Birding
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MDAS Field Trip—Thornton Area/Cosumnes Preserve
MDAS Field Trip—Thornton Area/Cosumnes Preserve
Thornton Area/Cosumnes Preserve Saturday, February 5, 8:45 AM-1 PM Leader: Ethan Chickering, 925-890-3833 The major portion of the birding is done along Woodbridge Road and the Isenberg Crane Reserve, and at the Cosumnes River Preserve. In winter these areas are thick with Sandhill Cranes, Snow, Greater White-fronted and Cackling Geese. Also present will be many […]
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MDAS Field Trip—Bodega Bay
MDAS Field Trip—Bodega Bay
Bodega Bay Saturday, February 12, 9:15 AM-2 PM Leader: Hugh Harvey, 925-935-2979 Many opportunities for spotting great birds are available on this trip. Wintering shorebirds and waterfowl sometimes number in the 1000s. We will not be attacked by any of The Birds in Hitchcock's famous movie. After meeting at The Tides Restaurant, we will stop […]
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MDAS Field Trip—Walnut Creek City Parks
MDAS Field Trip—Walnut Creek City Parks
Walnut Creek City Parks Wednesday, February 23, 8:30 AM-1 PM Leader: Hugh Harvey, 925-935-2979 Starting in Heather Farm Park, we will walk around the large, mostly natural pond, birding along the way. We will visit one or two other parks within the city, to be determined the day of the trip. Rating: Category 2-Moderate Elevation change: N/A […]
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MDAS Field Trip—Los Banos/Panoche Valley
Los Banos/Panoche Valley Saturday/Sunday, February 26-27, two full days Leaders: Beth Branthaver and Hugh Harvey On Saturday this trip takes us through marshy areas of the Central Valley, where we should see large numbers of waterfowl, raptors and waders. Sunday will be a visit to the Panoche Valley, which may have more raptors and other […]
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MDAS Field Trip — Contra Loma Regional Park
MDAS Field Trip — Contra Loma Regional Park
Contra Loma Regional Park Wednesday, March 2, 8:30 AM -3 PM Leader: Paul Schorr, 925-998-0070 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. Rating: Category 1-Easy Elevation change: N/A Leader: Paul Schorr, 925-998-0070 Meet: Contra Loma Regional Park--Channel Point […]