Already scheduled till October(which is a CONDOR trip and is ALREADY full, alas);
http://losangelesaudubon.org/index.php/recreation-mainmenu-189/field-trips-mainmenu-83/257-field-trips
Saturday, August 22, 7:30 AM
Piute Ponds, Edwards AFB
SIGN-UP REQUIRED, NO FEE
20 MAX SIGN UP
Leaders: Jim Moore and Wanda Deal. A good mix of shorebirds, with a chance at LeConte’s Thrasher, and Pectoral and Baird’s sandpipers. Base biologist Wanda will be our ticket to the finest desert birding in LA County. Some amazing birds have been seen here over the years, including a Little Stint just three years ago! Possible extension to Lancaster Sewage Ponds or Apollo Park afterwards. Meet at the Avenue C gate at 7:30 a.m. To get here, take Hwy 14 N to Avenue D, head E to Sierra Hwy, head N to Avenue C, and go a block E to the gate at the end. Lunch and finish at Apollo Park. Bring lunch, sunblock and lots of water. Likely hot weather, and possible afternoon wind. High clearance vehicles may be a plus. Call LAAS (323) 876-0202 or
membership@laaudubon.org
to sign up. Cameras O.K.
Sunday, September 13, 8:00 AM
South Bay Parks
NO SIGN-UP, NO FEE
Leader: David Moody is a resident and frequent birder in the South Bay area, and knows where to find the birds at all of the local parks. In addition to Madrona Marsh, we may visit Wilderness Park, Alondra Park, or wherever the late migrants / rarities lead us. Fall songbird migration should still be strong, and we will be getting into the window for eastern rarities. Meet at Madrona Marsh Preserve headquarters (3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance, CA 90503) parking lot at 8:00 a.m., and bird until 1:00 p.m. or later, if enthusiasm persists. To get here, take the 405 Fwy to the Artesia Blvd W offramp in Torrance, turning S quickly onto Prairie Ave., which eventually becomes Madrona Ave. Take Plaza Del Amo E to the lot on the left. We will carpool here. Bring lunch if you wish to stay beyond a half day.
September 19-20, 6:30 AM
Mojave Desert Weekend
SIGN-UP REQUIRED, NO FEE, NO MAX
Leaders: Nick and Mary Freeman. Kern County has some of the best migrant traps in the state. Western warblers and flycatchers should headline. Reptiles may be encountered! Saturday, bird California City environs; and Sunday, clean up remaining California City spots and hit Apollo Park on our way south. Dine out (then herp?) with leaders Saturday evening if you wish. To meet, take Hwy 14 about 4 miles past Mojave, then turn right on California City Blvd. Drive through town about a mile past the shops, turn left into the golf course parking lot past the fenced driving range. Meet here at 6:30 a.m. both days. To reserve, either call (323) 876-0202 or e-mail
membership@laaudubon.org
& provide your name(s), cell number, and e-mail address (for confirmation). Reserve a room at Motel 6 or other in Mojave, or the new Best Western in CA City (across the street from the meeting spot). Bring lunches, FRS radios, sunblock, bird and reptile books.
Sunday, September 27, 8:00 AM
Huntington Central Park and
Bolsa Chica Wetlands
NO FEE, NO SIGN-UP
Leader: Irwin Woldman. Huntington Central Park is excellent for migrating songbirds. This large park sometimes holds unexpected vagrants during this part of migration. At Bolsa Chica, flocks of shorebirds should be heading south, with gulls starting to show up. Bring a lunch for a full day of birds. Meet at 8:00 a.m. in the HCP parking lot on the south side of Slater Ave. just east of Golden West St. in Huntington Beach.
Saturday, October 3, 7:30 AM
Malibu to McGrath Field Trip
NO SIGN-UP, NO FEE
Leader: Barbara Johnson. Late passerines and shorebirds should be moving through coastal migration spots, mixed with early wintering birds. Possibly 100 species. Take PCH N over the bridge in Malibu to the stoplight, and park on PCH, or turn right on Cross Creek Road for free parking along the road (and Starbucks), or turn left into the fee lot. Cross PCH, and meet at the kiosk by the lagoon at 7:30 a.m. for a full day of birding. There may be an access fee at McGrath or elsewhere. Bring lunch.
Saturday, October 10, 8:00 AM
Oxnard Plain
NO SIGN-UP, NO FEE
Leaders: Nick and Mary Freeman. Meet at the Hueneme sod fields at 8:00 a.m. to look for Red-throated Pipit, Golden-Plovers and longspurs. Later, we’ll try to shake the migrating passerines - as well as a few eastern vagrants - out of nearby windbreaks. The tamarisks and eucalyptus rows on the Plain often concentrate migrants in the fall. From the 101 N, drive S on Rice Avenue, following the Rice Avenue prompts to the end, then turn Rt. on Hueneme Rd. Meet on the N (Rt) side of Hueneme Rd. a couple of blocks west of this turn, just after the first building and just before Casper Rd.
Saturday, October 17, 8:30 AM
Condors At Bitter Creek NWR
DONATION SUGGESTED, SIGN-UP REQUIRED, LIMIT 20
Joseph Brandt, California Condor biologist, will be leading this trip to view the reintroduction program of the California Condor. We should get good looks at California Condors, possibly Golden Eagles, and a number of other species, from Cerro Noroeste Rd. and the hillside opposite the hacking pen. Joseph will give us an overview of the program, show us how radio telemetry and GPS tracking units are helping to save the bird, and talk about the future of the species in California. We will be west of Mt. Pinos, not too far from Maricopa. All new releases of condors into the wild SoCal population occur here, and all 43 condors in our wild local population visit this area. Take Interstate 5 north to Frazier Park exit. At the stop sign make a left and go under I-5. Meet in the parking lot of the “Flying J” gas station at 8:30 a.m. Finish at 3 or 4:00 p.m. Reserve your place with LAAS by phone (323) 876-0202, stating your cell phone # and e-mail address, whether you have a high clearance vehicle that can accommodate at least 4 people total (priority) or you plan to ride with someone else. Bring drinks, lunch, and FRS radio and a scope if you have them. No fee, but donations accepted to the Condor Survival Fund.
Every one of 'em is absolutely fabulous. Piute I've already been to, and PAS Audubon also scheduled it around that date, but other places..definitely worth a visit.
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