Fall Bird Walk & Photography with Rita @ Irvine Regional Park

Grab your family and friends for a fun and easy migratory bird exploration with the Save Orange Hills team! Join Save Orange Hills birders Rita, Mike and Gale for a full-on Fall Bird Walk. We'll learn about bird facts, birding resources and the latest on the progress of saving the 400 acre wildlife corridor that connects Irvine Regional Park to Peters Canyon (go to SaveOrangeHills.org). Then we'll meander through the sycamores, oaks, native shrubs and around the cacti to see a plethora of amazing scurrying and flying feathered gems. Some birds will be migrants that are here only for the winter, others will be year-round residents. Be ready for a good time with an unknown adventure. All ages welcome. WHAT TO EXPECT: Easy. Roughly 1.5-2 miles round trip, depending on interest of group. Minimal elevation gain with a few small slopes and stream banks to navigate. Mix of sun exposure and shade. Frequent stops for birdwatching, listening and photography. Mix of terrain, including paved road, manicured lawn, stairs, streambed and dirt single-track. Suitable for beginners, families, photographers and experienced birders. WHAT TO BRING: Binoculars (if you have them), camera or phone for photography. Walking sticks or hiking poles for uneven terrain. Plenty of water and food to enjoy along the way. Appropriate clothing for anticipated weather and temperature conditions. Sun protection. PARKING: $5. Meet at Parking Lot Q - See Park Map. MORE INFO: Please email [email protected] with any questions, comments or concerns. WILDLIFE & NATURE NOTE: We will always do our best to find, observe and interpret the wildlife and natural activity highlighted during this experience. Birds are wild animals, and migration and activity vary with weather, season and other conditions, so specific species or wildlife sightings can never be guaranteed. SUPPORT SAVE ORANGE HILLS & NATURALIST FOR YOU: Proceeds from this event support Save Orange Hills, a project of Naturalist For You, a U.S. nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization (tax identification number 20-824602) under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. DONATE: Donate online with no fees. Cash and checks are also appreciated. MISSION: “Connecting everyone to local wilderness!” Discover • Connect • Protect WEBSITES: www.SaveOrangeHills.org www.Naturalist-For-You.org CANCELATION/REFUND: • No refunds for this event • SOH/NFY will refund the cost of tickets & fees when we cancel the event due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.