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Upcoming Field Trips, |
"The born naturalist is one of the most lucky men in the world. Winter or summer, rain or shine, at home or abroad, walking or riding, his pleasures are always near at hand. The great book of nature is open before him and he has only to turn its leaves." - John Burroughs, 1921
NOTE: Field trips are free* and open to the public, including beginners and newcomers. Dates and times are subject to change. Bring your own food and water. Binoculars are very useful. Carpooling is encouraged, and carpoolers are encouraged to share expenses for gasoline. Prepare and dress for the climate and the day's weather forecast; wear sturdy shoes and expect some walking on most trips. Contact the field trip leader for more information pertaining to a specific trip.
*Some special fund-raising field trips and birding events will have modest donation requests or fees.
ABOUT DOGS: Dog Policy: RVAS prefers that dogs are not present on bird walks. This is to ensure that all participants are happy and comfortable. Participants who do bring their dog on an outing are requested to keep the dog in the car. Thank you for your cooperation.
Monthly Wednesday Bird Walk
Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2008; 8:30 am.
Location: Greenway at Central Point
Leader: Denny Niebuhr
Meeting place/time: Meet at the gravel lot opposite the Pilot Station on Pine St., Central Point, at 8:30 am
Notes: We will finish by 11:30 am. For more information contact Denny Niebuhr at 482-6589 or rogueden@ashlandhome.net.
Rogue Valley Migratory Bird Day:
Date/time: Saturday, May 10, 2008; 8:00 a.m. to noon.
Location: North Mountain Park Nature Center, 620 North Mountain Ave., Ashland
Presented by: North Mountain Park Nature Center, Ashland Parks & Recreation Department, Rogue Valley Audubon Society and the Klamath Bird Observatory.
Activities: On a 14-acre creekside natural area, activities will include hourly guided walks and the chance to see migratory and resident birds at the mist netting and bird banding station. There will be lots of info about local conservation efforts. Participants can see Wildlife Image’s raptors up close, sip shade-grown coffee, and take flight on the Migration Obstacle Course.
For more info:Please visit www.RogueValleyBirdDay.net, or call the North Mountain Park Nature Center
at 541-488-6606.
Annual Potluck Picnic
Date: May 13, 2008
Location: Touvelle Park
Contact Person: Kathleen Donham, 772-5044, kdonham2@msn.com
Notes: We'll have a field trip at the park followed by lots of good food and conversation.
Field Trip
Date: Saturday, May 17, 2008
Location: Lost Creek Reservoir area
Leader: Joe Shelton, 772-4490
Meeting place/time: Food-4-Less (Medford), 8 a.m., south side of parking lot.
Notes: Also a birdathon event. Plan to car pool. Bring food and drinks, and appropriate clothing for the day.
Lost Creek Res. is about 35 miles northeast of Medford.
Monthly SundayBird Walk
Date: Sunday, May 18, 2008
Location: Ashland section of Bear Creek Greenway
Leader: Harry Fuller
Meeting place/time: Meet at the Ashland Dog Park, north end of Helman Street at 8:00 am
Notes: Half-day walk along the Ashland section of Bear Creek Greenway. The walk is along level paved trail that follows Ashland Creek and then Bear Creek. We can expect songbirds, woodpeckers, waterfowl, and raptors.
Directions: From Hwy 99 southbound, after you enter Ashland city limits, turn left on Hersey, then left on Helman. Proceed past the nursery greenhouses to the end (parking lot). Northbound on Hwy 99, turn right on Helman (this is at Bard’s Inn, just after you cross Ashland Creek). Leader: Harry Fuller, 488-8077.
Field Trip
Date: Saturday, June 14, 2008
Location: Mt. Ashland
Leader: Gwyneth Ragosine and Dick Ashford
Meeting place/time: Ashland’s Shop N’ Kart parking lot in time for an 8:00 am departure. Please arrive early to allow for carpool formation (a must!), sign-in, etc.
Notes: An all-day trip to Mt. Ashland. This is a repeat of last year’s successful trip, when we saw many montane birds and found several nests. We’ll drive all the way to the Grouse Gap shelter, stopping along the way to look (and listen) for White-headed Woodpecker, Mountain Bluebird, Hermit Warbler, MacGillivray’s Warbler, and Green-tailed Towhee, among others.
DRESS WARMLY, and please bring a lunch. There are beautiful places to picnic, and there will be some walking. NO DOGS. PLEASE DON’T ASK.
Monthly SundayBird Walk
Date: Sunday, June 15, 2008
Location: Ashland section of Bear Creek Greenway
Leader: Harry Fuller
Meeting place/time: Meet at the Ashland Dog Park, north end of Helman Street at 8:00 am
Notes: Half-day walk along the Ashland section of Bear Creek Greenway. The walk is along level paved trail that follows Ashland Creek and then Bear Creek. We can expect songbirds, woodpeckers, waterfowl, and raptors.
Directions: From Hwy 99 southbound, after you enter Ashland city limits, turn left on Hersey, then left on Helman. Proceed past the nursery greenhouses to the end (parking lot). Northbound on Hwy 99, turn right on Helman (this is at Bard’s Inn, just after you cross Ashland Creek). Leader: Harry Fuller, 488-8077.
Address field trip questions to:
Dick Ashford, (541) 482-0396, or dick@ashlandhome.net