Our guided walks and other activities are free and open to the public unless otherwise stated.

We have some special birding trips offered this month!

King Salmon

Sunday, February 16, 10:00 a.m. - noon

Join us for a free guided field trip along the shoreline of Humboldt Bay at King Salmon. During a rising tide, we will observe and work on identifying loons, grebes, cormorants, ducks, gulls, shorebirds, and more. This trip will involve a gentle hike along the established trail and beach, ending with an overview from Buhne Point. Meet at the Gill's By the Bay parking lot at the end of King Salmon Ave. Please contact Sean McAllister (707-496-8790 / whiteouters at gmail.com) before the date to register for this trip and confirm, in case of questionable weather conditions.

Wedding Rock at Sue-meg Park

Sunday, February 23  9:00 a.m. - noon
Wedding Rock is one of the county’s best sea-watch locations, and we’ll spend the morning scanning for goodies that could include Rhinoceros Auklet, Ancient Murrelet, Black-legged Kittiwake, Iceland Gull, and Northern Fulmar. We’ll also share sea-watching techniques and seabird identification tips; a good opportunity to compare optics. This will be a relaxed morning of birding and camaraderie. In case you’re unfamiliar, the site requires a short but somewhat strenuous walk to reach. Meet leader Ken Burton (shrikethree AT gmail.com) on the east side of Patrick’s Point Drive just north of the Sue-meg State Park entrance to carpool into the park, or meet us at the rock later if you wish. Bring scopes and park passes if you have them and snacks to share if you wish.