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  • MDAS Field Trip — Bodega Bay

    Porto Bodega Marina Porto Bodega Marina, Bodega Bay, CA, United States

    Bodega Bay Saturday, February 18, 9:30-3:00 Both sites are good for wintering waders, shorebirds, waterfowl and a few raptors. Hike rating: 1-Easy Elevation change: N/A Meet: Porto Bodega Marina, https://goo.gl/maps/SxWebctFy9ZDyUqP6 Leader: Maureen Lahiff, , 510-484-6529 Directions: Take US 101 north to Petaluma. Exit at Washington and head SW. Washington becomes Bodega Ave, which becomes Petaluma-Valley Ford Rd, […]

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  • MDAS Field Trip — Sunol Regional Park — CANCELLED

    Sunol Regional Park 1895 Geary Road, Sunol, CA, United States

    THIS TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR 2023 due to potentially hazardous road and trail conditions after the recent torrential rains. We hope to go birding at Sunol next year. Sunol Regional Park Tuesday, February 21 8:30 AM -12:30 PMGolden Eagles and other raptors, Rufous-crowned Sparrows, Dipper, and Canyon and Rock Wrens are possible. NOTE: The […]

  • MDAS Field Trip — Walnut Creek Parks

    Heather Farm Park 301 N San Carlos Dr, Walnut Creek, CA, United States

    Walnut Creek Parks Wednesday, February 22, 8:30 AM-1 PM 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: None Leader: Hugh Harvey Meet: The […]

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  • MDAS Field Trip — Los Banos/Panoche Valley

    McDonald's Gustine 430 1st Ave, Gustine, CA, United States

    Los Banos/Panoche Valley Saturday/Sunday, February 25-26 Both sites are good for wintering waders, shorebirds, waterfowl and a few raptors. NOTE: The planned itinerary for this trip has been impacted by our recent heavy rains. Registration will not open until two weeks before, when we may have a better handle on conditions. Hike rating: 1-Easy Elevation […]

    Free

  • MDAS Field Trip — Grizzly Island Wildlife Area

    Grizzly Island Wildlife Area 2548 Grizzly Island Road, Fairfield, CA, United States

    Grizzly Island Refuge Tuesday, February 28th, 9 AM-1 PM Grizzly Island provides habitat for more than 200 species of birds and is home to a variety of threatened or endangered wildlife and plants. Our trip will begin at the Refuge Headquarters and continue for about 7 ½ miles along Grizzly Island Road, which is unpaved […]

    Free

  • MDAS Field Trip — Contra Loma Regional Park

    Contra Loma Reservoir 1200 Frederickson Ln, Antioch, CA, United States

    Contra Loma Regional Park Wednesday, March 8, 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 […]

  • MDAS Field Trip — Mt. View Sanitary and McNabney Marsh

    Mountain View Sanitary District 3800 Arthur Rd, Martinez, CA, United States

    Mt. View Sanitary and McNabney Marsh Tuesday March 14, 9 AM to 1pm Starting at the Mt. View Sanitation District Administration Building, we will spend most of our outing walking around the several large ponds that make up Moorhen Marsh. Parking is free, and there are restrooms at the beginning of the walk. Winter birding […]

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  • MDAS Field Trip — Valle Vista

    Valle Vista RVC6+WQ, Moraga, CA, United States

    Valle Vista Friday, March 17, 8 AM-Noon A walk through various habitats at the EBMUD property will allow us to see 50-60 species. If you have one, bring your EBMUD pass. This property is at the upstream end of the Upper San Leandro Reservoir. If it has been raining, the first part could be a […]

  • MDAS Field Trip — North Briones

    Briones Regional Park (North) XV37+VX, Martinez, CA, United States

    North Briones Tuesday April 4, 8:30 - Noon This 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. Rating: […]

    Free

  • MDAS Field Trip — Orinda Connector Trail

    Orinda Connector trail VQXQ+XR, Orinda, CA, United States

    Orinda Connector Trail Wednesday, April 5, 2023, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM A 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 […]

  • MDAS Field Trip — Putah Creek at Pedrick Rd., Davis, CA

    Putah Creek Parking Lot Putah Creek Parking Lot, Davis, CA

    NEW TRIP! Putah Creek at Pedrick Rd., Davis, CA. Tuesday, April 11, 7:30am to 2pm. This 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 […]

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  • MDAS Field Trip — Black Diamond Mines

    Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve X45P+PP, Antioch, CA, United States

    Black Diamond Mines Thursday, April 13, 8 AM to 1 PM Black 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. […]

  • MDAS Field Trip — Pine Canyon

    Diablo Foothills Regional Park Trailhead Parking 1700 Castle Rock Rd, Walnut Creek

    Pine Canyon Monday, April 17, 8 AM to 1 PM This field trip is especially good for beginning birders! Pine 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 […]

  • MDAS Field Trip — Mitchell Canyon

    Mitchell Canyon 96 Mitchell Canyon Road, Clayton, CA, United States

    Mitchell Canyon Thursday, April 20, 8 AM to 1 PM We 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. Trail Rating: Category 3, hot, dusty trail, 3+ miles Elevation change: up […]

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  • MDAS Field Trip — Del Puerto Canyon

    Del Puerto Canyon Rd & Diablo Grande Pkwy Del Puerto Canyon Rd, Patterson, CA, United States

    Del Puerto Canyon Monday, April 24 Trail Rating: 1 - Easy walking, mostly driving. Leader: Steve Buffi (925) 200-4555 Meet: Carpool leaves at 7:30 AM from Sycamore Valley Road Park and Ride. OR, meet on Del Puerto Canyon Road west of I-5 at 9 AM at Patterson Exit (Diablo Grande Parkway and Sperry Road) off […]

  • MDAS Field Trip — Mount Diablo State Park

    801 La Gonda Way, Danville 801 La Gonda Way, Danville, CA

    Mount Diablo State Park Tuesday, May 2, 8 AM to 1 PM MDSP is a treasure trove for birders. Although every season in the park has its special qualities, late spring on the mountain has its own beauty, as wildflowers add color to the vistas. Usually hot! Bring lunch and drinks. Many migrant and nesting […]

  • MDAS/SMD Field Trip — Curry Canyon

    Curry Canyon Ranch

      Joint Mt. Diablo Audubon & Save Mount Diablo Birding Walk at Curry Canyon Mount Diablo Audubon Society and Save Mount Diablo are partnering up for a hike on Save Mount Diablo's gorgeous Curry Canyon Ranch. This portion of Curry Canyon Ranch showcases beautiful rangeland ecosystems and valley oak and riparian habitat. We will be […]

    Free

  • MDAS Field Trip — West Briones Regional Park

    Bear Creek Staging Area Briones Bear Creek Staging Area, 16 Bear Creek Rd, Lafayette, CA, United States

    West Briones Regional Park Thursday, May 11, 8 AM to 1 PM A visit to the west entrance of Briones Regional Park in the spring offers views of spring wildflowers and spring birds. Lazuli Buntings are usually present; many years this trip provides the first viewings of these beautiful birds for most of us. Bring […]

  • MDAS Field Trip — East Contra Costa County

    Marsh Creek Regional Trail Trailhead X8R3+9H, Oakley, CA, United States

    East Contra Costa County Monday, May 15, 7 AM to 12PM Note starting time: we start this trip early as the location can be very hot by mid-day. We will walk part of the Marsh Creek Trail, and then visit Piper Slough north of Bethel Island. Other locations are possible. Target birds include: Blue Grosbeak, […]

  • MDAS Field Trip — Outer Point Reyes

    Bear Valley Visitor Center 25RX+CV, Inverness, CA, United States

    Outer Point Reyes Saturday, June 3, 8:30 AM to 3 PM Point Reyes is one of the premiere birding locations in Northern California, a great spot to find rarities during migration---like the Prairie Warbler pictured on the registration page (image by Beth Branthaver). MDAS tries to visit at least twice a year. On this trip […]