High Country Birds of Mt. San Jacinto

1 Tram Way,Palm Springs CA 92262

10 June, 2023

Description

Our mountains will once again be filled with singing/nesting birds. Time to admire our resident birds like the Clark’s Nutcracker, White-headed Woodpecker and feisty Mountain Chickadee as well as the returning beautiful neotropical songbirds such as the Western Tanager and Black-headed Grosbeak. We'll freely walk the Long Valley high country and take in the stunning vistas from the Desert View trail while checking out bird habitat from high in the conifers to the meadows below. Leader:  Robin Roberts, MA Biology, Miami University, San Diego Zoo Global, Bird leader/presenter/photographer/nature blog - birding.mountainquailpress.com Date and Time: Saturday, June 10, 8:30am-12pm (see our website for instructions on purchasing Tram tickets and arriving on time) Remember MEMBERS receive a 20% discount on Tram tickets.Meet at: 3rd floor terrace at the top of outdoor stairs one floor up from the 2nd floor Mountain Station tram terminal.Preparation: At least 1 liter of water, sturdy shoes, snack, binoculars (also available to loan at 1st floor Visitor Center) Hat, sun screen, bird check list (available at the NHA Visitor Center).Hike Level: Easy, mostly trail walkClass Size: Limit: 15Any questions. You may contact Robin at [email protected] RETURN TO EVENTS SCHEDULE