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2010 Great Salt Lake Bird Festival Field Trips
Photo by: Deedee O'Brien. GSL South Shore
Birders on Bus
 = Field Trips  = Workshops and Presentations  = Fun for KIDS |
| Thurs, May13 » Fri, May14 » Sat, May15 » Sun, May16 » Mon, May17 » |
| SATURDAY, MAY 15, 2010 | |
| #20 6am – 12pm |
Antelope Island: Causeway & Garr Ranch Steve & Cindy Sommerfeld Bird a popular migrant trap at Fielding Garr Ranch on Antelope Island. Birds crossing the west desert drop into the Ranch's grove of giant cottonwood trees as the first green spot they see. The area offers several springs and trees with plenty of insects. This trip provides a rare early morning opportunity to visit this area before it opens to the public. Possible species: migrating warblers, vireos, flycatchers; also owls, falcons, hawks, woodpeckers, and Virginia Rail. Birding will begin along the causeway and east side of the Island en route to the Ranch. Meet at the Davis County Legacy Events Center. Limit 10. Vans. Cost $33 |
| #21 7am – 9am |
Glover Ponds at Sunrise Les Talbot These ponds bring YOU into nature. The Great Salt Lake Nature Center deck and surrounding wetlands enhance your opportunity for close-up observation. A nearby Great Blue Heron rookery will be active and American Avocets and other shorebirds and waterfowl will be building nests. Other possible species include: Cinnamon Teal, four species of grebes, Snowy Egrets, Ruddy Ducks, American Pelicans, plus other shorebirds, and other wildlife. A spotting scope will be available. Meet at Davis County Legacy Events Center. Limit 15. Own Vehicles. Cost $12 |
| #22 7am – 12pm |
Birding by Ear Merrill Webb Every bird species has its own unique song. Imagine being able to identify birds that you cannot see in the canopy and dense scrub by their vocalization. Spend the morning developing your listening skills. Likely species include a variety of warblers, vireos, chickadees and orioles including: Yellow, MacGillivray’s Orange-crowned warblers, Warbling Vireo, Bullock’s Oriole, and Black capped Chickadee. Meet at Davis County Legacy Events Center Limit 10. Vans. Cost $33 |
| #23 7:30am – 2pm |
Morgan County: Backyard Birding in Two Habitats Arnold Smith Some of the best birding in Morgan County is found in the backyards of the houses in the quaint small towns of Morgan and Croydon in Weber Canyon. Cavity-nesting Mountain Bluebirds, Tree and Violet-green Swallows will be target birds. Bird feeders will be attracting Black-headed Grosbeaks, Bullock’s Orioles, Collared Doves, Lazuli Buntings and Hummingbirds. Surprises are always possible. If time permits we will also bird areas along the Weber River. Bring lunch and water. Meet at the Davis County Legacy Events Center. Limit 20. Own vehicles. Cost $12 |
| #24 9am – 11am |
The Nature Conservancy's GSL Shorelands Preserve: Wings & Water Wetlands Exploration for Families with Children Bruce Thompson and Emily Eppinger Discover what the birds already know….Wetlands ROCK! You won’t believe what you’ll find as you get up close and personal with the plants and animals of the marshes along the boardwalk of the the Nature Conservancy's Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve Visitor Center. Naturalists will engage you and your family in fun, hands-on activities at different stops along the mile-long boardwalk loop that will help you learn about water, soil, plants of the wetlands, and the millions of birds that use wetlands as an important stopping, resting, feeding, and breeding ground every year. You’ll even climb a 40-foot viewing tower for a birds-eye view of the wetlands and nesting ponds! Don’t miss out on this family-oriented exploration of one of the most exciting bird habits along the lake. (All ages are welcome- tower and boardwalk are wheelchair accessible). Meet at the Davis County Legacy Events Center and follow guide to site. Limit 20. Own Vehicles. Cost $12 |
| #25 9am – 12pm |
Burrowing Owls Field Trip Boyd White & Kyle Stone This is the field trip that follows the 8 am workshop. You will get to see Burrowing Owl sites at Antelope Island State Park. Limit 10. Vans. Cost $18 |
| #26 9am – 12pm |
Introduction to Digiscoping Field Trip Sharon Stiteler “BirdChick” This field trip to the Kaysville Ponds follows the basic Introduction to Digiscoping workshop. Now you will be able to see first hand how digiscoping equipment works in the field. Scopes and camera adaptors will be provided for your use on this trip. Participants may also bring their own equipment. Please attend the free Digiscoping workshop at 8 am. Limit 10. Vans. Cost $25 |
| #27 9am – 12pm |
Farmington Bay WMA "Behind-the-Gates" (Units 1 & 2) Paul Lombardi & John Bellmon This is the field trip that follows the 8 am Birding for Beginners Workshop. Great Salt Lake is a western hemisphere shorebird preserve IBA and the Bay will be alive with residents and arriving ‘new’ migrants. You can be part of their adventure and see nest-building in action. Possible species include: Northern Shoveler, Grebes, Ring-necked Stilt, Cinnamon Teal, American Pelican, Great Blue Herons, and maybe Virginia Rails and Sora. Meet at the Davis County Legacy Events Center. Limit 54. Bus. Cost $28 |
| #28 9am – 12pm |
Those Wild Wetlands - Youth Program Steve Coleman This audio/visual and experiential program is geared for youth 8 years and older. Learn about Great Salt Lake and surrounding wetlands, habitats, birds, the food chain and the important roles they each play in our environment. Program includes an easy one-mile walk to view and identify birds and macro-invertebrates. Several Cub Scout and Boy Scout requirements will be completed including Wolf: “Your Living World,” and “Birds,” Bear: “Sharing Your World With Wildlife,” Webelos: “Naturalist” and most of the requirements for the Bird Study Merit Badge (bring your own merit badge cards). Cards will be signed. Scout badges will be the responsibility of the individual’s Scout Unit. Meet at Davis County Legacy Events Center and follow guide to nearby site. Limit 30 youth. Own vehicles. Cost $5 |
| #29 11am – 1pm |
Butterflies and Birds Todd Stout and Les Talbot This is the field trip that follows the workshop on Butterflies for Beginners. Todd and Les will lead a field trip part way up Farmington Canyon to look at butterflies and birds. Meet at the Davis County Legacy Events Center.. Limit 15. Own Vehicles. Cost $12 |
| #30 1pm – 4pm |
Burrowing Owl Field Trip Bonnie Messinger This is the field trip that follows the 12-1 pm workshop. This trip will go to Antelope Island State Park to look for Burrowing Owls. Bring water and a snack. Meet at the Davis County Legacy Events Center. Limit 15. Vans. Cost $18 |
| #31
12pm-3pm |
"Expedition America" Workshop Terry Halbert Join American Landscape Photographer Terry Halbert for an inspiring three hour instructional class that will take you from camera basics to seeing a new artistic vision of the world. You will leave with a whole new way of taking photographs. Bring your Digital Camera and manual. Meet at Bear River Wildlife Education Center, 2155 West Forest Street, Brigham City. Take I-15 to exit #363. Turn west. Center is on the left. Limit 20. Own Vehicles. Cost Free-but must have a ticket. |
| #32 1pm – 4pm |
Farmington Bay "Behind-the-Gates" (Turpin Unit) Rich Hansen, Steve Coleman Farmington Bay WMA is a great resource for migrating and nesting birds. Several hundred thousand birds utilize this area during spring migration and 57 nesting species have been documented. The majority of dikes, ponds, canals, and upland areas are off-limits to the public during nesting season so this ‘behind-the-gates’ tour is a privilege. Meet at the Davis County Legacy Events Center. Limit 54. Bus. Cost $28 |
| #33 1pm – 5pm |
Bike & Bird – Legacy Parkway Trail Eric McCulley Leave your car behind and bicycle from the Davis County Legacy Events Center to the Legacy Parkway Scenic Byway Trail System for a leisurely afternoon tour. It is a beautiful 20-mile round-trip ride south to the 500 South exit of the Legacy Parkway in Bountiful. Participants will learn about the local and international significance of Great Salt Lake, as you watch for migratory birds along the way. Meet at the Davis County Legacy Events Center. Limit 20. Bring your own bicycle. Cost $20 (includes Festival t-shirt) |
| #34 3pm – 5pm |
Farmington Canyon Pond Getaway Les Talbot and Valerie Frokjer Farmington Pond is a birding hide-away in Farmington Canyon. You will enjoy the lower mountain habitat covered in Gambel Oak and conifers that border Farmington Creek and Pond. Possible species include: ducks, geese, scrub and Stellar Jays, Nuthatches, Flickers, Lazuli Bunting, sharp Shinned and Coopers Hawks, Downy and Hairy Woodpeckers. Meet at Davis County Legacy Events Center and follow guide to site. Limit 17. Own Vehicles. Cost $12 |
