09/24/2026
Swan Festival Tour #201 - Birding at Beale Air Force Base
This is a rare opportunity to go birding on one of largest and best-preserved areas of Central Valley grassland, a habitat under severe threat from urban development and conversion to agriculture. A Base biologist will accompany us as we search the grasslands for Ferruginous and Rough-legged Hawks, and several other raptor species, maybe even a Bald or Golden Eagle. Falcons may include American Kestrel, Merlin, and Prairie Falcon. Horned Larks and Western Meadowlarks should be abundant. Surprises like Mountain Bluebirds are also possible this time of year. If there’s enough time, we may drive by some other points of interest on the base, including an SR71 Blackbird strategic reconnaissance aircraft that flew over Mach 3!
NOTE: Each adult must submit their full name, SSN, DOB, and CA REAL ID number at least 2 weeks before the event for pre-screening. A CA REAL ID or passport with CA ID is required at the gate for check-in.
Reminder: Tickets go on sale October 12th!
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