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SUMMARY:Recent Tech Advancements And Bird In Flight Photography – The Good\, The Bad\, And The Ugly
DESCRIPTION:Burrowing owl flight with dove Photo: Rob Bielefeld \nThis presentation will focus on recent advancements in camera and lens technology. From sensors\, to IBIS\, to AF\, advancements have made at getting great birds-in-flight images easier than ever before. However\, with advancements come potential pitfalls. Speaker Rob Bielefeld will discuss both sides of the technological coin: how tech has made bird photography easier\, but also how all these advancements may lead some bird/wildlife photographers astray.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/recent-tech-advancements-and-bird-in-flight-photography-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Birding
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211204T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211204T170000
DTSTAMP:20260512T191229
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip—Sacramento/Colusa National Wildlife Refuges
DESCRIPTION:Sacramento/Colusa National Wildlife Refuges\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, December 4\, 8:15 AM-5 PM \nLeader: Beth Branthaver\, 510-502-4869 \nAll the migratory birds will have arrived for the duration of the winter and we expect to see plenty of waterfowl\, raptors\, other birds\, and hopefully Sandhill Cranes. We will drive the auto tour routes at both of these refuges and visit a couple of other nearby locations. \nRating: Category 1-Easy \nDistance: Little walking\, but plenty of driving\, 250-300 miles. \nElevation change: N/A \nLeader: Beth Branthaver\, please call to confirm: 510-502-4869 \nMeet: North Dunnigan rest area on I-5 at 8:15 AM \nDirections: Go north on I-680\, cross the Benica Bridge (toll)\, merge onto I-80 East at Cordelia. At Vacaville\, merge onto I-505 North\, follow for 34 miles and merge onto I-5 North just south of Dunnigan. Continue past the town to the rest stop. This is an all day trip and we will not be home until after dark. \nThe trip is limited to 15 participants. \nRegister for this field trip HERE. \nAll MDAS Field Trips are subject to\, and will honor\, all applicable COVID-19–related restrictions in place for our area.\nParticipants must acknowledge the MDAS Liability Waiver (available during registration). \nPhoto: White-faced Ibises at Colusa National Wildlife Refuge by Beth Branthaver.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdas-field-trip-sacramento-colusa-national-wildlife-refuges/
LOCATION:Sacramento/Colusa National Wildlife Refuges\, Dunnigan Northbound Rest Area I-5 North of Dunnigan\, Dunnigan\, 95695\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211206T120000
DTSTAMP:20260512T191229
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip—American Canyon Wetlands
DESCRIPTION:American Canyon Wetlands\nMonday\, December 6\, 9 AM-Noon \nLeaders: Chris & Teri Wills\, 925-408-5364 \nA 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. The parking lot porta-potty was removed in July and may or may not have been replaced. \nRating: Category 2-Moderate \nDistance: We may walk 2-3 miles depending on the route decided. \nElevation change: none \nLeaders: Chris & Teri Wills\, please call to confirm:925-408-5364 \nMeet: Meet at parking lot at the end of Eucalyptus Drive at 9 AM. \nDirections: 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. \nThis field trip is limited to 15 participants. \nRegister for this field trip HERE. \n\n\n\nAll MDAS Field Trips are subject to\, and will honor\, all applicable COVID-19–related restrictions in place for our area.\nParticipants must acknowledge the MDAS Liability Waiver (available during registration).\n\n\n\nPhoto: Northern Harrier over the Napa River by Isaac Aronow.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/american-canyon-wetlands/
LOCATION:American Canyon Wetlands Edge Park\, 2 Eucalyptus Drive\, American Canyon\, CA\, 94503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211216
DTSTAMP:20260512T191229
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UID:6429-1639526400-1639612799@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:2021 East County Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Hold the date for the 20th annual East Contra Costa County Christmas Bird Count!  Species and total numbers of birds within this count circle will be censused.  To participate in field trips led by experienced birders on this special occasion\, or to tally birds at your yard/feeder if you live within the count circle\, contact one of the organizers below.  For more details please visit the MDAS CBC page.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/2021-east-county-christmas-bird-count/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Field Trips
ORGANIZER;CN="Jerry Britten - East CBC":MAILTO:mdaseasterncbc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211219
DTSTAMP:20260512T191229
CREATED:20210919T173310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211005T222918Z
UID:6426-1639785600-1639871999@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:2021 Central County Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Hold the date for the Central Contra Costa County Christmas Bird Count\, a tradition going back to 1955! Species and total numbers of birds within this count circle will be censused.  To participate in field trips led by experienced birders on this special occasion\, or to tally birds at your yard/feeder if you live within the count circle\, contact one of the organizers below.  For more details please visit the MDAS CBC page.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/2021-central-county-christmas-bird-count/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Field Trips
ORGANIZER;CN="Jerry Britten - Central CBC":MAILTO:mdascentralcbc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211219T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211219T153000
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UID:6618-1639906200-1639927800@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Down For the Count: Exploring Bird Diversity at Point Reyes
DESCRIPTION:For fifty years the Point Reyes Christmas Bird Count (CBC) has been an annual tradition monitoring the winter populations of over two hundred species of birds here. Point Reyes National Seashore and adjoining areas rank in the top ten of over two thousand counts nationwide in terms of species diversity. This remarkable accomplishment is mostly the result of the wide variety of habitats here. \nThe day after the 2021 count we will enjoy some of this amazing avian diversity in a number of short walks. This will be a moderately fast paced outing with the focus of seeing a lot of birds\, but allowing time to learn bird identification by sight and sound.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/down-for-the-count-exploring-bird-diversity-at-point-reyes/
LOCATION:Point Reyes National Seashore – Bear Valley Visitors Center\, 1 Bear Valley Visitor Center Access Road\, Point Reyes Station\, CA\, 94956\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Point Reyes National Seashore Association":MAILTO:info@ptreyes.org
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