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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip -- North Briones
DESCRIPTION:North Briones\nTuesday April 4\, 8:30 – Noon \nThis walk begins in oak woodlands with lots of spring wildflowers and birds. We then continue through grasslands ending at Sindicich Lagoons. We return the way we came\, making about a 3 miles round trip with some climbing. Bring liquids & a snack if you wish. \nRating: Category 3 – uphill climb\nElevation change: 300+ feet\nLeader: Cheryl Abel\, 925-957-6229\nMeet: Top of Briones Rd. \nDirections: Meet 8:30 AM in the parking area at the north entrance of Briones Regional Park. Take Briones Road off Alhambra Valley Road and drive up this narrow\, winding road\, park at the end. \nThe field trip is limited to 15 participants. Participants must acknowledge the MDAS liability waiver\, and all MDAS Field Trips are subject to applicable COVID-19–related restrictions in place for our area.\nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/north-briones-tickets-544651345837 \n(Wrentit photo by Jerry Britten)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/north-briones-apr-2023/
LOCATION:Briones Regional Park (North)\, XV37+VX\, Martinez\, CA\, 94553\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip -- Orinda Connector Trail
DESCRIPTION:Orinda Connector Trail\nWednesday\, April 5\, 2023\, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM \nA walk through an EBMUD property\, requires a trail permit. If you have one bring it with you.  We walk downhill to San Pablo Creek\, then toward the face of Briones Dam.  Wood Ducks are hard to find but some spring birds will have arrived. \nRating: Category 2-Moderate\nElevation change: Moderate\nLeader: Don Lewis\, 925-284-2906\nMeet: Trail head at Camino Pablo and Bear Creek Road \nDirections: Exit SR-24 at Orinda and turn north on Camino Pablo.  Drive just over 2 miles to the intersection with Bear Creek Road. The trail head parking is on the right\, near the northeast corner of the intersection. \nDue to limited space along the trail this field trip is limited to 10 participants. Participants must acknowledge the MDAS Liability Waiver.\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/orinda-connector-trail-tickets-544651636707 \n(Yellow warbler photo by Jerry Britten)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/orinda-connector-trail-mar-2023/
LOCATION:Orinda Connector trail\, VQXQ+XR\, Orinda\, CA\, 94563\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230411T073000
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip -- Putah Creek at Pedrick Rd.\, Davis\, CA
DESCRIPTION:NEW TRIP!\nPutah Creek at Pedrick Rd.\, Davis\, CA.\nTuesday\, April 11\, 7:30am to 2pm. \nThis delightful\, fairly short stretch of Putah Creek (~3/4 miles)\, can be very productive during Spring migration. It’s a fairly easy walk through lovely riparian right down in the creek bed. And the occasional sandy stretch will often host several species of birds bathing in the shallows.\nExpect to find a nice selection of warblers: Yellow\, Black-throated Gray\, Orange-crowned\, Wilson’s\, MacGillivray’s\, Hermit\, Townsend’s\, and perhaps a Nashville. And\, of course\, Pacific Slope Flycatcher\, Western Wood Pewee\, Western Tanager\, and keep an eye overhead for a Swainson’s Hawk. Vagrants pop up from time to time (I found a Tennessee Warbler a couple years ago)\, so don’t discount the prospect of a nice surprise. \nTrail Rating: Category 1\, an easy walk.\nBring water and snacks. There are no bathroom facilities.\nLeader: Tracy Farrington. 925-788-6223 \nMeet: Putah Creek parking lot (description to follow) \nDirections: Take 680 east\, cross the Benicia bridge\, remain to the right\, and continue on 680 for ~14 miles to Cordelia where you will merge on to 80 east. Take 80 east about 27 miles to Pedrick Road. This will come up about a mile and a half past 113 south towards Dixon. Turn north (left) at Pedrick\, drive about two miles\, and just as you cross over Putah Creek\, turn left on to a short dirt road and into the Putah Creek parking lot\, where we’ll meet. \nRegister HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/putah-creek-at-pedrick-road-tickets-584016819027 \nSnowy Egret photo by Beth Branthavar
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/putah-creek-pedrick-rd-apr-2023/
LOCATION:Putah Creek Parking Lot\, Putah Creek Parking Lot\, Davis\, CA\, 95616
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip -- Black Diamond Mines
DESCRIPTION:Black Diamond Mines\nThursday\, April 13\, 8 AM to 1 PM \nBlack Diamond Mines is a wonderful\, varied habitat but the centerpiece of this trip is a vigorous climb up through Canyon Wren habitat. Other woodland and grassland birds are also likely. Tricky footing through the wren’s rocky habitat\, and no guarantees on finding them. Some spring flowers may still be in bloom. Bring liquids and lunch. \nTrail Rating: Category 3\, hot\, difficult uphill trail\nElevation change: 600 feet\nLeader: Matt Tarlach\, 925 482 6129 \nMeet: Black Diamond Mines parking lot at top of Somersville Road.\nDirections: Exit Hwy 4 at Somersville Road in Antioch. Drive south\, enter the park gate and drive uphill to the last parking lot. \nThis trip is limited to 20 participants. All field trip participants must accept the MDAS liability waiver\, available at registration.\nRegister HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-diamond-mines-tickets-584008925417
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/black-diamond-mines-apr-2023/
LOCATION:Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve\, X45P+PP\, Antioch\, CA\, 94565\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230417T080000
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip -- Pine Canyon
DESCRIPTION:Pine Canyon\nMonday\, April 17\, 8 AM to 1 PM \nThis field trip is especially good for beginning birders! \nPine Canyon\, which includes the Castle Rock EBRPD recreational area\, and the Diablo Foothills Regional Park just beyond\, provides rich habitat and resources for spring migrants passing through\, as well as for many returning and nesting summer residents.\nWe should expect to find nesting pairs of Bullock’s Orioles and House Wrens. Warbling Vireos\, along with their cousins\, the Cassin’s Vireo\, nest within the canyon. Rufous-crowned Sparrows are to be found\, and if we’re lucky\, Lazuli Bunting. We’ll look (and listen) for Black-headed Grosbeaks and Western Tanagers. Western Wood-Pewees and Pacific-slope Flycatchers pass through. We might get lucky with an Olive-sided Flycatcher. And the warblers: breeding plumage Yellow-rumped\, Black-throated Gray\, Wilson’s\, Yellow\, Nashville\, MacGillivray’s\, Hermit\, Orange-crowned\, and Townsend’s. \nBring water and snacks. This should be a wonderful springtime field trip. \nTrail Rating: Category 2–Moderate with creek crossings\nElevation change: 150-200 feet\nLeader: Tracy Farrington\, 925-788-6223 \nMeet: Diablo Foothills Regional Park trailhead parking lot \nDirections: From Ygnacio Valley Road\, drive south on either Walnut Avenue or Oak Grove Road to the traffic circle. Continue south on Castle Rock Road\, pass Northgate High School\, then drive to the end of the road. \nThis field trip is limited to 20 participants. Participants must acknowledge the MDAS Liability Waiver.\nRegister HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pine-canyon-tickets-584019998537 \n(Townsend’s Warbler photo by Jerry Britten)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/pine-canyon-apr-2023/
LOCATION:Diablo Foothills Regional Park Trailhead Parking\, 1700 Castle Rock Rd\, Walnut Creek\, 94598
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip -- Mitchell Canyon
DESCRIPTION:Mitchell Canyon\nThursday\, April 20\, 8 AM to 1 PM \nWe will walk into Mitchell Canyon on the lower slopes of Mount Diablo State Park. Many spring birds are possible here\, warblers\, hummingbirds\, flycatchers\, gnatcatchers and more. Spring flowers should still be blooming. \nTrail Rating: Category 3\, hot\, dusty trail\, 3+ miles\nElevation change: up to 400 feet\nLeader: Sandy Ritchie\, (925) 381-2514 \nMeet: Mitchell Canyon parking lot\nDirections: From Ygnacio Valley Road in Concord\, turn south on Clayton Road. Turn right onto Mitchell Canyon Road and drive past quarry to end. A $6 parking fee is required.\nThis field trip is limited to 15 participants. Participants must acknowledge the MDAS Liability Waiver (available during registration).\nRegister HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mitchell-canyon-tickets-584022385677 \n(Wilson’s Warbler photo by Jerry Britten)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mitchell-canyon-apr-2023/
LOCATION:Mitchell Canyon\, 96 Mitchell Canyon Road\, Clayton\, CA\, 94517\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230424T090000
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip -- Del Puerto Canyon
DESCRIPTION:Del Puerto Canyon\nMonday\, April 24 \nTrail Rating: 1 – Easy walking\, mostly driving.\nLeader: Steve Buffi (925) 200-4555 \nMeet: Carpool leaves at 7:30 AM from Sycamore Valley Road Park and Ride.\nOR\, meet on Del Puerto Canyon Road west of I-5 at 9 AM at Patterson Exit (Diablo Grande Parkway and Sperry Road) off I-5 (56 miles from Sycamore Valley Road). Take I-580 east to I-5 south to the Petterson exit. Turn right at the exit and onto Del Puerto Canyon Road. \nWe will stop at the Larry Combs Rest Area near Westley\, as there are no facilities on this trip until our lunch stop. Looking for Canyon Wren\, Costa’ s Hummingbird\, Greater Roadrunner\, and other goodies. Usually very warm! Bring lunch and plenty of liquids as this trip takes us further from conveniences that most of our outings. \nAll participants must acknowledge the MDAS liability waiver\, available upon registration.\nRegister HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/del-puerto-canyon-tickets-586267300277 \n(Western Kingbird photo by Beth Branthaver)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/del-puerto-canyon-apr-2023/
LOCATION:Del Puerto Canyon Rd & Diablo Grande Pkwy\, Del Puerto Canyon Rd\, Patterson\, CA\, 95363\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip -- Mines Road
DESCRIPTION:Mines Road\nSaturday\, April 29 \nThis is an all-day trip and often hot! Phainopepla\, Lewis’ Woodpecker and Lawrence’s Goldfinch and many spring migrants are possible\, plus great spring wild flowers. Entry fee required for Del Valle Regional Park. \nBring lunch\, snacks\, and plenty of liquids\, as this trip takes us further from conveniences than most. Bathrooms may be far between. \nDue to the extremely limited parking at several stops along our route this trip is limited to 12 participants\, and solo drivers cannot be accommodated. \nLeader: Hugh Harvey\, 925-935-2979. \nMeeting point TBA. Check the Eventbrite registration page for updates. \nAll participants must acknowledge the MDAS liability waiver\, available upon registration.\nRegister HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mines-road-tickets-584026568187 \n(Phainopepla photo by Beth Branthaver)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mines-road-apr-2023/
LOCATION:Del Valle Regional Park\, 7000 Delvalle\, Livermore\, CA\, 94550
CATEGORIES:Birding
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