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MDAS Field Trip — American Canyon Wetlands
December 8, 2022 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
FreeAmerican Canyon Wetlands
Thursday, December 8, 8AM-Noon
A walk out to the wetlands, ponds and sloughs along the Napa River produces many exciting birding opportunities. We expect plenty of waterfowl, raptors, waders, shorebirds and passerines. It can be quite cold in this area, so bring appropriate warm layers. Availability of rest rooms is uncertain.
Rating: Category 2-Moderate
Distance: We may walk 2-3 miles depending on the route decided.
Elevation change: none
Leaders: Chris & Teri Wills: 925-408-5364
Meet: Meet at parking lot at the end of Eucalyptus Drive at 8 AM.
Directions: Go north on I-680 to Benicia, merge left onto I-780 west to Vallejo, exit to I-80 East, merge to Hwy 37 west (Exit 33). Exit at CA 29/Sonoma Blvd toward Napa. After 1.5 miles turn left on W American Canyon Road, at end turn right on Wetlands Edge Road. Turn left on Eucalyptus Drive and into parking lot.
This field trip is limited to 20 participants. Registration at this link, beginning two weeks before and closing two nights before the trip:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/american-canyon-wetlands-tickets-440179196827
Photo: Northern Harrier over the Napa River by Isaac Aronow.