Saturday January 26th 2013. 11:00am to 3:00pm
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Eagles, Hawks & Other Birds of Prey: Identification Workshop & HikeRush Ranch. Solano County. Bay Area. California.Join Larry Broderick and the Solano Land Trust Raptor Team for an interactive presentation covering raptor natural history and threats, the importance of habitat conservation, acquisition and restoration, identification methods, and a book review. The presentation will be held in the Rush Ranch Nature Center from 11am – 1pm. Following a brief social break, test your new identification skills on a short but steep hike up Suisun Hill to observe eagles, falcons and hawks.Broderick brings over 25 years of experience studying, researching, rescuing and rehabilitating birds of prey. Each fall and winter season he offers tours on Solano Land Trust lands. He’s a gifted and entertaining teacher who gives beginning and experienced birders easy ways to identify year-round and migratory raptors. He shares useful handouts on raptor information and identification, and brochures on where to spot them.
Space is limited. See RSVP below.
What to Bring:
· Binoculars;
· Snacks or a bag lunch;
· Boots or sturdy closed-toe shoes with tread for rough, steep, and slippery terrain;
· Long, sturdy pants and layered clothes that you don't mind getting dirty;
· Protection from sun, wind, fog and rain;
· Also recommended: Camera, hiking sticks and gaiters.
COST: Free (donations are appreciated)
RSVP: to Mary Beth at mbcrittendon@comcast.net
Questions: northcoastraptor@gmail.com
DIRECTIONS. Meet at the Rush Ranch Nature Center.
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West County Hawkwatch 2020/2021 Event dates are listed below, More dates coming soon. We are a North Bay Area, (Ca.) group bringing attention to North American Birds of Prey and the threats they face. We provide Identification and Education Programs, Hikes, Tours and ID Workshops. We also monitor encroachment of wind turbines into the North Bay, we do Nest Site protection, Raptor Migration counts, Studies and Documentation. Donations received fund youth Educational and Book Programs.
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Learn Raptor Identification Bay Area. Solano Land Trust.
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Wish I could be there! I love the graphic of the silohettes of the raptor with the people. Where did you get it? Can you share it with me? - Ranger Shawn, Yellowstone National Park
Shawn, I can send you the attachments. larry
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