We expect to see a variety of water birds here, from grebes and ducks to waders and peeps. Marsh passerines and raptors might also be present. This trip is suitable for beginners.

Hike Rating: 1 – Easy. Under 1 mile on flat terrain. Unpaved paths, potentially muddy.
Elevation change: N/A
Leader: Randy Huey, 925-518-8439
Meet: Mt. View Sanitary Visitor Center at 9:00 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, alongside the freeway and through the tunnel under I-680. Park and sign-in at the Visitor Center.

Limited to 15 participants. All Field Trips are first-registered, first-served. Participants acknowledge the MDAS Liability Waiver (available during registration). Register for this trip here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mt-view-sanitarymcnabney-marsh-tickets-736239511197

(Image of Green Heron by Matt Tarlach)