Following are listed the planned bird walks for the month of October 2021. Please follow the instructions for IF sign-up is required and HOW TO RSVP for each bird walk event.

1st Saturday–Open Wetlands at Ballona Salt Marsh

Sat., Oct. 2, 2021

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

RSVP REQUIRED

The first Saturday of every month, from 9 AM to 12 PM, Los Angeles Audubon Society hosts the Open Wetlands event at the Ballona Salt Marsh. Binoculars will be available to borrow, and volunteers will help visitors view aquatic invertebrates through microscopes, learn about the unique ecosystems found at Ballona, and view birds through powerful spotting scopes along Ballona Creek.

To ensure social distancing, RSVPs are required and a limited number of slots are available.

Please contact Cindy Hardin at cindyhardin@laaudubon.org to reserve your time. Please call (310) 301-0050 if you have any questions.

Enter through the gate located in the northeast corner of the parking lot behind Alkawater/Gordon’s Market, in the 300 block of Culver Blvd. in Playa del Rey.

Bilingual Bird Walk

South Los Angeles Wetlands Park

Sat., Oct. 9, 2021

8:30 AM – 9:30 AM

Leader: Brad Rumble

This introductory walk led by Brad Rumble, explores the avian diversity of the award-winning constructed wetland habitat and surroundings. Waterbirds, shorebirds, and migrants. Suitable for all ages and wheelchair accessible. Binoculars available. English and Spanish.

Esta caminata introductoria explora la diversidad de aves del galardonado hábitat de humedales artificiales y sus alrededores. Aves acuáticas, playeras y migrantes. Apto para todas las edades y accesible en silla de ruedas. Prismáticos disponibles. Inglés y español.

The park entrance is off of Avalon Boulevard just south of 54th street and north of Slauson Boulevard (5413 S Avalon Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90011).

La entrada al parque está en Avalon Boulevard, justo al sur de la calle 54 y al norte de Slauson Boulevard (5413 S Avalon Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90011).

Franklin Canyon Bird Walk / Sooky Goldman Nature Center

Sun., Oct. 10, 2021

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

RSVP Required, Limit 10

This event is organized and led by San Fernando Valley Audubon Society (SFVAS)

Paula Orlovich will lead this walk in one of L.A.’s hidden gems. Walk is limited to ten people due to narrow hiking trails. Contact Paula by text to reserve a spot: (818) 481-5605

Further information here: https:/www.sfvaudubon.org/birding-spots/franklin-canyon/

3rd Saturday – Bird Walk at Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area (KHSRA)

Sat., Oct. 16, 2021

8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Leaders: Ann and Eric Brooks

This walk covers landscaped parkland, an artificial creek, and lake and natural and restored areas of Coastal Sage Scrub habitats within the Baldwin Hills. We are likely to see many of the resident birds such as Black Phoebe, Cassin's Kingbird, California and Spotted Towhee, Song Sparrow, Red-tailed, Red-shoulder and Cooper's Hawk. Binoculars provided.

The park entrance is off of La Cienega Blvd. between Rodeo Rd. and Stocker St. After passing the entrance kiosk ($6.00 parking fee) turn left (leading to the “Olympic Forest”) and park in the first available spaces. (KHSRA, 4100 S. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, 90056).

Beginner's Bird Walk - Will Rogers State Historic Park

Sat., Oct. 23, 2021

9:00 AM–11:00 AM

RSVP Required, Limit 10

Join leaders Julie Hanson and Jane Klein for a beginners bird walk at this beautiful coastal location. Leaders will cover the basics of binocular use, bird identification, and common Los Angeles birds. Experienced birders welcome too. Some binoculars available to borrow. Children ages 8 and up welcome with parent.

Meet at the picnic tables next to the parking lot at Will Rogers State Historic Park at 1501 Will Rogers State Park Road in Pacific Palisades.

Please RSVP in advance by text to (310) 922-8153; limited to 10.

3rd Saturday—Community Bird Walk at the Audubon Center at Debs Park

Sat., Oct. 16, 2021

8:00 AM–10:00 AM

RSVP Required

This event is organized by Audubon Center at Debs Park and cross-posted by LA Audubon.

Local birder Adam Levitan leads this community bird walk held the third Saturday of every month at 8 AM. The walk will go until about 9:30–10:00 AM.

Bring: •Hat and/or sunscreen, •Reusable water bottle, •Comfortable walking shoes, •Binoculars and/or field guides if you have them. If not, no worries! We have binoculars available to borrow onsite and Center binoculars will be sanitized after each use.

Masks are encouraged and social distancing will be maintained. No previous birding experience required! All ages are welcome, however these walks are best suited for adults and kids ages 9 and up. Attendees should expect to be walking for about an hour and a half. Please plan accordingly.

RSVP: Attendees must RSVP beforehand. Visit: debspark.audubon.org/events/community-bird-walk-2. Use the RSVP button provided.

Contact debspark@audubon.org with any questions!

The Audubon Center at Debs Park is located at 4700 N Griffin Ave., Los Angeles, 90031. (323) 221-2255. Meet in the Center courtyard (straight ahead as you walk through the black decorative gates). Free parking is available in the lot or along Griffin Ave.