Discover the Birds of Eaton Canyon

Mockingbird in Beautyberry Bush (Photo by Rob Ireton).

Want to take a close look at the local birds with a knowledgeable guide?

By Lois Brunet

The Pasadena Audubon Society will be offering guided birdwalks every hour on the hour from 8 am until noon. And they’ll have loaner binoculars on hand on May 4th, 2019.

Birding is getting hipper. It’s zen, it’s fun, and it gets you outdoors. Here are the five pleasures of birding:

1. First is the pleasure of the birds’ beauty. They are so varied, so delicate, so beautifully painted, so delightful to watch.
2. The second pleasure is getting outdoors and into nature, always a welcome break from the day to day.
3. The third pleasure is learning. The world of birds is large and complex and there is a lot to learn. There are variations between the sexes, between the seasons, variations in behavior… and in sound of course. So much to learn and we learn each time we go out.
4. The forth pleasure is the community of birders, each more obsessed than the next, always excited to see a bird, rare or not. I sometimes think birders are all rare birds to some degree.
5. Finally, there’s the pleasure of listing, keeping track of what you saw where and when. It can get pretty competitive around here. LA counts some hard-core birders and some great birds. Come out and see them with us!

Bird LA Day 2019 at Eaton canyon
Date/Time
05/04/2019
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Eaton Canyon Nature Center

Lois Brunet is the Program Manager at Pasadena Audubon.

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