Napa Solano Audobon Society Saturday Bird Walks with Andrew

Sat, May 22nd 2021, 8:00am - 12:00am
Skyline Wilderness Park, 2201 Imola Ave., Napa, CA 94559

OVERVIEW

Skyline is a rocky, mostly well used trail system which runs through the hills just outside of Napa through where the old state hospital used to reside. Traveling through the oak woodlands and mixed deciduous forest, we will look for some last minute spring migrants and nesting birds. Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher,  Lesser Goldfinch, Western Bluebird, Swainson's Thrush, California Quail, Black-Headed Grosbeak, Western Tanager, Oak Titmouse and Steller's Jay and a variety of songbirds and raptors are likely to be found. Northern Pygmy-Owl, Pileated Woodpecker and Wood Duck are possible within the park. 

WEATHER
The weather is projected to be in the Mid 70s. Light jackets, sweatshirts, water are recommended;  binoculars a must. The trails have consistent inclines with one steep section heading up the hill, but the trails are well marked and easy to walk on. Mosquitos are always looming in the grass and air, so please bring bug spray. Please wear comfortable, yet sturdy hiking boots or shoes. Please dress accordingly to the weather and location.

BIRD WALK LOCATION: Skyline Wilderness Park, 2201 Imola Ave., Napa, CA 94559
Please meet at the Visitor Parking area just after the gate. There is a $6 fee to enter the park. 

COVID REGULATIONS

  • Be aware that even with the vaccine, I am still enacting and following COVID safety guidelines with our group. Please note per California and County regulations and most everybody being vaccinated, I am relaxing the mandatory mask mandate. Masks from now on will be optional.  
  • 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!
  • Due to COVID-19 restrictions and for the safety of attendees, there will no longer be any NSAS carpooling from Sweeney's Sports for the foreseeable future. If you wish to travel together from your own houses or location, please do so at your own risk. 

Directions to Skyline Park