Our membership is made up of people who own from one to one hundred birds or more; keep birds as pets or breed birds as a business; or own any kind of exotic bird (parrots, parakeets, canaries, finches, pigeons, softbills, gamebirds ... ).
Anyone who has a love of exotic birds and wants to learn more is welcome.
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When are the meetings?
With some exceptions, NCA meets on the first Saturday of each month. The doors generally open at 5:30 PM and the meeting starts promptly at 6:00 PM (meeting dates and times are subject to change; please contact the club first to verify). Board meetings are held on the same date as the general meeting one hour prior to the meeting.
Guests are always welcome, and there is no fee charged to attend.
Please Note Our Meeting Start Time of 6:00 PM
What and when are some Upcoming Meetings and Events? Program information will be given if or when it becomes available. Changes will be announced as early as possible.
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Saturday, January 5, 2019
There is a new Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in San Diego North County. The Director, Trish Jackman, will meet with us to start 2019 off with a bang! San Diego Wildlife Center opened its doors in the spring of 2018 but the journey started as far back as 2016 when Rancho Coastal Humane saw a need for wildlife help in north county. Wildlife rehabilitation is different than any other type of animal work and is heavily regulated. Before we could open our doors we had to navigate permits, building, and obstacles both expected and unexpected. On April 2nd, 2018 our doors opened and the real work began. We function as a triage hospital, nursery, and pre-release conditioning for San Diego wildlife. Meeting the needs of animals that require minimal handling is a daily challenge. Some patients go smoothly and quickly while others end up testing our skill and stealing our hearts. No two days are alike and no two patients are the same.There are also those animals that aren’t quite wildlife but are often dumped out to fend for themselves. They often end up with us for treatment because there really is no safety net for these animals. We will not turn them away but they are always in need of proper placement.In addition to meeting the medical and husbandry needs of the animals, we work to promote conservation as well. Even though many of our patients are considered nuisance animals, we strive to provide education on co-existence. It takes a village to protect and care for our San Diego wildlife. Trish has worked professionally in the animal field for over 20 years. As a child she spent hours trying to protect everything from bugs to harp seals not realizing she would one day have a career with animals. After obtaining her Bachelor’s degree from USC in theater, she quickly realized that animals were still pulling at her heart. She went back to school and obtain a degree in animal behavior and management and was offered a job during an internship at a drive through wildlife park in Oregon. She started off doing wildlife programs and travelling to local stations with a Cheetah, owls, and more, while rehabbing raptors, and eventually became the Assistant Curator. From there, she worked as a trainer for the Living Desert, a senior keeper for the San Diego Zoo, and spent 7 years as the director of rehab for Project Wildlife. After a brief period in Los Angeles helping to care for her father, she was approached by Rancho Coastal Humane about starting the new center. In addition to wildlife work, Trish was part of a Hurricane Katrina task force sent to help oversee operations at a rescue site in Louisiana, has presented at wildlife conferences, published a case study on an emerging disease in Cliff Swallows, and represented organizations as their media spokesperson including a documentary on wildlife rehab for KPBS. When not caring for wildlife, Trish spends her time with her senior dog, and three indoor cats who have absolutely no interest in her wildlife patients, and enjoys her backyard birds that come for a visit. |
Saturday, February 2
Birds Need Toys! Parrots can be especially hard on their playthings, so come to the Toy-makers Workshop. For every three toys you make, you get to take one home. The rest will be selectively added to our Opportunity Table throughout the coming year.
Birds Need Toys! Parrots can be especially hard on their playthings, so come to the Toy-makers Workshop. For every three toys you make, you get to take one home. The rest will be selectively added to our Opportunity Table throughout the coming year.
We are always looking for informative speakers and important topics for our meetings. If you would like to present a program, or know someone who would, please contact the club for more information! info@ncabirdclub.com
Where are these meetings held?
Notice : NCA meets at the Vista Masonic Lodge, 761 Eucalyptus Avenue, Vista, CA 92084.
From the North County Coastal area, take CA-78 east to the Civic Center Drive exit and turn left onto Civic Center Drive. After about 1.1 miles turn right on Eucalyptus Avenue. Travel about 1/4 mile on Eucalyptus Avenue and watch for the Masonic Lodge on the right.
From the East and South, take I-15 north to CA-78 and go west. Exit at Civic Center Drive in Vista, and turn right onto Civic Center Drive. After about 1.1 miles turn right on Eucalyptus Avenue. Travel about 1/4 mile on Eucalyptus Avenue and watch for the Masonic Lodge on the right.
From the North Inland Corridor, take I-15 south to Gopher Canyon Road and turn right. Follow Gopher Canyon Road 4.7 miles to East Vista Way. Turn left on East Vista Way and drive 3.2 miles to Civic Center Drive, and turn left. Travel about 1/4 mile on Civic Center Drive to Eucalyptus Avenue and turn left. Travel about 1/4 mile on Eucalyptus Avenue and watch for the Masonic Lodge on the right.
What goes on at the meetings?
* Interesting Speakers *
Since we are the only exotic bird club in north county, our speakers and presentations cover a wide range of topics.
* Question Box *
Ask questions on avian topics that will be answered by the audience.
* Meeting other "Bird Brains" *
Socialize before and after the meeting. Who knows who you'll meet and what you'll learn!
* Ways & Means Committee 'Opportunity Drawing' *
Lots of birds, cages, supplies and other goodies will go home with lucky winners! If you bring an item for the table worth $5, new, you will be given a ticket for the drawing. Some prizes will be designated for members only.
Many thanks to our Patrons who donate items for our opportunity drawings:
G&H Enterprises
Bird seed, cages and supplies.
Gus and Helen Sprong
Phone (760) 791 7211 or (760) 789-0277
gussprong@gmail.com
G&H Enterprises
Bird seed, cages and supplies.
Gus and Helen Sprong
Phone (760) 791 7211 or (760) 789-0277
gussprong@gmail.com
Do you have a bird-related business? Want to provide items for our Opportunity Drawing every month? In return , you will get advertising space on this web page and in our monthly newsletter. Email info@NCAbirdclub.com for more information.
* Buying and Selling *
NCA Members can sell birds and related items; anyone may buy.
NCA Members can sell birds and related items; anyone may buy.
* Refreshments *
Our Refreshment Committee, with the help of our members, puts out a yummy spread each month.
There is always a great potluck of refreshments available after the meeting and before the opportunity drawing.
A donation is requested to help cover the cost of the food.
Our Refreshment Committee, with the help of our members, puts out a yummy spread each month.
There is always a great potluck of refreshments available after the meeting and before the opportunity drawing.
A donation is requested to help cover the cost of the food.
* Just Fun Stuff *
Our annual Potluck Picnic, now in July, is held in conjunction with a swap meet/yard sale.
Our December Holiday Potluck Party is a gala event!
Our annual Potluck Picnic, now in July, is held in conjunction with a swap meet/yard sale.
Our December Holiday Potluck Party is a gala event!
Is there more?
We had a great time in Ramona at the San Diego Bird Mart in 2017. Sadly, the November 2018 mart had to be canceled due to the spread of Exotic Newcastle Disease. So keep November 2, 2019, open and watch for information here.
We had a great time in Ramona at the San Diego Bird Mart in 2017. Sadly, the November 2018 mart had to be canceled due to the spread of Exotic Newcastle Disease. So keep November 2, 2019, open and watch for information here.