Trips
We sponsor a number of birding field trips each month. On the second Sunday of the month we offer a walk at El Dorado Nature Center which is geared to teaching birding basics (though all skill levels are welcome). We also have regular walks at the Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge. In addition, each month we have at least one major weekday and one major weekend trip.
Current & Upcoming Field Trips
Check our current newsletter to find out about additional & current field trips.
Los Cerritos Wetlands/Gum Grove Park
Sat., May 10, 8:00 a.m.
Sun., May 18, 8:00 a.m.
Check out the Los Cerritos Wetlands from Gum Grove Park which overlooks
the wetlands from the Orange County side. Enjoy color songbirds during
spring migration, hummingbirds, raptors, and more!
Meet at Gum Grove Parking lot (Avalon St. entrance) in Seal Beach.
From Long Beach, take PCH to Mar Vista, turn left on Mar Vista, left on
Coastline, right on Catalina, left on Avalon, Avalon deadends into the
parking lot.
July 2008
Eastern Sierra Summer Field Trip
By Donna Bray, 1st Vice President
It’s not too early to plan for the July 4th weekend field trip to the
Eastern Sierra. We will be camping in Rock Creek Canyon, and doing some
relaxed birding and hiking in the area. Non-campers will be welcome too.
Email (make the subject ‘El Dorado-July 4’) or phone Donna Bray (see
last page) for details and to sign-up.
Bird Walk at El Dorado Nature Center
Second Sunday of the month, at 8AM. Meet in the parking lot. ($7.00 parking fee.)
Bird List for El Dorado Nature Center:
Saturday Seal Beach NWR Tour
Seal Beach
National Wildlife Refuge. Reservations
required no less than 48 hours in advance by
calling 562-598-1024 and leaving your name
and the number in your party. Identification
(adults only) will be required for admittance.
A $5 donation to Friends of the SBNWR is
asked.
Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge Bird List
Recent Field Trip Reports
February 2008
Bolsa Chica
By John Fitch, Field Trip Chair
This February field trip to Bolsa Chica found all the expected marsh
birds, two Reddish Egrets, a female Merlin doing her imitation of a jet
fighter, and a surprise Burrowing Owl.
Fullerton
By John Fitch, Field Trip Chair
With beautiful summer-type weather, we explored a short section of trail
bordering the Ralph Ward Nature Preserve in Fullerton and were rewarded
with multiple Cactus Wrens calling from various perches, a California
Thrasher burbling from atop the fence and a brief look at a California
Gnatcatcher. At Laguna Park, we found 4 pair of Wood Ducks and a single
Ring-necked Duck. We finished the day at Hillcrest Park with Acorn &
Downey Woodpeckers and a very blue Western Bluebird.
El Dorado Nature Center
By Elias Zuniga, Webmaster
Although it was an early February morning, it was already warm enough to
be sweater (not jacket) weather. Keith led eight birders. As we started
we found a pair of nesting Red-shouldered Hawks. Other highlights
included Cedar Waxwings, and American Robins. Lindsay spotted a
Black-throated Gray Warbler that was gracious enough to pose for
pictures. (See them at eldoradoaudubon.org) We counted 45 species. For
members getting started, there is no better way to learn birding than to
set out with us each month. By doing so, not only will you become
familiar with local species, you can also meet others who are eager to
help you improve your birding skills. We are eagerly anticipating next
month's walk, when we hope to catch some spring migrants, and welcome
you to join us.