Mother's Day Birding

Treat those special moms in your life to a morning of bird appreciation! Join Teresa & Miles Tuffli (I'm Birding Right Now) for a guided birding walk on Mother's Day, May 12, 2024 (Sunday) @ 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM at the vibrant Laguna de Santa Rosa Trail in Sebastopol, California.

No binoculars? No problem! We can provide quality binoculars courtesy of Vortex Optics if you'd like to borrow a pair. Beginners are encouraged -- we want to help you get out and appreciate the bird world. Don't be shy if you've never birded before -- that's what we're here for! (All experience levels are welcome though.)

Let's get outdoors and appreciate the birds! Spring brings an increase in noticeable bird activity as many birds are singing and paired up for their breeding cycle... let's explore who we might find!

We’ll slowly meander along the mostly flat (but unpaved) Laguna de Santa Rosa Trail as it winds through open oak savannah, grasslands, riparian woodlands, marshes, and perhaps a pond if time allows. We'll look at, listen to, and identify a variety of songbirds, woodpeckers, raptors, and anything else that pops up. As we walk and stop frequently to enjoy the birds we encounter, we’ll discuss a variety of topics, such as: techniques for locating birds, what sorts of details to notice when observing a bird, species identification, bird vocalizations, and bird behavior and habitats.

Cost: $25/person. (10% of your payment goes back to Sonoma County Regional Parks.) However, we don't want anyone to miss out on the joy of birding due to disposable income concerns, so please contact us directly ([email protected]) if the cost is an issue for you.

Accessibility Information: Though we’ll be walking slowly, for those with mobility issues, please be aware that we will be on unpaved trails with some slight inclines/declines. Depending on recent rainfall, the trail may be muddy.

Cancellation/Refunds: Cancellations before 48 hours of the event start-time will receive a refund for the ticket price ($25/person). Eventbrite fees are non-refundable.

Weather: This walk will proceed in the event of light rain. We will cancel the event if there is considerable rain in the forecast, and payments will be refunded.

Host or Publisher I'm Birding Right Now (Teresa & Miles Tuffli)