We will be birding the reservoir, Loma Island and surrounding grassland areas. Expected species include waterfowl, woodland, riparian/marsh, shore and grassland birds. Dress appropriately, bring lunch and drinks.

Hike Rating: 2, Moderate. We usually walk just over a mile. Elevation change is minimal, with optional excursions of up to 200 yards over turf.
Elevation change: N/A
Leader: Mona Lange
Meet: Contra Loma Regional Park–Channel Point Parking Lot
GPS: 37.97200543351621, -121.82718089904367

Directions: From Hwy. 4 in Antioch, go south on Lone Tree Way. Continue south to Golf Course Road and turn right. Continue on Golf Course Road to Frederickson Lane, turn right and continue into the park and the entry kiosk. Fee required at kiosk. Turn left and park in the first lot on the right, Channel Point Parking Lot.

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-contra-loma-regional-park-tickets-1980654324402

(Image of American Bittern with a fish by Isaac Aronow)