Saturday, August 8, 2026

Plumas Pines Resort @ 8:30 - 11 AM

Traveling by pontoon boat on beautiful Lake Almanor with majestic views of Lassen Peak, this trip will take participants to see Western and Clark’s Grebes on their floating nests (from a safe distance of at least 300 feet). While skimming across the water from a comfortable seat, you will have the opportunity to see many different species of birds. Some of the other frequently seen species are Osprey, Bald Eagle, Common Merganser, White Pelican, Bufflehead, Double-crested Cormorant, Common Goldeneye, Eared Grebe, Ring-billed and California Gulls, Red-necked Phalarope, and Forster’s and Common Terns. Rarities, including Parasitic Jaeger and Sabine's Gull, may be seen as well.

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Plumas Pines Resort @ 9 - 11:30 AM

Traveling by pontoon boat on beautiful Lake Almanor with majestic views of Lassen Peak, this trip will take participants to see Western and Clark’s Grebes on their floating nests (from a safe distance of at least 300 feet). While skimming across the water from a comfortable seat, you will have the opportunity to see many different species of birds. Some of the other frequently seen species are Osprey, Bald Eagle, Common Merganser, White Pelican, Bufflehead, Double-crested Cormorant, Common Goldeneye, Eared Grebe, Ring-billed and California Gulls, Red-necked Phalarope, and Forster’s and Common Terns. Rarities, including Parasitic Jaeger and Sabine's Gull, may be seen as well.

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Plumas Pines Resort @ 11:30 AM - 2 PM

Traveling by pontoon boat on beautiful Lake Almanor with majestic views of Lassen Peak, this trip will take participants to see Western and Clark’s Grebes on their floating nests (from a safe distance of at least 300 feet). While skimming across the water from a comfortable seat, you will have the opportunity to see many different species of birds. Some of the other frequently seen species are Osprey, Bald Eagle, Common Merganser, White Pelican, Bufflehead, Double-crested Cormorant, Common Goldeneye, Eared Grebe, Ring-billed and California Gulls, Red-necked Phalarope, and Forster’s and Common Terns. Rarities, including Parasitic Jaeger and Sabine's Gull, may be seen as well.

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Plumas Pines Resort @ 12 - 2:30 PM

Traveling by pontoon boat on beautiful Lake Almanor with majestic views of Lassen Peak, this trip will take participants to see Western and Clark’s Grebes on their floating nests (from a safe distance of at least 300 feet). While skimming across the water from a comfortable seat, you will have the opportunity to see many different species of birds. Some of the other frequently seen species are Osprey, Bald Eagle, Common Merganser, White Pelican, Bufflehead, Double-crested Cormorant, Common Goldeneye, Eared Grebe, Ring-billed and California Gulls, Red-necked Phalarope, and Forster’s and Common Terns. Rarities, including Parasitic Jaeger and Sabine's Gull, may be seen as well.

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Plumas Pines Resort Lawn @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Learn how to identify birds by sight, sound, behavior, and habitat through family-friendly interactive activities with Plumas Audubon Society's Education Coordinator, Mikayla Eager. Test your new birding skills with a "Pictionary" style game, and then test them in the field with a beginner bird walk by the lake!

What to bring: Binoculars and field guides are available to borrow. Bring your own if you have them! Wear clothes suitable for walking in the woods and on the shoreline.