Welcome!
The Redwood Region Audubon Society is
an energetic community of volunteers from all over northern
California. We offer free bird walks every week, a monthly program,
and numerous special outings. We are also a strong voice for
conservation in our bioregion. We hope you will join us!
 Friday, September 8 “Minlas,
Mesias, and Minivets: Birding South East Asia.” will be presented by Humboldt State University
Wildlife professor, Mark Colwell, who recently returned from a trip to Southeast
Asia He will share experiences about his travels, and birds he
encountered in Thailand,
Cambodia, Myanmar,
Laos, and Vietnam. He
will also talk about conservation challenges in this region of spectacular bird
diversity. The free program starts at 7:30 p.m.
at the Six Rivers Masonic Lodge, 251 Bayside Road,
Arcata. Bring
a mug to enjoy shade-grown coffee, and come fragrance-free. Saturday, September 9 Inland Birding Trip Join us for an inland birding adventure with leader
Melissa Dougherty in Willow Creek. Meet at Studio 299 (75 The Terrace,
Willow Creek) after 9:00 a.m. to arrange carpooling. The group will depart
promptly at 9:30 a.m. and end around noon. All ages, abilities and interest
levels are welcome! Contact Melissa at 530-859-1874 or willowcreekbirdwalks@gmail.com. Saturday
evening, September 16 Join us for our annual board meeting in Del Norte County. All bird lovers who wish to learn about
upcoming Audubon programs and projects are most welcome to attend. Before the
meeting, seabird biologist Craig Strong will briefly discuss his research on
Marbled Murrelet populations in California
and Oregon, including a look at
the long term trends in Murrelet numbers. The Lake Earl Branch of RRAS and the
Redwood Parks Conservancy will host a potluck supper at 6 p.m. and the board meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at the Lake Earl Wildlife Area Information Center, 2591 Old Mill Road, Crescent City, California. Those wishing to meet other
birders and socialize are welcome to attend the potluck and may bring a side
dish, drink, or dessert to share. RSVP to Sue Calla (707) 465-6191. Sunday, September 17 Crescent City
birding trip All
levels of bird watchers are encouraged to join biologist and professional
guide, Ken Burton, for an excursion to scout out some of Del Norte County’s
migratory and resident birds. The outing meets at the northernmost parking lot
on Pebble Beach Dr. (NOT
Pt. St. George) and will caravan to several
locations with some walking. We will leave promptly at 9:00 and return about noon. Bring viewing optics, binoculars, snacks, and
drinking water. Saturday, September 23 North Spit (North Jetty to Fairhaven) Meet at 7 a.m.
at the G St parking lot at
the Arcata Marsh to carpool. This group will start early at the north
jetty to look for seabirds and rocky shorebirds, and then will visit willow
patches and a Fairhaven pasture to
look for fall migrant landbirds. Scopes are recommended for watching off the
jetty. Trip will end around 12 p.m. Contact
leader: Rob Fowler at (707) 616-9841 or migratoriusfwlr@gmail.com
Join us for our regularly scheduled field trips and meetings:
Free
public field trip at the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary every Saturday. Bring your binoculars and have a
great morning birding! Meet leader in the parking lot at the end of South I Street (Klopp Lake) in Arcata
at 8:30 a.m., rain or shine. Trip
ends around 11 a.m. Check our calendar to see who is leading this week's walk.
Second Sunday of each month, at
the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge. This is a wonderful, two- to
three-hour trip for people wanting to learn the birds of the Humboldt Bay area.
It takes a leisurely pace with an emphasis on enjoying the birds! Beginners are
more than welcome. Meet at the Refuge Visitor Center at 9 a.m. Call Jude Power
or David Fix at (707) 822-3613 for more information.
Saturday, August 26, So Hum Walk in Garberville
Join Redwood Region Audubon Society on its
monthly bird walk at the Southern Humboldt Community Park in Garberville. All ages and experience levels are encouraged to
participate on this easy 2-to 3-hour walk. Binoculars are not provided but coffee and cookies will be available.
Bring water, a hat with a brim, and a snack if you like. Meet leader Tom Leskiw at 8:30 a.m. at Tooby
Park on Sprowl Creek Rd. If
you arrive late, the group will be heading west past the farmhouse, the barn and
the horse stable. No dogs please. Second Thursday Redwood Region Audubon Society holds its monthly
Conservation Meeting the second Thursday of each month noon at Rita’s Margaritas and Mexican
Grill, 1111 5th Street, Eureka. (707) 445-8311.
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Special Events in September! Our free monthly presentations return! Join us Friday, September 8, to learn about minlas, mesias, and minivets. Saturday evening, September 16 Board meeting and public presentation on marbled murrelets in Crescent City. Sunday, September 17 Crescent City bird walk Satuday, September 23 North Jetty birding trip
Current Environmental Activities
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Keep Up to Date Via RRAS Listserv
Be reminded about field trips and programs and learn about upcoming
meetings, public hearings, and symposia of interest to RRAS members and
other concerned nature lovers.
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Our great photos:
Marsh Wren by
Leslie Scopes Anderson
Great Blue Heron by
Jeanie Breslin
and
Red-tailed Hawk by
Susan Wellington
 The 2nd edition of RRAS’ Common Birds of Northwest California by
local birder Kenneth Burton and photographer Leslie Anderson is now
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