COBB, Calif. – Join the Friends of Boggs Mountain docents Darlene Hecomovich and Peg Landini on a fascinating bird hike at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 11, at Boggs Mountain Demonstration State Forest.

Identifying birds in the forest can be more challenging than backyard birding, but the rewards are great.

They will be looking and listening for a variety of birds – the violet-green swallows and Western Bluebirds that are using nest boxes, the six species of warblers that appear in the spring, and the spectacular black-headed grosbeaks and spotted towhees.

Always popular and fun to hear and see are the raucous acorn and pileated woodpeckers.

If you haven’t already discovered the joy of birding, now is a good time to start. Birders of all levels are welcome to observe and delight in the variety of bird life found at Boggs. There will be a limited number of binoculars available to loan for those who do not have a pair.

The hike will be moderately-paced at two miles, and should take approximately two hours. Wear sturdy shoes, dress appropriately for weather conditions, water and enthusiasm.

Meet at the Boggs parking lot kiosk promptly at 9 a.m.

The forest entrance is located off Highway 175 just one and a half miles north of Cobb Village.

Turn at the blue Fire Station/Boggs Mountain Forest sign.

For further information, contact Darlene at 707-928-5591 or dheco@me.com .

You also can visit the group’s Web site at http://boggsmountain.org .