BOGGS MOUNTAIN, Calif. – The Friends of Boggs Mountain group is offering a bird hike for beginning birders on Saturday, April 5, at 8:30 a.m.

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 from the violet-green Swallows and Western Bluebirds that are checking out the next boxes to the always popular raucous acorn and pileated woodpeckers that are always a fun to hear and see.

A second bird hike geared for intermediate-level birders is scheduled for Saturday, April 12.

If you haven’t already discovered the joy of birding, now is a good time to start, so come and enjoy a hike, get some exercise and delight in the Boggs birdlife.

The hike led by Peg Landini and Darlene Hecomovich will be a moderately-paced two-mile hike and should take approximately two hours.

Wear sturdy shoes, dress appropriately for weather conditions, and bring your binoculars, water and enthusiasm.

Meet at the parking lot kiosk promptly at 8:30 a.m.

The forest entrance is located off Highway 175 just a mile and a half north of Cobb Village. Turn at the blue State Fire Station/Boggs Mountain Forest sign.

For further information phone Darlene at 707-928-5591 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .