Montane sites by Pasadena Audubon

I'm rather enamored of Montane species, so maybe I should buy an Adventure Pass($30). You need it to explore the nook and cranny of SG Mts.

Pasadena Audubon has scheduled two field trips, already reserved for Antelope(well it's not strictly montane, but North lol).

http://pasadenaaudubon.org/?q=fieldtrips
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Antelope Valley Migrant Traps

Saturday, May 2, 2015

6:30 am - 1:00 pm
During migration, the bodies of water and surrounding vegetation in the Antelope Valley attract a variety of birds taking a rest and refueling break during their journey. On May 2, Pasadena Audubon will search several of these key "oases" for northbound migrants. The trip starts at Piute Ponds, accessed with special permission from Edwards Air Force Base, therefore the number of participants will be limited. After Piute, we will visit Apollo Park and, time permitting, the (in)famous Lancaster Sewage Ponds. Birds sought include shorebirds, flycatchers, warblers, some of the resisdent A.V. specialties, and (with some luck) Bank Swallows, Black Terns, and Franklin's Gulls. To take advantage of the day's prime bird activity, trip participants should plan to meet at 6:30 (half an hour after sunrise) at a location to be specified in the Antelope Valley. We will aim to conclude the tour of the primary sites by 1 PM. Spotting scopes are recommended. This trip is open to 15 participants in addition to the trip leaders, with preference to those who did not go on this field trip last year, by order of sign-up. Contact Darren Dowell at dowell.darren@yahoo.com to sign up or for further information.
Leaders: Darren Dowell, Janet and Mark Scheel


Throop Peak


Saturday May 30, 2015

7:30 am - 1:00 pm
Join us as we explore one of the highest altitude trails in the San Gabriel Mountains during the peak time of year for montane birds. We'll hike at a leisurely pace to the summit of Throop Peak (elevation: about 9100 feet) as we search for Williamson's Sapsucker, White-headed Woodpecker, Dusky Flycatcher, Clark's Nutcracker, Townsend's Solitaire, Red Crossbill, and other montane species.
Meet at Dawson Saddle at mile 69.6 on the Angeles Crest Highway, about 45 miles from I-210 in La Canada. Bring plenty of water, lunch, sunscreen, bug repellant, sturdy shoes, a hat, a coat, and an Adventure Pass. The hike is about five miles round- trip with possible snow patches; a few sections are steep, and all of it is at altitudes in excess of 7900 feet. Please carpool and plan for about 90 minutes to drive up from Pasadena.
If it turns out that the Angeles Crest Highway between Islip Saddle and Vincent Gap is still closed on May 23, then we'll change the trip to hike up Mt. Waterman instead. If in doubt, contact me a few days prior by email.
Lance Benner