Eagles and Agriculture Event Feb 24-26
You know you’ve seen them. Eagles and birds of prey flock to the Carson Valley to feast.
It’s a bird lover’s paradise, during the 9th Annual Eagles and Agriculture Event February 24-26, 2012
Sunrise, Birds and Sierra Beauty with Jim Woods August 8
Discover dabblers, divers and other feathered friends on an early morning walk with local birder and Lahontan Audubon Society member, Jim Woods, at Sorensen’s Resort August 8th.
See what species are coming and going during their annual migration, and what birds stick around all year.
Lake Tahoe Bird Festival Walks June 4
Learn about birds of Lake Tahoe at the FREE guided bird hikes during the 2nd Annual Lake Tahoe Bird Festival on June 4th, 2011 with Will and Kirk from Tahoe Institute for Natural Sciences.
Free bird hikes will take place at Spooner Lake, Cove East Restoration area, and Blackwood Canyon from approximately 8:00 – 10:30am.
Wild Tahoe at Taylor Creek June 4-5
Learn about native plants, birds and animals at the “Wild Tahoe Weekend” presented by the USFS on June 4 and 5, starting with the 2nd annual Lake Tahoe Bird Festival on Saturday.
Sunday goes wild.
The events will take place 10am-4pm each day and include bird walks, a species spotlight, crafts, live birds, a kid zone, a raffle, music and food.
Birds of the Truckee Meadows Classes through June 7
Through June 7, 2011 Lahontan Audubon Society will present its popular “Birds of the Truckee Meadows” series of classes on bird identification.
Each session is presented by a different local expert. This is an excellent learning opportunity for new birders, birders new to the area, or birders seeking a review to identify birds in the Truckee Meadows.
The Magical Sounds of Tahoe Birds
Cheese-Burg-er.
It’s the distinctive 3-note whistle of the Mountain Chickadee.
Look. Up in the sky! It’s a Pelican! A Pelican?
You may have seen them lately because they’re only here in the Spring.
Big white birds, flying in perfect formation high in the sky. Lake Tahoe is in the migratory path of pelicans.
White Pelicans in fact.
Spring Birding Hot Spots by local Expert
Spring Birding Hot Spots in South Tahoe Area
by Sue Stevenson, South Shore artist and avid birder
Woodie Woodpecker spotted at Fallen Leaf Lake
Their pecking sounds painful.
They’re so loud that sometimes they sound like jackhammers.
Birds of the Tahoe Region at Sierra Nevada College August 14
Learn about the birds of Lake Tahoe from Kirk Hardie, co-executive director of the newly formed Tahoe Institute for Natural Science (TINS). The presentation will take place Saturday, August 14, at Sierra Nevada College and will cover identification tips and natural history information for each species.
It’s all part of the popular Saturday Mornings for Seniors.
Free guided birding and wildflower hike at Paige Meadows June 26
Enjoy a profusion of birds and wildflowers during a FREE guided hike Saturday, June 26th and July 3rd in Paige Meadows in Tahoe City starting at 7:30 am.
Bring your binoculars to learn more about the Mountain Bluebird, Red-Breasted Sapsucker, MacGillivray’s Warbler, Black-backed Woodpecker, and Pine Grosbeak, as you stroll through flower-covered alpine meadows.
Birding in Lake Tahoe at Pope Beach May 29
Pope beach and marsh.
It’s the quintessential spot for bird watching in South Lake Tahoe.
Join local bird expert Sheryl Ferguson for “Birding in Lake Tahoe” at Pope Beach on Saturday May 29, 2010 from 8-11am to explore this enchanting bird sanctuary.
Identify Birds with South Lake Tahoe Group
You know what they say… Birds of a feather flock together. And boy do they.
If you love birds, join the South Shore bird network and learn more about Tahoe birds. Right now, the spring migration is in full force, and it’s an exciting time for nature watchers.
Wildlife and Birds of Tahoe by Jim Stamates Nov 5 @ 6pm SLT Library
Tahoe is full of interesting local characters, including our birds and wildlife…
Often unnoticed, these creatures lead lives similar to our own like this Magpie and Owl hanging out together, and this momma bear and cub.
