Wild Tahoe Weekend at Taylor Creek

The Fifth Annual Lake Tahoe Birding Festival at Taylor Creek Visitor Center kicked of the U.S. Forest Service's Wild Tahoe Weekend on Saturday. The activities included information booths and hourly guided bird walks along the nature trail through the wetland; Master Falconer, Marie Gaspari Crawford, brought two falcons and a Red tailed hawk to the event. During her two presentations, Crawford spoke about birds of prey and gave some interesting insight to caring for and living with them. She also answered questions and had the birds pose for pictures.

Sunday's Native Species Festival events will include live music, nature walks for dog owners, food, and a student presentation in the amphitheater. There will also be a large fish tank with Lahontan Cutthroat Trout presented by the U.S. Forest Service. Activities are free to the public and the hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.