Cool Birding High in The Clouds

1 Tram Road,Palm Springs CA

15 July, 2022

Description

Join this cool birding/nature walk at 8500 feet elevation in Long Valley with ornithologist Kurt Leuschner of College of The Desert. Have you ever wanted to see a White-headed Woodpecker or a Red-breasted Sapsucker?How about a Clark’s Nutcracker or a Western Tanager? Do you know why the bill of the Red Crossbill is crossed? When it comes to birds it’s a whole other world when you visit the Mount San Jacinto State Park at an elevation of 8,500 feet! DETAILS Leader: Kurt Leuschner, Professor of Natural Resources, College of The DesertHike Level: Easy, mostly trail walk, total distance about 1.5 milesDate and Time: Saturday, July 15,  10:45 am-1:30 pm, ( See Getting in Touch With Nature at the MSJNHA.ORG for instructions on Tram ticketing and arriving at your event on time )Meet at: 3rd floor terrace atthe top of outdoor stairs one floor up from the 2nd floor Mountain Station tram terminal. Class Size Limit: 15Preparation: Have at least 1 liter water, sturdy shoes, snack, binoculars (also available to loan at 1st floor Visitor Center) Hat, sun screen, bird check list (available at NHA Visitor Center) RETURN TO EVENTS SCHEDULE