Bird-watching safaris promise sightings of many avian species at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center on Sunday, March 15.

SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) - Effie Yeaw Nature Center’s popular Bird and Breakfast fundraiser has for almost 40 years proven that there’s more to ornithology than ogling birds. 

In acreage resonant with morning song, experts will lead safaris to view busy birds on Saturday, March 15. A hot brunch will follow. 

Participants must be over 12 years old and able to walk for approximately 90 minutes.

Participants will see dozens of avian species in courting, feeding and nest-building modes. No bird gets left behind: guides are as excited by tiny finches as by majestic raptors.

Expeditions follow trails in the Effie Yeaw Nature Center’s 99-acre preserve, continuing to the American River, where waders include egrets, herons and sandpipers.

Sacramento Audubon scouts view parkland beforehand to locate nests. Viewing is enhanced by high-powered scopes.

Bird-watching safaris promise sightings of many avian species at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center on Sunday, March 15.

The breakfast safari costs $65 ($60 for American River Natural History Association or Nature Center members).  Participants must be over 12 and able to walk for approximately 90 minutes. Stout shoes and binoculars are an asset.

All proceeds assist the Nature Center’s educational outreach. Reservations are required. 

The Effie Yeaw Nature Center will also offer bird-lovers’ programs on March 6 and March 12. Lecturers are Jack Gedney and Rich Howard. For more information on all Effie Yeaw Nature Center events, visit online effieYeawnature.org.