Field Trips & Bird Walks

Visitors and guests are welcome!

• All trips are open and suitable for beginners unless specifically marked.
• Trips marked as Beginner's Trips include advice on binoculars and telescopes, and a short open-ended discussion on birding and the environment.
• It is always a good idea to check with the field trip LEADER for confirmation on trips beyond the immediate area in case of last minute changes.
• Note that some trips require reservations, see the individual descriptions for requirements.
• Further information may be obtained from the listed Trip LEADER or from fieldtrips@sequoia-audubon.org.
• A description for the event icons can be found at the bottom of the page.

Note: All phone numbers are for Area Code 650, unless otherwise stated.

Schedule for 2008

Monthly Docent Nature walk at Pescadero State Beach

2008

PESCADERO MARSH – State Park Docent Nature Walk
Sunday July 20th, 1:00 - 3:00pm Afternoon walk

Come and discover Pescadero Marsh. The California State Park Docents will lead a field trip to learn about the Marsh.  This beautiful park has a mile long shore line, rocky cliffs, and of course a world famous marsh. The birding at the Marsh is great at this time of year. The docents will point out the plants and animals that inhabit this San Mateo County treasure.  If it is not raining, meet in the parking lot just over the bridge at Pescadero State Beach. Wear clothing in layers for cold and windy to sunny weather. Heavy Rain Cancels.  

For info on the park and walk contact Ranger Dave at 650-879-2170.

Please note, this is a nature walk and though there will be plenty of birding opportunities, the docents are not necessarily birders.

Directions: Go south from Half Moon Bay on Hwy 1, about 12 miles.  Just past the bridge over Pescadero Creek, look for the south parking lot.  If you get to the intersection of Pescadero Road and Hwy 1 you have gone too far. http://www.greenfoothills.org/news/2001/08-2001_PescaderoButano.html

Beginner/Family Nature Hike  

PESCADERO MARSH – State Park Docent Nature Walk
Sunday August 3rd, 10:00AM - 12:00 Morning walk

Come and discover Pescadero Marsh. The California State Park Docents will lead a field trip to learn about the Marsh.  This beautiful park has a mile long shore line, rocky cliffs, and of course a world famous marsh. The birding at the Marsh is great at this time of year. The docents will point out the plants and animals that inhabit this San Mateo County treasure.  If it is not raining, meet in the parking lot just over the bridge at Pescadero State Beach. Wear clothing in layers for cold and windy to sunny weather. Heavy Rain Cancels.  

For info on the park and walk contact Ranger Dave at 650-879-2170.

Please note, this is a nature walk and though there will be plenty of birding opportunities, the docents are not necessarily birders.

Directions: Go south from Half Moon Bay on Hwy 1, about 12 miles.  Just past the bridge over Pescadero Creek, look for the south parking lot.  If you get to the intersection of Pescadero Road and Hwy 1 you have gone too far. http://www.greenfoothills.org/news/2001/08-2001_PescaderoButano.html

Beginner/Family Nature Hike  

PESCADERO MARSH – State Park Docent Nature Walk
Sunday August 17th, 1:00 - 3:00pm Afternoon walk

Come and discover Pescadero Marsh. The California State Park Docents will lead a field trip to learn about the Marsh.  This beautiful park has a mile long shore line, rocky cliffs, and of course a world famous marsh. The birding at the Marsh is great at this time of year. The docents will point out the plants and animals that inhabit this San Mateo County treasure.  If it is not raining, meet in the parking lot just over the bridge at Pescadero State Beach. Wear clothing in layers for cold and windy to sunny weather. Heavy Rain Cancels.  

For info on the park and walk contact Ranger Dave at 650-879-2170.

Please note, this is a nature walk and though there will be plenty of birding opportunities, the docents are not necessarily birders.

Directions: Go south from Half Moon Bay on Hwy 1, about 12 miles.  Just past the bridge over Pescadero Creek, look for the south parking lot.  If you get to the intersection of Pescadero Road and Hwy 1 you have gone too far. http://www.greenfoothills.org/news/2001/08-2001_PescaderoButano.html

Beginner/Family Nature Hike  

PESCADERO MARSH – State Park Docent Nature Walk
Sunday September 7th, 10:00AM - 12:00 Morning walk

Come and discover Pescadero Marsh. The California State Park Docents will lead a field trip to learn about the Marsh.  This beautiful park has a mile long shore line, rocky cliffs, and of course a world famous marsh. The birding at the Marsh is great at this time of year. The docents will point out the plants and animals that inhabit this San Mateo County treasure.  If it is not raining, meet in the parking lot just over the bridge at Pescadero State Beach. Wear clothing in layers for cold and windy to sunny weather. Heavy Rain Cancels.  

For info on the park and walk contact Ranger Dave at 650-879-2170.

Please note, this is a nature walk and though there will be plenty of birding opportunities, the docents are not necessarily birders.

Directions: Go south from Half Moon Bay on Hwy 1, about 12 miles.  Just past the bridge over Pescadero Creek, look for the south parking lot.  If you get to the intersection of Pescadero Road and Hwy 1 you have gone too far. http://www.greenfoothills.org/news/2001/08-2001_PescaderoButano.html

Beginner/Family Nature Hike  

PESCADERO MARSH – State Park Docent Nature Walk
Sunday September 21st, 1:00 - 3:00pm Afternoon walk

Come and discover Pescadero Marsh. The California State Park Docents will lead a field trip to learn about the Marsh.  This beautiful park has a mile long shore line, rocky cliffs, and of course a world famous marsh. The birding at the Marsh is great at this time of year. The docents will point out the plants and animals that inhabit this San Mateo County treasure.  If it is not raining, meet in the parking lot just over the bridge at Pescadero State Beach. Wear clothing in layers for cold and windy to sunny weather. Heavy Rain Cancels.  

For info on the park and walk contact Ranger Dave at 650-879-2170.

Please note, this is a nature walk and though there will be plenty of birding opportunities, the docents are not necessarily birders.

Directions: Go south from Half Moon Bay on Hwy 1, about 12 miles.  Just past the bridge over Pescadero Creek, look for the south parking lot.  If you get to the intersection of Pescadero Road and Hwy 1 you have gone too far. http://www.greenfoothills.org/news/2001/08-2001_PescaderoButano.html

Beginner/Family Nature Hike  

Five Special Discounted Pelagic Trips

Reservations are made on a first come, first serve basis, and many trips sell out months in advance. Please indicate a second choice trip, in case your first choice is sold out. If making reservations for more than one person, include each person's name, address, phone/email. The USCG requires this.  

Please note these trips are some of the most popular trips of the year and fill up very quickly. Sign up ASAP.   http://www.shearwaterjourneys.com/reserve.shtml   To make your reservation send a check or money order to: Shearwater Journeys, PO Box 190, Hollister, CA 95024.  A return confirmation letter will be sent to you. This discounted rate is non-refundable, for any reason.  Because of changing fuel costs there will be a fuel surcharge. 

Please mention that you are with Sequoia Audubon for the discounted rates, don't miss out on this great deal.  For more information check out: http://www.shearwaterjourneys.com/

Bodega Canyon and Cordell Bank
Friday August 1, 2008

Special Sequoia Discount Cost $160 – regular price $ 185

Historically we have seen Ashy Storm-Petrels, Wilson’s Storm-Petrels, Northern Fulmars, Pomarine & Long-Tailed Jaegers, Tufted Puffins, Cassin’s & Rhinoceros Auklet, Pigeon Guillemots and possibly,  Layson, Black-footed Albatrosses.  We may see Artic Terns; Buller’s, Pink-Footed, and Sooty Shearwaters are all possible.  At low tide Bodega harbor can be teeming with shorebirds.  Don’t miss this trip at a great price.

Farallon Islands Pelagic Trip with Shearwater Journey’s
Sunday, August 10, 2008

Special Sequoia Discount Cost $115 – regular price $135

Join the Shearwater Journeys team to see nesting Tufted Puffins, Common Murres and Pigeon Guillemots.  Last year we saw Long-tailed Jager, South Polar Skua, Rhinoceros and Cassin’s Auklets, Black-Footed and Pink-Footed Shearwaters, Wilson’s Storm-Petrel and a Leatherback Sea Turtle. This is a fun trip.  We may also see Humpback Whales and dolphins. Please note: landing on the island is not permitted.

Fort Bragg – Offshore Pelagic trip for Mega-rarities
Sunday, August 10, 2008

Special Sequoia Discount Cost $160 – regular price $ 185

This is a trip not be missed.  Drive up to Santa Rosa and spend the night then head out for a great day of Pelagic birding off the northern California coast. You have the real possibility of see some really rare birds, like Merkham’s Storm-Petrel, Streaked Shearwater, Dark-Rumped Petrel, Yellow-billed Loon.  Sign up early, this trip sells out.

Monterey Bay Pelagic Trip with Shearwater Journeys - Fall Seabird Classic
Friday, September 12, 2008

Special Sequoia Discount Cost $115 – regular price $135

This fun all day pelagic trip is organized by Debra Love Shearwater an expert in seabird identification.  This is an excellent time of year to see Southern Hemisphere seabird rarities with possible sightings of Black-footed Albatross, Laysans, Short-tailed Albatross, and Bulwer's Petrel. This is also a good time for Terns and Long-tailed Jaegers. We will also be on the lookout for Blue Whales and other marine mammals.

Santa Cruz – Closer to Home Pelagic with Shearwater Journeys
Friday September 26, 2008

Special Sequoia Discount Cost $115 – regular price $145

Join us for what should be a great fall birding trip. It seams that all the interesting seabirds are attracted at this time of year by the increased food on the Santa Cruz side of the Bay.  Along the shore we will look for Marbled Murrelets, Pigeon Guillemots, and Common Murres.  Along the sea canyons we will look for Ashy and Black Storm-petrels.  We will also look for Pink-footed, Flesh-footed, and Buller’s Shearwaters, Red-necked Phalaropes, Rhinoceros, and Cassin’s Auklets.  And as always we will scan the Bay for whales, dolphins, porpoise and Sea Lions.  This is a great price for a fun trip on a very nice boat with a full galley.

See you on the trail!

Legend:

Wildlife Viewing

Fee required for part or all of this event

Trip beyond local area, perhaps including an overnight stay

Volunteer Opportunity

Beginner/Family walk

Nature Walk or Viewing

Pelagic (Ocean) Trip

Motor Tour

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