We will walk into Mitchell Canyon on the lower slopes of Mount Diablo State Park. Many spring birds are possible here: warblers, hummingbirds, flycatchers, gnatcatchers and more. Spring flowers will be blooming.

Trail Rating: Category 3. 3+ miles on a potentially hot, dusty trail.
Elevation change: up to 400 feet
Leader: Sandy Ritchie, (925) 381-2514
Meet: Mitchell Canyon parking lot, Clayton.
Directions: From Ygnacio Valley Road in Concord, turn south on Clayton Road. Turn right onto Mitchell Canyon Road and drive past the quarry to the end. Unless you have a State Parks pass, a $6 parking fee is required—bring exact bills.

This field trip is limited to 15 participants. Participants must acknowledge the MDBA Liability Waiver (available during registration).

Register HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-mitchell-canyon-tickets-1292232354759

(Wilson’s Warbler photo by Jerry Britten)