discovery Center where we will learn about the California Condors recovery back from the brink of extinction. You will have the opportunity to purchase condor themed items here. There will be minimal walking.
The $120 per person fee includes 2 guides, transportation, and tip to our driver. A percentage of the proceeds of this tour will be matched my the Los Gatos Birdwatcher and will go to the Ventana Wilderness Society for their efforts to save the condors. Please call the store to register at 408-358-9453.
Nature Presentation at The Terraces
A birding adventure through the Himalayan Foothills featuring Sree Alavattam
• Tues, Aug. 19, 2025 • 7:00 pm–8:00 pm • Free
Sree will take us on a photographic journey of the Uttarakhand region of India, nestled in the Himalayan foothills. The varied altitudes, ranging from the subtropical forests to the alpine meadows create a mosaic of habitats supporting an astonishing diversity of avian life. Here, one can marvel at the vibrant, iridescent plumage of the Himalayan Monal, the state bird of Uttarakhand, to the numerous pheasant species. Raptors like the Himalayan Griffon and Steppe Eagle soar effortlessly on thermals while the melodious calls of resident and migratory birds echo through the landscape.
We’re Having a Party to Celebrate 30 Years!
We’re Having a Party to Celebrate 30 Years!
Sat, Sept 20, 2025 at the Store 10 AM–5 PM
The Los Gatos Birdwatcher’s 30th Year Anniversary
This year the Los Gatos Birdwatcher turns 30 so we’re having a party. Join us for a day of fun with free food, guest speakers, and special appearances. You’ll experience: a talk about monarchs and milkweed, a crane discussion with Lisa Myers, and a Binocular Lab where you can try new optics and get expert advice. Plus Volkman’s wild bird seed specialist will be on hand to answer your birdseed questions. Our store’s original founder, Freddy Howell is also coming. And the ambassador birds of the Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center will be visiting our store 10am–2pm.
Saturday Bird WALKS
Let’s Go Birding, The Tour Division of the Los Gatos Birdwatcher, sponsors weekend bird walks open to all levels. Dates and locations are listed below. Unless it is a special workshop, these walks are free and open to all birding levels, but pre-registration is required. Please refer to the descriptions per adventure below and then call the store to register at 408-358-9453
Jul 12, 2025 • Alviso for shorebirds
Jul 26, 2025 • Kevin Moran Park, Saratoga
Aug 9, 2025 • San Francisquito Creek Trail: Geng Road
Aug 16, 2025 • Big Sur in search of Condors
Sept 6, 2025 • to be determined based upon reports
Sept 20, 2025 • Our store’s 30th anniversary. Come visit us!
Bird ID Workshops 2025
Open to all levels these free workshops help customers learn how to identify four different species of birds found in the Bay Area per season. Workshops will take place at the Los Gatos Birdwatcher outside in our back parking lot from 5:30 − 6:30 PM. We’ll go over each species and review behaviors, food and habitat preferences plus vocalizations. We ask that you bring your own folding chair and field guide with you. Workshop is limited to 30 people. Call the store to save your spot. 408-358-9453.
July 29: Hooded Oriole, Bullock’s Oriole, Orchard Oriole, Baltimore Oriole
Aug 12: Western Flycatcher, Ash-throated Flycatcher, Western Wood-Pewee, Vermillion Flycatcher
Sept 23: Swainson’s Thrush, Hermit Thrush, American Robin, Western Bluebird
Big Sur for California Condors
Sat, Aug 16, 2025 • 8:30 AM
Before Covid we would organize an August Let’s Go Birding tour to Big Sur in search of the California Condor. We decided it’s time to go back! This will be an all day trip and includes two guides, Lisa & Jessica. Transportation is also included as we travel in a 25 passenger bus via D. Harris Bus Transportation.
Participants will need to bring their optics, lunch, snacks and liquids. Meet at
the Los Gatos Birdwatcher at 8:30 AM. We’ll return around 6:00 PM. We will be
stopping at the Ventana Wildlife Society’s Discovery Center where we will learn
about the California Condors recovery back from the brink of extinction. You will have the opportunity to purchase condor themed items here. There will be minimal walking. The $120 per person includes 2 guides, transportation, and tip to our driver. A percentage of the proceeds of this tour will be matched my the Los Gatos Birdwatcher and will go to the Ventana Wilderness Society for their efforts to save the condors. Please call the store to register at 408-358-9453.
Nature Presentation at The Terraces
A Birding Adventure through the Himalayan Foothills with Sree Alavattam • Tues, Aug. 19, 2025 •7:00 pm–8:00 pm • Free
Sree will take us on a photographic journey of the Uttarakhand region of India, nestled in the Himalayan foothills. The varied altitudes, ranging from the subtropical forests to the alpine meadows create a mosaic of habitats supporting an astonishing diversity of avian life. Here, one can marvel at the vibrant, iridescent plumage of the Himalayan Monal, the state bird of Uttarakhand, to the numerous pheasant species. Raptors like the Himalayan Griffon and Steppe Eagle soar effortlessly on thermals while the melodious calls of resident and migratory birds echo through the landscape.
30th Year Anniversary!
Saturday, Sept 20, 2025 at the store 10 AM – 5 PM
This year the Los Gatos Birdwatcher turns 30 so we’re having a party. Join us for a day of fun with free food, guest speakers, and special appearances. You’ll experience: a talk about monarchs and milkweed, a crane discussion with Lisa Myers, and a Binocular Lab where you can try new optics and get expert advice. Plus Volkman’s wild bird seed specialist will be on hand to answer your birdseed questions. Our store’s original founder, Freddy Howell is also coming. And the ambassador birds of the Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center will be visiting our store 10am–2pm.