Desert Cities Bird Club

06/05/2026

05/25/2026

Starting Friday, June 5, join local naturalists Charlie and Laura for a one hour walk through the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest. Learn about the birds that call this forest home and the unique ecology of the oldest trees in the world.

📆 Every Friday from June 5 through July 10
⏰ 9:00am - 10:00am
📍Meet at Schulman Visitor Center outdoor deck

Nature walks are free and open to all ages. Walks will be outside at 10,000' elevation, please bring water, sun protection and hiking/walking shoes.

05/13/2026

There’s a little (and I mean little) break in the hot weather coming up and on Monday, May 18 Kurt will do a pop-up birdwalk at the Living Desert.

Meet just inside at 8:22am (note the strange start time…). Admission fee required.



Migration is mostly over but it’s always interesting to see what birds are around!



Also on Thursdays in May there are free birdwalks at Sunnylands in Rancho Mirage at 845am and Kurt will be leading the May 21 walk. He'll have the DCBC bird caps - if you need one for the summer this is your chance.

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05/07/2026

The Countdown to WFO's 50th Conference Begins

Registration for the Western Field Ornithologists 50th Annual Conference opens May 18, 2026 — and we can't wait to welcome you to Ashland, Oregon, September 17–20.

In collaboration with the Klamath Bird Observatory and supported by the Oregon Birding Association, this milestone gathering brings together researchers, conservation practitioners, and passionate birders for four days of science, learning, and community.

Whether you study birds professionally or simply love being in the field, WFO 2026 is designed to deepen your connection to avian science and the people advancing it.
Registration Timing:
WFO Life and Patron Members - Monday May 18 at 9 a.m. PDT

All Members Opens (includes WFO, KBO and OBA) - Wednesday, May 20 at 9:00 a.m. PDT

If you haven't reserved your room at the Ashland Hills Hotel & Suites, we encourage you to book soon to secure the WFO group rate here

Visit the Conference Website for Details

50th Annual Western Field Ornithologists Conference Experience WFO’s 50th Annual Conference in Ashland, Oregon September 17–20, 2026 Each year, Western Field Ornithologists hosts a multi-day conference featuring scientific presentations, field trips, workshops, panels, a keynote address, the ann...

05/04/2026

Mt San Jacinto State Park
Escape the summer heat and join a bird walk
at the top of the tram in Mt San Jacinto State
Park.
Friday, June 5
th (Kurt Leuschner)
Saturday, June 13
th (Robin Roberts)
August dates TBA
Sign up and more information available
through Mt San Jacinto Natural History Assoc
msjna.org

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05/04/2026

Prescott Preserve
This previous golf course is in the process of
being transformed into a nature preserve. For
a guided walk, meet at the crosswalk near
the corner of Mesquite and Farrell in Palm
Springs. Hikes led by Kurt Kosek.
2
nd and 4th Thursday, 7am (May-July

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05/04/2026

Sunnylands
37977 Bob Hope Dr., Rancho Mirage
The former residence of Walter and Leonore
Annenberg is surrounded by beautifully
landscaped gardens which attract resident
and migratory birds. Free Thursday walks will
continue until the end of May. Golf cart tours
of estate will resume in the Fall. Various
leaders.
Thursday, 8:45am (May

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05/04/2026

Whitewater Preserve
2,826 acres of riparian habitat surrounded by
the San Gorgonio Wilderness. This preserve is
situated in Whitewater Canyon and provides
an important wildlife corridor between San
Bernardino Mts and Joshua Tree National
Park.
Hikes led by Steve Myers
9160 Whitewater Canyon Road, Whitewater
wildland conservancy.org
2
nd and 4th Tue, 8am-10am

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05/04/2026

Big Morongo Canyon Preserve
This 31,000-acre riparian preserve is located
between Joshua Tree national Park and the
San Bernardino Mountains. Over 247 bird
species have been recorded here. It is
officially recognized as an Important Bird
Area and a Watchable Wildlife Site. Guided
bird walks by various leaders.
110055 East Drive, Morongo Valley
http://bigmorongo.org/
Every Wed and 2nd Sat of Month 7am

Discover the Natural Wonders of Big Morongo Canyon Preserve   Explore one of California’s most diverse and vibrant ecosystems, where desert meets marshland, creating a haven for wildlife and a paradise for nature enthusiasts. Support the preserve through donations or volunteering to help with edu...

04/24/2026