Reno, Nevada

Jacque & Dale Lowery

We’re passionate about birds and nature. That’s why we opened a Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop in our community.

Reno, Nevada

299 E. Plumb Lane, #C
Reno, NV 89502

Phone: (775) 322-9453
Fax: (775) 322-1969
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Store Hours:
Mon - Sat: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sun: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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October Nature Happenings

• Oct. 4: Full Moon, Oct. 18: New Moon
• Oct. 13: Venus & Saturn next to each other in the early morning sky
• Oct. 21-22: Orionids meteor shower
• Golden-crowned Sparrows have returned for the winter and can often be heard singing their song of three, clear, whistled descending notes.
• Ladybugs are beginning to seek hibernating places.
• This is the month to install and repair nest boxes for use next year.
• Waterfowl migration continues to build.
• October is the best month to see vagrant warblers and others along the coast. Go to Monterey, Pt. Reyes, Bolinas, Bodega Bay and other coastal hot spots.
• American Goldfinch numbers begin to increase.
• Northern Flickers primary migration into area
• Crickets stop singing.
• Deer are rutting - watch for them while driving.

Lahontan Audubon Society Field Trips:

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LAS field trips are free and open to the public. Birders of all skill levels are encouraged to participate. Please reserve your space with field trip leaders. Reservations provide leaders with contact information so they can reach you in the event of trip changes, or cancellations. Always dress for changing weather conditions, and bring something to eat and drink.

Saturday, October 3, 2009 

Swan Lake/Lemmon Valley Marsh, North Reno
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Leader: Bob Goodman 775.972.7848, Pandion36@aol.com
Meet Bob (look for his van) at 8:00 a.m. at the McDonald’s parking lot off Exit 74, Lemmon Valley on Hwy 395 north of Reno. We will carpool the short distance to Lemmon Valley Marsh. Bring a spotting scope if you can, and prepare to be out until mid-day. It is a good time to see fall migrants and winter resident birds on the marsh and wetlands. This is an easy bird walk and birders of all experience are welcome.

 

Saturday, October 10, 2009

Taylor Creek, South Lake Tahoe
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Leaders: Sheryl Ferguson 530.541.8462, s-sferguson@sbcglobal.net, and Jim Woods
We will meet at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center kiosk at 8:30 am. This easy half-day bird walk will follow a nature trail (with handicap access). We will enjoy lunch at a local burger stand, but you may bring your own lunch if you prefer. Since this is a fall trip, added bonuses include looks at the Kokanee Salmon spawning run and gorgeous fall colors. After lunch, Sheryl will also point out places of interest for birders who wish to continue afternoon birding on their own.

 

Sunday, October 18, 2009

Oxbow Park, Reno
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Leader: David Jickling 775.848.0069, djickling@charter.net
Meet at the Oxbow Park parking lot at 8:00 a.m. for this easy nature trail walk. To get there, take I-80 West, turn South off the Keystone Exit, and turn right on 2nd Street which turns into Dickerson Road, then follow it until it ends at the park. This park is a great local hotspot to find fall migrants and to learn about Reno’s backyard birds. Plan to spend a few hours, so bring your binoculars, a scope if you have one, and water. A great walk for beginner and experienced birders alike.

 

Saturday, October 24, 2009

Wandering the Carson Valley
Leader: Jim Woods 1.775.265.3914, woobib@charter.net
Time: 7am-noon
We will tour the Incline Village General Improvement District Wetlands in the north valley looking for the resident and migrant water and wading birds.Expect ducks,egrets,herons, blackbirds,swallows,coots,soras, Virginia Rail, Marsh Wren,kestrels,hawks,snipes,and some sandpipers.With any luck there will be Macgillivray’s Warbler,Golden Eagle, Bald Eagle and maybe falcons, and the sleepovers of the migrating shore and song birds. The last tours have been just wonderful. Space is limited to 12 so register early.