Mt. View Sanitary and McNabney Marsh
Tuesday March 14, 9 AM to 1pm

Starting at the Mt. View Sanitation District Administration Building, we will spend most of our outing walking around the several large ponds that make up Moorhen Marsh. Parking is free, and there are restrooms at the beginning of the walk. Winter birding at the Marsh has been excellent so far this year, and hopefully, March will be no exception. Some of the types of birds we should see include: swans, pelicans, ducks, egrets, herons, coots, grackle, gulls, and hawks. Following our walk around Moorhen, we will drive the short distance to the other side of I-680 to the birding platform at McNabney Marsh, look for ducks and waterbirds there. Depending on how much fun we’re having, we may extend the trip across the marsh at Waterbird Regional Preserve.

This trip is well-suited for beginners. If you’d like to borrow a pair of binoculars to use while on the trip contact leader Matt Tarlach, after you register.

Rating: Category 1-Easy. Flat walking on smooth paths.
Elevation change: N/A
Leader:Matt Tarlach (925 482 6129) and Sandy Ritchie
Meet: Mt. View Sanitary Administration Building

Directions: From I-680 southbound exit at Arthur Road, turn left and go under the freeway. From I-680 northbound exit at Pacheco Blvd, turn right onto Arthur Road and go under the freeway.
Arthur Road will eventually 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 one-lane tunnel under I-680. Park and meet at the Administration Building, which will be on the right.

MVSD limits groups to 20 participants, and requires a liability waiver. All MDAS trip participants must also accept our waiver, which will be available upon registration. Register for this trip here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mvsd-moorhen-marsh-and-mcnabney-marsh-tickets-544650513347

(Snowy Egret photo by Beth Branthaver)