The Hooded Oriole that nests at Olompali
Did you know that Neotropical species, like the Hooded Oriole, fly from Central America to Olompali each spring to nest? During the June 8th Friends of Olompali Bird Walk, Adults and juvenile Hooded Orioles were seen, along with another migrant nesting species, such as the Ash-throated Flycatcher. Beginning and experienced birders are invited to join leader Rich Cimino and State Parks Interpreter Evan Weissman to view Olompali State Park’s diverse avian residents as we walk the old ranch road to the park and our historic reservoir.
Expect to see a wide variety of species that thrive in the park’s oak savanna and open grasslands: raptors, warblers, nuthatches, thrushes and – of course – many woodpeckers. In this joint led post-breeding bird walk, we will be looking to see all the species nesting this spring in the park. Sharpen your bird-identification skills, gain a deeper appreciation for our local ecology, and have a lot of fun along the way!
Wear layered clothing, walking shoes and bring binoculars, snacks, plenty of water and a birding field guide if you have one.
Families Welcome!
Date: Sunday, June 23
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Location: Start at the Olompali parking lot
Cost: $8 per car for parking - event is free