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  • Birding at Olompali State Historic Park

    Olompali State Historic Park 8901 Redwood Blvd, Novato, CA, United States

    It’s always an exciting time to birdwatch at Olompali State Historic Park! October can bring fall surprises. This year, with the fires in the northern part of the state, Olompali Park […]

    Free

  • Shorebird Identification with Bob Lewis

    Online

    Shorebirds flock to the Bay Area in the fall. Many are coming from their breeding sites in the Arctic, others from the prairies. They take advantage of the rich food […]

    Free

  • Birding For Fledglings

    Online and Field Trip

    Instructor: Dawn Lemoine 6 sessions on Wednesdays and Saturdays Venue: Zoom plus field trips If you’re ready to dip your wingtips into the world of birds, the Birding for Fledglings class […]

    $150

  • First Annual Berkeley Bird Festival

    Berkeley Bird Festival Berkeley, CA, United States

    On Sunday, October 17, Bay Area residents are invited to enjoy the first annual Berkeley Bird Festival, a free community event organized by Golden Gate Audubon and the California Institute […]

    Free

  • Bringing Back the Burrowing Owl

    Online

    Once thriving in the East Bay, the Burrowing Owl has been forced to move inland and the consequences for many have been fatal. Conducting long-term research on these colonies, Shawn […]

    Free

  • Winter Sparrows Workshop 2021 – Day 1

    Online

    Workshop Dates: Nov 1 & 3, 2021 6:00pm – 8:00pm $100 total per person for both sessions This workshop will be a basis to identify the wintering sparrows in California, […]

    $100

  • Raptors In Winter

    Online and Field Trip

    Instructor: Maureen Lahiff, With Anne Ardillo on Field Trips 3 sessions on Tuesdays and Saturdays Venue: Zoom plus field trips Year-round resident hawks, falcons, and eagles of the greater Bay Area […]

    $75

  • Winter Sparrows Workshop 2021 – Day 2

    Online

    Workshop Dates: Nov 1 & 3, 2021 6:00pm – 8:00pm $100 total per person for both sessions This workshop will be a basis to identify the wintering sparrows in California, […]

    $100

  • The Falconer – An Online Film Screening

    Online

    Join Peninsula Open Space Trust for a special free online screening of “The Falconer” in honor of the Fall Raptor Migration Season! The event is free but registration is required. Guests who […]

    Free

  • MDAS Field Trip—Charleston Slough

    Charleston Slough Mountain View, CA, United States

    We see a variety of birds on the water on this trip. Locations might include Charleston Slough, Shoreline Lake, Palo Alto Baylands, Alviso and Redwood Shores. This hike is limited […]

    Free

  • Climate and Birds in California

    Online

    North America’s bird populations have declined by approximately 3 billion birds since 1970 and two-thirds of North America’s bird species now face an even greater risk of extinction due to […]

    Free

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

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

    We expect to see a variety of water birds here, from grebes and ducks, to waders and peeps. Marsh passerines and raptors might also be present. This hike is limited […]

    Free

  • MDAS Field Trip—Sacramento/Colusa National Wildlife Refuges

    Sacramento/Colusa National Wildlife Refuges Dunnigan Northbound Rest Area I-5 North of Dunnigan, Dunnigan, United States

    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 […]

    Free

  • MDAS Field Trip—American Canyon Wetlands

    American Canyon Wetlands Edge Park 2 Eucalyptus Drive, American Canyon, CA, United States

    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 […]

    Free

  • 2021 East County Christmas Bird Count

    Hold the date for the 20th annual East Contra Costa County Christmas Bird Count!  Species and total numbers of birds within this count circle will be censused.  To participate in field trips […]

  • 2021 Central County Christmas Bird Count

    Hold the date for the Central Contra Costa County Christmas Bird Count, a tradition going back to 1955! Species and total numbers of birds within this count circle will be censused.  To […]

  • Down For the Count: Exploring Bird Diversity at Point Reyes

    Point Reyes National Seashore - Bear Valley Visitors Center 1 Bear Valley Visitor Center Access Road, Point Reyes Station, CA, United States

    For fifty years the Point Reyes Christmas Bird Count (CBC) has been an annual tradition monitoring the winter populations of over two hundred species of birds here. Point Reyes National […]

    $70 – $80

  • MDAS Field Trip—Lake Merritt and Arrowhead Marsh–High Tide

    Lake Merritt 699 Bellevue Ave, Oakland, CA, United States

    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 […]

    Free