9. Pontoon Boat Tour (#3)
Saturday, August 10, 2024 | 11:30 Am to 1:30 pm
9. PONTOON BOAT TOUR ON LAKE ALMANOR (#3)
DESCRIPTION
Traveling by pontoon boat on beautiful Lake Almanor with majestic views of Lassen Peak, this trip will take participants to see Western and Clark’s Grebes on their floating nests (from the safe distance of 300 feet). While skimming across the water from a comfortable seat, you will have the opportunity to see many different species of birds. Some of the frequently seen species are Osprey, Bald Eagle, Common Merganser, White Pelican, Bufflehead, Double-crested Cormorant, Common Goldeneye, Eared Grebe, Ring-billed and California Gulls, Red-necked Phalarope, and Forster’s and Common Terns. Rarities including Parasitic Jaeger and Sabine's Gull are often seen as well.
TRIP LEADER: Ellie Hinrichs
Ellie was born and raised in Quincy and returned home in 2015. After working at another nonprofit in town for eight years, she joined PAS in early 2023 with the intention to help grow the membership program.
She lives in town with her water-obsessed dog Rhodi and the last of her pet chickens, Carrie Birdshaw. In her free time she enjoys hiking and kayaking and is currently teaching herself to play the saxophone and mandolin.
- $40. Limited to 14 participants.
- Meet at 11:00 AM at the Almanor Boat Launch North of Prattville (west shore).
- Bring water, sun protection, binoculars.
- Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
- Activity level 1 and 4. Travel on water, walking up and down the docks.
DESCRIPTION
Traveling by pontoon boat on beautiful Lake Almanor with majestic views of Lassen Peak, this trip will take participants to see Western and Clark’s Grebes on their floating nests (from the safe distance of 300 feet). While skimming across the water from a comfortable seat, you will have the opportunity to see many different species of birds. Some of the frequently seen species are Osprey, Bald Eagle, Common Merganser, White Pelican, Bufflehead, Double-crested Cormorant, Common Goldeneye, Eared Grebe, Ring-billed and California Gulls, Red-necked Phalarope, and Forster’s and Common Terns. Rarities including Parasitic Jaeger and Sabine's Gull are often seen as well.
TRIP LEADER: Ellie Hinrichs
Ellie was born and raised in Quincy and returned home in 2015. After working at another nonprofit in town for eight years, she joined PAS in early 2023 with the intention to help grow the membership program.
She lives in town with her water-obsessed dog Rhodi and the last of her pet chickens, Carrie Birdshaw. In her free time she enjoys hiking and kayaking and is currently teaching herself to play the saxophone and mandolin.
