We’ll begin by scanning McNabney Marsh from the viewing platform, then head over to Moorhen Marsh at Mt. View Sanitary District—one of the first water treatment facilities in the US to be developed as bird habitat. We expect to see a variety of waterbirds at these locations, from grebes and ducks to waders and peeps. Marsh passerines and raptors might also be present. This trip is great for beginners!

Hike Rating: 1 – Easy. Under 1 mile on flat terrain. Unpaved paths, potentially muddy.
Elevation change: N/A
Leader: Sandy Ritchie & Matt Tarlach

Meet: Meet at the wooden observation deck overlooking McNabney Marsh, east of I-680, at 8:30 AM.

Directions: Exit from I-680 southbound at Arthur Road, turn left and go under the freeway. Exit I-680 northbound at Pacheco Blvd, turn right onto Arthur Road and go under the freeway.
Arthur Road will turn left. At .4 miles turn sharp left onto Mt. View Sanitary’s private road. Follow the road through the entry gate, with the freeway to your left and the marsh to your right, until you arrive at the gravel parking lot by the observation deck.

Limited to 15 participants. Sign up HERE:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-mt-view-sanitarymcnabney-marsh-tickets-797319884237

(Photo of Green Heron by Matt Tarlach)