A least bittern, photographed by Brad Barnwell.

CLEAR LAKE STATE PARK – The Clear Lake State Park Visitor Center will open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, for tours and shopping throughout the day.

A very special program, “Bird Watching, When, Where, What and How,” will be presented by Brad Barnwell at 1:30 p.m. in the auditorium.

Barnwell’s exceptional field study and photography equip him to answer questions of the novice and the experienced. Do you have problems finding and identifying birds? Are you confused about what birding book or binoculars to buy? This entertaining program will help you solve these problems.

Barnwell, a Clear Lake State Park docent, Lake County Land Trust and Redbud Audubon member, has been leading bird walks for these same organizations for a number of years, as well as conducting birding surveys at both Rodman Slough Preserve and Clear Lake State Park.

Come and learn some tips on birding and enjoy Clear Lake State Park at the same time.

So mark your calendar and bring a friend to the Clear Lake State Park Visitor Center on Saturday, Oct. 18, at 1:30 p.m.

Barnwell also will lead a bird walk on Oct. 26. Participants are to meet at 8:30 a.m. at the visitor center ramp.

There is no entrance fee to the park for participating in programs, walks or visiting the museum.

Clear Lake State Park is located at 5300 Soda Bay Road, Kelseyville.

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