September 29th –

Lynch Canyon Open Space (Raptor Migration) Solano Land Trust, Saturday. 
- Lynch Canyon provides raptors with over 1,000 undeveloped acres where they can hunt and rest. Each year from fall through late winter, Solano Land Trust docent and raptor expert, Larry Broderick, leads hikes and workshops so others can learn about the birds of prey that call Solano Land Trust properties home.  During this viewing season, you can join other binocular-wielding people who appreciate the connection between Solano Land Trust's protected ranchland and open spaces and the birds that rely on those lands for habitat.

- Thanks to the ongoing conservation work at Lynch Canyon, and the donors who make this work possible, the land has resident yearlong raptors in addition to its wintertime visitors. During fall and spring migration, the bird population can double or triple. “It's a wild, remote wilderness, and yet it's right in our backyard," says Larry Broderick. “Lynch has a great prey base, and that is a testament to Solano Land Trust's ecosystem management."

- Solano Land Trust and Solano County Parks are proud to present this popular series of birds of prey hikes of the winter migration season. Lynch Canyon is home to golden eagles and hawks. It is also a magnet for migrating and over-wintering birds of prey.  It provides them with over 1,000 undeveloped acres where they can hunt and rest. Some feathered visitors come from as far away as the Arctic Circle. This hike will be between 4-6 miles. Meet in the parking lot.

- COST: The guided hike is $10 per person. You can pay online when registering, or bring cash/check, payable to Solano Land Trust. *NOTE: There is a separate parking fee of $6 at Lynch Canyon, cash or check, payable to Solano County Parks. REGISTRATION: Space is limited. Pre-registration required.

 

October 17th-
Annadel Visitor Center, Trione-Annadel State Park, 6201 Channel Drive, 6:30pm (Raptor identification and natural history presentation) Wednesday.

 

October 20th- 

Jenner Headlands Preserve migratory Hawk walk Sonoma Land Trust, 10am to 2pm, Saturday.
Fall Hawk Migration, Jenner Headlands, October 20, 10am–2pm, Level 3
(Sold out)  West County Hawk Watch has been out on the Jenner Hawk Overlook for nearly 10 years counting hawks flying through on their migration. Join Hawk Watch founder Larry Broderick for a guided walk and experience the thrill of observing these birds of prey ride on the winds.

 

October 28th-
Estero Americano (Migratory and Overwintering Hawk walk) Sonoma Land Trust, Sunday.
Let’s look to the fall skies with raptor enthusiast and California Certified Naturalist Larry Broderick! Larry’s love for the birds is contagious and he narrates what is happening in the skies with the intensity of a sports commentator. Come away with skills to easily identify the raptors flying overhead during the fall migration.

 

November 3rd- 
Lynch Canyon Open Space (Over-Wintering Raptor Distribution Hike) Solano Land Trust, Saturday.

 

November 4th-
Skaggs Island, (Overwintering Raptor Wonderland) Sonoma Land Trust, Sunday.
Let’s look to the fall skies with raptor enthusiast and California Certified Naturalist Larry Broderick! Larry’s love for the birds is contagious and he narrates what is happening in the skies with the intensity of a sports commentator. Come away with skills to easily identify the raptors flying overhead during the fall migration.

 

November 17th-

Madrone Audubon Society Tolay Lake Regional Park, Bird Walk, (with West County Hawkwatch Raptor overwintering consultation) 8am to 2pm. Saturday.

 

December 1st-

Lynch Canyon Open Space (Raptor Over-Wintering Wonderland) Solano Land Trust, Saturday. 

 

January?

[Undetermined date] Rush Ranch Open Space (Raptor Identification PowerPoint & Susuin Hills hike) [19th or 20th, 5th or 6th] Solano Land Trust

 

February 2nd-
Galt Birding Festival, West County Hawkwatch Raptor presentation, natural history and identification with rare regional updates, Saturday.

 

February- 9th 
Lynch Canyon Open Space (Flyway Festival) Solano Land Trust, Saturday. 

 

February- 10th
Sears Point, Baylands, Dixon Ranch, wetlands (Flyway Festival) Sonoma Land Trust, Sunday.

 

February 22nd - 25th

Lower Klamath Basin annual trip. West County Hawkwatch Team and Guest annual event... 

 

March 2nd-

Lynch Canyon Open Space (Season Close) Solano Land Trust, Saturday.

 

Email me with questions:

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