September 17: Midweek Nice and Easy Birding Group: Huntington Beach Central Park East
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 8:00 AM - 12:00 NOON
Trip leader: Ed Stonick
Explore this beautiful green space with wooded areas, a lake, and even a secret garden! Plenty of songbirds and waterfowl can be seen here.
We will start in the parking lot at the north end of the park on Slater Ave., just east (left turn) from Goldenwest Avenue. (MAP)
Participant number: No Limit
PHOTO: Scaly-breasted Munia (Lonchura punctulata). Photo by Chris Spurgeon.
September 14: Arroyo Seco Canyon to Gould Mesa
Sunday, September 14, 2025
8:00 AM to 11:00 1M
Trip leaders: Alex Coffey and Alicia di Rado
Pasadena birders likely know the birdy expanse of Hahamongna, but just to the north lies a winding trail of riparian habitat with a minor uphill grade into the foothills. Graced with shady oaks as we creep upwards, our trek to Gould Mesa is where some migrants and mountain specialities of the Angeles National Forest can be found. This is a moderate, 4-mile out-and-back hike for birders interested in stretching their legs a bit and in search of a consistent monthly hike in lieu of our beloved Eaton Canyon walks.
Participant number: no limit
Trip details such as meeting location will be emailed to signed-up participants before the trip. At the Swifts site, anticipate a slow, uphill/downhill hike on a wide dirt trail (fire road), approximately 2 miles round trip. At the Nighthawks site, the route is mostly paved and level with some short interruptions; distance is approximately 1 mile round trip.
PHOTO: Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia). Photo by Chris Spurgeon.