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SUMMARY:Introducing the Birds of Heather Farm
DESCRIPTION:This trip is especially good for beginners! \nHeather Farm Park in Walnut Creek is an underrated birding spot\, home to dozens of resident species. We’ll hope to see some winter visitors as well! We’ll meet at the overlook of the Natural Lake\, west of North San Carlos Drive\, about 100 yards beyond the community center. \nMeeting point GPS: 37.921260813409184\, -122.04358260674651 \nAt 8:00AM an experienced birder or two will be on hand to demonstrate how to properly use binoculars\, and to discuss birding guidebooks and apps. We’ll be scanning the lake to see which ducks and other birds might have arrived to spend the winter. \nWe should be done around 10:00. Birders of all experience levels are welcome! Bring binoculars if you have them; we’ll also have a few pairs to borrow. \nTrip will go on in damp weather\, but significant rain or high wind cancels.\nREGISTER: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meeker-slough-tickets-1052245593897 \n(Image of White-breasted Nuthatch by Matt Tarlach)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/introducing-birds-of-heather-farm-nov-2024-2/
LOCATION:Heather Farm Park\, 301 N San Carlos Dr\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, 94598\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Birding Classes,Education,Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Introducing the Birds of Heather Farm
DESCRIPTION:Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek is an underrated birding spot\, home to dozens of resident species. We’ll hope to see some migrating birds as well! We’ll meet at the overlook of the Natural Lake\, west of North San Carlos Drive\, about 100 yards beyond the community center. \nMeeting point GPS: 37.921260813409184\, -122.04358260674651 \nAt 8:00AM an experienced birder or two will be on hand to demonstrate how to properly use binoculars\, and to discuss birding guidebooks and apps. We’ll be scanning the lake to see which ducks and other birds might be arriving to spend the winter. \nWhen we’re good and ready\, we’ll set off on a walk around the lake and adjacent Nature Area—an easy stroll of about half a mile on level\, accessible trails. Along the way we’ll hope to see and hear sparrow\, finch\, woodpecker and warbler\, along with nuthatch and dove. Wrens\, thrushes\, herons\, and raptors are often found here too… though in birding\, as in life\, nothing is guaranteed! Our guides will explain what features on the birds to look for\, to begin to tell one from the other. \nWe should be done around 10:30. Birders of all experience levels are welcome! Bring binoculars if you have them; we’ll also have a few pairs to borrow. \nSign up here:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/introducing-the-birds-of-heather-farm-tickets-1009474674927 \n(Image of White-breasted Nuthatch by Matt Tarlach)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/introducing-birds-of-heather-farm-oct-2024/
LOCATION:Heather Farm Park\, 301 N San Carlos Dr\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, 94598\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Birding Classes,Education,Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Introducing the Birds of Heather Farm
DESCRIPTION:The Natural Area at Heather Farm is an underrated birding site. It is possible to see five species of heron one day\, and on the next five species of sparrow. Common Gallinule and Sora are frequently reported\, along with wintering ducks and migrating passerines. All told\, over 200 species have been recorded at Heather Farm over the years. The Natural Area is also in need of conservation advocacy\, as it is under constant pressure from park users who are more interested in sports and recreation than wildlife or habitat. \n“Introducing the Birds of Heather Farm” is a series of bird walks intended to promote appreciation of birds and of the Natural Area\, and to help new birders improve their skills. In addition to this announcement in the Quail it will be promoted via flyers in the park and at local businesses. If you are new to birding\, or would enjoy an introduction to Heather Farm\, please sign up via Eventbrite! If you know anyone who’s getting their start in birding invite them to sign up too:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/introducing-the-birds-of-heather-farm-tickets-991048712377 \nIf you’re a somewhat more experienced birder—not necessarily an “expert”—your assistance in this program is invited! MDBA members who can turn out to help with this “Introduction” bird walk\, spotting birds and sharing experience with new birders\, do not need to sign up via Eventbrite. The low number of signup spots is intended to limit the number of beginners so that each may receive some personal attention. \nIf you can join us to help spot birds\, or would like copies of the flyer to post somewhere in the area—your office? your favorite coffee shop? the bulletin board at a library or city facility?—please email Matt: mdbafieldtrips@gmail.com
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/introducing-birds-of-heather-farm-sep-2024/
LOCATION:Heather Farm Park\, 301 N San Carlos Dr\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, 94598\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Birding Classes,Education,Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Introducing the Birds of Heather Farm
DESCRIPTION:This event\, which I’ll try to hold monthly\, is a casual bird walk meant to be especially beginner friendly. These walks will be promoted beyond MDBA\, at Walnut Creek City Parks and Wild Birds Unlimited. \nSignups are limited to 10 to ensure beginners can receive personal attention.\nExperienced birders from MDBA don’t need to sign up in advance for this event! If you’re a member and will come prepared to share your experience with new birders—both members of our chapter and not-yet-members—please just come by! (Advance signup is still necessary for our other trips.) \nDetails: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introducing-the-birds-of-heather-farm-tickets-842520911727 \n(Photo of White-breasted Nuthatch by Matt Tarlach)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/introducing-birds-of-heather-farm-mar-2024/
LOCATION:Heather Farm Park\, 301 N San Carlos Dr\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, 94598\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Birding Classes,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240221T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240221T103000
DTSTAMP:20260522T150859
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SUMMARY:Introducing the Birds of Heather Farm
DESCRIPTION:A casual walk for birders of all experience levels\, and especially beginners!\nWednesday\, February 21\, 2024\, 8:30 – 10:30am \nHeather Farm Park in Walnut Creek is an underrated birding spot\, home to dozens of resident species and attracting many migrants as well! We’ll meet at the overlook of the Natural Lake\, west of North San Carlos Drive about 100 yards beyond the community center. \nAt 8:30AM an experienced birder or two will be on hand to demonstrate how to properly use binoculars\, and to discuss birding guidebooks and apps. We’ll begin scanning the lake too\, to see which ducks and other birds might be in town for the winter. When we’re good and ready\, we’ll set off on a walk around the lake and adjacent Nature Area—an easy stroll of about half a mile on mostly level\, accessible trails. Along the way we’ll hope to see and hear sparrow\, finch\, woodpecker and warbler\, along with nuthatch and dove. Wrens\, thrushes\, herons\, and raptors are often found here too—though in birding\, as in life\, nothing is guaranteed! Our guides will explain what features on the birds to look for\, to tell one from the other. \nWe should be done around 10:30. Birders of all experience levels are welcome! Binoculars will be available to borrow for those who need them. Trip will go on in gray weather\, but rain or high wind cancels. \nFree event\, with pre-registration requested.\nSign up HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introducing-the-birds-of-heather-farm-tickets-802310411037
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/introducing-birds-of-heather-farm-nov-2024/
LOCATION:Heather Farm Park\, 301 N San Carlos Dr\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, 94598\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Birding Classes,Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Introducing the Birds of Heather Farm
DESCRIPTION:Sunday October 29\, 8:30-10:30AM and\nWednesday November 1\, 8:30-10:30AM \nHeather Farm Park in Walnut Creek is an underrated birding spot\, home to dozens of resident species and attracting many migrants as well!\nWe’ll meet at the overlook of the Natural Lake\, on the west side of North San Carlos Drive about 100 yards beyond the community center.\nMeeting point GPS: 37.921260813409184\, -122.04358260674651 \nAt 8:30AM an experienced birder or two will be on hand to demonstrate how to properly use binoculars\, and to discuss birding guidebooks and apps. We’ll begin scanning the lake too\, looking to see which ducks and other birds might be arriving to spend the winter. \nWhen we’re good and ready\, we’ll set off on a walk around the lake and adjacent Nature Area—an easy stroll of about half a mile on mostly level\, accessible trails. Along the way we’ll hope to see and hear sparrow\, finch\, woodpecker and warbler\, along with nuthatch and dove. Wrens\, thrushes\, raptors and heron are often found here too—though in birding\, as in life\, nothing is guaranteed! Our guides will explain what features on the birds to look for\, that help tell one from the other. We should be done around 10:30\, or 11 if the birding is especially good. \nBirders of all experience levels are welcome! Binoculars will be available to borrow for those who need them. Trip will go on in gray weather\, but rain or high wind cancels. \nSignup for Oct 29 here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/734957556837\nor for Nov 1 here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/737238278537 \nImage of White-breasted Nuthatch by Matt Tarlach
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/introducing-birds-of-heather-farm-nov-2023/
LOCATION:Heather Farm Park\, 301 N San Carlos Dr\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, 94598\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Birding Classes,Field Trips
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231029T103000
DTSTAMP:20260522T150859
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SUMMARY:Introducing the Birds of Heather Farm
DESCRIPTION:Sunday October 29\, 8:30-10:30AM and\nWednesday November 1\, 8:30-10:30AM \nHeather Farm Park in Walnut Creek is an underrated birding spot\, home to dozens of resident species and attracting many migrants as well!\nWe’ll meet at the overlook of the Natural Lake\, on the west side of North San Carlos Drive about 100 yards beyond the community center.\nMeeting point GPS: 37.921260813409184\, -122.04358260674651 \nAt 8:30AM an experienced birder or two will be on hand to demonstrate how to properly use binoculars\, and to discuss birding guidebooks and apps. We’ll begin scanning the lake too\, looking to see which ducks and other birds might be arriving to spend the winter. \nWhen we’re good and ready\, we’ll set off on a walk around the lake and adjacent Nature Area—an easy stroll of about half a mile on mostly level\, accessible trails. Along the way we’ll hope to see and hear sparrow\, finch\, woodpecker and warbler\, along with nuthatch and dove. Wrens\, thrushes\, raptors and heron are often found here too—though in birding\, as in life\, nothing is guaranteed! Our guides will explain what features on the birds to look for\, that help tell one from the other. We should be done around 10:30\, or 11 if the birding is especially good. \nBirders of all experience levels are welcome! Binoculars will be available to borrow for those who need them. Trip will go on in gray weather\, but rain or high wind cancels. \nSignup for Oct 29 here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/734957556837\nor for Nov 1 here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/737238278537 \nImage of White-breasted Nuthatch by Matt Tarlach
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/introducing-birds-of-heather-farm-oct-2023/
LOCATION:Heather Farm Park\, 301 N San Carlos Dr\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, 94598\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Birding Classes,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210526T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210526T200000
DTSTAMP:20260522T150859
CREATED:20210511T232742Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Identification Techniques Workshop 2021—Part 2
DESCRIPTION:There are many challenges to becoming a birder\, particularly if you want to know what everything you are looking at is! In other words\, you want to put a name to a face. The problem is that it does take a lot of practice; the good thing is that practice is birding\, and that is fun! One major challenge is that we focus so much of field marks that sometimes we do not see the forest for the trees. The real way we identify birds is by looking at them not as parts\, but as wholes\, not only in pattern and color\, but also in the way they move and behave. In addition\, we hardly ever focus on one of the most important features on a bird: the face! This workshop begins with getting you to understand how the brain identifies birds–the psychology and brain science behind bird identification. We use that to understand how we can best use our innate skills at recognition to apply this to birding. We also discuss tips and tricks that apply to certain groups of birds and facilitate their identification. We think about techniques that may work to speed up learning birds and also tips on how to get better at bird identification even when you are not out in the field on a birding trip. Your computer can even be a learning tool! This will be a holistic\, multi-faceted workshop on bird identification. I guarantee to you that it will not be like any birding how-to classes you have attended before. I am hoping you will come out of it with a brand-new outlook on bird identification\, and one that will hopefully take away some of the frustration felt in trying to identify birds yourself! \nAlvaro Jaramillo is an internationally known ornithologist and expert. Alvaro has a B.S. in Zoology and an M.S. in Ecology and Evolution from the University of Toronto\, and also conducted research at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver\, British Columbia. An expert on the birds of California and North America\, he wrote the American Birding Association Field Guide to Birds of California and New World Blackbirds. He is also an authority on the birds of Chile\, authoring Birds of Chile (2003)\, collaborating on Chile’s Important Bird Areas program\, and helping to identify a new bird species there\, Oceanites pincoyae (Pincoya Storm-Petrel). An author and contributor to numerous field guides and popular publications\, Alvaro’s passion is not only to understand the biology and natural history of birds\, but to enrich other’s enjoyment of birds and further avian conservation and he leads birding trips throughout the world with his company\, Alvaro’s Adventures. 
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/bird-identification-techniques-workshop-2021-copy/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Birding,Birding Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210524T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210524T200000
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CREATED:20210511T230820Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Identification Techniques Workshop 2021—Part 1
DESCRIPTION:There are many challenges to becoming a birder\, particularly if you want to know what everything you are looking at is! In other words\, you want to put a name to a face. The problem is that it does take a lot of practice; the good thing is that practice is birding\, and that is fun! One major challenge is that we focus so much of field marks that sometimes we do not see the forest for the trees. The real way we identify birds is by looking at them not as parts\, but as wholes\, not only in pattern and color\, but also in the way they move and behave. In addition\, we hardly ever focus on one of the most important features on a bird: the face! This workshop begins with getting you to understand how the brain identifies birds–the psychology and brain science behind bird identification. We use that to understand how we can best use our innate skills at recognition to apply this to birding. We also discuss tips and tricks that apply to certain groups of birds and facilitate their identification. We think about techniques that may work to speed up learning birds and also tips on how to get better at bird identification even when you are not out in the field on a birding trip. Your computer can even be a learning tool! This will be a holistic\, multi-faceted workshop on bird identification. I guarantee to you that it will not be like any birding how-to classes you have attended before. I am hoping you will come out of it with a brand-new outlook on bird identification\, and one that will hopefully take away some of the frustration felt in trying to identify birds yourself! \nAlvaro Jaramillo is an internationally known ornithologist and expert. Alvaro has a B.S. in Zoology and an M.S. in Ecology and Evolution from the University of Toronto\, and also conducted research at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver\, British Columbia. An expert on the birds of California and North America\, he wrote the American Birding Association Field Guide to Birds of California and New World Blackbirds. He is also an authority on the birds of Chile\, authoring Birds of Chile (2003)\, collaborating on Chile’s Important Bird Areas program\, and helping to identify a new bird species there\, Oceanites pincoyae (Pincoya Storm-Petrel). An author and contributor to numerous field guides and popular publications\, Alvaro’s passion is not only to understand the biology and natural history of birds\, but to enrich other’s enjoyment of birds and further avian conservation and he leads birding trips throughout the world with his company\, Alvaro’s Adventures. 
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/bird-identification-techniques-workshop-2021/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Birding,Birding Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201106T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201106T130000
DTSTAMP:20260522T150859
CREATED:20201010T051133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201024T041107Z
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SUMMARY:Bay Area Raptor Rundown
DESCRIPTION:Learn to identify raptors on the coast and in the Santa Cruz mountains during the migration season. \nJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST)\, as we learn about birds of prey this fall with local Naturalist Jeff Caplan\, director of Common Language Nature. Raptors play an integral role in the health of our ecosystems! Learn how to identify migratory and resident raptors when out on the coast or hiking in the Santa Cruz mountains. Jeff focuses on mindfulness\, curiosity and bird language to help people from diverse backgrounds feel safe and connected in nature. This basic birding webinar will be great for all ages\, especially kids and adults ages 12 and up! \nRegister HERE. All registrants will receive the access link prior to the event. \nAbout the Instructor:\nBird Language instructor Jeff Caplan weaves 30 years as a naturalist and a teacher of communication skills\, to cultivate a common language for connecting more deeply with nature and birds. He inspires youth science educators in Yosemite\, tour guides in the Galapagos\, and university students in the Amazon Jungles of Ecuador. He weaves mindfulness\, citizen science and bird language to help people from diverse backgrounds to feel curious and connected in nature. If you want an invitation to Jeff’s smaller\, more personalized workshops on Backyard Bird Language and other topics please go to CommonLanguageNature.com.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/bay-area-raptor-rundown/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Birding,Birding Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201022T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201022T200000
DTSTAMP:20260522T150859
CREATED:20200313T163112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200831T210814Z
UID:3940-1603391400-1603396800@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Using eBird (Virtual Tutorial)
DESCRIPTION:eBird is among the world’s largest biodiversity-related science projects\, with more than 100 million bird sightings contributed each year by eBirders around the world. A collaborative enterprise with hundreds of partner organizations\, thousands of regional experts\, and hundreds of thousands of users\, eBird is managed by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. \nThis tutorial is aimed at new users.  It will introduce the features and navigation of the site\, illustrate how to use the site to explore hotspots\, species and other data\, and instruct how to enter checklists through the desktop site and the eBird mobile app. \nPlease contact the organizer (below) for info on how to sign up for this tutorial\, free and open to MDAS members.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/using-ebird/
LOCATION:CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding Classes,Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jerry Britten":MAILTO:president@mtdiabloaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201006T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201006T210000
DTSTAMP:20260522T150859
CREATED:20200813T173447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200813T174716Z
UID:4190-1602010800-1602018000@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Golden Gate Audubon Online Class - Introduction to Avian Anatomy and Physiology
DESCRIPTION:A science-based course for curious adult learners who have some birding experience. \nAn overview of what makes birds unique\, including feathers and flight; how birds breathe and how they produce song; their amazing hearts and circulatory system; how they feed\, digest\, and excrete; how they reproduce and raise their young; how they migrate and navigate. \nWe will look at some comparison and contrasts to mammals\, and we will explore resources for continued learning. \n\nSix Tuesday evening classes by Zoom\, October 6\, 13\, 20\, 27; November 3 and 10\, 7 to 9 pm.\nInstructor: Maureen Lahiff\nLimited to 50 participants\n$75 for GGAS members\, $110 for non-members\nClick here to find out more information\nRegistration opens in September. Once the class is full\, you may register to be on a waiting list.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/introduction-to-avian-anatomy-and-physiology/2020-10-06/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Birding,Birding Classes,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200903T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200903T183000
DTSTAMP:20260522T150859
CREATED:20200813T180946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200813T181409Z
UID:4223-1599152400-1599157800@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:SF Bay Bird Observatory - Birding: Love at First Sight
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nBirdy Hour Speaker Series\nExpand your knowledge of birds\, birding\, science\, and conservation by joining us for virtual talks and discussions. These events are free and family-friendly! \nBirding: Love at First Sight\nby Sebastian Casarez\nSeptember 3\, 2020 at 5pm\nRegister here
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/sf-bay-bird-observatory-birding-love-at-first-sight/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Birding,Birding Classes,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200825T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200825T210000
DTSTAMP:20260522T150859
CREATED:20200622T221432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200622T222845Z
UID:4074-1598382000-1598389200@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Golden Gate Audubon Online Class - Evolution of Birds
DESCRIPTION:This science-based course offered by the Golden Gate Audubon Society is for curious adult learners who have some birding experience. The focus is on avian evolution – from the modern theory of evolution\, the evolutionary processes that have resulted in over 10\,000 species of birds today\, and geological events that have been much of the cause of today’s avian multitude.  \n\n\n\nSix (6) Tuesday evening classes by Zoom\, August 25\, September 1\, 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\, 7 to 9 pm\nInstructors: Bob Lewis and Bruce Mast\n$75 for GGAS members\, $110 for non-members\nLimited to 95 participants\nClick here to find out more information\nRegistration opens on June 3rd. Click here to register online
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/golden-gate-audubon-class-evolution-of-birds/2020-08-25/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Birding,Birding Classes,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200820T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200820T180000
DTSTAMP:20260522T150859
CREATED:20200813T180608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200813T180912Z
UID:4218-1597941000-1597946400@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:SF Bay Bird Observatory - Sparrows in the Mist: Complex Winter Social Behavior in a Little Brown Bird
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nBirdy Hour Speaker Series\nExpand your knowledge of birds\, birding\, science\, and conservation by joining us for virtual talks and discussions. These events are free and family-friendly! \nSparrows in the Mist: Complex Winter Social Behavior in a Little Brown Bird\nby Dr. Bruce Lyon\nAugust 20\, 2020 at 4:30pm\nRegister here
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/sf-bay-bird-observatory-sparrows-in-the-mist-complex-winter-social-behavior-in-a-little-brown-bird/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Birding,Birding Classes,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191112T210000
DTSTAMP:20260522T150859
CREATED:20190701T173426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190705T223632Z
UID:2553-1573585200-1573592400@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:iNaturalist\, a Tutorial for Citizen Scientists by Kendall Oei
DESCRIPTION:One 2-hour class and one 4-hour field trip\nClass: Tuesday\, November 12\, 7-9 pm\nField Trip: Sunday\, November 17\, 8 am-noon\nSave Mount Diablo office in Walnut Creek (maximum 15 participants)\nCost: $25 MDAS members and $30 non-members \nClass Description: Naturalist and nature videographer Kendall Oei will convert you into an active\, and interactive\, citizen scientist in 90 minutes. An early adaptor to the revolutionary digital app\, iNaturalist\, developed by Bay Area naturalists and now used globally\, Kendall will walk us through the iNaturalist website and the phone app\, showing us how we can each become a resource to science. iNaturalist is all these things: a place to record nature observations\, an in-depth nature guide—it is great for local sightings—and a source of deep enjoyment. Kendall’s presentation will also be a workshop\, so bring your phone or laptop if you want to participate\, along with some recent photos you have taken. He will show you how to post and annotate them. It is easy and it adds your observations to the joint record for all to access. Before the date\, create an iNaturalist account by going to www.inaturalist.org/\, and download the app in your phone’s app store. It is free. \nInstructor Bio: Kendall moved to the Bay Area in 1994 from Southern California\, where he grew up. He fell in love immediately with the open spaces here\, and took up photography so he could show his family and friends the things he saw on weekend hikes. Photography led him to his current passion for nature videography. As part of his quest to document the beauty and wonders in our area\, he needed a resource to help identify the flora and fauna in his videos. That is when he discovered iNaturalist. See one of Kendall’s most recent Mount Diablo films here: Kendall Oei \nTo enroll in this class\, please select Member or Non-Member below and click ENROLL. You will be forwarded to PayPal to complete your payment. \n\n \n\n\n\nMember / Non-Member\n\n\nMember $25.00 USDNon-Member $30.00 USD
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/inaturalist-a-tutorial-for-citizen-scientists-by-kendall-oei/2019-11-12/
LOCATION:Save Mount Diablo office in Walnut Creek\, 1901 Olympic Blvd #320\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, 94596\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190924T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190924T210000
DTSTAMP:20260522T150859
CREATED:20190701T172413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190705T223704Z
UID:2542-1569351600-1569358800@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Raptor Identification by Pamela Llewellyn
DESCRIPTION:Two 2-hour classes and two 4-hour field trips\nClasses: Tuesday\, September 24 and October 8\, 7-9 pm\nField Trips: Sunday\, September 29 and October 13\, 8 am-noon\nLafayette Library and Learning Center\, Oak Room (max. 15)\nCost: $50 MDAS member/$55 non-member \nClass description: Join raptor specialist Pamela Llewellyn for this two-week workshop while she guides you through basic identification and natural history of the diurnal birds of prey seen in the San Francisco Bay Area and the surrounding area. Two classroom presentations will provide an introduction to the identification of our local hawks\, eagles\, and falcons\, and help you to sharpen your raptor ID skills. During the field trips we will venture out looking for raptors and practice what we have learned in class. Recommended for beginning and intermediate birders. \nInstructor Bio: Pamela Llewellyn is a San Francisco Bay Area native who has been leading local birding trips for the Golden Gate Audubon Society for the past 15 years\, and more recently\, taught Raptor Identification classes at the Klamath Falls Winter Wings Festival. Prior to that\, she spent five years as a bird-bander and docent for the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory. Pamela has lead bird trips through the Point Reyes Field Seminars (PRNSA) and also banded with the Point Reyes Bird Observatory (Point Blue). She has worked as a local bird guide on board Delphinus for Dolphin Charters taking groups on trips throughout the waterways of the San Francisco Bay area. Pamela studied Integrative Biology at UC Berkeley\, is a nature photographer and artist\, and she also leads private birding trips in the Bay Area. \nTo enroll in this class\, please select Member or Non-Member below and click ENROLL. You will be forwarded to PayPal to complete your payment. \n\n \n\n\n\nMember / Non-Member\n\n\nMember $50.00 USDNon-Member $55.00 USD
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/raptor-identification-by-pamela-llewellyn/2019-09-24/
LOCATION:Lafayette Library and Learning Center\, Oak Room and Field Location\, 3491 Mt Diablo Blvd\, Lafayette\, CA\, 94549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190919T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190919T210000
DTSTAMP:20260522T150900
CREATED:20190806T190517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190808T163130Z
UID:3035-1568919600-1568926800@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:2019 Fall Avian Treasure Hunt by Juan-Carlos Solis
DESCRIPTION:Prepare for the migrant treasure hunt and sharpen your birding skills by better understanding local bird distribution patterns in time and space during the fall. We’ll review how seasonal changes in various Bay Area habitats influence the birds you’ll expect to find in the field\, with a strong emphasis on birdsong and behavior. You’ll get practical birding tips on what to look for throughout the seasons when “hunting” for migratory birds. At the end of this course you’ll be better prepared to find local migrant and vagrant birds with confidence. Moreover\, the principles you’ll learn regarding bird distribution in relation to seasonal changes and habitats apply to any place you may explore. \nQuetzal Adventures founder Juan-Carlos Solis is passionate about connecting people to nature and designing programs to experience our planet first-hand. He’s a seasoned expedition leader and naturalist with 20 years of experience managing and leading local trips in California and in all of the world’s seven continents. www.quetzaladventures.com \nTwo 2-hour classes and two 4-hour field trips\nClasses: Thursday\, Sept. 19 and 26\, 7-9 PM\nField Trips: Saturday\, Sept. 21 and 28 (location TBD) 8 AM-Noon\nLafayette Library and Learning Center\, Oak Room (max 15 participants)\nCost: $50 MDAS members/$55 non-members \n\n \n\n\n\nMember / Non-Member\n\n\nMember $50.00 USDNon-Member $55.00 USD
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/2019-fall-avian-treasure-hunt-by-juan-carlos-solis/2019-09-19/
LOCATION:Lafayette Library and Learning Center\, Oak Room and Field Location\, 3491 Mt Diablo Blvd\, Lafayette\, CA\, 94549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding Classes
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