Field Trip: NSAS Beginner's Bird Walk to American Canyon Wetlands

Date: Sunday February 05, 2023

Time: 9:00 AM

Are you dipping a toe into birding, or dusting off a pair of binoculars for the first time in a while? If you want company as you learn about birding, we’d be delighted to have you join us for our Beginners' Bird Walk Sunday, February 5 at the American Canyon Wetlands Edge Park. (NSAS Event)

Details:

Leader: Tom Slyker, Carol Boykin & Mark Stephenson
Both Carol and Tom are citizen science volunteers who participate in the Napa Solano Audubon’s CA Birdseasons project at the wetlands location. NSAS has been monitoring birds at this site every Monday morning since 2016. This monitoring has provided the participants with a wealth of knowledge about the birds you might see at this location.

Description: Can't make this trip? Not a problem as we plan on holding another Beginners’ Bird Walks on Sunday, February 26. These walks are open to birders of all levels and ages. It’s free, it's fun, and loaner binoculars are on hand if you need them. Napa Solano Audubon membership is not required, but registration is necessary as we will limit the size of the group for these walks to 15 participants. To register for this walk, or if you have questions about this outing, please e-mail Tom Slyker at solanobirder@gmail.com.

What to bring: Warm clothing in layers as it can get windy and cold at this location. We will be walking ~ 2 miles over paved trails so comfortable walking shoes will be needed. Bring binoculars if you have them. If not, we will have extra binoculars for you to use. We will also have spotting scopes on hand for better views of some of the more distant birds. Water and snacks are items you should plan to carry with you.

Health & Safety: NSAS requests that all participants be vaccinated for Covid-19, with updated boosters. All participants will sign a Field Trip Waiver and Waiver of Liability.

Directions: From Vallejo, take Hwy 29 north towards Napa. Turn left off of Hwy 29 onto Rio Del Mar. There is a stop light at this location. Immediately after turning onto Rio Del Mar, turn right onto Eucalyptus Drive. Continue west on Eucalyptus until you reach the parking lot. From Napa, drive south on Highway 29 till you reach Rio Del Mar. Turn right onto Rio Del Mar and immediately turn right onto Eucalyptus Drive. Continue west on Eucalyptus until you reach the parking lot. From eastern Solano County take Hwy 80 to American Canyon Road. Go west on American Canyon Road until it ends at Wetlands Edge Road. Turn right on Wetlands Road and go north until you hit Eucalyptus Road. Turn left on Eucalyptus Road and you will be at the Wetlands Edge Park parking lot.

Coordinator: To Register Contact Tom Slyker at solanobirder@gmail.com

Cell: (707) 771-1918. I prefer to be contacted by text message or by email with your cell phone number included.

submitted on January 27, 2023, at 04:14 PM PST

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