High Country Birding With a Full Time Birder!

1 Tram Way,Palm Springs CA 92263

23 July, 2022

Description

Mountain and meadow birding with "full time" birder Frank Sterrett We will explore sub-alpine forests and mountain meadows for birds that live in this unique biotic community. Birds that we almost certainly will see include Mountain Chickadee, Pygmy Nuthatch, Steller’s Jay and White-headed Woodpecker and hope to see some of the specials like the Red Crossbill and the Red-breasted Sapsucker. The area is also home to 4 common conifers—Sugar Pine, Lodgepole Pine, Jeffrey Pine and White Fir, all of which birds rely on. DETAILS Leader:  Frank Sterrett, ""I don't go birdwatching. I am [always] birdwatching." from Simon Barnes, a birdwatcher and author of "How to Be a Bad Bird Watcher," A life-long teacher, that says it all!Hike Level: Easy, mostly trail walk, total distance about 1.5 milesDate and Time: Saturday, July 23,  8:45 am-12:30 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 at the 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