This year, Stewardship Manager, Laura Bradley led over thirty nature walks and talks with numerous other experts to explore the world of botany, birds, butterflies, dragonflies, stargazing and native plant propagation. SLT was thrilled to welcome more than 350 participants on these learning adventures, where community and nature intertwine!
Stewardship Manager, Laura Bradley with butterfly net
Each walk was not only an exploration of the breathtaking beauty of Siskiyou County, it was also a chance to deepen connections with our land trust supporters and to share our mutual love of this place we are so lucky to call home. Nature walks were led by experts in their field who so generously volunteered to share their knowledge so that event participants were able to learn something new. These walks shared the vital role that pollinators, birds, native plants, mushrooms, and so many other species play in maintaining a diverse and healthy ecosystem. Not only did we learn a ton but one of the most heartwarming aspects of these walks was the new friendships that were formed amongst staff, board and community members.
Your time and contributions make these experiences possible, and every dollar you donate helps us to protect the stunning landscapes and rich biodiversity that define our home. Thank you for joining us on this journey of discovery and stewardship and helping us to ensure that Siskiyou County remains a healthy, vibrant community for wildlife and people for generations to come!
Share your nature walk photos with Siskiyou Land Trust! We look forward to hearing from you at admin@siskiyoulandtrust.org!
Nature Walk Photo Gallery 2025:
Siskiyou Land Trust partnered with for a birding trip to the very flooded Turtle Bay Bird Sanctuary in Redding, CA! It was a warm day with blue skies and abundant water and birds. 41 species were observed and numerous photos were taken by including some great shots of a Peregrine Falcon, Bald Eagle, Barrow’s Goldeneye and Nuttall’s Woodpecker! Heartfelt thanks to trip leaders Joey Russell, Steve Huckabone, Gretchen Framel, and Laura Bradley for a fun day!
Species observed include:
- Canada Goose
- American Wigeon
- Mallard
- Ring-necked Duck
- Lesser Scaup
- Bufflehead
- Common Goldeneye
- Barrow’s Goldeneye
- Common Merganser
- Rock Pigeon
- Anna’s Hummingbird
- American Coot
- Ring-billed Gull
- Pied-billed Grebe
- Double-crested Cormorant
- Great Egret
- Great Blue Heron
- Turkey Vulture
- Bald Eagle
- Red-tailed Hawk
- Acorn Woodpecker
- Nuttall’s Woodpecker
- Northern Flicker (Red-shafted)
- Peregrine Falcon
- Black Phoebe
- California Scrub-Jay
- Yellow-billed Magpie
- American Crow
- Oak Titmouse
- Bushtit
- Ruby-crowned Kinglet
- White-breasted Nuthatch
- Northern House Wren
- European Starling
- Northern Mockingbird
- White-crowned Sparrow
- Golden-crowned Sparrow
- California Towhee
- Spotted Towhee
- Brewer’s Blackbird
- Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle)
- Yellow-rumped Warbler (Audubon’s)
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- Bufflehead
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- Turtle Bay flood
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- Ring-necked Duck
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- Pied-billed Grebe
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- Peregrine Falcon
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- Bald eagle – napping
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- Barrows Goldeneye photo by Steve Huckabone
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- Nuttall’s Woodpecker
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- Daylight…..
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- …..and after dark (Photo by Chris Dolberg)
An incredible, warm winter day birding at Lake Shastina, with over 60 species spotted – January 15, 2025
photos coming soon…..
Nature Walk Photo Gallery 2023-24:
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- Photo credit: Steve Huckabone
Explore Siskiyou County with SLT!
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We hope you will consider donating to help us continue these impactful events and protect our beloved land.
