Description: March 22 will be a field trip to IRWD (Irvine Ranch Water District) San Joaquin Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary in Irvine. This gem of a birding location is near the UC Irvine Campus at University Drive and Campus Drive.

333 species of birds have reported to Ebird which have included many rarities over the years.

The site is made up of freshwater ponds and riparian areas which we will explore as time allows.

There are restrooms so go ahead and have your morning coffee. The site offers adequate parking but please carpool if possible. The site is open from dawn to dusk.

Bring a lunch, water, a hat, binoculars and a scope if you have one.

Meet: We will be leaving from the Whittier Community Center at 6:30 AM.  If you are coming from home, the address is 5 Riparian View, Irvine, but it’s easier to find if you Google the sanctuary by name.

Bring: Bring a lunch, water, a hat, binoculars and a scope if you have one. 

Trip Leader:  Larry Schmahl