STORE EVENTS

A Visit from Richard Crossley – October 30, 2022

Internationally acclaimed author, birder, and photographer, Richard Crossley of the Crossley ID Guides is returning to the Bay Area for several book signing events and a birding presentation in partnership with The Los Gatos Birdwatcher, The San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory, and Santa Clara Valley Audubon from Friday, Oct 28th thru Sunday, Oct 30th.  The weekend culminates with an event in Los Gatos at Shepherd & Sims on Sunday afternoon hosted by the Los Gatos Birdwatcher.

• Birds, Books, and a Brit: Interview with Richard Crossley

Sunday afternoon Oct 30th we’re offering our customers a chance to gather for an interview-style presentation with Richard Crossley and store owner Lisa Myers at a local eatery in Los Gatos. We’ll hear behind-the-scenes stories about what it took for Richard to find and photograph every bird in North America and publish the entire Crossley ID Guide series.

Space is limited for this Sunday’s event so please contact the store for more information. Richard’s books are available for purchase at the store and at this event. Appetizers, non-alcoholic drinks (full bar available with happy hour pricing), door prizes, and an opportunity for you to visit with Richard are all included at this free event.

BIRD ID WORKSHOPS (These in-store workshops will resume in 2023)

These FREE workshops are open to all levels and help customers learn how to identify four different species of birds per season. We’ll review each species’ behaviors, food and habitat preferences plus species vocalizations. Workshops will take place at the Los Gatos Birdwatcher outside in our back parking lot, so please bring your own chair and field guide. Limited to 30 people. Call the store to save your spot. 408-358-9453.

Bird ID Workshop–Tuesday, July 19 • 5:30–6:30 pm at the store  

The species we’ll feature in July are located just outside the Bay Area: White-headed Woodpecker • Black-backed Woodpecker • Williamson’s Sapsucker • Lewis’s Woodpecker

Bird ID Workshop–Tuesday, August 23 • 5:30–6:30 pm at the store

These species we’ll feature in August are more difficult to find: Purple Martin • White-throated Swift • Black Swift • Bank Swallow

Bird ID Workshop–Tuesday, September 20 • 5:30–6:30 pm at the store

The species we’ll feature in September are: Great Blue Heron • Sandhill Crane • American Bittern • Black Skimmer

 

WERC STORE VISIT & FUNDRAISER–May 7, 2022

Volunteers from the Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center return to the Los Gatos Birdwatcher. Come down to the store to meet volunteers from WERC and their ambassador birds, ask questions, and learn about several different species of birds. WERC is a local nonprofit dedicated to helping sick, injured, and orphaned native wildlife. We appreciate all they do for wildlife. Donations welcomed. Photo: Terra the Burrowing Owl and WERC volunteer