Leaders: Bob Toleno & Juli Chamberlin 

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Saturday, September 13, 3pm - sunset 

Join us to see the spectacle of thousands of migrating Vaux’s Swifts entering a single chimney at Rio Lindo Adventist Academy in Healdsburg at sunset! It's truly a spectacle not to be missed. We'll meet at Shollenberger Park in Petaluma, where we'll walk a flat 2-mile trail, birding the wetlands and mudflats. Then we’ll continue about 45 minutes north to Healdsburg, allowing some time for folks to grab some food along the way, then meet at Rio Lindo around 6:45, in time for sunset at 7:23 PM. The sky will be swirling with birds, and into the chimney they’ll go. The field trip ends after the swifts have entered the chimney. 

Directions: Take I-580 west and cross the Rich-mond Bridge to connect to 101 north. Exit at CA-116E (Lakeville Hwy) and go east through several stoplights. Turn right on South McDowell Blvd, then right on Cader Lane - look for a narrow lane with a very small sign that says “Shollenberger Park” - to reach the parking lot.

To reach Rio Lindo Academy, take 101 north to Exit 502 for Healdsburg Ave, where you'll turn right, then turn right again onto Bailhache Ave. Continue until the name changes to Rio Lindo Ave. The road winds up into the hills, and in 3 miles you'll reach the Academy's main entrance. Follow the swift signs to reach the chimney, and park on the right. Bring a folding chair and enjoy the show.