Headquarters Walk & Teal Pond - Birding

Location

Tres Pinos, California

Group Size

10 people per guide

Duration

1 hour

 

Join our resident birder, MK Wilcox, to see and hear the avian life that calls Paicines Ranch home.  This walk is perfect for beginning birders. We will start at the hospitality office and make our way through the headquarters of Paicines Ranch. This is a fantastic opportunity to see many resident bird species such as Yellow-billed Magpies (a California specialty), Acorn Woodpeckers, California Towhees, and American Kestrels. We will then walk down to Teal Pond. On our way, we will get views of the pivot grounds, our seasonal wetlands, and distant views of the Oak Forest. In each unique habitat, we will have a chance to see and hear a diversity of birds. At the Teal Pond, we will look for Tricolored Blackbirds, Great Egrets, Northern Harriers, and many more species! 

Please note that there is no guarantee of seeing a specific species but MK will do their best to accommodate your requests. Different birds reside at the ranch throughout the year and bird activity levels depend on various factors such as season, weather, and time of day. 

This is a moderate to strenuous activity as we go up and down hilly terrain. MK is flexible and committed to accessibility in birding so if you need accommodations, please note that and MK will plan your tour accordingly.