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A special note about Field Trips
Please arrive at the location indicated 30 minutes prior to your scheduled event. This will allow us time to check you in and ensure the trip leaves promptly. We ask that you follow your field trip leader from the meeting location to the final destination. Anyone arriving after the field trip leader has left may not be able to join the group. Most field trips will be limited to the first 20 reservations. Walk-in registration may be available for some events during the weekend of the Festival.
Weather may change a trip's itinerary, but most trips will be conducted rain or shine. The weather in the valley during January is variable. It is generally cold and sometimes rainy, with daytime highs ranging from 50F to 65F.
Be sure to bring the following on your field trips: rain gear, waterproof footwear, layered clothing, binoculars, camera, field identification guide, water and snack or lunch as needed. Please also check out the Tips & Etiquette below to help you enjoy your day to the fullest.
Tips & Etiquette for Bird Watchers
To make your trip more enjoyable for yourself and others, we ask you to please use these following etiquette tips:
- Wear clothing suitable for the weather and area you'll be hiking in. It's practical to layer clothing to accommodate fluctuations in temperature. Wear comfortable shoes that have a good grip and are waterproof when necessary. You may want to take sunscreen, a hat or rain gear.
- Bring binoculars or a scope for a better viewing experience.
- Bring water on long outings to stay hydrated.
- Bring a Field Guide if you are interested in learning more about the birds you see. If you are a beginning birder, look for a guide that specializes in birds of northern California.
- Be courteous to other explorers. Stay with your group and pay attention to your trip leader. Walk quietly and slowly. Do not disrupt animals or their habitats. Turn off cell phones or other electronic devices. If you are taking children with you, explain to them proper etiquette before the trip.
- Tune up your senses and listen carefully. Scan the horizon and tree canopies. Look to the ground for prints, feathers and other traces of wildlife. Please remove litter and leave natural items where they belong. This will keep it enjoyable for others when they visit.
Field Trip: Anderson River Park
$27 Adult; $10 Youth
Thursday, Jan 28, 2016
Meet at Chico Creek Nature Center (Map) at 7:00 am
Meet at Anderson River Park (Map) at 8:30 am
More vigorous hiking, some elevation gain/loss
Description
"Anderson River Park never disappoints!" Anderson River Park encompasses 440 acres of mixed habitat, including freshwater marsh; major river, riparian woodland; and oak savanna. It also hosts 125+ bird species. Specialty birds include many seasonal species and residents such as Wood Ducks, Nuttall's Woodpecker, Red-breasted Sapsucker Yellow-billed Magpies, and California Thrashers. If time allows, we will try to include Kutras Lake/Turtle Bay. Bring your binoculars, spotting scope, water, and lunch. If meeting at Anderson River Park, we will meet in the Amphitheater parking lot.
Field Trip Leader
Chad Scott
Born in the North State, Chad Scott graduated high school in Redding before studying abroad in Italy and later relocated to San Diego to continue his studies at SDSU. After nearly twenty years in San Diego, Chad returned to Redding where he connected with the Wintu Audubon Society in 2013 and joined the board the following year. In 2015, he was elected chapter president with an interest in expanding citizen science, science communication, and bird conservation efforts in Redding and the surrounding areas of Shasta County.
Chad Scott's Events
- Anderson River Park (1/28/2016)