Sandhill Crane, Image courtesy of Audubon California
Saturday, February 22
Salton Sea South
FEE: $10, SIGN-UP REQUIRED (to be received by end-of-day Mon., Feb., 17)
Leaders Nick and Mary Freeman. Large to huge flocks of Snow & Ross' geese, White-faced Ibis and Sandhill Cranes. Stilt Sandpiper, Lesser Black-backed Gull and Gila Woodpecker all possible to certain. Although late summer is more reliable, this is the only place in the U.S. to see the impressive Yellow-footed Gull, which we might see! No limit, but sign up by phone, and send e-mail and cell ph# for more details. FRS radios & 'scopes helpful. Come and experience this jewel during the winter.
Meet at 7:30 a.m. Saturday at Cattle Call Park south of Brawley (just downhill from 550 Cattle Call Drive, Brawley). Possible accommodations: Brawley Inn 760/344-1199, Calipatria Inn 800/830-1113, and Americas Best Value Inn in Westmorland 760/351-7100 are recommended. Arrive fed with full tanks, and bring lunches and snacks. Those who wish to will eat together Saturday night.
Please register with Susan at membership@laaudubon.org, providing •name(s), •cell phone number, and •e-mail address for exact directions and further information; and •mail a check for $10 each.