Raptorama: Learn About Coastside Raptors from Bird Experts

PHOTO: Kite After Successful Hunt by Rani Ferreira.

The following information comes from a news release from Coastside Land Trust:

Raptorama this weekend!

Take a walk on the coast’s wilder side with Bay Area bird experts. Learn firsthand about Coastside raptors and how to identify them. Tickets must be purchased for all Raptorama classes, walks and keynote dinner at Raptorama.org.

Workshops feature Alvaro Jaramillo of Alvaro’s Adventures, Bob Powers, the former Executive Director of Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society, Lisa Myers of Let’s Go Birding, and Bill Walker, Santa Clara Valley wildlife photographer. Workshops are indoors and include topics such as raptor identification, photography, and children’s birding.

Walks are outdoors, where small groups will explore local habitats. Walks will be led by State Ranger Nelle Lyons and other bird experts from Sequoia Audubon. Walks will be held at Wavecrest, Pillar Point Marsh, Pescadero State Beach, and Half Moon Bay State Beach.

Dinner & Keynote Glenn R. Stewart, Director of the Santa Cruz Predatory Bird Research Group at UCSC, will present “Peregrine Falcons & Bald Eagles, Population Recovery Success Stories.”

For workshop and event details, and to purchase tickets, please visit Raptorama.org Hurry, tickets are selling fast!


Art Exhibit Opening Reception
Raptors in Art in conjunction with Raptorama, CLT Art Gallery presents our 2nd annual “California Raptor Show,” opening on Friday, November 7th, 5-8pm. The exhibit features 26 local artists that have captured California’s diverse raptor population through art. Media include oil, watercolor, batik, acrylic, mixed media, wood carving, and fine art photography. All art is for sale, show dates November 7 – February 13: Gallery hours are Thur & Fri 11am–2pm, Sun 10am–2pm and by appointment. Coastside Land Trust Gallery is located at 788 Main Street, Half Moon Bay. Free event.

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Upcoming Events

Half Moon Bay General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) Meeting
The next GPAC meeting is November 13th, from 6:30 - 8:30pm at the Emergency Center (next to Ted Adcock) in Half Moon Bay. 
Join other open space supporters and have your voice heard in support of open space and recreation on the Coastside!
To learn more about the General Plan click here.

Coastside Land Trust is dedicated to the preservation, protection and enhancement of the open space environment, including the natural, scenic, recreational, cultural, historical, and agricultural resources of Half Moon Bay and the San Mateo County coast for present and future generations.