Orinda Connector Trail Wednesday, March 30, 8 AM-11 AM Leader: Don Lewis, 925-284-2906 Meet: Trail head at Camino Pablo and Bear Creek Road 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.  […]

North Briones Tuesday April 5, 8:30 - Noon Leader: Cheryl Abel, 925-957-6229 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 with about 3 miles round trip. Bring liquids & a snack if you wish. Rating: Category […]

Black Diamond Mines Tuesday, April 12, 8 AM to 1 PM Leader: Hugh Harvey, 925-935-2979 A serious walk up through the Canyon Wren habitat.  Other woodland and grassland birds are possible.  Tricky footing through the wren's rocky habitat, and no guarantees on finding it.  Some spring flowers may still be in bloom.  Bring liquids and […]

Pine Canyon Tuesday, April 19, 8 AM to 1 PM Leader Tracy Farrington, 925-788-6223 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 summer residents. We should expect […]

Del Puerto Canyon Monday, April 25, 9 AM to 4 PM Leader: Beth Branthaver, 510-502-4869 This is an all day trip requiring an early start to meet at the lower end of Del Puerto Canyon Road near Patterson off I-5.  We will drive through the canyon, starting in grasslands, then riparian, chaparral and oak savanna […]

Mitchell Canyon Thursday, April 28, 8 AM to 1 PM Leader: Sandy Ritchie, 925-685-8048 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. Rating: Category 3, hot, dusty trail, 3+ miles Elevation […]

East Contra Costa County Saturday, April 30, 7 AM to 1 PM Leader: Randy Huey, 925-518-8439 This is a trip which often can be very hot by the finish. 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 […]

West Briones Regional Park Monday, May 9, 8 AM to 1 PM Leader: Mike Marchiano, 925-372-6328 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, often the first viewings of the year for most of us. Bring water […]

Outer Point Reyes Saturday, June 4, 8:30 AM to 3 PM Leaders:  Hugh Harvey and Beth Branthaver This is a trip to see some spring birds, and visit some of the migrant traps.  We will stop at the lighthouse overlook and spend some time above the fish docks.  Bring water and lunch. Rating: Category 1 -- […]

Yuba Pass Saturday-Sunday, June 11-12, 7 AM Saturday to 1 PM Sunday Leaders: Hugh and Rosita Harvey This is always a productive and well-favored weekend trip to the northern Sierra which requires driving and walking, some of it over rough terrain. Saturday we will bird in the Sierra Valley for basin birds.  Sunday we will […]

Bodega Bay Saturday, August 20, 9 AM to 3 PM Leader:  Hugh Harvey, 925-935-2979 The last trip of our field trip calendar, but sometimes considered the first trip for fall birding.  At Bodega Bay are flocks of shorebirds including Black Oystercatcher, Wandering Tattler, Marbled Godwit, as well as tern, gulls, cormorants, near-shore pelagics and more.  […]