Chico Basin Ranch

Take a field trip to Chico Basin Ranch’s bird banding station. Groups can come for free, or give an optional donation of $1 or $2 per student. Schools, home-school groups, and adult groups are welcome.

The peak periods for migratory songbirds are late April and May in the spring, and September and October in the fall. Individual birders are welcome at the ranch year-round — where 320 species have been spotted — with $15 for a day pass.

Read an article about Chico Basin at the bottom of this page.