Field Trips

Here you will find field trips offered by a number of GGA class instructors, as well as links to organizations that offer birding field trips.  These trips are free unless noted.

Coyote Hills RP, Jan 20

Leaders: Anne Hoff, anne2210b@sbcglobal.net 9 am - noon. Meet at the main parking lot. Wintering shorebirds, waterfowl, rails and raptors.

Sacramento Delta and Valley Refuges, Jan 26 & 27

Leaders: Steve & Carol Lombardi, hotrock175@gmail.com 925.785.0130 & Rusty Scalf, rscalf@sonic.net 510.666.9936.  This is a fundraiser trip for GGAS, and a $25 donation to GGAS (min) is expected.  Contact leaders to make a reservation, and for more details on meeting place.  Sandhill Cranes, Snow, Ross's and White-fronted Geese, Tundra Swans, etc.

Sacramento R. Delta with Dolphin Charters -- Feb 16

Leaders: TBA.  Reservations are required, via GGAS.  Reserve by Jan 18.  Call 510-843-2222.  Fee is $85 for GGAS members.  Geese, swans, ducks, raptors, owls.  8:30 to 5 PM, from Antioch Marina.

Garretson Point, Arrowhead Marsh -- Feb 24

Leaders: Rusty Scalf, rscalf@sonic.net, 510.666.9936  High tide opportunity for Rails and shorebirds.  Meet at 9 AM.  Park at Garretson Point parking lot (end of Edgewater) and walk to Arrowhead Marsh.   

Lower Klamath & Tule Lake NWLR -- March 10

Leaders:  Eddie Bartley & Noreen Weeden.  Meet at 8 AM.  Details available shortly.

 

General guidelines

Carpool if possible!

Try to be on time... but if you're late, you might be able to catch up with us.  We often spend a little time in the parking area looking at the birds!

Please don't bring pets.  Dress for a field trip - good walking shoes, hat, sunscreen are all helpful.  Don't forget your binoculars, and if you have a scope, it's especially nice to bring it on trips where we're looking at water birds.

Links to Organizations Offering Fieldtrips

Golden Gate Audubon
Mount Diablo Audubon
Ohlone Audubon
Santa Clara Audubon