7 Bear Lake Wildlife Refuge. Many of us regularly go to the Bear River Refuge west of Brigham City, but very few of us go up to the Bear Lake Refuge at the north end of Bear Lake. Join us for a day trip there to see the birds and other animals. They are quite different from those seen in Cache Valley or at the Bear River Refuge. We’ll leave at 7:30 a.m. from the parking lot between Caffe Ibis and the Logan Fire Station (50 E. 150 North). Please bring binoculars and a lunch (we’ll also make a stop for raspberry milkshakes in Garden City). We will not be back before mid-afternoon. For more information, call Dick Hurren at (435) 744-2017.
14 Cherry Creek Canyon plus Road Cleanup. Join expert Allen Christensen as he introduces us to the birds of Cherry Creek Canyon east of Richmond and their sounds. Al knows as much about Cherry Creek and its environs as anyone in Cache Valley and always makes things fun as well as educational. In order to participate in this special birding, however, you must earn your keep by participating in an hour and a half of road cleanup along our adopted road in Richmond before we bird. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the parking lot between Caffe Ibis and the Logan Fire Station. Please bring globes, a snack, and plenty of water. It will not be overly taking and will be both fun and satisfying. We will plan to be finished with the cleanup and the birding by early afternoon. For more info call Al Christensen at 435-258-5018.
21 Steel Canyon and Northwestern Cache Valley. Reinhard Jockel, a fine birder and a real master of bird songs, will lead us on a trip to observe and learn the songs of migrating and resident songbirds as they establish and defend their territories in northwestern Cache Valley, including Steel Canyon. This is a unique area where several habitats come together to make it possible to see lots of different species of songbirds--including the elusive Blue-grey Gnatcatcher. Meet at the parking lot between Caffe Ibis and the Logan Fire Station at 8:00 a.m. Carpooling will be available and recommended. We will return between 2 and 3 p.m. Bring water and a lunch. For more info call Dick Hurren at 435-744-2017.
28 Logan Canyon's Right-hand Fork. Join us for an easy walk and lots of good birding along the roads/trails and at the picnic area up Logan Canyon's right-hand fork. This is an especially nice trip in that there is walking (easy walking) with plenty of shade. We hear and see many species of songbirds and usually see plenty of wildflowers and butterflies. Bring a nice snack and water and meet at 8:00 am at the parking lot between Caffe Ibis and the Logan Fire Station. We will carpool up and will plan to be back by early afternoon. For more information call Dick Hurren at 435-744-2017.
July 2008
12 Birding Beaver / Franklin Basin. Local Bird and wildflower expert Reinhard Jockel will lead us to some interesting habitat high in the area north of Beaver Mountain and in Franklin Basin. The last time we did this trip both the fauna and flora were absolutely magnificent. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the parking lot between Caffe Ibis and the Logan Fire Station. Bring insect repellent as well as a lunch and water. Hiking will be no more than moderate. We will return in mid-afternoon. Carpooling will be mandatory. For more info call Dick Hurren at 435-744-2017.
19 A Wild Ride through the Wilds of Western Box Elder County. In response to requests from prior years' participants, we are offering this outing again. Several, somewhat surprisingly, have dubbed it the "funniest" field trip they have ever been on. If you've never seen this area, you owe it to yourself to come out. We'll see some unusual things. We'll stop for a late lunch at Molly's Restaurant (or you can bring your own lunch) before returning to Cache Valley in mid-afternoon. Meet at 8:00 am at the parking lot between Caffe Ibis and the Logan Fire Station. Bring plenty of water. Carpooling will be available and strongly recommended. For more info call Dick Hurren at 435-744-2017.
26 Relaxing Canoeing on the Bear River / Cutler Marsh. Cool down and let your troubles float away with a leisurely evening of paddling near the intersection of the Bear River and the Cutler Marsh. Join canoeing, birding and marsh experts Jean Lown and Brian Dixon for this guided tour. Meet at 6:00 p.m. at the parking lot between the Caffe Ibis and the Logan Fire Station. Bring your own canoe or you can rent one at places like the USU Outdoor Recreation Center (435-797-3264). For more info call Bryan or Jean at 435-752-6830.
August 2008
2 Uinta Mountains Primitive Camping Overnighter. Join us for an overnighter to the eastern end of the Uinta Mountains south slope. The area where we will be going offers opportunities to see fauna and flora seen nowhere else in Utah. Our camp site is primitive but very decent. Hiking will be moderate to strenuous depending on what you like. Meet on Saturday morning at 6:00 a.m. at the parking lot between Caffe Ibis and the Logan Fire Station. We will not get back until late afternoon on Sunday. Bring camping gear and enough food for a day and a half. For more info call Dick Hurren or Dorothy Egan at 435-744-2017.
9 Returning Shorebird Migrants. Expert Keith Archibald will lead us on this half-day trip to see and identify shore birds as they come back through Utah after most of them have nested far north, some in the arctic. Join us for this outing of little walking and much viewing. We will meet at 8:00 a.m. at the parking lot between Caffe Ibis and the Logan Fire Station. In addition to binoculars, bring a spotting scope if you have one. We plan to finish up around noon.
23 Tony Grove Wildflower and Bird Walk. This is an annual event led by nature wildflower expert Reinhard Jockel. In past years, we have done this trip earlier in the year, but Reinhard wants to show us that there are many wonderful blooms and birds at this later period too. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the parking lot between Caffe Ibis and the Logan Fire Station. Bring water and a lunch and plan to have a great time. For more info call Dick Hurren at 435-744-2017.
30 Antelope Island and the Causeway. During this period of the year, there are usually returning migrant shorebirds on the causeway and migrating song-and other birds on the Island. Join us for a fun day of viewing the migrants and the local critters on the island. Meet at the parking lot between Caffe Ibis and the Logan Fire Station at 8:00 a.m. We will carpool down to the island. Bring a lunch or be prepared to buy one at the island snack stand. We will be back in Logan by mid-afternoon.
