Local Birdwatchers
Using the Birdingpal resources you must agree to the following: If you contact a local Birdingpal and make arrangement to go birding, you should note it is common courtesy to make sure you show up for the appointment. If for any reason you are unable to do this, the least you must do is contacting the local Pal right away.
Please note that most Birdingpals are serious birdwatchers. It is a privilege to contact them, and your message should reflect it. A local Pal does not get paid, but should he/she offer to take you out birding, using their own vehicle, it would be courteous to pay for the fuel. A lunch and/or a small gift would also be appropriate, something as simple as a souvenir of your country, or a pin from your local birding club.
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| Lee
| Alameda
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| English
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I am past president of Napa-Solano Audubon and enjoy taking people birding in the Bay Area, Sierras, nearby ocean, and Central Valley.
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| Wyna
| Anaheim
| Anytime
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| Gray
| Antelope
| Anytime
| English some Spanish
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I recently retired from employment as a biologist for the California Department of Fish and Game. I am interested in birding with visitors to California and also birding with Birdingpals in other states.
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| Moyer
| Arcata
| Weekend
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Arcata is on the Coast 6 hours drive north of San Francisco. We have a variety habitats - marsh, dune forest, beach, Redwood forest, fields, ocean, bay, and more.
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| McQuerrey
| Bakersfield
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| Williams
| Bakersfield
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| Schwartz
| Berkeley
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| Dash
| Berkeley
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| English
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Fantastic birding around the Bay Area - loads of different microclimates for varied
species sightings. I'm not an expert, but rather a novice for life. I keep learning all the time. Happy birding!
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| Remley
| Big Bear Lake/San Bernardino Mountains
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| Batzler
| Carlsbad
| Anytime
| English
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Started birding in my forties and now recently retired and in my early sixties. Enjoy the natural world, including birds, mammals, insects, butterflies etc. as well as capturing them with my digital camera. Carlsbad is a coastal community in one of the better bird counties (San Diego) in the U.S.
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| Dryden
| Carmel
| Anytime
| English Un poquito Espanol
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I have been birding for about 10 years and know almost all of the birds and the best birding sites on the Monterey Peninsula, and can identify most local birds by sound. Monterey County is one of the birdiest counties in the USA, with a wide variety of habitats -- shore, wetlands, forests, etc.
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| Wiggins
| Carpinteria/Santa Barbara
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I am an experienced birder and live near Santa Barbara, California. The annual Christmas bird count regularly lists this area as one of the top five locations for bird diversity in the United States. Besides birding, I am a volunteer at our local seal rookery (wildlife protection), and I previous worked at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden where I learned about native plants. I wouldn't consider myself an expert naturalist, but I enjoy hikes and the outdoors and like sharing my interests with others.
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| Cazadero
| Anytime
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| Krasnovsky
| Chatsworth
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| Chico
| Anytime
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| Kirn
| Chico
| Anytime
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| Koenig
| Chico
| Weekend
| English some Spanish
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I am a biologist. I am interested in mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and plants. The area in which I live has riparian, wetland, grassland, oak forest, coniferous forest, and alpine ecosystems. The Altacal Audubon Society and the CSU,Chico Bird Club hosts free birding field trips within the area.
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| Peterson
| Chico/Sacramento
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| Mayer
| Corte Madera
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| Mehta
| Daly City
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| Colborn
| Davis
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| Keister
| Davis
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| Kisling
| Dorris(Klamath Basin)
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| McKenzie
| El Segundo
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I live in So. California not to far from LAX and the beach areas. I like to bird the Del Rey Lagoon and Ballona Freshwater Marsh on a fairly regular basis. Occasionally some of the neighboring parks such as Sand Dune Park and Pollywog Park. I'm looking for a birding buddy to do birding field trips with, especially the ones offered by the Los Angeles Audubon Society.
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| Calhoun
| Encinitas
| Anytime
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Docent at Batiquitos Lagoon in Carlsbad and San Elijo Lagoon in Cardiff. Excellent birding locations in north San Diego county!!!!!
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| Stockton
| Foothill Ranch
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Happy to share some prime Southern California birding spots with visitors.
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| McNew
| Fresno
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| Sooter
| Garberville
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200 miles north of San Francisco, just off hwy101. Community park with bird checklist and trails nearby (1mile), a good stop on the way to Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Arcata Marsh, Godwit or Aleutian Goose Festivals.
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| Olsen
| Grass Valley
| Anytime
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| Shower
| Greenville
| Anytime
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We have a nice studio apartment that is available to share with birding/flyfishing guests, that is located in N. CA. (Sierras). We are part of the Pacific Flyway and welcome visitors to our home and studio. There are excellent birding and fishing opportunities. We area near Lassen Nat. Park, Sierra Valley, Numerous lakes and streams and the northern part of the Great Central Valley (which has quite a number of protected birding areas). The stay at our studio would be without cost. Birding visitor(s) would be our guest(s)and we are avid birders. Our phone # is 530-284-6856.
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| Studebaker
| Hollister
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I am a Registered Nurse who enjoys the birding opportunities of the Central Coast
area of California. I live only 30 minutes from the Pinnacles National Monument (one of the locations where the California Condors are being released and are seen frequently) and not far from the Elkhorn Slough on the Pacific Flyway.
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| Sabin
| Hollywood
| Weekend
| English a bit of French
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I have been watching birds all my life, but always in a very casual way, so I won't necessarily be able to ID everything, but I love meeting new people and sharing my city.
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| Hewitt
| Eureka, Humboldt County
| Anytime
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| Loman
| Eureka, Humboldt County
| Anytime
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| Marshall
| Jacumba
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| Harrison
| La Canada
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| Johnson
| La Canada
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| Alderson
| Laguna Beach
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| English
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I have been a backyard birder for many years. Very familiar with the local song and sea birds. When traveling, I always try to add to my lifelist. Think this is a wonderful site. Hope many people can connect and enjoy new discoveries.
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| Carlson
| Lake Tahoe(summer only)
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| Hawley
| Lincoln
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| Fuhs
| Lodi
| Anytime
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We have 10 acres of easy birding, The Mokelumne River and the delta are a 20 minute drive, 330 bird species in this county, 70 nest here. Sacramento airport is 45 minutes away, Amtrak and Greyhound stop in
Lodi. This is a great area to bicycle as well.
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| Croft
| Lodi/Sacramento
| Anytime
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My husband and I will take people out anytime. We live l hour from Sacramento and 15 minutes from Stockton in the Central Valley of California.
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| Pandolfino
| Loomis
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| Robertson
| Los Altos
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Los Altos is located 30 miles south of San Francisco on the peninsula. Extensive birding opportunities are available, including shore, wetlands and forest environments. Birds of Northern California is a
useful guide. Also Sibley's Birds of the Western United States.
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| Wells
| Los Angeles
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| Raskin
| Los Angeles
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| Taylor
| Los Angeles
| Anytime
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I have been birding with my dad since I was 8 years old. I also enjoy bird and wildlife photography: http://www.kiwifoto.com
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| Norton
| Topanga, Los Angeles
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| Uyeki
| McKinleyville
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| Kotin
| Malibu/Los Angeles
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| Willey
| Mammoth Lakes
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I live in the eastern Sierra Nevada mountains. Beginning in March when the Mt. Bluebird arrives and the greater sage grouse begin to gather on their leks we have birds non-stop. Many Neo-tropical migrants pass through our mountains and many stay and nest before heading north. I live at 8200 feet,(2400 meters) and near Mono Lake
and the eastern entrance to Yosemite N.P. Close by to my home is a unique geo-thermal area called Hot Creek. In the summer many raptors nest in the area.
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| Vaughn
| Ukiah/Mendocino County
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| Little
| Milpitas/San Jose Areas
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| DeLeon
| Mission Viejo
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| English basic Spanish
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Retired and enjoy birding in the spring and early fall. I live in Orange County not far from the coast and Saddleback Mts. Not as strong on shore birds as I am on land birds.
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| Rudesill
| Modesto
| Anytime
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I live in the Central Valley of California which is a winter flyway for many waterfowl and Sandhill Cranes. We have several wildlife refuges nearby that are full of birds in the winter time.
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| Herr
| Moraga
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| Brown
| Los Osos/Morro Bay
| Anytime
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Great birding area. Brant Geese, waterfowl and hawks in winter.
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| Royer
| Los Osos/Morro Bay
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Great coastal birding September - April, but May - August is a little slow except for shorebirds in July and August. It is not too difficult to see over 100 species in a day. I am an experienced fieldtrip leader and birder for over 25 years.
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| Adams
| Monterey
| Anytime
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Frequent Big Sur and Elkhorn Slough.
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| Angelo
| Newark
| Weekend
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I Live near the Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge. I'm an avid birder with about 7-8 years worth of birding to my experience. Yet I still feel an amateur with many aspects. I have three young children who enjoy meeting other kids. My kids are 9, 5, and 3.
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| Messmore
| Oakland, near San Francisco
| Anytime
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I travel a lot, but happy to help whenever I can.
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| Mantell
| Palm Springs
| Anytime
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I will be working in New Zealand (and birding, of course) from Dec. 12, 2009 through the end of March, 2010 and therefore sadly with not be available to go birding with visitors. There are many fine places to bird in the area, including Big Morongo Canyon Preserve(in Morongo Valley http://www.bigmorongo.org/), Salton Sea and the Imperial Valley( http://www.imperial.edu/~birds/ ) Coachella Valley Wild Bird Center in Indio http://www.coachellavalleywildbirdcenter.org/ and the San Jacinto Wildlife area http://www.sjwa.info/ (please note that duck hunting days are to be avoided Sat. and Wed. in hunting season).
The best local birding is at the Big Morongo Canyon Preserve: http://www.bigmorongo.org/ which is located in the "high desert" about a 1/2 hrs drive from Palm Springs. See bird list on web site. There are free guided bird walks throughout the year,
please see "BIRDS" section of the web site. The Vermillion Flycatcher is the signature bird of the Preserve and is very easy to find at the adjacent Covington Park (multiple breeding pairs present from March-October). Morongo Canyon Preserve (please note, guided bird walks are not given daily as stated in the news story, see above).
Other possibilities would be birding at the top of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway (http://www.pstramway.com/), a cable car
that leaves PS and in 12 minutes takes one to a mountainous habitat at about 8500 ft. elevation. The birding here is best
during the summer. Good for White-headed woodpecker, ClarkÂ's nutcracker.
Another very good place to bird is at the Salton Sea and adjacent Imperial Valley (http://www.imperial.edu/birds/ and http://fog.ccsf.cc.ca.us/~jmorlan/imp.htm) about 1 and 1/2 hrs southeast of PS. Consult "A Birder's Guide to Southern California" by Brad Schram (published by the ABA) for a suggested itinerary.
In Indio there is the Coachella Valley Wild Bird Center http://www.coachellavalleywildbirdcenter.org/index.shtml which is located adjacent to a water treatment facility and a man-made wetlands area. Birding is available there everyday, but call first. A small donation to the Center is suggested. The number is on the web site. Best in spring, winter or fall, very hot and exposed in the summer.
The Coachella Valley Preserve is another site. This is a good site for Sage sparrow and a very reliable place for Phainopepla, Gnatcatchers and Gambel's quail. Overall there are not a large number or variety of birds here, but worthwhile nevertheless. Bird around the oasis, south along the wash, then hike the sandy trail to the lagoon, sand dunes and associated oasis. The driving instructions on the above web site are a bit unclear. From the Ramon Road exit from the 10 interstate, travel east then follow instructions. Very hot during the summer months.
The San Jacinto Wildlife Area, 45 minutes west of PS is very good as well, particularly in the winter. Many raptors and water-related birds. Good for Mountain Bluebird. Can be reached from Palm Springs by traveling west on the 10, then south on Hwy. 79 to Ramona expressway, turning right at traffic signal. Travel west to Davis Rd.(traffic signal), then right again several miles to Wildlife Area (again on the right; the first buildings you see). Please note, that in the winter (duck hunting season) the Area is closed to birders on Wednesdays and Saturdays. There is also a day use fee of $2.50/person.
Also check out nearby Bridge Road, also a right off Ramona expressway (between Hwy. 79 and Davis Road). Stop at the dairy on
the right (feeding cows just off the road). Good spot for Tricolored Blackbirds. Also Mountain Plovers in the fields.
Mystic Lake is a vernal lake just north of Bridge road. To reach the lake continue northeast on Bridge road which will dead-end at Gilman Springs road. Turn left here. Carefully look to the left as you drive for an unmarked turnoff. Just off the road to the left you will see a closed gate with a dirt road bypassing the gate. Turn left here. Very easy to miss. Located about 0.2 miles after the turn on to Gilman Springs. The lake is just to the north. Very good for Mountain Bluebirds along this dirt road.
The lake can have shorebirds, gulls, White Pelicans, etc. depending on the time of year and if water is present. In summer the lake may be dry. Please note that as of November 5th, there is no water in the Lake. Also no Bluebirds seen. Many Savannah Sparrows, however.
A quickie birding spot in Palm Springs proper is located at the Mesquite Golf Course. From the intersection of Ramon Rd. and Farrel, travel south on Farrel and park on the street on the right immediately after passing the condo. development and
reaching the golf course. At this point you should see a walking/biking trail with public access along the north edge of the golf course. Walk towards the mountains (west) cross over a small bridge, then walk along the runoff channel on the right until you reach a fence. Then retrace your steps back to your car.
I can also suggest two short walks in the neighborhood where I live:
1) http://maps.google.com/maps?f Chino Canyon Rd, Palm Springs, Riverside
The above link is to Google maps. Park at the intersection of W. Chino Canyon and Via Norte. Walk west on Chino Canyon, then turn right at the "TA" junction, continuing on Chino Canyon until road dead ends. From here a dirt path continues west into the desert. You can walk here as desired and/or turn around and walk east until reaching Panorama, turn right, proceeding down
hill. Turn right at W. Cielo and walk until road dead ends, then back to Panorama and down the hill to your car.
The above link is to Google maps. Park at the intersection of W. Chino Canyon and Via Norte. Walk west on Chino Canyon, then turn right at the Â"TÂ" junction, continuing on Chino Canyon until road dead ends. From here a dirt path continues west into the desert. You can walk here as desired and/or turn around and walk east until reaching Panorama, turn right, proceeding down hill. Turn right at W. Cielo and walk until road dead ends, then back to Panorama and down the hill to your car.
2) Another short hike. http://maps.google.com/maps?f Los Robles and Via Vadera, Palm Springs
Drive to the junction of Los Robles and Via Vadera, turn right (north) on Los Robles and drive to the top of the hill, turning left on Delores Ct. as the road dead ends. Park on the right near dead end. Find trail just east of a large smoke tree and boulder and walk downhill parallel to mountain nearby towards chain-link fence. Good area for rufous-crowned and black-throated sparrows. Farther along fence there is an opening which leads to a flat desert habitat. Walk as far as you want, then retrace steps back to car. Walking and driving to/through both there pass through interesting Palm Springs neighborhoods with interesting architecture and a few historical homes (Elvis slept here).
A new area for birding (as of 2008) is the Whitewater Preserve which is located in a beautiful canyon located about a 25 minute drive north of Palm Springs. Not overly birdy but worthwhile nevertheless. http://www.wildlandsconservancy.org/twc_preserve_whitewater.html Please check website for driving instructions.
For further information I can be reached at 760-3237259 or cell 760-4643892
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| Rouzer
| Palo Alto
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| Teater
| Palo Alto
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South San Francisco Bay and the surrounding area has many birding hot spots, from the Bay, to the valley floor, to the surrounding foothills. We are blessed with abundant open space. Birders see about 300
different species each year.
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| Bousman
| Palo Alto/San Jose
| Anytime
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| Zimmerly
| Paradise
| Anytime
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| Pasadena
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| Lehr
| Patterson
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| Spaid
| Petaluma, Two Rock
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| Pleasanton
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| Brady
| Potter Valley
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| English some Spanish
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World birder as well as local.
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| Coumoutso
| Rancho Cucamonga
| Anytime
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| Cash
| Redding
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| English
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I am just getting into studying birds, especially birds of prey. I have a great appreciation for them and hope to learn more. I love to watch them soar!
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| Bruun
| Redding
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I live 30 miles east of Redding in the community of Shingletown. Lassen Volcanic National Park is 20 minutes from our house.
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| Baker
| Redlands
| Anytime
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Southern california!! Near mountains, desert, ocean, and the Salton sea.
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| Eisner
| Redwood City/SF Peninsula
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| Guse
| Sacramento
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| Mendenhal
| Sacramento
| Anytime
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| Getty
| Sacramento
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| Allen
| Sacramento
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| Berntsen
| Sacramento
| Weekend
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I am a hydrologist with a passion for wildlife/bird watching. Our geographic area includes numerous wildlife refuges within a 1 hr drive. We are located in the Sacramento Valley, part of the Pacific flyway.
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| Fallbrook/San Diego
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I live in Fallbrook 60 miles north of San Diego, but I also bird San Diego, so folks from overseas also can contact me. Some people that come into Los Angeles can also contact me, since I am south of LA and able to take them out in Riverside and San Bernadino Counties.
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| Heinz
| San Diego
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| Arnn
| San Diego
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San Diego County is the second 'birdiest' county in the USA.
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| O'Reilly
| San Francisco
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| Evenhouse
| San Francisco
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| Diller
| San Francisco (Bay Area)
| Anytime
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| Okon
| San Francisco
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I'm happy to point visiting birders to areas where they can experience the beautiful and diverse wildlife habitat of San Francisco and the Bay area. I also encourage visitors to check out goldengateaudubon.org
to find out about birding trips.
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| Loarie
| San Francisco
| Anytime
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I'm a native of Northern CA, ecologist by training.
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| Brodkin
| San Francisco
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Birding about 15 years in San Francisco, Bay Area and Point Reyes. Do not drive.
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| Ritchie
| Concord/San Francisco
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Concord is 30 miles inland from San Francisco. I have been birding for about 20 years, but a lot of my experience has been in Australia. I belong to my local birding club, and I enjoy many of their field trips.
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| Kinsley
| San Gabriel
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I am a member of the Pasadena Audubon Society
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| Cole
| San Jose
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| Stiles
| San Luis Obispo County
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| Worland
| San Simeon
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| Santa Barbara
| Anytime
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Have been birding for many years, I know all Western bird calls and have guided small groups. I bird in my local area as much as possible and at Mammoth Lakes where I have a condo. I like to travel and bird. Santa Barbara has many good bird sites.
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| Thompson
| Santa Barbara
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| Das
| Santa Clara
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I am interested in Birding, Wildlife Watching and Photography. I live and work close to the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Palo Alto Baylands Park, Shoreline Park, Stevens Creek Park.
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| McLaughlin
| Santa Cruz
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| Newberry
| Santa Cruz
| Anytime
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| Meyer
| Santa Cruz
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| Brown
| Santa Cruz
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| Selman
| Santa Cruz
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I am a Bird photographer and birder. Interested in showing other interested photographers around the area. Visit my website http://MostlyBirds.com.
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| Phukan
| Santa Cruz
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I am a mid-level birder, but I know the central coast of California quite well; I am also a foodie, so if you are looking for good eats to celebrate a good sighting of a local bird, I can definitely help with that. The best days for me to go out birding are Fridays and Saturdays. Thursdays may also work.
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| Santa Cruz/Ventura
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| Santa Maria
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The Central Coast of California is an amazing birding area. The Santa Maria area, Santa Barbara, Lompoc and Morro Bay are all within easy driving distance. It is conceilvable to see 100 or more species in day.
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| Rasmussen
| Scotts Valley
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Born and raised in Monterey Bay, relocated throughout the Pacific flyway, returned retired to Santa Cruz, CA. An intermediate birder for 50 years. Back packer, hiker and inland kayaker. Married to an awesome newby!
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| Kalwies
| Sebastopol
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Coastal farmland and redwoods. Great area for birding. A must for any Birdingpal coming to the North Bay area.
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| Armstrong
| Sunnyvale
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East Coast transplant living in the San Francisco Bay Area. Great birding here.
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| Oddo
| Truckee
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Truckee is 20 minutes from Lake Tahoe at and above 6000'. We have many woodpeckers including the Pileated and lots of Finches, Sparrows and Mountain Bluebirds. Although we have less birds that winter-over, we
do have many spring and summer visitors. I am an avid but not professional bird watcher.
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| Foote
| Ukiah
| Anytime
| English/Spanish German/Swiss German
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Active in local Peregrine Audubon Club. Two hours north of San Francisco Bay Area.
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| Sheehey
| Weldon
| Weekend
| English very limited Spanish and French
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Master Naturalist/Photographer. Information on area at my website...www.natureali.org Outreach Director - Audubon Kern River Preserve. Information on preserve at: http://kern.audubon.org
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| DesJardin
| Ventura
| Anytime
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| Jardine
| Walnut Creek(San Francisco)
| Anytime
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| Friedberg
| Watsonville, Santa Cruz to Monterey area
| Weekend
| English some German
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Several sloughs in the Watsonville area provide excellent wetlands birding, while inland birding also is available at Watsonville parks and lakes. I am a beginning-intermediate level birder, with much more enthusiasm than expertise. My wife and I are only available on Sundays.
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| Richter
| Yolo County
| Anytime
| English some Spanish
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Birder, artist, homemaker, kittenpetter, Quaker, radio host*, TV show producer*, garden enthusiast, letter-writer, Arboretum docent, teacher/tutor, founder of several clubs including "ATC Exchange of Northern California" and "Internet Users Group", problem solver, woman. (*= shows on local public access stations).
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| Myers
| Yorba Linda
| Anytime
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| Myers
| Yosemite
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