Webinar, 11-19-2020 7pm Pacific Time, PowerPoint West Coast Migration Hawk Talk

Here is a link to the zoom webinar registration for the upcoming presentation:

https://sonomalandtrust.zoom.us/webinar/register/8716033339085/WN_KUayluZNTPmuZH0aircNKgg

Webinar, 11-19-2020 7pm Pacific Time, PowerPoint West Coast Migration Hawk Talk 

Every year we do a series of Raptor Identification and Natural History presentations, these are in person events at hosted venues... Sadly this year we are not meeting but.... 

We are offering online trainings and this one focuses on the Jenner Headlands Hawkwatch annual Fall migration 

It will be a fun event and its Free! looking forward to seeing you there! 

Topic

Language of the Land: Fall Hawk Migration

Description

Grab your binoculars and cozy up to your computer for an exciting journey into the fall hawk migration! Raptor enthusiast Larry Broderick will take us on an enlightening tour of the diversity of hawk species that make their way down the Sonoma Coast each fall. We will enjoy a stunning visual display of close-up photographs and learn how to spot the birds in the skies. Drawing upon his decades of experience observing and documenting birds of prey, Larry will give us an insider’s view into this fascinating world of flight.

Time

Nov 19, 2020 07:00 PM in Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Here is a link to the zoom webinar registration for the upcoming presentation:

https://sonomalandtrust.zoom.us/webinar/register/8716033339085/WN_KUayluZNTPmuZH0aircNKg

Hawk Watch Jenner 9-20-20 ~ 9:15am ! Jenner visitor center (meet, count runs 10am to 2pm, come join us)

Team 3 Sunday 9-20-2020 Greetings Fellow Raptor Enthusiasts, Tomorrow! We will be hosting Team #3 on the weekends with Larry Broderick (some dates). Volunteer spaces are limited due to COVID and parking protocols, so it is imperative we know how many people intend to join the count. 

PLEASE LET US KNOW IN ADVANCE IF YOU ARE COMING - by responding here, or by emailing us at Shellyjanderson@sbcglobal.net Or Call: 415-519-9849 We hope you can join us at 9:15am at the Jenner Visitor Center. 

We will carpool [or drive alone in individual cars] up the hill (with masks ) for a 10:00am count start. If the weather cooperates, we will stay up on the hill until 2:00pm. Please notify Shelly if you plan to come via email: Shellyjanderson@sbcglobal.net or Larry at northcoastraptor@gmail.com Or Cell: Shelly 415-519-9849 / Larry 707 -328-9315 Or post in thread below Hope to see you there! 

Please bring: 

• Facemask 

• Hand sanitizer 

• Water 

• Lunch 

• Layered clothing 

• Sunscreen 

• Shade hat 

• Camping chair or blanket to sit on 

• Raptor ID books 

• Binoculars or spotting scope 

 COVID-19 Protocols: 

 * We will practice social distancing on the hill! 

 * Maintain a minimum 6-feet distance from anyone who is not a household member. 

 * Do not attend the count if you're feeling sick, or have a cough or fever. 

 * Sneeze and cough into a cloth or tissue, or, if not available, into one's elbow. 

 * Do not shake hands or engage in any unnecessary physical contact. 

 * Volunteers must bring their own mask/face-cove and are required to wear them at all times. 

 * We suggest not sharing optics - field guides. 

 * Use alcohol sanitizer when signing waivers (using pens or pencil) 

 * If carpooling, wear masks and leave windows down for the short drive 

We are excited to share our weekend hawk watch dates at Jenner Headlands for this fall. Enthusiasts of all levels are encouraged to come and help us ID and count your favorite raptors up on the hill. (all dates meet at JVC by 9:15am) Here is the list we know of so far: 

 Sunday 9/6/2020 with Larry / Orientation will be date.  

 Possible 9/12 or 9/13 Larry (smoke cancel) 

 Sunday 9/20/2020 with Larry 

 Saturday 9/26/2020 (joined by Larry’s Jenner Hawk hike) 

 Sunday 10/11/2020 

 Sunday 10/25/2020 

 Sunday 11/1/2020 

 Sunday 11/8/2020

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

Jenner Hawkwatch tomorrow 1pm to 4pm, be there

(9-23-17) heading out to Jenner tomorrow Saturday, rare afternoon watch 1pm to 4pm... meet up at 12:30 at the Jenner Visitors Center (JVC) in the town of Jenner, if the JVC Parking Lot is full which it may be, we'll meet across the street at the Jenner Inn, use my cell # below to call me if needed, We head up to the hawk watch by 12:45, count 1pm to 4pm.... we'll leave early if activity is not there, but from what I am seeing at GGRO (Golden Gate Raptor Observatory) it's on and Sharp-shinned and Cooper's Hawks are on the move.

Larry @ 707 791-0335

As promised remaining 2017 winter dates, tours and outings.... WCHW

February (10th, 11th 12th) is Bay Area Flyway Festival and on:

February 11th Sears Point Property (Dickson Trial / Baylands) tour with Sonoma Land Trust 10am to 11:45am.

February 11th Sears Point Property (Dickson Trial / Baylands) tour with Sonoma Land Trust Noon to 1:45pm.

February 12th Solano Land Trust tour at Lynch Canyon Open Space 10am to 2pm

www.sfbayflywayfestival.com

February 16th - 19th (Thursday -Sunday) Klamath Basin Audubon Society,

Winter Wings Festival @ Lower Klamath Basin Region. West County HawkWatch is not planning on going but we have some folks in the Region to help you if you are there, we have 25 years of history in the basin.

February 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th (Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon) West County Hawkwatch,

Trip to the Lower Klamath Basin Wildlife Refuge complex, including but not limited to the Butte Valley, Lower Klamath and Tule Lake. WCHW member, guest and VIP tour 2017. Exclusive and Extensive tours with our own group.

March 4th, (Saturday) Spring Lake Cub Scout Bird and Nature Hike. Cub Scout Pack 25

West County Hawkwatch Nature Outing. Bird, Hawk, Nature hike at Spring Lake Park 2pm to 4pm, Meet at the Environmental Center at Spring Lake Park, looking for birding and naturalists to help lead. Call or email Larry 707-791-0335 or northcoastraptor@gmail.com (I need help! please consider helping me lead the next generation of birders!)

March 5th (Sunday) 10am to 2pm Sonoma Land Trust,

Skaggs Island Over-wintering Birds of Prey and wildlife tour with Sonoma Land Trust Website: www.sonomalandtrust.org under the "out on the lands" calendar.

March 9th (Thursday) 7:00 to 8:30pm, Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation,

Birds of Prey Identification and Natural History PowerPoint Presentation at the Laguna Foundation Center

March 11th (Saturday) 10am to 2pm, Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation,

Laguna Birds of Prey Identification and Natural History walk on the Laguna Trail. 

March 18th (Saturday) 1pm-5pm, Saturday Solano Land Trust,

2016 - 2017 Season close, PowerPoint and Hike, Birds of Prey Identification and Natural History, at Rush Ranch - starting at 1pm. West County HawkWatch presents "Local Hawks in the region, Migration, Resident and Over-wintering identification and Natural history" a beginning and novice talk and PowerPoint presentation. Details on how to identify what you see when you are looking at hawks. Some history on the past, present and future of our Birds of Prey. Opportunities to go out and see these birds on upcoming scheduled hikes, walks and counts. Plus some handouts of Hawk Identification process paperwork. Solano Land Trust website: www.solanolandtrust.org under events calendar. Pre-registration recommended.

Raptors from Ridges

(Sonoma County Regional Parks 2017 program launch, March, April, May, see below)

Larry Broderick & Dave LaCasse will guide and lead you helping you soar to new heights for the spring raptor migration and resident wildlife viewing!  Expect up-and-down terrain on these 3-5 milers with experienced Naturalist's and Bird Guides.  Bring lunch, water, layered clothing for the varied elements, binoculars, and field guides for your learning pleasure. 

Raptors from Ridges

Heavy rain cancels. Info.: (707) 565-2041

March 19 - (Sunday) 9am -1pm - North Sonoma Mountain Regional Park

April 9 - (Sunday) 9am -1pm Tolay Lake Regional Park

May 7 - (Sunday) 9am -1pm Taylor Mountain Regional Park – Petaluma Hill Road Entrance

(all photos, copyright original photographers, used for non profit and educational use only)

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