Bird Walks — November–December 2021

My apologies for an earlier update to this page and the December Kenneth Hahn bird walk. This walk has NOT been cancelled. Read on for complete details about upcoming bird walks.

1st Saturday, Open Wetlands at Ballona Salt Marsh (Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve)

Nov 6 & Dec 4, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM

RSVP REQUIRED, LIMITED

The first Saturday of every month (EXCEPT AUGUST), from 9 a.m. to noon, 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.

TO RSVP: 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.

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Franklin Canyon Bird Walk (SFVAS) Sooky Goldman Nature Center

Sun Nov 14 & Sun Dec 12, 8:00 AM–10:00 AM

RSVP REQUIRED, LIMITED

This event is organized and led by San Fernando Valley Audubon Society.

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/

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2nd Sunday, Open Wetlands at Ballona Salt Marsh (Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve)

Nov 14 & Dec 12, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM

RSVP Required

The second Sunday of every month (EXCEPT AUGUST), from 9 a.m. to noon, 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.

No baby strollers please.

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3rd Saturday, Bird Walk at Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area

Nov 20th & Dec. 18, 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.

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

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Audubon Center at Debs Park Community Bird Walk

Sat Nov. 20 & Sat Dec 18, 8:00 AM–10:00 AM

RSVP REQUIRED

This event is organized by Audubon Center at Debs Park and cross-posted by LA Audubon. Attendees must RSVP beforehand. Contact debspark@audubon.org with any questions!

WHAT: Community Bird Walk with local birder Adam Levitan

WHEN: Third Saturday of every month at 8AM. The walk will go until about 9:30-10:00 am.

WHERE: The Center is located at 4700 N. Griffin Ave. 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.

WHAT TO 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.

PLEASE KEEP IN MIND:

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. Center binoculars will be sanitized after each use.

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Beginner's Bird Walk — Will Rogers State Historic Park

Sun Nov 21 (NO Dec., 2021 walk) 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. Please RSVP in advance by text to (310) 922-8153; limited to 10.

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.