Field Trip: LA River

Sat, Aug 17, 2024

Leaders: Mark and Janet Scheel

August is about the peak of shorebird migration as wintering birds return and transients pass through. We usually see many Western and Least Sandpipers, both Yellowlegs, both Dowitchers, two Phalaropes, and more. We will be on the lookout for rarities like Solitary, Baird’s, or Semipalmated Sandpipers.

We will walk along a flat bike path along the river, and cover about a mile or so one way, at slow birding pace.

Be prepared for anything, but if your shorebird ID skills are rusty, we will spend as much time as necessary on the more common species to get everyone comfortable with them.

After making a reservation below, you will receive a confirmation and you will be emailed more details.