April 2, 2022
Date/Time
Date(s) - 04/02/2022
8:30 am-11:30 am
Location
Laguna de Santa Rosa Trail
Categories
Beginners Bird Walk at the Laguna de Santa Rosa
Date: Saturday, April 2
Time: 8:30am – 11:30am.
Location: Laguna de Santa Rosa Trail
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Calling all new birders and bird-curious folks! Are you new to birdwatching or just curious to try it out? Then join the Laguna Foundation and us for a beginners birding walk exploring the Laguna de Santa Rosa trail. We’ll slowly meander along the mostly flat trail as it winds through open oak savannah, grasslands, riparian woodlands, marshes, and a pond.
We want to help and inspire bird-curious beginners to get out and appreciate the bird world. Don’t be shy if you’ve never birded before – that’s what we’re here for! We’ll start with a tutorial on using binoculars and an introductory discussion about birding. As we explore the area, stopping frequently to study the birds we encounter, we’ll discuss a variety of topics, such as: techniques for locating birds, what sorts of details to notice when observing a bird, species identification, bird vocalizations, and bird behavior and habitats.
NOTE: Though we’ll be walking slowly, for those with mobility issues, please be aware that we will be on unpaved trails and some slight inclines. Depending on recent rainfall, the trail may be muddy.
Miles and Teresa Tuffli are avid birders from Sonoma County. They especially love helping fellow nature-lovers and “bird-curious” folks take the next step of getting into the field to enjoy the bird world! They’ve led guided bird walks for the Point Reyes Birding & Nature Festival, LandPaths, Marin Audubon Society, and Point Reyes National Seashore Association’s Field Institute. Miles and Teresa also enjoy volunteering their time with many local nature-based organizations. Learn more about them at their website and blog: I’m Birding Right Now.
This is an in-person event. While the mask mandate for outdoor events has been lifted in Sonoma County, we support the continued use of masks to prevent community spread of the COVID-19 virus. Please let us know in advance if you can no longer attend so we can offer a spot to someone on the waitlist. Heavy smoke or rain cancels.
There is no charge for this outing, which is made possible by the voters of Sonoma County who fund the work of Ag + Open Space with a quarter-cent sales tax.