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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Putah Creek
DESCRIPTION:This is a great chance to see a variety of birds and ducks along Putah Creek and Lake Solano. Possible species include Osprey\, Lewis’s Woodpecker\, Phainopepla\, Barrow’s Goldeneye and Hooded Merganser. Dress warmly; this is a cold\, windy area. Bring lunch. Exact itinerary to be determined the day of the trip. Rain cancels. \nHike rating: 1 – Easy.\nElevation change: Minor\nDistance: Depending on the route decided.\nCo-Leaders: Maren Smith\, 925-322-9477\, and Susana de Trapaga\nMeet: 9 AM at the large gravel pull-out on the right side of Putah Creek Road\, west of the Lake Solano dam.\nDirections: When driving from the Bay Area to Vacaville on I-80\, take Exit 51A at Cherry Glen and Lagoon Valley Roads. Turn left to cross over the freeway\, heading north\, and drive approximately 1 mile on Cherry Glen Road to stop sign at Pleasants Valley Road. Turn left on Pleasants Valley Road. Drive 12 miles and keep an eye out for Yellow-billed Magpies and raptors. Turn right on Putah Creek Road\, and drive about 1.2 miles\, to the large gravel parking turn-out on the right (with “no camping\, no dumping” signs). About 1 hour drive from Walnut Creek area. PLEASE NOTE that the location marked on the map by Eventbrite is a few hundred yards east of the actual meeting location. \nBring $8 cash—in exact bills—for the parking fee! \nThis hike is limited to 20 participants. All field trips require registration and participants must acknowledge the MDBA liability waiver. Register HERE:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/putah-creek-birding-tickets-1084887139639 \n(Photo: Female Phainopepla at Putah Creek by Isaac Aronow)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/putah-creek-jan-2025/
LOCATION:Putah Creek Road\, 3836 Putah Creek Rd\, Winters\, CA\, 95694\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Marin: Las Gallinas and Shollenberger Park
DESCRIPTION:Both of these locations are great for wintering waders\, shorebirds\, waterfowl and raptors. Bring lunch and a beverage\, as both sites take time to bird and there is a drive in between. This trip is appropriate for birders of all experience levels\, including beginners. \nHike rating: Category 2 – Moderate. Walking some distance and gentle slopes.\nElevation change: Minor\nLeader: Sandy Ritchie\, (925) 381-2514\nMeet: Carpool meets at Sun Valley Mall at 7:30AM. Or meet at the Las Gallinas ponds in San Rafael at 8:30AM\nDirections: Check here later for updates. \nThis field trip is limited to 15 participants. Register HERE:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-las-gallinas-shollenberger-park-tickets-1090298956529 \n(Photo: American Bittern by Beth Branthaver)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdba-field-trip-marin-las-gallinas-and-shollenberger-park-jan-2025/
LOCATION:Las Gallinas Ponds\, Las Gallinas Valley birding loop\, Smith Ranch Rd\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94903
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Lake Merritt and Arrowhead Marsh at High Tide
DESCRIPTION:Winter ducks on Lake Merritt and other birds usually means easy viewing from the sidewalk. The lake is one of the few places in the Bay Area where Barrow’s Goldeneyes can be seen. An entry fee past the gate at Children’s Fairyland is usually required.\nWe will move to Arrowhead Marsh at around 10:00AM\, arriving in time for the high tide. Ridgeway’s Rails are one of the highlights here\, though we will see many other birds. A visit to Garretson Point will follow. Bring lunch and drinks.\nThis trip is appropriate for birders of all experience levels\, including beginners. \nHike rating: Category 1–Easy\nElevation change: N/A\nLeader: Sandy Ritchie\, (925) 381-2514\nMeet: Lake Merritt parking lot off Bellevue Avenue\, 8:30 AM\nDirections: Take SR 24 to Oakland and I-980\, take 27th Street exit and turn left. Cross Broadway and Harrison\, then join Grand Avenue. Turn into park at Children’s Fairyland (fee possible) and follow around to parking lot entrance on right between boathouse and aviary. \nThis field trip is limited to 15 participants. Register HERE:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-lake-merritt-and-arrowhead-marsh-at-high-tide-tickets-1090303640539 \n(Photo: Ridgway’s Rail by Beth Branthaver)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdba-field-trip-lake-merritt-and-arrowhead-marsh-jan-2025/
LOCATION:Lake Merritt\, 699 Bellevue Ave\, Oakland\, CA\, 94610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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