Bird Walks

Please join with others who share your interests in nature, birds and wildlife! We are pleased to present the following recreational, and educational opportunities in and around the Los Angeles area.

 

Bird Walks

Join experienced leaders who will help you explore the varied habitat in and around the greater Los Angeles Area. Enjoy woodland nature areas, parklands and lakes, natural coastal scrub habitat and saltwater marshes.

Binoculars are provided on many of the walks.

Bird walks are geared for the beginner/intermediate birders looking for an introduction to local birds and/or interested in reducing their carbon footprint by birding relatively close to home.

Both LA Audubon bird walks and field trips delve into identification, natural histories and interactions observed in the field. All are welcome at either event, but no pets or small children, please. Appropriate for young bird watchers age 6 years and older. Bird walks DO NOT require advance sign-up, just show up at the specified meeting time and place.

Featured
Owens Valley Grouse Trip
Apr 26
Owens Valley Grouse Trip

Join us for a weekend adventure to Owens Valley to learn about and view Sage Grouse, Bald Eagles, and more!

Bird Migration at Tejon Ranch (date is confirmed)
May 11
Bird Migration at Tejon Ranch (date is confirmed)

Come out to Tejon Ranch to see some passerine species, and if we’re lucky, Swainson’s Hawks and California Condor!

UPDATE: FULLY BOOKED — Small Owls of the San Gabriels #2
May 17
UPDATE: FULLY BOOKED — Small Owls of the San Gabriels #2

Join us for a twilight stroll in the San Gabriels looking for Northern Saw-whet, Western Screech-Owl, possibly Spotted Owl, as well as the vanguard of Flammulated Owl migration.

Big Morongo Canyon Field Trip
May 19
Big Morongo Canyon Field Trip

Breeding desert and oasis birds such as Brown-crested and Vermilion Flycatchers, Summer Tanager, Scott's and Hooded Orioles, Yellow-breasted Chat and late migrating Empidonax flycatchers.

FULLY BOOKED — Small Owls of the San Gabriels #3
Jun 21
FULLY BOOKED — Small Owls of the San Gabriels #3

Join us for a twilight stroll in the San Gabriels looking for Northern Saw-whet, Western Screech-Owl, possibly Spotted Owl, as well as the vanguard of Flammulated Owl migration.

Owls & Other Birds of the Southern Sierra, Weekend Field Trip July 4–7
Jul 4
Owls & Other Birds of the Southern Sierra, Weekend Field Trip July 4–7

Flammulated and Spotted Owls have been seen in multiples every year. Saw-whet (adult & juv.) and Pygmy Owl are less reliable, but we will look hard! Saw-whet was very obliging last year! During days, we will search out Pileated Woodpecker, Pacific Wren, Golden-crowned Kinglet, and perhaps Goshawk, Dipper or Evening Grosbeak!

Big Bear Area Field Trip

Target birds include Williamson’s?and Red-breasted Sapsuckers, Calliope and Rufous Hummers, mountain finches, White-headed Woodpecker, and Mountain Quail.