Alpine Forest Birding With Robin
Schedule
Sat Jun 13 2026 at 08:45 am to 12:15 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway | Palm Springs, CA
About this Event
NOTICE
- Registration: Each individual attending must be registered with their own name. A registered name occuring more than once will be considered an error and cancelled.
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Idyllwild resident master birder Robin Roberts leads this bird walk along the Desert View and Nature Trails in Long Valley at about 8,400 feet. to search for year-round and summer residents in the San Jacinto Mountains. We will be looking for beauties like Clark's Nutcracker, Red-breasted Sapsucker, White-headed Woodpecker, Violet -green Swallows, and lots more. The bird walk is limited to 12 participants giving Robin time, as needed, to assist with spotting and identifying techniques to spot and identify birds in the field.
Robin will follow the walk with a 45-minute presentation of her beautiful up close photography of more dazzling birds, taking place in the Santa Rosa theater on the ground floor of the Mountain Station at 11:30 am., also open to the public. Robin loves to share her passion for birds through bird walks, introductory classes, presentations, and photography as illustrated in her beautiful nature blog - birding.mountainquailpress.com . Be sure to check it out!
THE DETAILS:
- Leader: Robin Roberts, MA Biology, Miami University, San Diego Zoo Global, Bird leader/presenter/photographer/nature blog -
- Date and Time: Saturday, June 13, 8:45 am-12:15 pm ( for instructions on purchasing Tram tickets and arriving on time) Remember receive a 20% discount on Tram tickets.
- Meet at: the Santa Rosa Theater on the 1st floor of the Mountain Station just next to the Visitor Center down 1 floor from the 2nd floor tram exit.
- Preparation: At least 1 liter of water, sturdy shoes, snack, Hat, sun screen, bird check list (available at the NHA Visitor Center).
- Hike Level: Easy, mostly trail walk
- Class Size: Limit: 12
- Registration: Each individual attending must be registered with their own name. A registered name occuring more than once will be considered an error and cancelled.
- Release of Liability: You will need to sign a Release of Liability form which can be accessed for reading on line at You can print and sign in advance or it will be provided by your hike leader to sign when you meetl
- Any questions. Contact Robin at [email protected] or [email protected]
Note: To borrow BINOCULARS you must email Robin after registration, letting her know if you need one or more. Further, if you cannot attend please cancel online as soon as you know. The Cancel option can be found on your email ticket.
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Where is it happening?
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, 1 Tramway Rd., Palm Springs, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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