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Manzanita Lake

By Larry Jordan on September 26, 2023 in

We will be hiking around Manzanita Lake looking for migratory and fall forest species before the cold sets in. Manzanita Lake is located adjacent to the north entrance to Lassen Volcanic Ntional Park, approximately 48 miles east of Redding off of Highway 44. For those travelling from Redding you can meet at the Kutras Lake gravel parking lot at 7:00 am to pool or caravan, otherwise meet at the Lassen Park Loomis Museum Parking Lot at 8:00 am. Wear sturdy shoes and layers in anticipation of changeable weather, bring a lunch/snack. Entrance fees for Lassen Volcanic National Park are $30 per vehicle or free with Annual/Whiskeytown/Golden Access etc passes. Restrooms are located at the Loomis Museum complex. Rain/Snow cancels.

Northern Saw-whet Owl Banding

By Larry Jordan on September 26, 2023 in

Northern Saw-whet Owl

Curious about Northern Saw-whet owl migration and monitoring techniques?! And/or do you love car camping?! Join us under the stars on Friday, October 6th for a night of small owl banding and car camping at Lassen National Park! Erika Iacona will lead us through a night at Shasta Counties Northern Saw-whet Owl migration monitoring station with camping at Manzanita Lake Campground to follow. Banding occurs after dark, beginning a half hour after sunset and four hours thereafter. Camping is not a requirement to attend the banding event, only an option. Camping space is limited! This gathering is completely outdoors, in the dark, in cold temperatures. Event is weather permitting and subject to cancellation if precipitation is predicted. Please contact Erika at eiacona14@gmail.com before September 30th to confirm your spot! If you spend the night at Manzanita Lake, you can stop at Lake McCumber for the 9am event just down the road!

Birding Manzanita Lake

By Larry Jordan on September 29, 2022 in

Bald Eagle

Let’s take a short 2-mile hike around Manzanita Lake to enjoy the fresh air and fall colors. We’ll look for the interesting variety of upland, forest and water species that surround the lake. Carpools/Caravan leave Kutras Lake parking lot at 6:30 am or meet at the Loomis Museum parking lot at 7:30 am. Wear good hiking boots and dress for changeable weather, bring snacks and lunch.

Entrance fee is $30 for a 7-day Vehicle Pass, available ahead of time on-line or at the park entrance. Annual Pass for Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, America The Beautiful Pass, and Senior Pass are also valid for entrance.

Birding Manzanita Lake

By Larry Jordan on April 29, 2022 in

White-headed Woodpecker Male

We will bird the 2 mile Manzanita Lake loop trail looking for mountain birds and early warblers. Likely suspects are Bald Eagle, American Dipper, Clark’s Nutcracker, Bufflehead, White-headed Woodpecker, Brown Creeper and Mountain Chickadee. Meet at the Loomis Museum parking lot at 8:00am. Wear layers of clothes as it will most likely be pretty cool in the morning. Entrance fees are required. If you don’t have a pass I suggest you arrange ahead of time to ride with someone that has a Golden Age pass.

Lassen Volcanic National Park Campout

By Larry Jordan on May 28, 2020 in

Good news! Beginning Friday, May 29th, Lassen Volcanic National Park will increase access with the opening of the 30-mile park highway, Butte Lake road, Warner Valley road, and all hiking trails (except Bumpass Hell). NOTE: When recreating, the public should follow California State guidance, practice Leave No Trace principles, avoid crowding, and avoid high-risk outdoor activities. We advise bringing a face covering on the odd chance you may find yourself in an area where social distancing is not possible. Learn more about how you can recreate responsibly at Lassen Volcanic at go.nps.gov/lavo/RR.

We have enjoyed the birding and camping at the Lost Creek Group Campground for several years, so we are scheduling this event again this year in conjunction with Altacal Audubon. Group Camp sites #5 and #6 have been reserved for the nights of Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27. We are inviting the Redwood Region, Peregrine, Mendocino, Plumas and Redbud Chapters to join us.

Species expected include Osprey, Pileated Woodpecker, White-headed Woodpecker, Black-backed Woodpecker, Williamson’s Sapsucker, Vaux’s Swift, Common Nighthawk, Bufflehead, Gray Jay, Brown Creeper, American Dipper, Mountain Bluebird, Yellow Warbler, Western Tanager and Cassin’s Finch.
We will bird Manzanita Lake and vicinity on Saturday morning. The rest of the itinerary is open and will depend on the interests of the participants. Folks can either camp at Lost Creek or drive up for either or both Saturday and Sunday. Campers can arrive at the campsite at a time of their choosing on Friday after 1pm. Saturday day trippers should meet at the Loomis Museum parking lot at Manzanita Lake at 8:00 am. Day trippers for Sunday, June 27th, will meet at the campsite at 8:30 am.

Lost Creek has primitive facilities; pit toilets and no electricity. Potable water is available. During this time of Covid-19 it is important to follow all CDC guidance, including social distancing. This would include no carpooling other than with those in your own household.

Note: Lassen Park Entrance Fees

Stay 6 feet away from others (“social distancing”) and take other steps to prevent COVID-19

If a park, beach, or recreational facility is open for public use, visiting is okay as long as you practice social distancing and everyday steps such as washing hands often and covering coughs and sneezes. Follow these actions when visiting a park, beach, or recreational facility:

Stay at least six feet from others at all times. This might make some open areas, trails, and paths better to use. Do not go into a crowded area.
Avoid gathering with others outside of your household.
Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom, before eating, and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
Bring hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol to use if soap and water are not available.

Contact Larry Jordan, 949-5266 or email Webmaster@WintuAudubon.org for other particulars.

Here is a map to the Lost Creek Group Campground: https://bit.ly/2XDom6t

Details and updates on park operations will continue to be posted on their website at nps.gov/lavo/planyourvisit/conditions.htm