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.
International Migratory Bird Day Festival and Guided Walks June 5
The Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit and newly founded Tahoe Institute for Natural Science (TINS) is holding an International Migratory Bird Day Festival at Lake Tahoe from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 5 at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center on Emerald Bay Road.
Birds of the Truckee Meadows classes start May 4
Starting May 4, 2010, the 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.
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. That would explain it.
Spring Birding Hot Spots by local Expert
Spring Birding Hot Spots in South Tahoe Area
by Sue Stevenson, South Shore artist and avid birder
The Magical Sounds of Tahoe Birds
Cheese-Burg-er.
It’s the distinctive 3-note whistle of the Mountain Chickadee.
Sunrise, Birds and Sierra Beauty with Jim Woods May 28
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 on May 28, 2010.
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.
Woodie Woodpecker spotted at Fallen Leaf Lake
Their pecking sounds painful.
They’re so loud that sometimes they sound like jackhammers.
8th Annual Eagles and Agriculture Event Feb 19-21
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, and you can win $125 prize each for best birding and best agricultural/wildlife photo during the 8th Annual Eagles and Agriculture Event February 19-21, 2010.
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.
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