_ Peterson Field Guides_ Video Identifying Raptors .... 6 minute video

 

YouTube video, worth a look..  

As exciting as they are, raptors pose a number of identification challenges. 

This video will help you identify hawks, falcons, and their relatives.

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Identifying Raptors 

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Updates for folks who attended recent outings and presentations

Updates for folks who attended recent outings and presentations, Sonoma Land Trust, Solano Land Trust and Trione - Annadel State Park.   

Greetings everyone, we've had such good events the last couple of weeks we wanted to thank everyone for coming out, Trione - Annadel presentation a couple weeks back, Sonoma Land Trust presentation a week ago, Lynch Canyon Open Space raptor tour a couple weeks ago, and Skaggs Island raptor tour a week ago....

I wanted to personally thank you all for coming out, January 26th at Skaggs Island was great with Merlin's and Coopers Hawks, an elusive  Great-horned Owl to top it off, also saw lots of Red-tailed Hawks, Harriers, Kites and a handful of Kestrels.... On January 11th Lynch Canyon it was an incredible outing with multiple Rough-legged Hawks, a Golden and a Bald Eagle, lots of Red-tailed Hawks, Harriers, Kestrels and a few Kites.

We have a Few more dates coming up, please check the dates and events below with the webpages for Sonoma Land Trust, Solano Land Trust as well as Madrone Audubon. Also will follow up here on this page with some Silhouettes and Identification photos... soon, sorry super busy at the day job.

February 8th Saturday 9am to Noon, part of the Bay Area Flyway Festival presents; Baylands Sears Point Wetlands, San Pablo Bay Wildlife Refuge, Sonoma Land Trust, Over-Wintering Raptor Tour and Tidal Restoration walk.  

February 9^th, Sunday, 10am to 1:30/2pm, part of Bay Area Flyway Festival presents; Lynch Canyon Open Space, Over-wintering Raptor Education and Identification with Solano Land Trust, (Public Guided Hike) Go to Solano Land Trust website for details.

February 16^th, 10am to 2pm, Skaggs Island, San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge, with Sonoma Land Trust, Over-wintering Raptor Education and Identification, (guided public outing details at Sonoma Land Trust website)

2020 Lower Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge - Butte Valley Wildlife Area, a West County Hawkwatch Annual Expedition, March 1st to 4th; 1 day up, 2 days there, 1 day back, email Larry at northcoastraptor@gmail.com for details;
lots of planning and logistics for this event.

March 7^th, 10am to 2pm Rush Ranch Open Space, Solano Land Trust, Power Point Presentation and Hawk Hike. Raptor Identification Slideshow program, snacks, hike the property and Suisun hills. Announcement’s on Solano Land Trust website.

March 8^th , 10am to 2pm, Skaggs Island, San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge,

 with Sonoma Land Trust, Over-wintering Raptor Education and Identification, 

(member outing Go to Sonoma Land Trust website for details)

April 20th, 7pm to 8:30pm Madrone Audubon Society West County Hawkwatch 2020 Winter Season Close, Slide Show on seasonal highlights, identification hints, as well as where to go to see birds of prey. Details on Madrone Audubon website.

The Solano Land Trust the events have no limit on attendance. 

Same with Madrone Audubon there has been no limits on attendance base.

For Sonoma Land Trust, events often have limits to 20 attendees and most book early, via membership announcements. Sometimes people book early then cancel and openings happen. Hence signing up for the waitlist is a great way to gain access to these popular outings. Even if outing is booked, if you are interested sign up on wait list and possibly you'll be able to attend.

For Sonoma Land Trust events go to their webpage: sonomalandtrust.org

Go to outings page: https://sonomalandtrust.org/outings

For Solano Land Trust go to their webpage: solanolandtrust.org

Home > Events > Birds of Prey  solanolandtrust.org/events/birds-of-prey

For Madrone Audubon Society check their webpage: www.madroneaudubon.org

For more info, updates and resources check out these pages:

West County HawkWatch Raptor Research Group (WCHW)

SF Bay Area & the Lower Klamath Basin.

official Web page www.westcountyhawkwatch.com 

on Facebook  www.facebook.com/WestCountyHawkWatch

on Google Blogger  http://westcountyhawkwatch.blogspot.com 

Jenner Headlands Hawk Migration Project / Jenner Bald Eagle Group 

Jenner Hawkwatch on Facebook  www.facebook.com/JennerHawkwatch

Jenner Hawkwatch Message board headlandhawks-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

Jenner Bald Eagles Group on Facebook www.facebook.com/JennerBaldEagles

Copyright 2019 - 2020 West County Hawkwatch Raptor Research Group

L. Broderick always available 24/7/365 @ 707-791-0335

 

Photos by Tom Reynolds, copyright and credit 2020  

 

 

Lynch Canyon Open Space, Raptor Tour & Identification Guidance 11-23-19 10am to 2pm

Lynch Canyon Open Space, Raptor Tour & Identification Guidance 11-23-19 10am to 2pm

 

Nov 23rd Saturday, 10am to 1:30/2pm Lynch Canyon Open Space, with Solano Land Trust,

Over-wintering Raptor Education and Identification.

 (Public Guided Hike) Go to Solano Land Trust website for details.

 

Join the next Bird of Prey Hike at Lynch Canyon this weekend! The raptors are out on the hunt and are so fun to watch! We had a few fly overs during our kid's hike on Veteran's Day.

Register here: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event…

or visit www.solanolandtrust.org/events

 

https://www.facebook.com/events/537834863727805/

 

https://solanolandtrust.org/events/birds-of-prey

Important details

• WHAT TO BE PREPARED FOR: (1) All ages are welcome but they must be prepared for a slow-to-moderate pace covering about 4 miles. The route includes rugged, steep, and slippery hills that are full of sticky seeds and thorny plants. Expect rough, rocky, uneven ground. Expect to hike off-trail for extended periods of time. (2) This is a working ranch where free-range cattle roam as they please. (3) There is no drinking water. (4) There is one outhouse, located in the parking lot. (5) In order to protect wildlife, cattle, and rare plants—and for your pet's safety—dogs are not allowed. (6) Take only pictures, leave only footprints. (7) Maintain a safe distance from cattle and wildlife, and be aware that this is tick, mountain lion, poison oak, and potentially rattlesnake country.
• WHAT TO BRING: (1) $6 cash or check for parking. (2) A backpack with plenty of water and snacks. (3) Boots or sturdy closed-toe shoes that grip well. (4) Long, sturdy pants and layered clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. (5) Protection from the elements (sun, wind, fog, rain). (6) Also recommended: Binoculars, camera, hiking sticks, bug repellent.
• MEETING PLACE: Directions to Lynch Canyon: http://www.solanolandtrust.org/Directions.aspx. Meet your guide in the parking lot.
• WEATHER PLAN: Rain may cancel. Call Larry at 707-791-0335 if the weather is uncertain.
• Click the "Register" button below. You will then receive an email with a copy of this form, confirming your successful registration. Thank you!

 

https://solanolandtrust.org/events/birds-of-prey

Sears Point Bird Walk this Saturday! ~ February 25th! 9:30am Dickson / Baylands units.

Sears Point Bird Walk this Saturday! ~ February 25th! 9:30am Dickson / Baylands units.

Part of the San Pablo Bay Wildlife Refuge. Park at the Reclamation Road parking lot, Reclamation Road is off of Lakeville Highway / Highway 37 ... hike is 9:30am to 11/11:30am .....

hike is free! its a non advertised, non planned event, we just have a free day and we decided to go birding! Come on out! Experienced, Novice, Beginner... all are welcome.

Larry Broderick West County Hawkwatch Group... We'll walk along the Dickson trail looking into both the Baylands and Dickson units of the San Pablo Bay Wildlife Refuge!

Lower Klamath Basin May 9th Bus Tour of refuge offered - Herald and News: Nation/World News

Bus tour of refuge offered - Herald and News: Nation/World News#.VT5ZwIUrDF8.gmail

 

 

Posted: Friday, April 24, 2015 12:00 am

Bus tour of refuge
offered By LEE JUILLERAT Regional Editor Herald and News
                                  

International Migratory Bird Day won’t be celebrated until Saturday, May 9, but a special tour to the Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge will be offered a week earlier. “Don’t miss out on an opportunity to see bald eagles in their nest,” said Hallie Rasmussen, one of Bird Day organizers. “This free guided bus tour to the Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge will take you through an area that is otherwise closed to the public to view the nesting bald eagles, among many other birds.”

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The bus tour is scheduled Saturday, May 2, leaving from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Office, 1936 California Ave., at 9 a.m. and returning about noon. Preregistration is recommended but not required and can be done by calling the Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuges office at 530-667-2231.

Rasmussen said the bus tour, a pre-event for the 16th Annual International Migratory Bird Day, will be guided by experts who will discuss bird life, habitat and how agriculture is supporting bird habitat and efforts aimed at benefiting the Klamath Basin, including birds.

“If you have never birded before, or want to learn more about birds, this will be a great tour to take,” she said. “The Klamath Basin is so fortunate to have an abundance of migrating and nesting birds, playing host to more than 350 bird species.”

 B.J. Matzen, one of the founders of the Klamath Wingwatchers and a board member of the Klamath Bird Observatory, will provide insight about birds during the bus tour.

The International Migratory Bird Day event will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, May 9, at Veterans Memorial Park. The bus tour used to be on the same day as the event, “but we are trying something new that, hopefully, will allow more people to advantage of incredible free tour,” Rasmussen said.

 

Hawkwatch International - Home

Here is a fantastic resource for Birds of Prey,
 Jerry Liguori's HawkWatch International click the link below.

Hawkwatch International - Home

photos credits below, Bill Barrett West County HawkWatch pool photographer 2015.