Tilden Regional Park.  Birds are migrating already and will be walking near the Nature Center and Jewel Lake in Tilden Regional Park. A short morning visit may allow us to see Wilson's, Black-throated Gray and Yellow Warblers, Red-breasted Nuthatches and more. This hike is limited to 15 participants. All Field Trips are first-registered, first-served. Participants […]

Join us on a flat hike through Curry Canyon, Save Mount Diablo's signature property on the eastern slope of Mount Diablo. We will look for some lingering fall migrants, early-arriving wintering birds, and raptors along this beautiful riparian corridor. This is a joint MDAS/SMD hike, and registration is through SMD's Discover Diablo Event page. Leader: […]

Elsie Roemer Bird Sanctuary.  A visit to the Alameda shoreline as the tide rises should produce good views of shorebirds. A viewing platform and trails will give us excellent opportunities to study these birds at close range.  We may drive to other nearby locations for additional birding. Fifteen participants maximum. Category 1: Easy, little or […]

Sacramento/Colusa National Wildlife Refuges Saturday, December 4, 8:15 AM-5 PM Leader: Beth Branthaver, 510-502-4869 All the migratory birds will have arrived for the duration of the winter and we expect to see plenty of waterfowl, raptors, other birds, and hopefully Sandhill Cranes. We will drive the auto tour routes at both of these refuges and […]

American Canyon Wetlands Monday, December 6, 9 AM-Noon Leaders: Chris & Teri Wills, 925-408-5364 A walk out to the wetlands, ponds and sloughs along the Napa River produces many exciting birding opportunities. We expect plenty of waterfowl, raptors, waders, shorebirds and passerines. The parking lot porta-potty was removed in July and may or may not […]

Lake Merritt and Arrowhead Marsh--High Tide Monday January 3, 8:30 AM-1 PM Leader: Sandy Ritchie, 925-685-8048 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 […]

East Contra Costa County Wednesday, January 12, 9 AM-1 PM Leader: Paul Schorr, 925-988-0070 We will be birding at Big Break/Delta Science Center, Iron House Sanitary, and possibly other places in the 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, […]

Shollenberger Park/Ellis Creek Saturday, January 15, 8:30-2 PM Leader: Sandy Ritchie, 925-685-8048 Both of these locations are great for wintering waders, shorebirds, waterfowl and a few raptors. Bring lunch and a beverage. Rating: Category 1-Easy Elevation change: N/A Leader: Sandy Ritchie, 925-685-8048 Meet: Point Blue parking lot at 8:30 AM Directions: Take I-680 across the Benicia Bridge. Go west […]

Martinez Waterfront Birds Tuesday, January 25, 9 AM-2 PM Leader: Tracy Farrington, 925-788-6223 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. Rating: Category 1--Easy […]