Napa Solano Audobon Society Bird Walk along Putah Creek
Hello Birders,This Saturday, May 1, 2021 we will be exploring the riparian corridor of Putah Creek Riparian Preserve. There have been many warblers and interesting migrants and vagrants that have been reported in the past.
The preserve follows the flow of Putah Creek and straddles the border of Solano and Yolo Counties. This area is riparian habitat bordering agricultural fields to the north and east. Birds likely to be seen are Lesser Goldfinch, Western Tanager, Western Kingbird, Western Bluebird, Green Heron, Red-Tailed Hawk, Swainson's Hawk, Red-Shouldered Hawk, Yellow Warbler, Wilson's Warbler, Mallard, Tree Swallow, belted kingfisher and Cliff Swallow. Wood Duck, Orange-Crowned Warbler, Black-Throated Gray Warbler and MacGillivray's Warbler are possible. Migrants and summer breeders are making their way to these prime habitat areas. Green-Tailed Towhee, Yellow-Breasted Chat, Cape May Warbler, Painted Bunting, Nashville and Black-And-White Warbler are rarities that have been spotted in the past.
WEATHER: The temperature will reach the mid-80s, so please stay hydrated. We will be walking in mostly shaded habitat along a creek, so it should be a comfortable day weather-wise. Please wear comfortable, yet sturdy, hiking shoes. Mosquitoes are out so please bring bug spray.
WALK DETAILS:
Where: Levee Rd & Brooks Rd, California 95616, Levee Rd, Davis, CA 95616
Please meet at the gravel parking lot at the intersection of Levee Rd. and Brooks Rd. not later than 8:10am.
COVID REGULATIONS
- Be aware that even with the vaccine, I am still enacting and following COVID safety guidelines with our group.
- Masks will be mandatory to attend,
- We will do our best to maintain social distancing to the best of our abilities
- If you are sick, or feel unwell, please do not attend. I promise that there will be more walks in the future and the birds will be there!
- There may be a walk cap for certain locations. I will let everyone know when or if this will occur. The walks will be capped at 15 attendees on these days.
Upcoming Walk Schedule
May 1: Putah Creek Riparian Preserve
May 8: Lake Hennessey
May 15: Skyline Regional Park
May 22: Pena Adobe Regional Park/Lagoon Valley
May 29: Newell Open Space
June 5: Bothe-Napa State Park
June 12: Benicia State Recreation Area