In winter McNabney Marsh, aka Waterbird Regional Preserve, hosts many species of ducks, shorebirds and waterbirds. Marsh passerines and raptors might also be present.

We’ll meet at the observation deck off of Arthur Road, and scan the marsh with our scopes. After that we’ll move the cars a short distance and take a walk around the man-made marshes operated by Mt. View Sanitary District. Bring your scope if you have one!

This trip is very suitable for beginning birders! Binoculars are available for borrowing, just let the leader know in advance to bring an extra pair.

Hike Rating: 1 – Easy. Under 1 mile on flat terrain. Unpaved paths in MVSD, potentially muddy.
Elevation change: N/A
Leader: Matthew Tarlach, 925-482-6129
Meet: Meet at the observation deck off of Arthur Road at 8:30AM.
GPS: 38.01949443777331, -122.09610747171664

Directions: From I-680 northbound, exit at Pacheco Blvd, turn right onto Arthur Road and go under the freeway. Arthur Road will bend left. Where Arthur Road ends the paved road turns sharp left onto Mt. View Sanitary’s private road. Drive about .3 mile to the gravel parking lot just before the one-lane tunnel. The observation deck is to the right (east) of the road.

Limited to 15 participants. Participants acknowledge the MDBA Liability Waiver (available during registration).
REGISTER: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mcnabney-marsh-and-mvsd-tickets-1051583794437

(Image of Long-billed Dowitchers by Alan Bade)