ARF BIRDING
On November 21 the Birding Club met at the Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Area. Present were Jim Dole, Betty Rose, John and Raymonde Motil, Christine C. Smith, Verve Leps, Helen Lodge, Jeanne Polak-Recht and myself.
We began our walk with a tree full of Western Meadowlarks reflecting the sun from their brilliant yellow breasts and proceded to find three highly entertaining Ospreys, a Red-tailed Hawk, and a Cooper’s Hawk. The usual herons and egrets were there along with the American Coots, Pied-billed Grebes and Double-crested Cormorants.
I was disappointed that the White Pelicans and Canada Geese had not yet returned, but just as we were leaving, we were rewarded with a pair of American Wigeons, the first migratory ducks I’ve seen there this season. A good time was had by all despite traffic problems due to a large event at the park.
On December 19 we will meet at Malibu Creek State Park at 9:00 a.m. at the second parking lot. If you need to contact me on the morning of the 19th , use my cell phone. Otherwise, please use my home phone.
Driving directions: (This is the one up on the mountain—not on the beach.) Go west on 101, exit and turn left on Malibu Creek Road (Las Virgenes Road). Proceed south for several miles. Shortly after crossing Mulholland Road you will see the entrance to Malibu Creek SP on the right. Entrance fee was $10 per car last time I heard. Golden Age pass gets you in free.
Call--
(818) 831-6061 (landline)
(818) 314-9847 (cell)
or e-mail me, Linda Jones, if you have any questions.
Below is a series of pictures taken by John at the February 2, 2008, outing.
Click on the little white circle with the ">" in it to start a slide show, or click on the individual thumbnails to see larger pictures. If you want to see an even larger picture, click on the large picture itself.
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