Published: Oct 09, 2016 | 09:00 AM

Annual Pancake Breakfast in the Marsh on Tap

There is nothing like feasting on freshly made pancakes in the setting of the Irvine Ranch Water District’s San Joaquin Marsh on a cool autumn morning.

It’s once again time for the Sea and Sage Audubon Society’s 24th annual pancake breakfast. The event is scheduled for October 29 from 7:30-10:30 a.m.

Come enjoy flapjacks and sausage hot off the griddle, fresh fruit, orange juice, coffee and milk. After filling your tummies, take a guided walk around the ponds to view the bird life and browse through the collection of used books for sale. Bring your binoculars. There will be spotting scopes set up for maximum bird viewing.

Reservations are required by calling the Audubon House at (949) 261-7963 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily. The cost of the breakfast is $10 for adults and $6 for children age six or under. Children under age three are free.

There is something for everyone at the pancake breakfast. Bird walks are scheduled during the morning, before and after breakfast. The book sale begins at 7 a.m.

Stop by the Education table for a great exhibit showcasing some of the art projects the kids made at camp this past summer. Learn about opportunities for adult volunteers to help share a love of nature with school children. Find out about the new education program which combines art with science, plus a host of other exciting education activities to investigate.

On the Duck Club back porch, Optics4Birding will be displaying some of their optics equipment for birders. This is a good opportunity for you to check out the latest in binoculars or scopes and ask questions.

Inside the Duck Club, there will be ample information about the Sea and Sage chapter and many ways to become involved. Raffle cards may be stamped for entry into the drawing for special prizes.

Near the welcome take by the Audubon House, Wild Birds Unlimited will have a have a table with bird seed, feeders, and other bird feeding items. Representatives will be happy to answer questions about how or what to feed your birds, where to place your bird bath, what plants attract birds and more.

Don't forget to stop by Audubon House to see the taxidermy birds on display, browse through the gift shop and book store, and check out the newly reorganized reference library. Volunteers inside Audubon House will be available to answer questions about Sea and Sage, birds, conservation issues, and education.

Check out the Sea and Sage website for more information.