. The countdown event for this one is again virtual, at 7 PM […]</p>\\n","image":"https://mtdiablobirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/christmas_bird_count.png","url":"https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/east-contra-costa-christmas-bird-count-2022/","eventAttendanceMode":"https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode","eventStatus":"https://schema.org/EventScheduled","startDate":"2022-12-14T00:00:00-08:00","endDate":"2022-12-14T23:59:59-08:00","organizer":{"@type":"Person","name":"Jerry Britten – East CBC","description":"","url":"","telephone":"(925) 321-5332","email":"mdaseasterncbc@gmail.com","sameAs":""},"performer":"Organization"},{"@context":"http://schema.org","@type":"Event","name":"2022 Central Contra Costa Christmas Bird Count","description":"<p>The 68th Annual Central Contra Costa\u00a0Christmas\u00a0Bird\u00a0Count\u00a0is scheduled for Saturday, December 17, and participants are needed! 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  • MDAS Field Trip — Five Brooks & Bear Valley

    Five Brooks Trailhead 8001 California 1, Bolinas, CA, United States

    Five Brooks/Bear Valley, West Marin County Saturday October 15, 9:00am - 1pm This trip visits two inland areas near Point Reyes, environments of trees and meadows that are miles from the windswept dunes. Five Brooks is a reliable location for California Quail. All sorts of interesting birds show up around the pond at Five Brooks: […]

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  • MDAS Field Trip — Palo Alto Baylands/Charleston Slough

    Terminal Boulevard Terminal Boulevard, Mountain View, CA, United States

    Palo Alto Baylands/Charleston Slough Saturday November 5, 8:30am - 2pm 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. Hike Rating: Category 2 - Moderate. We do some walking, but drive from one location to the next. Elevation […]

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  • MDAS Field Trip — Shadow Cliffs Regional Park

    Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area 2500 Stanley Blvd, Pleasanton, CA, United States

    Shadow Cliffs Regional Park Tuesday, November 15, 8:15am - Noon Expect to see a good variety of different birds. In years past Bald Eagles, Osprey, Herons, Kingfishers, various ducks; Owls, Hawks, Grackle and many smaller birds have all been seen here. Hike rating: 1 - Easy Elevation change: Minor Leader: Steve Taylor, 925-828-8810 Meet: at […]

  • MDAS Field Trip — MVSD – McNabney & Moorhen Marshes

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

    MVSD - McNabney and Moorhen Marshes Tuesday, November 22, 9am - Noon 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. Hike Rating: 2 - Moderate. Almost entirely flat, but over half a mile of walking around the […]

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  • 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 3, 8:15 AM-5 PM Sacramento and Colusa National Wildlife Refuges are premier locations to see massive flocks of Snow and White-fronted Geese and tons of other waterfowl, raptors and other birds. They are must-see annual winter destinations. We will drive the auto tour routes and stop at […]

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  • MDAS Field Trip — The Sandhill Cranes of Staten Island, plus Cosumnes Preserve

    Walnut Grove Elementary School 14181 Grove Street, Walnut Grove, CA, United States

    NEW TRIP! The Sandhill Cranes of Staten Island, plus Cosumnes Preserve Tuesday, December 6th, 9 AM-1 PM Staten Island is an excellent area to see Sandhill Cranes, and Cosumnes Preserve provides habitat for more than 200 species of birds. We will meet and coordinate cars at the Walnut Grove Elementary School. From there, our trip […]

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  • MDAS Field Trip — American Canyon Wetlands

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

    American Canyon Wetlands Thursday, December 8, 8AM-Noon 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. It can be quite cold in this area, so bring appropriate warm layers. Availability of rest rooms is uncertain. Rating: […]

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  • 2022 East Contra Costa Christmas Bird Count

    The 23rd Annual East-County count will be held Wednesday, December 14. Again, you can participate by being part of a group in the field, or by doing a count at your property if it is within the East-County Count Circle. If you’d like to participate, please send an email to . The countdown event for this one is again virtual, at 7 PM […]

  • 2022 Central Contra Costa Christmas Bird Count

    The 68th Annual Central Contra Costa Christmas Bird Count is scheduled for Saturday, December 17, and participants are needed! You can participate by being part of a group in the field, or by doing a count at your property if it is within the Central-County Count Circle. We have many routes to cover with varied habitats and varying degrees of walking involved, so there […]

  • MDAS Field Trip — East Contra Costa County

    Big Break Regional Shoreline 69 Big Break Road, Oakley, CA, United States

    East Contra Costa County Wednesday, January 11, 9 AM - 1 PM We will be birding at Big Break/Delta Science Center, Iron House Sanitary, and possibly other places in 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, […]

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

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

    Lake Merritt, and Arrowhead Marsh at High Tide Saturday, January 21, 8:30am-1pm We should find a good variety of wintering ducks and gulls at Lake Merritt, before driving to Arrowhead Marsh at around 9:45 AM. The rising tide should flush out rails that are usually hard to see. The area is also good for shorebirds, […]

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  • MDAS Field Trip — Martinez Waterfront Birds

    Waterbird Regional Preserve, Martinez 2701 Waterfront Rd., Martinez, CA, United States

    Birding the Martinez Waterfront Wednesday, January 25, 9 AM-2 PM 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. Hike Rating: Category 1--Easy Elevation […]

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  • MDAS Field Trip — Putah Creek — Rescheduled!

    Putah Creek Road 3836 Putah Creek Rd, Winters, CA, United States

    Putah Creek Saturday, January 26, 9 AM - 2 PM (Rescheduled from January 7) This is a great chance to see birds and ducks along Putah Creek and Lake Solano. Possible target birds include Osprey, Lewis's Woodpecker, Phainopepla, Barrow's Goldeneye and Hooded Merganser. Dress warmly; this is a cold, windy area. Bring lunch. Exact itinerary […]

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  • MDAS Field Trip — Putah Creek — Rescheduled!

    Putah Creek Road 3836 Putah Creek Rd, Winters, CA, United States

    Putah Creek Saturday, January 26, 9 AM - 2 PM (Rescheduled from January 7) This is a great chance to see birds and ducks along Putah Creek and Lake Solano. Possible target birds include Osprey, Lewis's Woodpecker, Phainopepla, Barrow's Goldeneye and Hooded Merganser. Dress warmly; this is a cold, windy area. Bring lunch. Exact itinerary […]

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  • MDAS Field Trip — Solano County Raptors — Rescheduled!

    McDonald's Suisun City 109 Sunset Center, Siusun City, CA, United States

    Solano County Raptors Saturday, January 28, 9:00 am to mid-afternoon (Rescheduled from December 10) This trip features wintering birds on the edge of the Central Valley. Ferruginous Hawks and Rough-legged Hawks are special targets, and Prairie Falcon and Burrowing Owls are possible. Grassland birds and blackbirds, and ducks and shorebirds at Jepson Prairie (if there […]

  • MDAS Field Trip — Thornton Area/Cosumnes Preserve

    Westgate Landing Regional Park 4GF5+HP, Terminous, CA, United States

    Birding Cosumnes Preserve and the Thornton Area Saturday, February 4, 8:45 AM-2 PM Tundra Swans, Sandhill Cranes, hawks and grassland birds. Trip will go in light rain. Bring lunch and a beverage. If questions, call the leader. Hike rating: 1 - Easy. Elevation change: Minor Distance: Depending on the route decided. Co-Leaders: Ethan Chickering, 925-890-3833 […]

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  • MDAS Field Trip — Shollenberger Park/Ellis Creek — Rescheduled!

    Shollenberger Park 1400 Cader Lane, Petaluma, CA, United States

    Shollenberger Park/Ellis Creek, Petaluma Saturday, February 11, 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM (Rescheduled from January 14) Both sites are good for wintering waders, shorebirds, waterfowl and a few raptors. Hike rating: 2 - moderate Elevation change: minor Meet: Access point to Shollenberger Park behind the Point Blue parking lot. Leader: Sandy Ritchie (925) 381-2514 Directions: […]

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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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