Submitted by: Je Anne Branca
San Diego, CA: January 17 – 20, Tuesday – Friday.
This is our annual trip to the area, last year we had a 125 species. This year will be different as it will be a photography trip, allowing people more time to photograph the birds, so the pace will be much slower. Space is limited so call early as we only have 2 spaces left. Call Je Anne for reservations at 702-451-6843.
Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve: February 11th, Saturday , 7:30 am.
We will have Matt Denton from Bird Quest joining us. After the Preserve we will be going to Boulder City and Lake Mead area as we show Matt some of our local birding spots. Call Je Anne for reservations at 702-451-6843.
Willow Creek, Pahrump NV: February 17th and February 19th
On Friday, February 17, 2012 and Sunday February 19, 2012 there will be a Great Backyard Bird Count at Willow Creek in Pahrump. Meet in the Willow Creek parking lot at 7:45a.m. The count starts at 8 a.m. and will end at noon. We will be walking along the path that goes from the clubhouse to the ponds. Distance is about two miles. Please bring water and snacks, and dress warmly.
Mountain Falls, Pahrump NV: February 18th and February 20th
On Saturday, February 18, 2012 and Monday February 20, 2012 there will be another Great Backyard Bird Count at Mountain Falls in Pahrump. Meet at the front entrance to Mountain Falls off 160 at 7:45a.m. The count will start at 8 a.m. and will end at noon. We will also bird in the garden areas within Mountain Falls. Please bring water and snacks, and dress warmly. Distance is about two miles.
Salton Sea, Ca. or Yuma, AZ: February 21 – 24
Details still being worked out, the trip could be to either location or maybe both. Call Je Anne for reservations at 702-451-6843.
Wheeler Camp Springs: April 28, Saturday
It will be a tour of RRAS Sanctuary with a focus on birds and the local history. To sign-up and get a start time, call John Bialecki at 702-363-6615.
Pahranagat NWR: May 12th, Saturday
Celebration of International Migratory Bird Treaty Day. To carpool, we will meet at the Petro Gas Station at the Motor Speedway Exit off of I-15 at 6:30 am. We will meet locals at the picnic table shelter at the Upper Lake at 8 am, where we will begin the trip. We will finish birding at the Refuge around noon and be back to the Speedway exit by 1:30 pm. To sign-up for the trip, call Christiana at 702-672-1411.
