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To View the Apr/May Issue of the Sandpiper (Pdf) The andpiper APRIL/MAY 2018 Redwood Region Audubon Society www.rras.org S APRIL/MAY FIELD TRIPS Every Saturday: Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary. Sunday, April 8: Humboldt Bay National Wildlife carpooling available. Walks generally run 2-3 hours. All These are our famous, rain-or-shine, docent-led fi eld trips at Refuge. This is a wonderful 2-to 3-hour trip for people ages, abilities and interest levels welcome! For more the Marsh. Bring your binocular(s) and have a great morning wanting to learn the birds of the Humboldt Bay area. It information, please contact Melissa Dougherty at 530-859- birding! Meet in the parking lot at the end of South I Street takes a leisurely pace with emphasis on enjoying the birds! 1874 or email [email protected]. (Klopp Lake) in Arcata at 8:30 a.m. Trips end around 11 a.m. Beginners are more than welcome. Meet at the Refuge Walks led by: Cédric Duhalde (Apr 7); Cindy Moyer (Apr Visitor Center at 9 a.m. Call Jude Power (707-822- 3613) Saturday, April 14: Shorebird Workshop, Part 14); Michael Morris (Apr 21); Christine Keil (Apr 28). If you for more information. III at Del Norte Pier. Meet at 10 a.m. to watch the are interested in leading a Marsh walk, please contact Ken rising tide at the foot of W. Del Norte St. bring in waves Burton at [email protected]. Sunday, April 8: Shorebird Workshop, Part II of godwits, willets, turnstones, and curlews. Tide will turn at South Spit. First we’ll look for beach-loving around noon; we hope to see a good show by then. Dress For some of our more far-reaching trips we would like birds, then walk out on the South Jetty for birds warmly in case it’s windy. Workshop ends around 1 p.m. to suggest donating gas money to drivers on fi eld trips. of rocky habitats. Oystercatchers, surfbirds, and turnstones Led by Alexa DeJoannis, formerly of HSU’s Shorebird are usually seen on the jetty, and plovers and peeps fl ock Ecology Lab (202-288-5174). A good rule of thumb is $5 per ½-hour drive time to on the beach nearby. The tide will be low around 1:30 fi eld trip destination. p.m., when we expect safe conditions on the jetty . Dress Saturday, April 14: Potawot Gardens Tour. Join group warmly in case it’s windy, and a water bottle is advisable. leader Moe Morrissette as we tour a gentle 1.2 miles Sunday, April 1: Shorebird Workshop, Part I Wear shoes with soft-rubber soles (like sneakers) to walk through pastureland that has been transformed into a native at Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary. Still on the jetty; we expect to go dry-footed. Meet at the foot of plant garden by United Indian Health Services. Meet at wondering which is a whimbrel and which a willet? Table Bluff at 10 a.m. to carpool the poor road to the jetty. 1600 Weeot Way in Arcata at 8 a.m. and expect the trip This series of three workshops focuses on one of Workshop ends around 2 p.m. Led by Alexa DeJoannis, to take approximately 2 hours. For more information Humboldt Bay’s greatest treasures, our shorebirds! You may formerly of HSU’s Shorebird Ecology Lab (202-288- about this unique venue, please visit http://www. attend one, two, or all. Meet at 11 a.m. at the foot of I St 5174). Heavy wind or rain cancels. unitedindianhealthservices.org/client-services/potawot- (Klopp Lake) as the tide rises, bringing in dowitchers, curlews, community-food-garden. godwits, willets, peeps, yellowlegs, and perhaps avocets. Saturday, April 14: Willow Creek Bird Walks. Meet at Workshop ends around 2 p.m. Led by Alexa DeJoannis, Studio 299 (75 The Terrace, Willow Creek) starting at 9 formerly of HSU’s Shorebird Ecology Lab (202-288-5174). a.m. We will depart promptly at 9:30 for our destination; (Continued next page.) APRIL PROGRAM: FRIDAY, APRIL 13 MAY PROGRAM: FRIDAY, MAY 11 The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta: The North Coast Seabird Nature, Culture, and Conservation Protection Network Trinidad is a regionally important area Dr. Jeff Hart will report on nearly for roosting and nesting seabird species 20 years of conservation and related along the California coast. The Bureau of work in one of California’s most Land Management (BLM) Arcata Field controversial regions, the California Offi ce along with many incredible partners, Delta. The hub of California’s water including the Redwood Region Audubon supply, the Delta is an important, but Society, is spearheading the North Coast little-known, area where meandering Seabird Protection Network (NCSPN), which sloughs, industrial agriculture, fragile aims to learn more about the seabird species levees, and declining fi shery resources in Trinidad and how to protect them from vie for water resources coveted by disturbance events. Shannon Brinkman, special interests throughout the state. Sandhill Crane by Jeff Hart a seabird biologist with the BLM, will talk Jeff will talk about habitat restoration, about the seabird species in Trinidad, the innovative bioengineering techniques to improve levees, tidal marsh projects work the NCSPN has done since it started in intended to improve fi shery habitat, as well as working landscape projects for 2017, and how the public can get involved in waterfowl habitat enhancement. He will develop a historical narrative of the Delta, the NCSPN Citizen Science Program! its early settlement and relationship to nature, the impact of “reclamation” on Join Shannon for a Trinidad walk on Common Murres natural resources, the never-ending battle over water, recent “fi xes”, and underlying May 12 (see p. 2). ethical and cultural issues regarding environmental confl ict resolution. by Derek Lee, Point Blue Programs start at 7:30 p.m. at Six Rivers Masonic Lodge, Programs start at 7:30 p.m. at Six Rivers Masonic Lodge, 251 Bayside Road, Arcata. 251 Bayside Road, Arcata. Bring a mug to enjoy shade-grown coffee, and come fragrance-free. Bring a mug to enjoy shade-grown coffee, and come fragrance-free. RRAS programs are taking a hiatus June through August. By Hal Genger CHAPTER LEADERS OFFICERS April/May Field Trips, cont. President— Alexa DeJoannis..….......... 202-288-5174 Sunday, April 15: Eureka Waterfront. Meet at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 12: Willow Creek Bird Walks. See April 14. Vice President— Ken Burton............... 707-499-1146 by the fshing pier at the foot of W. Del Norte St., where Secretary — Sierra Huffman............ ....707-298-8608 we will scope for birds off the public dock until everyone Saturday, May 12: Trinidad Head Seabird Walk. Visit the Treasurer—Gary Friedrichsen............. 707-822-6543 assembles. We will then drive to the base of the Hikshari’ California Coastal National Monument in Trinidad, one of the Past President— Hal Genger................ 707-499-0887 Trail at Truesdale Street and bird along the trail to the Elk most regionally signifcant areas along the California coast for River Wildlife Sanctuary. Leader: Ralph Bucher (707-499- roosting and nesting seabirds. Join an easy to moderate mile- DIRECTORS AT LARGE Ralph Bucher.............................................707-443-6944 1247; [email protected]). long hike around Trinidad Head, with breathtaking views of the Trinidad coastline, while also looking for and learning Melissa Dougherty ….............................. 530-859-1874 Saturday, April 28: Southern Humboldt Community about the seabirds near Trinidad, their natural history, how Harriet Hill.................................................707-267-4055 Park. The walk begins at 8:30 a.m. in Tooby Park with to identify different species, and the importance of seabirds Syn-dee Noel..............................................707-442-8862 leader Kyle Keegan. Take Sprowl Creek Road for one mile and their role as indicators for the marine environment. The Chet Ogan....................................................707-442-9353 out of Garberville and just past the park entryway (McKee trip will also provide a brief history of Trinidad Head and Susan Penn.................................................707-273-5200 Lane) you’ll see the Tooby parking lot on the right, which is end with a visit to the historical and still operational Trinidad Gail Kenny..................................................707-601-1582 well signed. If you’re late, you can easily catch up by walking Lighthouse. Walk is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon. Please Denise Seeger.............................................707-444-2399 towards the barn! The walk is an easy 2- to 3-hr walk. We meet at the parking lot below Trinidad Head at 8:45 a.m. OTHER CHAPTER LEADERS generally have some extra binoculars. Organic, shade-grown Dress appropriately for weather and walking, and bring Conservation — Jim Clark .............…... 707-445-8311 (bird-friendly) coffee is usually provided. No dogs, please. snacks or drinks as desired. Contact Shannon Brinkman Eductn/Schlrshps — Denise Seeger ..707-444-2399 Porta-potty is available on the trail. For information call Ann ([email protected]) with additional questions. eBird Liaison — Rob Fowler ………..... 707-839-3493 at 707-923-7227. Heavy rain cancels. Facebook — Cindy Moyer…………..…… 707-822-1886 Sunday, May 13: Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Sunday, April 29: Alderpoint Trip. Join leader Tony Kurz Refuge. Leader Ralph Bucher (707-499-1247; thebook@ — Rob Fowler ……………..…. 707-839-3493 at Ray’s Food Place in Garberville at 8:30 a.m. We will reninet.com). See April 15. Field Trips— Melissa Dougherty …... 530-859-1874 leave shortly after in carpool fashion, headed up Alderpoint Historian — John Hewston .................. 707-822-5288 Rd. The trip will include stops along the road for uncommon Sunday, May 13: Fort Bragg Pelagic Tour. The Mendocino Membership — Susan Penn.…..............707-273-5200 breeders in our county, like the Oak Titmouse, White-breasted Coast Audubon Society will offer an all-day, pelagic seabird NEC Representative — C.J.
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