MVSD – McNabney and Moorhen Marshes
Tuesday, November 22, 9am – Noon

We expect to see a variety of water birds here, from grebes and ducks to waders and peeps. Marsh passerines and raptors might also be present.

Hike Rating: 2 – Moderate. Almost entirely flat, but over half a mile of walking around the ponds.
Elevation change: N/A
Leader: Randy Huey, please call to confirm: 925-518-8439
Meet: Meet at Mt. View Sanitary Visitor Center at 9:00 AM

This hike is limited to 15 participants. All field trips require registration and participants must acknowledge the MDAS Liability Waiver (available during registration). Registration at this link, beginning two weeks before and closing two nights before the trip:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mt-view-sanitarymcnabney-marsh-tickets-440164603177

Directions: Exit from I-680 southbound at Arthur Road, turn left and go under the freeway. Exit I-680 northbound at Pacheco Blvd, turn right onto Arthur Road and go under the freeway. Arthur Road will turn left. At .4 miles turn sharp left onto Mt. View Sanitary’s private road. Follow the road through the entry gate, alongside the freeway and through the tunnel under I-680. Park and sign-in at the Visitor Center.

Exit from I-680 southbound at Arthur Road, turn left and go under the freeway. Exit I-680 northbound at Pacheco Blvd, turn right onto Arthur Road and go under the freeway. Arthur Road will turn left. At .4 miles turn sharp left onto Mt. View Sanitary’s private road. Follow the road through the entry gate, alongside the freeway and through the tunnel under I-680. Park and sign-in at the Visitor Center.

(Snowy Egret photo by Beth Branthaver)