King Gillette Field Trip reminder, Sat. 20 Apr 2024, 8am
[Posted by Chuck Almdale]
Saturday, 20 April. King Gillette Ranch. This 588-acre area was previously owned by razor magnate King Gillette, then by Soka University. While exploring both the developed creeks, lawns, groves and ponds, as well as undeveloped chaparral and riparian habitats, we’ll be looking for birds resident in these habitats such as California Thrasher, as well as any early migrants and wintering birds such as Lewis’ Woodpecker, which have been reported in the area. Oddities can turn up, such as the Northern Parula last New Year’s Day.
Family Guide: 1-2 miles of easy walking, roads, paths and lawn on mostly level ground.
[26800 Mulholland Hwy, Calabasas, CA 91302] From the intersection of Las Virgenes (Malibu Canyon) Rd. & Mulholland Hwy., east on Mulholland to the 1st right, past the park gate to the 1st right towards the Botanic Center (Native Plants Garden) where we meet. Here there are bathrooms, a drinking fountain, nature center and picnic tables should you choose to bring lunch. Free parking here, I believe. If you drive across the short bridge, parking is not free. Allow 45 minutes travel time from Santa Monica.
Meet at 8:00 am Leader: Chuck Bragg (310-454-9662)
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Was great seeing everybody today! I didn’t do too well photo-wise, but here are my best three – https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=kZLdbm0ZvCahaePifxkJ9klIcteOsYRKnagV
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Hello Chuck !
I’m hoping that Malibu Canyon Road is open from the PCH to Mulholland. If it is, I will be there. I look forward to seeing this place !
…and seeing everyone. And seeing some birds !
emily
ps …does anyone in Santa Monica want to carpool ? I could drive. I’m a good driver. A bit on the slow side.
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Emily, I can post this here but there is no sign-up list on which to post your phone or address.
Most likely, no one will respond.
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Thank you Chuck.
No problem.
And I can get there !
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