About this Event
Overview
Welcome Back Orange County’s Fall Travelers
WHERE TO MEET — PARKING LOT Q —
Every fall, the birdlife of Orange County begins to change.
Join Naturalist For You Naturalists Rita and Mike for a guided morning bird walk through Irvine Regional Park as we welcome the seasonal migrants returning to Southern California.
We’ll slow down, listen and look for birds moving through the park’s woodlands, grasslands, coastal sage scrub and riparian habitats. Along the way, your guide will help us identify birds by sight, sound and behavior while exploring why some species travel hundreds or even thousands of miles each year.
Fall favorites may include white-crowned sparrows, yellow-rumped warblers and cedar waxwings, along with the resident birds that make Irvine Regional Park their year-round home.
We’ll stop frequently to observe, identify and photograph birds, listen for songs and calls, and learn how different species use the landscape for food, water, shelter and migration.
Bring your binoculars or camera—or simply bring your curiosity. You don’t need to be an experienced birder to start noticing just how much is happening in the trees around you.
This isn’t about checking birds off a list. It’s a chance to slow down, sharpen your observation skills and experience one of Orange County’s most beautiful seasonal changes as it happens.
WHERE TO MEET — PARKING LOT Q —
WHAT TO EXPECT
Approximately 1–2 miles round-trip • Easy walking with minimal elevation gain • Some uneven terrain • Mix of sun and shade • Frequent stops for birdwatching, listening and photography • Suitable for beginners, families, photographers and experienced birders.
PARKING
Parking is $5.
WHAT TO BRING
Binoculars if you have them, camera or phone for photography, comfortable closed-toe walking shoes, water, hat, sunscreen and light layers. Snacks are also recommended.
WILDLIFE & NATURE NOTE:
We will always do our best to find, observe and interpret the wildlife and natural activity highlighted during this experience. Birds are wild animals, and migration and activity vary with weather, season and other conditions, so specific species or wildlife sightings can never be guaranteed.
SUPPORT SAVE ORANGE HILLS
All donations and proceeds support Save Orange Hills, a project of Naturalist For You, a 501(c)(3) environmental education nonprofit. Tax ID: 20-824602. Donations are tax deductible.
Support Save Orange Hills
Please call, text or email Kristin @ 714-390-9118 or [email protected] with any questions.
Event venue & nearby stays
Irvine Regional Park, 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, United States
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