Bird Survey of the Butte Creek Ecological Preserve (BCEP)  

Sat Nov 11, 9-1 about 3 miles flat walking 

Birds are our most easily observed wildlife, and there are well over 300 species documented in Butte County, over 160 at the BCEP. The Butte Creek Ecological Preserve (BCEP) is a dynamic riparian (Creekside) habitat, an active floodplain with an ever-changing landscape. We will use quality binoculars to get a close look at the birds. You may see species you’ve never noticed before and discover a new way to connect with wildlife and the natural world. Birds are a great indicator of ecosystem health, so being able to do bird surveys is a useful skill for land stewards and biologists. Learn how to identify birds using guides and the Merlin bird app (free download to your phone). The eBird app (free download to your phone) is an easy way to keep track of your personal sightings for a personal life list, and your sightings (along with over 100 million others every year) become part of a database that is used by scientists to inform conservation efforts.