Crystal Peak Park Field Trip

When: Saturday FEB 17, 8a to ~11a, ebird hotspot: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L2865090

Meet at the parking area at Crystal Peak Park.

Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/JSdVMPMzwXcRovFR8

Join us to count birds for the Great Backyard Bird Count! Ben will lead this walk at Crystal Peak Park, located along the Truckee River in Verdi. Located at the base of the Sierras, this park can get interesting winter visitors including red crossbills. The park features a pond that serves as a perfect overwintering area for ducks such as ring-necked ducks and goldeneyes. Due to the park's proximity to the mountains, it is one of the best places in the valley to see white-headed woodpeckers and pygmy nuthatches year-round. 

About Ben:

My name is Ben Sonnenberg and I am a PhD candidate in UNR's Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology program. I grew up in Bozeman, Montana but have worked on different avian research projects in Alaska, Connecticut, and Washington. I am an avid birder and photographer and a member of the Nevada Rare Bird Records Committee.