Beginning Birding at Sonoma Mountain Vernal Pools 4-13-25

Beginning Birding at Sonoma Mountain Vernal Pools 4-13-25

Join Sonoma Land Trust and Ag+ OS to bird with Miles and Teresa at Sonoma Mountain Vernal Pools!

By Sonoma Land Trust & Sonoma County Ag + Open Space

Date and time

Sunday, April 13 · 9am - 12pm PDT

Location

Galvin Community Park

3330 Yulupa Avenue Santa Rosa, CA 95405

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 3 hours

Beginning Bird Walks with Teresa and Miles Tuffli 

Join Teresa and Miles Tuffli for a spring birding walk at Sonoma Mountain Vernal Pools! With spring comes an increase in noticeable bird activity as many birds are singing and pairing up for their breeding cycle. We’ll slowly meander through the lush oak woodlands, grasslands, wetlands, and riparian corridors of the property in order to take in the lovely bird life surrounding us. 
Don't be shy if you've never birded before, that's what we're here for!  All experience levels are welcome and beginners are especially encouraged. We'll have a limited number of binoculars to borrow. 

We’ll start with a tutorial on using binoculars and an introductory discussion about birding. As we explore the area, stopping frequently to enjoy the birds we encounter, we’ll discuss a variety of topics such as: techniques for locating birds, what sorts of details to notice when observing a bird, species identification, bird vocalizations, and bird behavior and habitats. 

Level: Gentle to Moderate 

There is no charge for this event, which is made possible by the voters of Sonoma County who fund the work of Ag + Open Space with a quarter-cent sales tax.   

Caminata de aves para principiantes con Teresa y Miles Tuffli 

Acompañe a Teresa y Miles Tuffli en un paseo de primavera para observar aves en Sonoma Mountain Vernal Pools. La primavera aumenta la actividad de las aves, ya que muchas cantan y se emparejan para su ciclo reproductivo. Recorreremos lentamente los lujosos bosques de robles, las praderas, los humedales y los corredores ribereños de la propiedad para observar la hermosa avifauna que nos rodea. 

No se apene si nunca ha observado aves, ¡para eso estamos aquí!  Todos los niveles de experiencia son bienvenidos y se anima especialmente a los principiantes. Tendremos un número limitado de prismáticos para prestar. 

Comenzaremos con un tutorial sobre el uso de prismáticos y una discusión introductoria sobre la observación de aves. Mientras exploramos la región, deteniéndonos con frecuencia para disfrutar de las aves que encontremos, hablaremos de diversos temas como: técnicas para localizar aves, en qué tipo de detalles fijarse al observar un ave, identificación de especies, vocalizaciones de las aves y comportamiento y hábitats de las aves.  

Nivel: Suave a Moderado

Este evento es gratuito y es posible gracias a los votantes del condado de Sonoma, que financian el trabajo de Ag + Open Space con un impuesto sobre las ventas de un cuarto de céntimo. 

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Sonoma Land Trust

Sonoma Land Trust is a local, non-governmental, nonprofit organization funded largely by membership contributions. The Land Trust works closely with private landowners, Sonoma Ag + Open Space and other public agencies at all levels of government, nonprofit partners and foundations. Sonoma Land Trust is a member of the California Council of Land Trusts and is accredited by the national Land Trust Accreditation Commission. Since 1976, Sonoma Land Trust has protected nearly 56,000 acres of beautiful, productive and environmentally significant land in and around Sonoma County.

Sonoma County Ag + Open Space

Established by visionary voters in 1990, Sonoma County Ag + Open Space permanently protects the diverse agricultural, natural resource, and scenic open space lands of Sonoma County for future generations.

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