RVAS First Wednesday of every month Bird Walk at Denman Wildlife Refuge
Wednesday, February 5, March 5, April 2
Jim Hostick from RVAS will be leading a bird walk and count the first Wednesday of every month at Denman Wildlife Refuge in White City, located at the Agate Road entrance in White City, (about 1/4+ mile past the fire station on the left). This is an ongoing citizen science project, the numbers of different species observed by walk participants are entered in the Cornell Ornithological Laboratory's eBird database. The gate will be opened at 8:00am and closed at 8:20am, walk begins at 8:30am, and participants will need to purchase a ODFW parking permit. They can be purchased at the ODFW office on E. Gregory Rd. or any retailer that sells hunting and fishing licenses. For more information regarding these walks go to: roguevalleyaudubon.org
Bird Walks leaving from Wild Birds Unlimited:
With Max McClarnon as our leader.
All walks (unless otherwise specified): Meet at Wild Birds Unlimited @ 9:00 am, wear layers of clothing appropriate for the weather and good walking shoes that can get wet and muddy. Bring binoculars, a field guide, water and any snacks desired, along with paper and pen or smart phone to record/eBird species seen. As space is limited to 9 participants, please reserve your spot today by calling the store or coming in to register.
Saturday, February 8th 9am
Max McClarnon will be leading a bird walk to Ashland Pond this Saturday. An easy trail leads to and encircles the pond where an assortment of our winter waterfowl may be seen. The riparian habitat is a great place to observe our wintering songbirds. Limited to 9 participants. Come in or call the store to reserve your spot today.
Saturday, March 15th 9am
Max will be leading a walk to the Kirkland Lagoon near White City this Saturday. This will be a "new" place to check out the birds. The Kirtland Lagoon is a collection of water treatment ponds that, despite being a human made landscape feature, contains some of the best shorebird watching in Jackson County. Spring migrants are starting to arrive. What will you see? Limited to 9 participants. Come in or call the store to reserve your spot today.
Saturday, April 12th 9am
Max will be leading a walk to the Holy Water and McGregor Park along the Rogue River, north of Medford, this Saturday. With a variety of habitats, you'll see a variety of birds from waterfowl to songbirds. Limited to 9 participants. Come in or call the store to reserve your spot today.
