Napa-Solano Audubon Society Field Trip – Lynch Canyon
Do you enjoy Birding? This SUNDAY we will be exploring out the arroyos, hills and canyons of Lynch Canyon. This is a specialty raptor spot and winter resident birds make their homes in the brush.
The many microhabitats and grasslands that make up this area allow for a unique blend of bird species. Many interesting birds have been reported in the area in the past. We are likely to find Red-Tailed Hawk, American Kestrel, White-Tailed Kite, Golden Eagle, Fox Sparrow, White- and Golden-Crowned Sparrow, Chestnut-Backed Chickadee and a host of waterfowl, terns and passerines around the cattle pond. Uncommon birds in the area include Bald Eagle, Ferruginous Hawk, Peregrine Falcon, Merlin, Prairie Falcon, Rufous-Crowned Sparrow and Northern Harrier. A dark morph and light morph Rough-Legged Hawk have been observed here recently. Burrowing Owl and Rock Wren have been seen in the rip-rap piles near the pond on occasion
The temperature will reach the mid-50s with only a 10% chance of rain. There is 0 inches of rain predicted for the day. Please bring a good jacket and layers. Please wear comfortable, yet sturdy, hiking shoes. IT WILL BE MUDDY OUT THERE! We will be in mostly exposed hills with little cover so shade will be limited, but the day will be cool. There is a moderate hill on both sides of the trails and it cannot be escaped.
Please meet at the gate off of McGary Road and Lynch Canyon Rd. Please meet at the parking area no later that 8:10. There is a $6 parking fee which is enforced.
Carpool Instructions and Departure Times:
Carpools are participant-organized; NSAS leaders will not necessarily be present. Carpools should depart the meeting location at the suggested time, so be early if you want to share a ride! There is no guarantee that there will be another individual arriving at the carpool location. Below is a list of the three suggested carpool locations and suggested times of departure.
Car-poolers will share driving expenses, so bring some small bills if you plan to carpool. We also encourage a small donation for the trip leader to help offset his costs.
Napa Carpool
Depart: 7:00
Sweeny’s Sports Store, 1537 Imola Ave West, Napa
Meet on the EAST SIDE of Sweeney's Sport Store in the Riverpark Shopping Center.
Cordelia Carpool
Depart: 7:00
Solano Education Building, 5100 Business Center Drive, Fairfield
Soon after you get onto Business Center Drive, turn right into the parking lot for the Education Building.
Directions from Sweeny's: Turn rght out of parking lot heading west towards Hwy 121. 121 Turns into Hwy 12. Turn left at the stoplight to get onto Hwy 12/Jamieson Canyon. Exit on Red Top Road. Follow Red Top past the intersection to Hwy 80 past the stop signs. Turn onto McGary Rd and follow road for 2.5 miles. Turn right onto Lynch Canyon Road and follow the gravel road past the gate to the parking area.