More Dates, Outings and Events... West County Hawkwatch into 2020

                  Upcoming West County Hawkwatch 

Hikes, outings, walks, events and presentations 2019 2020

 Birds of Prey observation and identification tours along with educational programs.

call Larry Broderick at 707-791-0335

or email Larry at northcoastraptor@gmail.com

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.

Dec 7^th, Saturday, 10am to 2pm, Estero Americano, with Sonoma Land Trust, Migration and Over-wintering Raptor Education and Identification (Public Guided Hike) Go to Sonoma Land Trust website for details.

Dec 8^th Sunday, 10am to 2pm Rush Ranch Open Space, Solano Land Trust, Birds of Prey Education Day and Hawk Hike. Short Raptor ID and Rare Hawks power point program, Birds of Prey on display from Suisun Wildlife Center, brief hike around the property. Announcement’s on Solano Land Trust website.

Jan 11^th  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.

Jan 16^th Thursday Night 6pm to 7:30pm Santa Rosa, Trione-Annadel State Park, (limited to Park volunteers & Staff of Sonoma State Historic Park and Trione-Annadel Staff &  volunteers.) Raptor Identification & Natural history with rare local updates presentation.

Jan 23^rd Thursday Night, (time TBD) Santa Rosa, Sonoma Land Trust, Raptor Identification and Natural history with rare local updates presentation Sonoma, Still working out details, look to the Sonoma Land Trust Website for information.

Susana de Trapaga  

Jan 26^th 10am to 2pm, Skaggs Island, San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge, with Sonoma Land Trust, 10am 2pm, Over-wintering Raptor Education and Identification, (Still working details on member vs guided public outing)

Go to Sonoma Land Trust website for details.

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, (still working out details on member vs guided public outing) details at Sonoma Land Trust website.

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 around 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, (Still working out details on member vs guided public 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 with seasonal highlights, identification help as well as help on where to go to see regional birds of prey. Details are at Madrone Audubon website.

2020 Lower Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge - Butte Valley Wildlife Area, a West County Hawkwatch Annual Expedition, Either late February or early March, 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.

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

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

For The Wildlands Conservancy and Sonoma Land Trust, events often have limits of 15 to 20 attendees and most a booked 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 The Wildlands Conservancy events go to their webpage: www.wildlandsconservancy.org

under online calendar & registration; located under specific locations (Jenner Headlands Preserve or Estero Americano Coastal Preserve) open registration starts  a couple weeks before a selected event.

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 click,  Events click, 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

 

Larry Broderick  707-791-0335, talk, text, message...
Raptor / Conservation page:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrence-broderick-99695336

Susana de Trapaga 

Copyright 2019 - 2020 West County Hawkwatch Raptor Research Group

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

2019 dates are here.... North Bay Area outings, presentations, events

West County Hawkwatch 2019 season is here!

Please contact us with any questions, thank you.

Sept 15^th  Jenner Headlands, Sonoma Land Trust,, Member outings, SLT membership Raptor Migration Sensation, two walks. 9am/12pm to 1pm/4pm. Sonoma Land Trust website for details. 

Sept 29^th  Lynch Canyon Open Space, Solano Land Trust, Raptor Migration Sensation Hike 10am to 2pm, (Public Hike) Solano Land Trust website for details. 

Oct 26^th  Lynch Canyon Open Space, Solano Land Trust, Over-wintering Raptor education and Identification, 10am to 2pm. (Public Hike) Solano Land Trust website for details.

Oct 27^th  Estero Americano, Sonoma Land Trust (time TBD) Over-wintering Raptor education and Identification (Public Hike) Keep an eye out for details.

Nov 9^th Tolay Lake, Madrone Audubon, Annual Fall/Winter, Raptor and Bird hike. 8am to 2pm (Public Hike) go to Madrone Audubon website for details. [west count hawkwatch sponsored, lead by Gordon Beebe]

Nov 16^th  Skaggs Island, San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Public Tour, Sonoma Land Trust, 10am 2pm, (Public Tour) Keep an eye out for announcement.

Nov 17^th  Skaggs Island, San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Member Tour, Sonoma Land Trust, 10am 2pm, (Member Tour) Keep an eye out for announcement.

Nov 23rd Lynch Canyon Open Space, Solano Land Trust, 10am to 2pm

(Public Hike) Solano Land Trust website for details.

Dec 8^th Rush Ranch Open Space, Solano Land Trust, Birds of Prey Education Day and Hawk hike. Announcement will be on Solano Land Trust website.

Details:
The Solano Land Trust the events have no limit on attendance, same with Madrone, there has been no limits on attendance. 

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  

2019 Trione - Annadel Presentation Announcement coming

2020 Madrone Audubon Presentation, Announcement coming.
2020 Sonoma Land Trust Presentation, Announcement coming
2020 January, February, March and April, Solano and Sonoma Land Trust outings, hikes, tours coming.

(all photos West County Hawkwatch Jesse & Larry)

North Bay Area Birds of Prey Trips. January to March 2019 West Cointy Hawkwatch

January 5^th - RR open space – (time TBD)

Rush Ranch Open Space (Raptor Identification and Natural History PowerPoint Presentation & Susuin Hills hike) Solano Land Trust. Rush Ranch Open Space provides raptors with habitat 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. These lands have resident yearlong raptors in addition to its wintertime visitors. During fall and winter the bird population can double or triple. “It's a wild, remote wilderness, and yet it's right in our backyard," says Larry Broderick. “Rush Ranch has a great prey base, and that is a testament to Solano Land Trust's ecosystem management." 

 

February 2^nd, (timing TBD)

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

 

 

February- 9^th, 10am to 1pm

Lynch Canyon Open Space (Flyway Festival) 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. 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. During 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."

This hike will be between 4-6 miles. Meet in the parking lot.

 

 

February- 10^th, (two hikes) 9am to 11am & 12noon to 2pm

Sears Point, Baylands, Dickson Ranch, wetlands (Flyway Festival) Sonoma Land Trust, Sunday.
Experience this Baylands restoration in process, Sonoma Land Trust and San Pablo Bay’s flagship wetlands Restoration project in full swing, the former Dickson Ranch now a wetland along with the reestablished Baylands wetlands, with open Ag Space all around, provides a winter wonderland of Raptors, we’ve seen all seven diurnal Birds of Prey forms out here over the years, so this walk always delivers exciting sights.
 

 

February 17^th 10am to 2pm
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.

 

 

 

February 22nd - 25th

Lower Klamath Basin annual trip.
West County Hawkwatch Team and Guest annual event... 
Email: northcoastraptor@gmail.com

 

 

 

March 2^nd  10am to 1pm

Lynch Canyon Open Space (Season Close) 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. 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. During 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."

This hike will be between 4-6 miles. Meet in the parking lot.

 

 

March 3^rd  10am to 2pm

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.

 

 

March 10th, 10am to 2pm

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.

2019 dates! announced all dates here, past 2018 and forward 2019

September 29th – 10am to 2pm

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, 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 the land as 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."
Check here for details: https://solanolandtrust.org/events

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.
Check here for details: https://sonomalandtrust.org/outings/index.html

October 28th-

Estero Americano (Migratory and Overwintering Hawk walk) Sonoma Land Trust, Sunday.
(sold out) 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. Check here for details: https://sonomalandtrust.org/outings/index.html

November 3rd-  High Fire danger, cancelled

Lynch Canyon Open Space (Over-Wintering Raptor Distribution Hike) 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, 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 the land as 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."
https://solanolandtrust.org/events

November 4^th-

Skaggs Island, (Overwintering Raptor Wonderland) Sonoma Land Trust, Sunday.
(sold out) 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. Check here for details: https://sonomalandtrust.org/outings/index.html

November 17^th -

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

December 1^st -
Lynch Canyon Open Space (Raptor Over-Wintering Wonderland) 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, 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 the land as 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."
Check here for details: https://solanolandtrust.org/events

January 5^th- RR open space – 10am to 2pm

Rush Ranch Open Space (Raptor Identification PowerPoint & Susuin Hills hike
Solano Land Trust Check here of details: https://solanolandtrust.org/events

February 2nd- figuring out time lines, link and directions. Galt Birding Festival, West County Hawkwatch Raptor presentation, natural history and identification with rare regional updates, Saturday.

February- 9th 10am to 2pm

Lynch Canyon Open Space (Flyway Festival) 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, 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 the land as 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."
Check here for details: https://solanolandtrust.org/events

February- 10^th still plotting time line, two hikes 9am to 10:30 and 11am to 12:30pm (TBD)
Sears Point, Baylands, Dickson Ranch, wetlands (Flyway Festival) Sonoma Land Trust, Sunday.
Check here for details: https://sonomalandtrust.org/outings/index.html

February 17^th 10am to 2pm
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. Check here for details: https://sonomalandtrust.org/outings/index.html

February 22nd - 25th

Lower Klamath Basin annual trip. West County Hawkwatch Team and Guest annual event... 
Check with Larry for details, hotel, travel, agenda…. northcoastraptor@gmail.com

March 2^nd

Lynch Canyon Open Space, 10am to 2pm  (Season Close) 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, 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 the land as 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."
Check here for details: https://solanolandtrust.org/events

March 3^rd
Skaggs Island, 10am to 2pm (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.  Check here for details: https://sonomalandtrust.org/outings/index.html

March 10th
Skaggs Island, 10am to 2pm (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. Check here for details: https://sonomalandtrust.org/outings/index.html

Email me [Larry Broderick] with questions: northcoastraptor@gmail.com

Also West County Hawkwatch tours, but run under the heading of “Wild by Nature with Dave Barry”

Sept 29TH The Wildlands Conservancy (TWC) at the Jenner Headlands Preserve. Birds of Prey migration tour.  Info: https://www.facebook.com/JennerHeadlandsPreserve 

Oct 6TH     LandPaths at the Poff Ranch. Birds of Prey migration tour.

Info:  https://landpaths.z2systems.com/np/clients/landpaths/event.jsp?event=915

Oct 21ST   TWC at the Jenner Headlands Preserve. Birds of Prey migration and over-wintering tour.

Info: https://www.facebook.com/JennerHeadlandsPreserve