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MDAS Field Trip — East Contra Costa County
MDAS Field Trip — East Contra Costa County
East Contra Costa County Wednesday, January 11, 9 AM - 1 PM We will be birding at Big Break/Delta Science Center, Iron House Sanitary, and possibly other places in East Contra Costa. Usually good for waterfowl, raptors and some passerines. Dress warmly, bring lunch and drinks. Rating: Category 1-Easy Elevation change: N/A Leader: Paul Schorr, […]
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MDAS Field Trip — Lake Merritt and Arrowhead Marsh at High Tide
MDAS Field Trip — Lake Merritt and Arrowhead Marsh at High Tide
Lake Merritt, and Arrowhead Marsh at High Tide Saturday, January 21, 8:30am-1pm We should find a good variety of wintering ducks and gulls at Lake Merritt, before driving to Arrowhead Marsh at around 9:45 AM. The rising tide should flush out rails that are usually hard to see. The area is also good for shorebirds, […]
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MDAS Field Trip — Martinez Waterfront Birds
MDAS Field Trip — Martinez Waterfront Birds
Birding the Martinez Waterfront Wednesday, January 25, 9 AM-2 PM We will be birding waterfront areas in the Martinez area, looking for shorebirds, waders, waterfowl, gulls, raptors and others. Dress warmly, bring a lunch and drinks. These areas may include Waterbird Preserve, TransMontaigne Pipeline, Mococo Marsh and Martinez Regional Shoreline. Hike Rating: Category 1--Easy Elevation […]
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MDAS Field Trip — Putah Creek — Rescheduled!
MDAS Field Trip — Putah Creek — Rescheduled!
Putah Creek Saturday, January 26, 9 AM - 2 PM (Rescheduled from January 7) This is a great chance to see birds and ducks along Putah Creek and Lake Solano. Possible target birds include Osprey, Lewis's Woodpecker, Phainopepla, Barrow's Goldeneye and Hooded Merganser. Dress warmly; this is a cold, windy area. Bring lunch. Exact itinerary […]
MDAS Field Trip — Putah Creek — Rescheduled!
MDAS Field Trip — Putah Creek — Rescheduled!
Putah Creek Saturday, January 26, 9 AM - 2 PM (Rescheduled from January 7) This is a great chance to see birds and ducks along Putah Creek and Lake Solano. Possible target birds include Osprey, Lewis's Woodpecker, Phainopepla, Barrow's Goldeneye and Hooded Merganser. Dress warmly; this is a cold, windy area. Bring lunch. Exact itinerary […]
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MDAS Field Trip — Solano County Raptors — Rescheduled!
MDAS Field Trip — Solano County Raptors — Rescheduled!
Solano County Raptors Saturday, January 28, 9:00 am to mid-afternoon (Rescheduled from December 10) This trip features wintering birds on the edge of the Central Valley. Ferruginous Hawks and Rough-legged Hawks are special targets, and Prairie Falcon and Burrowing Owls are possible. Grassland birds and blackbirds, and ducks and shorebirds at Jepson Prairie (if there […]
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MDAS Field Trip — Thornton Area/Cosumnes Preserve
MDAS Field Trip — Thornton Area/Cosumnes Preserve
Birding Cosumnes Preserve and the Thornton Area Saturday, February 4, 8:45 AM-2 PM Tundra Swans, Sandhill Cranes, hawks and grassland birds. Trip will go in light rain. Bring lunch and a beverage. If questions, call the leader. Hike rating: 1 - Easy. Elevation change: Minor Distance: Depending on the route decided. Co-Leaders: Ethan Chickering, 925-890-3833 […]