Lynch Canyon Bird Walk

Sat, Mar 11th 2017, 8:00am - 12:00pm
Lynch Canyon, 3100 Lynch Canyon Rd., Vallejo, CA 94589

Lynch Canyon is a complex of hiking trails through many different biomes. Traveling through the oak woodlands and the open savannah grazing land, you will locate a multitude of birds that utilize these habitats. Golden Eagle, Northern Harrier, Ferruginous Hawk, Loggerhead Shrike, Rufous-Crowned Sparrow and Western Bluebird are some of the birds we are likely to find. Burrowing Owl and Rock Wren are unusual in the area but have been reported. The cattle pond will have a variety of waterbirds. We will always watch the trees for returning migrants.

The weather is projected to be in the Low 60s and dry. Light jackets, sweatshirts water and binoculars are recommended. Slight inclines up hills make up part of the trails, but we will not trail-blaze and we will stick to the marked trails. With the temperatures beginning to rise, ticks are beginning to emerge as well as mosquitoes, so please bring bug spray. The recent rains have left the trails muddy, so please wear comfortable, yet sturdy hiking boots or shoes. Please dress accordingly.

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 car pool location. Below is a list of the three suggested car pool locations and suggested times of departure. NOTE: CARPOOL MEETING LOCATIONS FOR BIRDING WALK!

Napa Carpool 
Depart: 7:15
Sweeny’s Sports Store, 1537 Imola Ave West, Napa
Meet on the EAST SIDE of Sweeney's Sport Store in the Riverpark Shopping Center.

Directions to Lynch Canyon: From Sweeny's, turn left out of parking lot and get on Hwy 12 east. Follow until American Canyon Rd. and turn left. Follow American Canyon Rd. and head over overpass at stop sign. Turn left onto McGray Rd. Follow until you see sign for Lynch Canyon and turn left to enter the gates

Cordelia Carpool
Depart: 7:45
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.

Vallejo Carpool 
Depart: 7:45
Baskin-Robbins, 5182 Sonoma Blvd, Vallejo
At the intersection of Sonoma Blvd. & Meadows Drive, turn east into the shopping plaza (previous Wal-Mart location).

 

NOTE: 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 costs.There is a $5 parking fee at the entrance.