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SUMMARY:Introducing the Birds of Heather Farm
DESCRIPTION:The Natural Area at Heather Farm is an underrated birding site. It is possible to see five species of heron one day\, and on the next five species of sparrow. Common Gallinule and Sora are frequently reported\, along with wintering ducks and migrating passerines. All told\, over 200 species have been recorded at Heather Farm over the years. The Natural Area is also in need of conservation advocacy\, as it is under constant pressure from park users who are more interested in sports and recreation than wildlife or habitat. \n“Introducing the Birds of Heather Farm” is a series of bird walks intended to promote appreciation of birds and of the Natural Area\, and to help new birders improve their skills. In addition to this announcement in the Quail it will be promoted via flyers in the park and at local businesses. If you are new to birding\, or would enjoy an introduction to Heather Farm\, please sign up via Eventbrite! If you know anyone who’s getting their start in birding invite them to sign up too:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/introducing-the-birds-of-heather-farm-tickets-991048712377 \nIf you’re a somewhat more experienced birder—not necessarily an “expert”—your assistance in this program is invited! MDBA members who can turn out to help with this “Introduction” bird walk\, spotting birds and sharing experience with new birders\, do not need to sign up via Eventbrite. The low number of signup spots is intended to limit the number of beginners so that each may receive some personal attention. \nIf you can join us to help spot birds\, or would like copies of the flyer to post somewhere in the area—your office? your favorite coffee shop? the bulletin board at a library or city facility?—please email Matt: mdbafieldtrips@gmail.com
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/introducing-birds-of-heather-farm-sep-2024/
LOCATION:Heather Farm Park\, 301 N San Carlos Dr\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, 94598\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Birding Classes,Education,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240905T190000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Program: September 2024
DESCRIPTION:Birds of Canada and North American Wood Warblers\nNorman Kikuchi\, MD\n \n\nMount Diablo Bird Alliance will meet Thursday\, September 5\, in the Camellia Room at the Gardens at Heather Farm. \n6:30 PM Doors Open\n7:00 PM Announcements\n7:15 PM Refreshments and Raffle\n7:30 PM Main Program: Birds of Canada and North American Wood Warblers\n*as a conservation organization we encourage you to bring your own mug for coffee or tea \n7:30 PM Main Program: Birds of Canada and North American Wood Warblers\nNorman Kikuchi\, MD \nNorman Kikuchi will present photos taken from a few of his favorite locations in Canada. In a small town named Elliston\, there is a lesser known breeding colony of Atlantic Puffins\, that are sometimes known to nibble on visitors’ shoelaces! \nWe will also learn about New World Wood Warblers (Parulidae) taken from migration hotspots and breeding locations in the US and Canada. Warbler addiction among birders is a common condition from which happily there seems to be no cure. \nNorman’s childhood interest in birds began while stalking Ring-necked Pheasants in the Mt Diablo foothills\, however witnessing the impalement of a Western Fence lizard by a Loggerhead Shrike on a Joshua tree spine was his real bird epiphany. He was transfixed by the moment! \nNorman graduated from UC Davis in Zoology with a minor in herpetology. He received my MD family practice specialty at UC Irvine. In 1997 he acquired the super telephoto Canon lenses and switched to avian photography. His current ultimate goal is photographing all the breeding birds in the US and Canada. \n\n\nBlackburnian Warbler; Photo by Norman Kikuchi \n 
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-sept2024/
LOCATION:The Camellia Room at The Gardens at Heather Farm\, 1540 Marchbanks Drive\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, 94598\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ariana Rickard":MAILTO:arianajrickard@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240606T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240606T203000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Program: June 2024
DESCRIPTION:Conservation Ranching in California\nPelayo Alvarez \n\nMount Diablo Bird Alliance will meet Thursday\, June 6\, in the Camellia Room at the Gardens at Heather Farm. \n6:30 PM Doors Open\n7:00 PM Birding Info: Winners of the MDBA photo contest\n7:15 PM Announcements\n7:30 PM Refreshments and Raffle\n7:45 PM Main Program: Conservation Ranching\n*as a conservation organization we encourage you to bring your own mug for coffee or tea \n7:00 PM Birding info: Winners of the MDBA photo contest\nWe reviewed your submissions\, now it is time to reveal the winners of the fourth annual Mt Diablo Bird Alliance Photo Contest! See who won in six categories: Bird Beauty\, Birds and Humans\, Birds Dining\, Birds in Action\, Worst Bird Photo EVER\, and Youth: For photographers aged 8-17. (Any type of bird photo can be submitted in this category. Membership is not required.) \nWinners and runners-up will be announced at the meeting\, so come enjoy the best photos from our local birding community! \n7:45 PM Main Program: Conservation Ranching in California\nPelayo Alvarez \nAudubon Conservation Ranching Program: Partnering with ranchers to protect bird habitats. \nGrassland bird species are experiencing steep declines across California and the United States. In 2019\, Audubon launched its Conservation Ranching program (ACR) in California. This program is designed to stem the loss of bird habitat and improve the ecological function of rangeland ecosystems by partnering with ranchers to implement regenerative management practices via a ranch certification program. This presentation will highlight the ACR program components\, which include the development of ranch-specific Habitat Management Plans and a third-party certified set of conservation practices to protect and enhance bird habitats while providing additional environmental benefits such as increased soil health\, carbon sequestration\, resilience to drought and increased biodiversity. Participating producers receive technical assistance and support promoting their certified products. Audubon is building local partnerships with chapters\, Resource Conservation Districts and others to support certified ranchers. This presentation will highlight program practices and standards\, chapter participation\, marketing opportunities and the potential for scaling up and developing new partnerships. \nPelayo Alvarez works as the Director of the Conservation Ranching Program in California. Before joining Audubon\, Pelayo worked for the Carbon Cycle Institute where he helped establish carbon farming programs across California. Pelayo has experience working with the ranching community\, government agencies\, academia and other stakeholders on rangeland conservation initiatives including the development of programs to incentivize good stewardship practices on rangelands. Pelayo also worked for Defenders of Wildlife as the Conservation Program Director for the California Rangeland Conservation Coalition where he coordinated research and outreach activities. Pelayo also teaches Rangeland Ecology and Management at American River College in Sacramento. His previous work experience includes positions at UC Davis\, The World Bank and The Nature Conservancy. He has a bachelor’s degree in veterinary medicine from Universidad de Leon (Spain)\, a MS degree in Animal Science from Oklahoma State University and a PhD in Ecology from UC Davis.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-june2024/
LOCATION:The Camellia Room at The Gardens at Heather Farm\, 1540 Marchbanks Drive\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, 94598\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ariana Rickard":MAILTO:arianajrickard@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240502T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240502T203000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Program: May 2024
DESCRIPTION:Imprint of a Mourning Dove on a sliding glass door\, Photo by Glenn Phillips \nBuilding a Bird-Friendly City\nGlenn Phillips \n\nMount Diablo Bird Alliance will meet Thursday\, May 2\, in the Camellia Room at the Gardens at Heather Farm. \n6:30 PM Doors Open\n7:00 PM Announcements\n7:15 PM Refreshments and Raffle\n7:30 PM Main Program: Building a Bird-Friendly City\n*as a conservation organization we encourage you to bring your own mug for coffee or tea \nEvery year\, nearly 1 Billion birds are killed by collisions with glass. The Bay Area has led the nation in enacting bird-friendly ordinances that will help stop this conservation crisis. Learn how birds see\, and what you can do to stop bird collisions in your community and at your home. \nGlenn Phillips\, Golden Gate Bird Alliance’s Executive Director\, holds master’s degrees in Urban Sustainability and Science Education from the City University of New York and is a co-author of the Bird Friendly Building Guide published by the American Bird Conservancy. He has worked on Bird-safe Buildings since 2007.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-may2024/
LOCATION:The Camellia Room at The Gardens at Heather Farm\, 1540 Marchbanks Drive\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, 94598\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ariana Rickard":MAILTO:arianajrickard@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240404T190000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Program: April 2024
DESCRIPTION:Red-shafted Northern Flicker\, Photo by Jeffery R. Martin \nBay Area Woodpeckers \nJeffery R. Martin \n\nMount Diablo Bird Alliance will meet Thursday\, April 4\, in the Camellia Room at the Gardens at Heather Farm. \n6:30 PM Doors Open\n7:00 PM Announcements\n7:15 PM Refreshments and Raffle\n7:30 PM Main Program: Bay Area Woodpeckers\n*as a conservation organization we encourage you to bring your own mug for coffee or tea \nWoodpeckers have captured the human imagination for generations. The distant sounds of pecking\, flashes of red plumage\, and inevitable disappearance into the shadows of the forest evoke a sense of wonder about these extraordinary yet elusive creatures. Jeffery Martin’s lecture and his close-up high-definition video segments explore the foraging strategies of our eight Bay Area woodpecker species. Insect excavation\, acorn storage\, the use of sap wells and other intriguing behaviors are our focus. Jeff’s video segments illustrate unique evolutionary adaptations. We examine the anatomy of feet\, tail\, tongue and head which enable agile vertical climbing\, adept grabbing of prey\, and protection from concussion and dust inhalation. From the exquisite green and rose-colored Lewis’s Woodpecker to the dazzling Northern Flicker\, and more\, we take a close-up look at the worlds of our eight North Bay Woodpeckers. \nVideographer and naturalist\, Jeffery Martin has filmed and produced “Bahia Wildlife Habitat” and “Birds of Las Gallinas Marsh” which can be viewed on the web sites of Marin Audubon Society and Las Gallinas Valley Sanitary District. His films\, “Woodpecker Haven” and “Birds of Lake Solano and Putah Creek” have been shown at the Lake Solano Visitors Center and Solano Parks Website. His “Bay Area Woodpeckers” and “Foraging Behavior in Large Wading Birds” lecture/video programs have been presented at several Bay Area Audubon Societies. In the past\, Jeff has contributed to the slide library\, visitor literature and campfire talks for Pt. Reyes National Seashore. He has created an assortment of natural history walks\, lectures and training for adults and children. In another vein\, he has lectured to college faculty\, students\, and National Park Service Rangers on “visitor motivation” and the “psychology of nature” including on safari in East Africa. In his “day job” Jeff is a clinical psychologist and associate clinical professor at UCSF School of Medicine. \n\n\nLewis’s Woodpecker Photo by Jeffery R. Martin
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-april2024/
LOCATION:The Camellia Room at The Gardens at Heather Farm\, 1540 Marchbanks Drive\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, 94598\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ariana Rickard":MAILTO:arianajrickard@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240307T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240307T203000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Program: March 2024
DESCRIPTION:Birds of Palomarin \nLarissa Babicz \n\nMount Diablo Bird Alliance will meet Thursday\, March 7\, in the Camellia Room at the Gardens at Heather Farm. \n6:30 PM Doors Open\n7:00 PM Announcements\n7:15 PM Refreshments and Raffle\n7:30 PM Main Program: Birds of Palomarin\n*as a conservation organization we encourage you to bring your own mug for coffee or tea \nLarissa is a wildlife artist and biologist who works almost exclusively with birds. She has been working seasonal field jobs since she graduated from Dickinson College in 2020 and has found huge inspiration while out in nature! Her goal is to share her experiences in the field and bring the beauty of the natural world to her community through her drawings. \nThis piece was inspired by a recent apprenticeship at Point Blue’s Palomarin Field Station\, where she learned about bird banding and conservation science. She was an apprentice for nearly eight months from February to October\, and the season included the spring migration\, breeding season\, and part of fall migration. She and her fellow apprentices banded a total of 78 bird species during this time\, each of which is represented in the drawing. The piece is meant to represent all aspects of the Palomarin banding program\, including the plants that were studied at the sites and a variety of bird age classes. Completed in April 2023\, the Birds of Palomarin\, while being in part an educational piece\, evolved into a way to thank everyone she worked with at Palomarin and show her love for the birds.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-march2024/
LOCATION:The Camellia Room at The Gardens at Heather Farm\, 1540 Marchbanks Drive\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, 94598\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ariana Rickard":MAILTO:arianajrickard@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240201T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240201T203000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Program: February 2024
DESCRIPTION:Cross-country Birding adventure \nRobert Raffel  \n\nMount Diablo Bird Alliance will meet Thursday\, February 1\, in the Camellia Room at the Gardens at Heather Farm. \n6:30 PM Doors Open\n7:00 PM Announcements\n7:15 PM Refreshments and Raffle\n7:30 PM Main Program: Cross-country Birding Adventure\n*as a conservation organization we encourage you to bring your own mug for coffee or tea \nLast year at this time\, Robert was sleeping in his car in sub-zero temperatures in search of Snowy Owls and other birds from the far north. At our February meeting\, Robert will share the highlights of his six month road trip\, which included birding along the Canadian border from Washington to Maine in January\, birding Florida and the Texas Coast during spring migration\, and then birding from Arkansas to Minnesota back to Oregon in the beginning of the breeding season. Robert has plenty of pictures of his favorite birds including some that show identification challenges and insights he encountered along the way. Robert’s presentation will also share his perspectives on birding various parts of the country as well as considerations to take into account in planning your own trip. \nRobert Raffel grew up in Pennsylvania and began birding as a teenager. In his 30s\, he started birding more seriously\, traveling extensively throughout the continental United States\, building his life list. In his 40s and 50s\, Robert took a break from birding and focused on raising his two sons. Once they could drive and no longer needed his services\, Robert picked up his binoculars again and found that eBird and digital photography had completely changed birding for the better.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-february2024/
LOCATION:The Camellia Room at The Gardens at Heather Farm\, 1540 Marchbanks Drive\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, 94598\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ariana Rickard":MAILTO:arianajrickard@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240104T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240104T203000
DTSTAMP:20260508T052208
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SUMMARY:Monthly Program: January 2024
DESCRIPTION:A Life Bird in Every State\nJennifer Rycenga \nA Life Bird in Every State recounts one birder’s journey across the United States to ensure that every one of the fifty states would have a distinct memory and honor in her birding annals. Part birding narrative\, part travelogue\, and part reflection on America\, this talk recounts the adventures\, successes\, occasional (temporary) failures of this quixotic quest. \nJennifer Rycenga is the Past President of Sequoia Audubon Society in San Mateo county\, and an avid proponent of iNaturalist\, eBird\, and community science. Recently retired and relocated to Rochester New York\, she is an academic who writes on American abolitionism and women’s history. \n\nWebinar Access Info:\n\n\n\n\nDate:\nJanuary 4\, 2024 7:00 PM Pacific Time\n\n\nTime:\n7:00 PM–8:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)\n\n\nLocation:\nZoom online meeting\n\n\nAccess:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88122680065?pwd=ankzN2pwU08yL0ZqK2ZPcnYrYnlFZz09\n\n\nMeeting ID:\n881 2268 0065\n\n\nPasscode:\n869148\n\n\nPhone access:\nOne tap mobile\n+16699006833\,\,88122680065#\,\,\,\,*869148# US (San Jose)\n+14086380968\,\,88122680065#\,\,\,\,*869148# US (San Jose)\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-january2024/
LOCATION:Zoom\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ariana Rickard":MAILTO:arianajrickard@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231207T203000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Program: December 2023
DESCRIPTION:New Zealand: Great Walks and Great Birds \nJill Hedgecock \n\nJill Hedgecock will share photos from her hiking and birding adventures in the North and South Islands of New Zealand. Come experience the wonders of Tongariro Alpine Crossing\, a trek that takes adventurous souls over an active volcano and which has been described as the best one-day trek in New Zealand. This hike also has the distinction of requiring the highest number of search and rescues! On the South Island\, the 20+ mile\, three-day Routeburn Great Walk offers stunning views of snow-capped mountains\, mirrored lakes\, and flowing turquoise water. Sections of this hike are so pristine that unfiltered water is safe to drink. New Zealand’s birding opportunities did not disappoint. Photos of iridescent wood pigeons\, the endemic takahe\, little blue penguins\, and mischievous kea parrots (the only alpine parrot in the world) will be shared. \nJill Hedgecock\, who has spoken on topics from rhino conservation\, microplastics\, and falconry in Scotland\, returns to share more of her international travels with the Mount Diablo Bird Alliance. She has a M.S. degree in Environmental Management. She previously served as the International Conservation Coordinator for the club back in the early 1990s and was a long-term leader of the Black Diamond Mine Christmas Count circle. \n\n  \n\nKea\, the only alpine parrot Photo: Jill Hedgecock
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-december2023/
LOCATION:Walnut Creek Civic Park Assembly Hall\, 1375 Civic Drive\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, 94596\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ariana Rickard":MAILTO:arianajrickard@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231102T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231102T203000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Program: November 2023
DESCRIPTION:Bio-Bowerman\nDan Fitzgerald and Dan Sandri\, Mount Diablo Interpretive Association \n\nThe two Dans will take you on a walk along the highest trail on Mount Diablo\, highlighting some of the insects like bees\, dragonflies and butterflies\, unusual plants\, and a few birds that they have photographed along this 3/4-mile loop which circumnavigates the summit. Learn about the fabulous Mary Bowerman\, who inspired the naming of this popular trail. Along this trail\, because of the elevation\, flowers bloom later than at lower parts of the mountain\, providing insects with nectar later into the summer. The soils\, elevation\, and isolation of the peak impact the variety of flora and fauna found here\, contributing to some of the rarities that can be seen. The summit and the trail lie entirely within early Franciscan Complex geologic rocks – greywacke\, chert\, greenstone\, and mélange. Come along on this photo-filled exploration led by two local naturalists! \nDan Fitzgerald grew up in Concord with a view of the mountain and spent time exploring it. After retirement he became a state park volunteer active in environmental cleanup and as a docent in our visitor center and out on the trail. He is a California Naturalist and leads nature hikes for MDIA where he serves as Treasurer and a board director since 2016. \nDan Sandri has lived in the East Bay nearly all of his life\, and the mountain has always been his favorite hiking place. With a B. S. degree in Entomology he enjoys observing and photographing insects\, birds\, reptiles\, as well as other plant and animal life. Upon retirement\, Dan became a volunteer visitor center docent\, a member of the Native Plant Garden team\, and a back-country rover. He is a California Naturalist and leads nature hikes for MIDA where he serves as Secretary and a board director since 2020. \n\n  \n\nGenus Eulonchus\, Mary Bowerman Trail\, Mount Diablo State Park.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-november2023/
LOCATION:Don Tatzin Community Hall at the Lafayette Library at 3491 Mount Diablo Blvd\, Lafayette\, 94549\, 3491 Mount Diablo Blvd.\, Lafayette\, CA\, 94549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ariana Rickard":MAILTO:arianajrickard@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231005T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231005T203000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Program: October 2023
DESCRIPTION:Why Birds Flock\nJessica Griffiths \nYou may have heard the old saying that birds of a feather flock together. But have you ever stopped to wonder why? Join Jessica Griffiths for a fascinating look at bird flocks and flocking behavior. Why do some species of birds form flocks\, while others do not?  Why do geese and ducks fly in a “V” formation?  How do birds flying in large flocks synchronize their movements to swoop and turn together? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this presentation\, which touches on bird biology and behavior\, and highlights some remarkable scientific discoveries.\n \nJessica Griffiths has worked as a wildlife biologist in California for 20 years\, focusing on songbirds and monarch butterflies.  She loves birding\, and enjoys sharing her passion for birds and conservation via bird walks and public talks.  She currently works as a wildlife biologist for Colorado State University’s Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) at Vandenberg Space Force Base.\n  \n\n \nWebinar Access Info:\n\n\n\n\nDate:\nOctober 5\, 2023 7:00 PM Pacific Time\n\n\nTime:\n7:00 PM–8:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)\n\n\nLocation:\nZoom online meeting\n\n\nAccess:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82508015432?pwd=ZnpHRWRNczR1WEdYY2k0UFUvQk5RUT09\n\n\nMeeting ID:\n825 0801 5432\n\n\nPasscode:\n576366\n\n\nPhone access:\nOne tap mobile\n+16694449171\,\,82508015432#\,\,\,\,*576366# US\n+16699006833\,\,82508015432#\,\,\,\,*576366# US (San Jose)\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-october2023/
LOCATION:Zoom\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Program
ORGANIZER;CN="Ariana Rickard":MAILTO:arianajrickard@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230907T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230907T203000
DTSTAMP:20260508T052208
CREATED:20230817T193513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230817T195705Z
UID:7903-1694113200-1694118600@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Program: September 2023
DESCRIPTION:Bloody Feather—Death of the Cardinal\, A New Anti Bird Poaching Novel\n \nBruce Lewis\n \nBruce Lewis was an award-winning crime reporter for several California daily newspapers\, including the Contra Costa Times. After leaving the Times\, he spent nearly a decade in corporate public relations at Kaiser Permanente and McKesson Corp. before co-founding Lewis & Summers PR (LSPR). Over 24 years\, LSPR won 30 awards for excellence in communications.\n\nAfter retiring\, he wrote what he thought would be his first and only novel. Three years later\, he is the author of the Kim Jansen Detective Series. His debut novel\, Bloody Paws—The Plight of the Homeless Human Strays\, was the winner of a Maxy Award for best mystery novel of 2021. Bloody Pages—Haunted by a Family Secret (2022)\, deals with intergenerational violence. Book 3 in the series\, Bloody Feathers—Death of the Cardinal (2023)\, focuses on exotic bird poaching and rare bird species preservation. \n\nOn Dec. 11\, 2022\, his publisher\, Black Rose Writing\, posted the first of Bruce’s 10-episodes\, Death of the Stray—A Veterinarian’s Revenge\, to Kindle Vella. His latest Kindle Vella short stories include “There’s Mouse in My House! and Angel of Mercy. He is working on a fourth novel\, Bless Me Father\, For You have Sinned. \n\n  \n\n \nWebinar Access Info:\n\n\n\n\nDate:\nSeptember 7\, 2023 7:00 PM Pacific Time\n\n\nTime:\n7:00 PM–8:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)\n\n\nLocation:\nZoom online meeting\n\n\nAccess:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87617422544?pwd=Sm12aFhXazhGeHR1WHFyR3RGYXlYdz09\n\n\nMeeting ID:\n876 1742 2544\n\n\nPasscode:\n215610\n\n\nPhone access:\nOne tap mobile\n+16694449171\,\,87617422544#\,\,\,\,*215610# US\n+16699006833\,\,87617422544#\,\,\,\,*215610# US (San Jose)\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-september2023/
LOCATION:Zoom\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ariana Rickard":MAILTO:arianajrickard@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230624T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230624T150000
DTSTAMP:20260508T052208
CREATED:20230404T060228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T021652Z
UID:7695-1687600800-1687618800@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:The Beaver Festival in Martinez
DESCRIPTION:Join Mt. Diablo Audubon Society at The Beaver Festival in Martinez! \nThe Beaver Festival is finally back! Show your support for urban beavers and join your friends and favorite nature organizations at the FOURTEENTH festival celebrating the Martinez Beavers. Beavers have become big news lately but this is the festival that started it all. \nDon’t miss our many nature displays\, children’s activities\, excellent music\, silent auction and dynamic chalk mural by Amy Gallaher Hall of Napa. Learn why beavers are “superheroes” when it comes to helping us cope with climate change and why more cities should be teaming up with them like Martinez did. \nFor more information\, visit: https://martinezbeavers.org/beaver-festiva-xiv
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/the-beaver-festival-in-martinez-jun-2023/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230601T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230601T210000
DTSTAMP:20260508T052208
CREATED:20230522T203825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T210116Z
UID:7761-1685646000-1685653200@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Program: June 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Mt. Diablo Audubon Society will meet Thursday\, June 1\, in the McHale Room of the Pleasant Hill Community Center at 320 Civic Drive\, Pleasant Hill\, 94523.\n \nEveryone is welcome to bring a snack to share\, if they wish. Parking is free.\n \n6:30 PM Doors Open\n7:00 PM Birding Info: Winners of the MDAS photo contest\n7:25 PM Announcements\n7:40 PM Refreshments and Raffle\n8:00 PM Main Program: Antarctica\n*as a conservation organization we encourage you to bring your own mug for coffee or tea\n \nBirding info: Winners of the MDAS photo contest\n \nWe reviewed your submissions\, now it is time to reveal the winners of the third annual Mt Diablo Audubon Photo Contest! See who won in six categories: California Birds\, International Birds\, Birds in Action\, Birds Dining\, Worst Bird Photo EVER\, and Youth: For photographers aged 8-17. (Any type of bird photo can be submitted in this category.)\n \nWinners and runners-up will be shared at the meeting\, so come enjoy the best photos from our local birding community!\n \nMain Program: Antarctica  \nAriana Rickard \nHave you been dreaming about visiting the astonishing terrain of Antarctica and seeing the famous penguins\, seals\, whales\, and glaciers? Do you long to experience a place teeming with life that few people get to see? Ariana will take you there through photos\, videos\, and stories from her trip earlier this year. Learn about the adorable penguins\, majestic whales\, seals\, sea lions\, and other bird life that thrive in this harsh environment. You won’t even have to cross the dreaded Drake passage to experience the wonders of Antarctica. But if you want to visit Antarctica\, Ariana will share practical trips to help make your trip a reality. \nAriana is the Vice-President and Program Chair for Mt. Diablo Audubon. She also serves on the MDAS Equity\, Diversity\, Inclusion\, and Belonging Committee. She is the Public Policy and Funding Program Manager at Sonoma Land Trust. Ariana has worked for several federal government agencies\, including the Peace Corps in Ecuador\, and numerous environmental nonprofits\, such as Audubon California and the San Francisco Bay Joint Venture. She earned her BA from Harvard College in Environmental Science and Public Policy and her MS from the University of Michigan\, Ann Arbor\, with a focus on Ecology.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-june2023/
LOCATION:McHale Room of the Pleasant Hill Community Center\, 320 Civic Drive\, Pleasant Hill\, 94523\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ariana Rickard":MAILTO:arianajrickard@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230520T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230520T180000
DTSTAMP:20260508T052208
CREATED:20230404T055346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T021750Z
UID:7692-1684580400-1684605600@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:The Shoreline Festival in Crockett
DESCRIPTION:Join Mt. Diablo Audubon Society at The Shoreline Festival! \nFREE ADMISSION\n​ENJOY LIVE MUSIC ALL DAY! \nThis is a first-of-its-kind festival in Crockett\, California\, on May 20th\, 2023\, from 11 am to 6 pm! The Shoreline Festival will celebrate air\, fire\, water\, and earth—the elements that are the essential forces that shape our natural environment. Amazing performers\, dance troops\, and live bands will delight you with their talents on two stages. Scheduled wine and beer tastings will take place throughout the day in a beautiful tasting tent\, as well as a variety of booths providing an array of tasty beverages. Take flight in a hot air balloon with Sky Drifters\, providing epic views of the Carquinez Strait\, Carquinez Bridge\, and a special aerial view of the festival. \nFor more information\, visit: https://www.ccrcd.org/shoreline-festival
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/the-shoreline-festival-in-crockett-may-2023/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230504T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230504T203000
DTSTAMP:20260508T052208
CREATED:20230416T021005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230416T022313Z
UID:7703-1683226800-1683232200@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Program: May 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Magic of Central America: Costa Rica’s Birds and Ecology\n\nBenny Jacobs-Schwartz\n\n\nCosta Rica has long been regarded as one of the top tropical birding destinations in the world and with good reason! This small Central American country is roughly the size of West Virginia yet is home to ~5% of the world’s biodiversity\, 900+ species of birds with 47 avian endemics to the country! \nDuring our presentation\, we’ll visit a variety of ecosystems including the cloud forest\, the Caribbean lowlands\, the pacific dry forest\, and the ecological factors that have made Costa Rica the international birding mecca that it is! \nBenny Isaac Jacobs-Schwartz owns and operates a bird-guiding business and lifestyle brand called BIRDS by BIJS (pronounced Bee-jus). Working professionally for over 10 years as a naturalist guide\, expedition trip leader\, and international bird guide\, Benny has worked in a variety of locations coast to coast\, including exotic places such as; coastal Alaska\, Central America\, Trinidad and Tobago\, and the Ecuadorian Amazon. \nBenny is a passionate educator and photographer\, specializing in birds! Benny uses his ample collection of nature-based content to leverage an active social media presence. BIJS uses his passion for the natural world to inspire others to put down their phone and pick up their Binos. \n\n \nWebinar Access Info:\n\n\n\n\nDate:\nMay 4\, 2023 7:00 PM Pacific Time\n\n\nTime:\n7:00 PM–8:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)\n\n\nLocation:\nZoom online meeting\n\n\nAccess:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81252273161?pwd=azR5ekpHTGZ0MXV2L0Z4ZnpMM0Qxdz09\n\n\nMeeting ID:\n812 5227 3161\n\n\nPasscode:\n798250\n\n\nPhone access:\nOne tap mobile\n+16694449171\,\,81252273161#\,\,\,\,*798250# US\n+16699006833\,\,81252273161#\,\,\,\,*798250# US (San Jose)Dial by your location\n+1 669 444 9171 US\n+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n+1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)\n+1 719 359 4580 US\n+1 253 205 0468 US\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 564 217 2000 US\n+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)\n+1 646 931 3860 US\n+1 689 278 1000 US\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 305 224 1968 US\n+1 309 205 3325 US\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 360 209 5623 US\n+1 386 347 5053 US\n+1 507 473 4847 US\nMeeting ID: 812 5227 3161\nPasscode: 798250\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kt12FynL1\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-may2023/
LOCATION:Zoom\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ariana Rickard":MAILTO:arianajrickard@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230423T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230423T140000
DTSTAMP:20260508T052208
CREATED:20230404T054532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T021834Z
UID:7689-1682247600-1682258400@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Lafayette Earth Day Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join Mt. Diablo Audubon Society at Lafayette’s annual Earth Day Festival! \nSustainable Lafayette presents this free event at Lafayette Plaza Park with live music\, kids & family activities\, and a petting zoo! \nFor more information\, visit: https://www.sustainablelafayette.org/2023-earth-day-festival
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/lafayette-earth-day-festival-apr-2023/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230408T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230408T160000
DTSTAMP:20260508T052208
CREATED:20230404T052444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T022012Z
UID:7681-1680948000-1680969600@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Pollinator and Friends Day at Ruth Bancroft Garden
DESCRIPTION:Join Mt. Diablo Audubon Society at Pollinator and Friends Day at Ruth Bancroft Garden! \nEach year the Ruth Bancroft Garden hosts Pollinator and Friends Day. Join us for a celebration of pollinator and friends and what we can do to protect them and their habitat. This drop-in event will feature other educational organizations\, unique vendors and various stations throughout the Plaza and Building. \nThe event takes place on our Plaza and Building is FREE. Garden admission fees apply to those who wish to visit the Garden. \nFor more information and to RSVP\, visit: https://www.ruthbancroftgarden.org/pollinator-and-friends/
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/pollinator-and-friends-day-at-ruth-bancroft-garden-apr-2023/
LOCATION:Ruth Bancroft Garden\, 1552 Bancroft Road\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, 94598
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230406T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230406T203000
DTSTAMP:20260508T052208
CREATED:20230315T175037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T180050Z
UID:7623-1680807600-1680813000@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Program: April 2023
DESCRIPTION:Ornitherapy: Watching birds: not only fun\, it’s good for you! \n\nHolly Merker\n\nLearn why getting your daily dose of Ornitherapy is just what the doctor ordered….Long to-do lists\, digital demands\, people to connect with- life can be busy! If we allow birds and nature to slow us down\, we are practicing “selfcare”. \nResearch shows that exposure to nature actively reduces stress\, depression\, and anxiety\, while helping build a stronger heart and immune system. Birds are gateways into deeper experiences with nature\, magnifying these benefits. Through observation\, we can learn not only about birds\, but gain insight into our own lives while exploring our connection to the world around us. This fosters stewardship and bolsters conservation. \nWithin the program\, we’ll delve into our connections to birds\, how to practice Ornitherapy for optimal benefits\, and learn about the latest research in the power of nature for overall well being. \nHolly Merker is a professional birding guide\, writer\, and educator who has a background in art therapy\, but today uses birds and nature towards the same goals delivering nature-based wellness programs for people of all ages. \nIn her work as an environmental educator and professional birding guide\, Holly shares her love of birds guiding for the American Birding Association\, National Audubon\, Hillstar Nature\, and many other organizations. She is also a Certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide (ANFT) and founded The Mindful Birding Network. \nHolly is the author of the award-winning book Ornitherapy: For Your Mind\, Body\, and Soul (along with Richard Crossley and Sophie Crossley\, Crossley Books\, 2021) and was featured in a recent article in the NY Times: The Surprising Health Benefits of Bird-Watching. In her free time\, Holly spends every possible moment practicing Ornitherapy herself\, which she credits in helping her defeat breast cancer\, restoring her health mentally and physically. \n\nHolly Merker\, photo by Kari Oeltjen \nWebinar Access Info:\n\n\n\n\nDate:\nApril 6\, 2023 7:00 PM Pacific Time\n\n\nTime:\n7:00 PM–8:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)\n\n\nLocation:\nZoom online meeting\n\n\nAccess:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87306443129?pwd=NDRWQ0dDazBTQ2Q0ZG5KMmF0eVZldz09\n\n\nMeeting ID:\n873 0644 3129\n\n\nPasscode:\n901799\n\n\nPhone access:\nOne tap mobile\n+16694449171\,\,87306443129#\,\,\,\,*901799# US\n+16699006833\,\,87306443129#\,\,\,\,*901799# US (San Jose)Dial by your location\n+1 669 444 9171 US\n+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n+1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)\n+1 719 359 4580 US\n+1 253 205 0468 US\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 564 217 2000 US\n+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)\n+1 646 931 3860 US\n+1 689 278 1000 US\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 305 224 1968 US\n+1 309 205 3325 US\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 360 209 5623 US\n+1 386 347 5053 US\n+1 507 473 4847 US\nMeeting ID: 873 0644 3129\nPasscode: 901799\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/k2jblsMRF
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-april2023/
LOCATION:Zoom\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ariana Rickard":MAILTO:arianajrickard@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230302T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230302T203000
DTSTAMP:20260508T052208
CREATED:20230228T162651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T163518Z
UID:7556-1677783600-1677789000@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Program: March 2023
DESCRIPTION:Native Bird Connections\nJenny Papka \nThe birds and people of Native Bird Connections offer experiences that go beyond the ordinary. From school programs tailored to the national standards to presentations for seniors\, scouts and special interest groups\, they strive to immerse the audience in an intimate view of a wild bird’s behavior\, life choices and needs. Regardless of age\, participants find themselves personally connecting with a living being through empathy and awe\, emerging inspired. \nNative Bird Connections are privileged to share their educational endeavors with wild birds as their partners. Their birds are victims of permanent physical or psychological damage rendering them unable to survive in the wild. They have asked them to accept captivity within a realm of respect and trust\, acknowledging fully their loss of a wild life while challenging them to an active role as ambassadors and teachers. \nJenny Papka has a Bachelor’s degree with honors from UC Davis in Environmental Interpretation. She has been involved with wildlife since 1988\, first with Lindsay Museum for 13 years\, and currently with Native Bird Connections for 23 years. NBC supports 13 non releasable raptors as educational partners. \nJenny maintains the NBC collection\, delivers all of the programs\, and consults with like organizations locally and beyond. She is an advisor for the Peregrine Team and the Kestrel Campaign in the Mt Diablo region. Jenny has working experience with most California native wildlife and over 30 species of raptors. She received the William Penn Mott Jr. Environmental Award from the Orinda Association in 2009. \n  \n\nJenny Papka \nPhoto by Native Bird Connections
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-march2023/
LOCATION:McHale Room of the Pleasant Hill Community Center\, 320 Civic Drive\, Pleasant Hill\, 94523\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ariana Rickard":MAILTO:arianajrickard@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230202T203000
DTSTAMP:20260508T052208
CREATED:20230118T020552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T041548Z
UID:7474-1675364400-1675369800@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Program: February 2023
DESCRIPTION:A 27 Year Wildflower Journey:\nThe Making of Beauty and the Beast: California Wildflowers and Climate Change\n\nRob Badger and Nita Winter \nRob Badger and Nita Winter take you behind the scenes on their 27-year journey photographing wildflowers throughout California and the West. It began in 1992 when they discovered and fell in love with California’s spectacular wildflower blooms in the Mojave Desert’s Antelope Valley California Poppy Preserve. Photographing these beautiful landscapes and individual flowers evolved into their documentary art project\, “Beauty and the Beast: Wildflowers and Climate Change.” Their beautiful\, multiple award-winning coffee table book\, co-published with the California Native Plant Society\, focuses on California’s amazing plant diversity. It is a companion to their traveling educational exhibit. \nGorgeous superbloom scenery isn’t the only thing that makes this series so special. The photographers show how they create wildflower portraits in the field\, lugging 80 pounds of cameras and their “natural light” studio equipment from below sea level in Death Valley National Park to 13\,000-foot-high mountain passes. Rob also shares two innovative field techniques he developed to capture unique floral portraits that go beyond traditional wildflower photography. \nBecause most land based birds directly\, or indirectly\, rely on the existence of wildflowers and other native plants for their survival\, creating native plant gardens is an important way to support local wildlife. Nita and Rob will take you into their evolving native plant garden and share the joy and rewards it brings them. \nInternationally acclaimed conservation photographers Rob Badger and Nita Winter have been life partners and creative collaborators for more than three decades. Their work has been featured in Time\, Mother Jones\, and Sierra magazines\, the New York Times\, Washington Post\, San Francisco Chronicle and the Los Angeles Times. They are the recent recipients of the Sierra Club’s 2020 Ansel Adams Award for Conservation Photography. \nPurchase books and learn more at wildflowerbooks.com. Photography website: WinterBadger.com \n  \n\nPhotographers Nita Winter and Rob Badger Backpacking to photograph wildflowers in the Carson Pass area\, Background Lake Winnamucca\, Carson Pass\, Eldorado National Forest\, Sierra Nevada Mountains\, California. Photograph by unknown fellow hiker \n  \nWebinar Access Info:\n\n\n\n\nDate:\nFebruary 2\, 2023 7:00 PM Pacific Time\n\n\nTime:\n7:00 PM–8:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)\n\n\nLocation:\nZoom online meeting\n\n\nAccess:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88113297784?pwd=dGw2Mkx4VktuSTd5d2lnbklTK00xZz09\n\n\nMeeting ID:\n881 1329 7784\n\n\nPasscode:\n875621\n\n\nPhone access:\nOne tap mobile\n+16699006833\,\,88113297784#\,\,\,\,*875621# US (San Jose)\n+14086380968\,\,88113297784#\,\,\,\,*875621# US (San Jose)Dial by your location\n+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n+1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)\n+1 669 444 9171 US\n+1 253 205 0468 US\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 719 359 4580 US\n+1 386 347 5053 US\n+1 507 473 4847 US\n+1 564 217 2000 US\n+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)\n+1 646 931 3860 US\n+1 689 278 1000 US\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 305 224 1968 US\n+1 309 205 3325 US\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 360 209 5623 US\nMeeting ID: 881 1329 7784\nPasscode: 875621\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kJ9HHOqJd
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-february2023/
LOCATION:Zoom\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ariana Rickard":MAILTO:arianajrickard@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230105T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230105T203000
DTSTAMP:20260508T052208
CREATED:20221123T010614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221123T011319Z
UID:7371-1672945200-1672950600@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Program: January 2023
DESCRIPTION:Birding Information: Highlights Of The 2022 Christmas Bird Counts \nJerry Britten\, MDAS President \nMt. Diablo Audubon Society President Jerry Britten will report highlights of the 2022 Christmas Bird Counts. \nMain Program:\nHighlights of a Career in Journalism\nJoan Morris \nJoan Morris will talk about the highs\, lows\, and crazy assignments she had during her 44-year career as a newspaper reporter and columnist — assignments that included a double homicide on her first day on the job\, a mass shooting in Concord on her shift covering night cops\, wading through ankle-deep water hours after a violent prison riot\, to the landing of the shuttle in a New Mexico desert\, launching a community garden\, and the biggest challenge of all\, taking over Gary Bogue’s column when he retired. Joan knew she wanted to write for newspapers in the 6th grade\, when her essay on the life of a pack rat was chosen to be “published” and placed in the school library. Did it get any better than that? Yeah\, it kind of did. Joan will talk about her career and how journalism changed over the years. \nJoan Morris started her career in 1978 at the Artesia (N.M.) Daily Press after graduating from the University of New Mexico with a BA in journalism. She later became chief of bureau for the El Paso Times’ Alamogordo and then Las Cruces bureaus. She joined the staff of what was the Contra Costa Times in 1988\, taking on a number of assignments including covering the death and dying beat. In 2006\, Joan became the Home & Garden editor for the Times\, and then as the paper was sold and merged with other newspapers\, for the Oakland Tribune and San Jose Mercury News. \nIn 2012\, Joan was asked to take over the pets and wildlife column\, replacing Gary Bogue\, who started the column 42 years earlier. Joan held that position until her retirement in mid-November 2022. She continues to write the column once a week for the East Bay Times and Mercury News. Joan lives in Brentwood. \n\nJoan Morris \nPhoto: Bay Area News Group \n  \nWebinar Access Info:\n\n\n\n\n\nDate:\nJanuary 5\, 2023 7:00 PM Pacific Time\n\n\nTime:\n7:00 PM–8:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)\n\n\nLocation:\nZoom online meeting\n\n\nAccess:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88327456278?pwd=T1gzSlNHYVNFa1VqVSt6YmNCYWc0dz09\n\n\nMeeting ID:\n883 2745 6278\n\n\nPasscode:\n306228\n\n\nPhone access:\nOne tap mobile\n+14086380968\,\,88327456278#\,\,\,\,*306228# US (San Jose)\n+16694449171\,\,88327456278#\,\,\,\,*306228# USDial by your location\n+1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)\n+1 669 444 9171 US\n+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 719 359 4580 US\n+1 253 205 0468 US\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 386 347 5053 US\n+1 507 473 4847 US\n+1 564 217 2000 US\n+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)\n+1 646 931 3860 US\n+1 689 278 1000 US\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 305 224 1968 US\n+1 309 205 3325 US\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 360 209 5623 US \nMeeting ID: 883 2745 6278\nPasscode: 306228 \nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kes5ZROHtA
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-january2023/
LOCATION:Zoom\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ariana Rickard":MAILTO:arianajrickard@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221205
DTSTAMP:20260508T052208
CREATED:20221119T161144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T061805Z
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SUMMARY:A Day with Richard Crossley
DESCRIPTION:A DAY WITH RICHARD CROSSLEY \nWild Birds Unlimited of Pleasant Hill is pleased to present\, A Day with Richard Crossley on Sunday\, December 4\, 2022. Please join us at the store for either a “Learning to Look – A Field Exercise” and/or the “Past\, Present and Future” talk and book signing. Richard Crossley is an internationally acclaimed birder\, photographer and award-winning author of “The Crossley ID Guide” series. \nTHESE ARE FREE EVENTS BUT RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Please email the store at wbursvp@gmail.com to RSVP for the following events: \nLearning to Look – A Field Exercise \n@ Wild Birds Unlimited\n692 Contra Costa Blvd.\nPleasant Hill\, CA 94523 \nProgram times:\n8:00am – 10:00am\n10:30am – 12:00pm \nProgram Description: You will enjoy an intimate setting connecting with nature. You will learn to look like the experts do with Richard. This program focuses on how to understand and interpret what you are seeing\, observe interesting behaviors and discover identification tricks of the birding trade! \nPast\, Present and Future \n@ Wild Birds Unlimited\n692 Contra Costa Blvd.\nPleasant Hill\, CA 94523 \nProgram time:\n1:00pm – 3:00pm \nProgram Description: Tales of lessons learned while growing up in the wild British birding scene\, from travels around the world\, to living in Japan and settling down in his birding utopia\, Cape May\, NJ. It will be a fast-paced story told in a Yorkshire brogue\, through a camera lens that loves color and art\, but with a strong point of view. \nWith humor and depth Richard will also highlight the thoughts behind the revolutionary ‘The Crossley ID Guide’ series to self-publishing his latest guide on Western Birds. He also talks about the positive impact of birds on people through Ornitherapy: For your Mind\, Body and Soul (co-authored with Holy Merker\, Sophie Crossley). \nCome and listen to Richard’s optimistic outlook for birding\, lifestyles and conservation. It’s sure to change the way you think! \nRichard will have all of his books available for sale during the programs. \n \nRICHARD CROSSLEY BIO \nRichard Crossley is an internationally acclaimed birder\, photographer and award-\nwinning author of ‘The Crossley ID Guide’ series. Born in Yorkshire\, he also lived in\nJapan\, and birded worldwide before settling down in the USA. \nAfter one of his frequent mid-life crises at the turn of the millennium\, Richard decided it\nwas time to spend less time obsessively birding and to focus on paying it forward.\nSometimes called crazy (his badge of honor)\, wildly passionate\, and driven\, Richard’s\nfocus is youth birding\, and connecting people to a fuller appreciation and understanding\nof nature. \nRichard’s recently published books The Crossley ID Guide: Western Birds\, The\nCrossley ID Guide: Waterfowl\, and Ornitherapy April 2021. These books continue to\nconnect us all to nature with a stronger appreciation and understanding of our\nsurroundings\, including their many health benefits. Self-published\, these new guides\nencourages all outdoor conservation groups to view each other as one. \nRichard also co-founded the global birding initiative Pledge to Fledge\, Race4Birds and\nThe Cape May Young Birders Club. He served on the board of directors at Hawk\nMountain Sanctuary. He has contributed to most major birding publications\, is frequently\nheard on radio\, and is a sought-after public speaker.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/wbu-a-day-with-richard-crossley-dec-2022/
LOCATION:Wild Birds Unlimited\, Pleasant Hill\, 692 Contra Costa Blvd\, Pleasant Hill\, CA\, 94523\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wild Birds Unlimited":MAILTO:pleasanthillwbu@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221201T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221201T210000
DTSTAMP:20260508T052208
CREATED:20221123T005549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221123T010604Z
UID:7364-1669921200-1669928400@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Program: December 2022
DESCRIPTION:Birding Information: The Race to Bring Northern White Rhinos Back from the Brink of Extinction\nJill Hedgecock \nNorthern white rhinos were deemed functionally extinct in March 2018 after the death of Sudan\, the last male rhino. Currently\, only two females remain on the planet. Jill Hedgecock will describe science’s innovative solution to hopefully save the species. \nJill Hedgecock has long-standing roots with MDAS\, serving as the International Conservation Coordinator in the early 1990s. She has a master’s degree in Environmental Management from USF and has written two rhino-inspired suspense novels to promote awareness about the plight of rhinos. \nMain Program:\nHarmonizing Bird Conservation with Food Production in Farming Landscapes\nDaniel Karp \nA critical challenge for this century is transitioning towards sustainable farming systems that simultaneously produce food and conserve wildlife. Yet conservation scientists and practitioners have traditionally fixated on protected areas and overlooked opportunities for conserving wildlife alongside us in working landscapes. Dr. Daniel Karp uses ecological research to develop strategies for co-managing agriculture for bird conservation\, crop production\, and food-safety outcomes\, both in the tropics and here in California. For this talk\, Daniel will first discuss how climate change and habitat conversion are affecting tropical bird communities\, and how shifts in farming practices may mitigate their combined impacts. Then\, Daniel will shift his focus to California agricultural systems\, where birds play multiple roles on farms\, not only consuming crops and spreading foodborne diseases\, but also consuming crop pests. Daniel will outline his lab’s work striving to find ways to manage California birds and take advantage of the benefits they can provide farmers\, while minimizing harms to food production. \nDaniel Karp is an associate professor in the Department of Wildlife\, Fish\, and Conservation Biology at UC Davis. Daniel completed his Ph.D. in 2013 and undergraduate studies in 2009 at Stanford University’s Department of Biology. Following his graduate studies\, Daniel became an inaugural NatureNet postdoctoral fellow at the University of California\, Berkeley and the Nature Conservancy. He then received a Killam Postdoctoral Fellowship to conduct research at The University of British Colombia\, before beginning his position at UC Davis in 2017.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-december-2/
LOCATION:McHale Room of the Pleasant Hill Community Center\, 320 Civic Drive\, Pleasant Hill\, 94523\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ariana Rickard":MAILTO:arianajrickard@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221103T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221103T210000
DTSTAMP:20260508T052208
CREATED:20221019T223241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221019T224010Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Program: November 2022
DESCRIPTION:Birding Information: Mt. Diablo Audubon Society is way ahead of a lot of other bird conservation groups. We help birds where they live year round\, not just where we see them around Diablo. Many of California’s birds are migratory\, and spend half the year south of the border. We financially support conservation groups in Latin America where birds winter\, but also where the species and habitats are much more numerous and diverse than around here. Juan Pablo Galván Martínez\, our Conservation Chair\, will share information about these special places and the groups we support\, and what a difference we’ve made in the lives of both birds and people in the biodiversity hotspots far to the south. \nMain Program:\nThe Secret Perfume of Birds\nDanielle Whittaker \nSmell has been called the most ancient sense\, yet the myth that birds have no sense of smell has persisted for nearly 200 years. Behavioral\, genomic\, and neurobiological work has demonstrated that\, like other animals\, birds can use smell to navigate\, find food\, avoid predators\, and even communicate with each other. The primary source of odors in most birds is preen oil\, a substance secreted by the uropygial gland and used by birds in grooming and maintaining their feathers. The compounds that make up these odors provide important information about a bird’s identity\, health\, breeding status\, aggressiveness\, and more. By smelling odors from this oil\, birds can recognize and assess potential mates and rivals. Dr. Danielle J Whittaker will discuss her research on dark-eyed juncos (Junco hyemalis)\, a widespread North American sparrow\, investigating how these odors are produced\, what they communicate\, and how they relate to bird behavior. Additionally\, she will draw connections to our understanding of the human sense of smell\, which has similarly been underestimated. \nDr. Whittaker is the author of The Secret Perfume of Birds\, published by Johns Hopkins University Press in 2022. Whittaker is an evolutionary biologist who has studied chemical communication in songbirds for over a decade. Formerly the Managing Director of the BEACON Center for the Study of Evolution in Action at Michigan State University\, she is now the Managing Director of the COLDEX Center for Oldest Ice Exploration at Oregon State University\, where she is learning about Antarctic ice cores and the study of paleoclimate. \n\nDanielle Whittaker. Photo by Nicole Cottom. \nWebinar Access Info:\n\n\n\n\n\nDate:\nNovember 3\, 2022 7:00 PM Pacific Time\n\n\nTime:\n7:00 PM–8:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)\n\n\nLocation:\nZoom online meeting\n\n\nAccess:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82788395928?pwd=YVlzRUlERkRFNUI2QUw0SEZlc09sdz09\n\n\nMeeting ID:\n827 8839 5928\n\n\nPasscode:\n240549\n\n\nPhone access:\nOne tap mobile\n+14086380968\,\,82788395928#\,\,\,\,*240549# US (San Jose)\n+16694449171\,\,82788395928#\,\,\,\,*240549# USDial by your location\n+1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)\n+1 669 444 9171 US\n+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 719 359 4580 US\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 309 205 3325 US\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 360 209 5623 US\n+1 386 347 5053 US\n+1 564 217 2000 US\n+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)\n+1 646 931 3860 US\nMeeting ID: 827 8839 5928\nPasscode: 240549\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbQjPvedXw
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-november-2/
LOCATION:Zoom\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ariana Rickard":MAILTO:arianajrickard@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221006T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221006T210000
DTSTAMP:20260508T052208
CREATED:20220921T160618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220928T160442Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Program: October 2022
DESCRIPTION:Birding Information: MDAS President Jerry Britten will present highlights of his summer Alaskan birding trip to the High Arctic Tundra and the Anchorage area. \nMain Program:\nGardening for Birds with California Native Plants\nEddie Bartley and Noreen Weeden \nYou can have a beautiful native plant garden that attracts amazing birds\, butterflies and other wildlife. Learn about the benefits of local\, native plants and some of the wonderful birds that are drawn to this place and to these plants. We will discuss what migrating and resident birds need and how to provide what the birds are seeking. \nWhile there are hundreds of bird species that have been observed in Contra Costa County\, learn which native plants attract which bird species and why they are attracted to them. This presentation will cover what to think about in designing your backyard and when to plant. This will inspire you to have an awesome variety of native plants for birds. Golden Gate Audubon and the California Native Plant Society have partnered on Plants for Birds which promotes several local native plants that attract local birds and are available at local nurseries. The Plants for Birds program is all about local and each year more plants are added so that you can grow your garden while increasing biodiversity. \nEddie Bartley and Noreen Weeden are both active volunteers with the Golden Gate Audubon Society\, California Native Plant Society (CNPS)\, and with the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory.\nEddie is President of the Yerba Buena chapter of CNPS and the Farallones Islands Foundation. He is an avian researcher and instructor for the California Academy of Sciences and Golden Gate Audubon. Noreen Weeden was formerly Volunteer Director with Golden Gate Audubon and managed a habitat restoration project. She is on the board of Yerba Buena CNPS. Both Eddie and Noreen regularly lead natural history field trips. They can often be found in California’s natural areas birding\, removing weeds and tending native plants. \n\nLazuli Bunting\, photo by Eddie Bartley and Noreen Weeden \nWebinar Access Info:\n\n\n\n\n\nDate:\nOct 6\, 2022 7:00 PM Pacific Time\n\n\nTime:\n7:00 PM–8:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)\n\n\nLocation:\nZoom online meeting\n\n\nAccess:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85230197486?pwd=Z1hVZlpycFFmeDVtOVo2dDZBTTVCUT09\n\n\nMeeting ID:\n852 3019 7486\n\n\nPasscode:\n907370\n\n\nPhone access:\nOne tap mobile\n+16694449171\,\,85230197486#\,\,\,\,*907370# US\n+16699006833\,\,85230197486#\,\,\,\,*907370# US (San Jose) \nDial by your location\n+1 669 444 9171 US\n+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n+1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 719 359 4580 US\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 309 205 3325 US\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 386 347 5053 US\n+1 564 217 2000 US\n+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)\n+1 646 931 3860 US \nMeeting ID: 852 3019 7486\nPasscode: 907370 \nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kes5ZROHtA
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-october/
LOCATION:Zoom\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ariana Rickard":MAILTO:arianajrickard@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220901T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220901T210000
DTSTAMP:20260508T052208
CREATED:20220816T185147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220816T190357Z
UID:7059-1662058800-1662066000@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Program: September 2022
DESCRIPTION:Birding Information: Eagle Scout Nest Box Projects\nGeorgette Howington\, Nest box monitor for the California Bluebird Recovery Program \nGeorgette Howington will introduce several Eagle Scouts who completed Nest Box and other projects to help birds and wildlife in our community. Be inspired by their hard work and ingenuity! \nMain Program:\nA Gallop Through the Galapagos\nWayne Narr \nThe Galapagos Islands sit in isolation more than 1000 km west of northern South America. This small\, remote archipelago has had a strong impact on us as observers of nature. Its fauna provided a key to our understanding of biological evolution thanks to the islands’ isolation and the efforts of many scientists\, including Charles Darwin during his visit on the HMS Beagle. Wayne Narr will review the tectonics that shaped the island’s presence and briefly discuss how the geology set the stage for our understanding of organic evolution. Then we will discuss Mr. Darwin. Finally\, we’ll enjoy many images that show the splendor of some of the engaging and lovely animals (mainly birds) that comprise the Galapagos Island’s ecosystem and the beautiful landscapes they inhabit. The animals really do tolerate close encounters with humans. \nWayne Narr is a photography enthusiast\, a novice bird-watcher\, and a geologist with PhD\, MS\, and BS degrees in geology. He retired from a long career with Chevron where he did oil exploration\, geological research\, and technical consulting. He lives with his wife\, Sandy – a retired elementary school teacher – in Danville\, where they’ve been members of MDAS for five years. \n\nCactus on basalt\, photo by Wayne Narr
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-september/
LOCATION:Lakeside Room of the Heather Farm Community Center at Heather Farm\, 301 N. San Carlos Drive\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, 94598\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ariana Rickard":MAILTO:arianajrickard@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220602T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220602T203000
DTSTAMP:20260508T052208
CREATED:20220527T194050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T195038Z
UID:6988-1654196400-1654201800@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Program: June 2022
DESCRIPTION:Birding Information: Local Birds from MDAS Photo Contests\nKrista Vossekuil\, MDAS Education Chair \nKrista Vossekuil will share some of the photos from the MDAS Photo Contests! Check out all the amazing entries and enjoy pictures of some of our incredible local birds. \nBullock’s Orioles\, Morgan Territory\, photo by Jerry Britten \nMain Program:\nEmperors of the Ice: Ecology and physiology of an iconic Antarctic predator\, the emperor penguin\nDr. Gitte McDonald \nEmperor penguins are the largest species of marine bird\, and perhaps because of its size\, it is able to fast longer\, dive deeper\, and endure harsher conditions than any other avian species. As a top predator in the Antarctic ecosystem\, they have a significant top-down effect on prey. Additionally\, as top predators\, their survival and reproduction depends on the functioning of the entire food web. \nJoin Gitte McDonald as she talks about her research expeditions to the Ross Sea to study the ecology and physiology of emperor penguins. She will start off with an introduction on basic biology and ecology of emperor penguins before talking about current research on the behavioral and physiological adaptations that allow them to thrive in the Antarctic ecosystem. The talk will conclude with a discussion of current and future challenges. \nAs a physiological and behavioral ecologist\, Dr. Gitte McDonald investigates adaptations that allow animals to survive in extreme environments. Marine mammals and birds provide an ideal study system to investigate how animals deal with extreme conditions because of their large size variation\, geographic distribution and physiological challenges they face on a daily basis including hypoxia\, extreme temperatures\, and fasting. Understanding the mechanisms that allow an organism to interact and survive in its environment is crucial for predicting\, and potentially mitigating\, their response to climate change. Her research has provided opportunities to work with a broad range of species in a diversity of habitats from the Antarctic to the Galapagos. \n\nGitte McDonald\, photo by Greg Marshall
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-june/
LOCATION:The Camellia Room at The Gardens at Heather Farm\, 1540 Marchbanks Drive\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, 94598\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ariana Rickard":MAILTO:arianajrickard@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220505T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220505T203000
DTSTAMP:20260508T052208
CREATED:20220420T014602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T020625Z
UID:6928-1651777200-1651782600@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Program: May 2022
DESCRIPTION:Main Program:\nSoundscapes to Landscapes\nDr. Leo Salas and David Leland \nThe earth’s biodiversity and associated ecosystem services are in a severe state of decline due to human pressure\, however\, our knowledge of these changes and impacts is often incomplete and limited to few and small areas. Join us to learn how Soundscapes to Landscapes is using a combination of multiple technologies and the power of citizen/community scientists to fill this data gap – starting with a focus on Sonoma County bird diversity. Soundscapes to Landscapes (S2L) is a science-based project that seeks to advance the monitoring of animal biodiversity across large areas using audio recorders\, Earth-observing sensors\, and Artificial Intelligence. In this special presentation\, we will hear from two of the Soundscapes to Landscapes team members about their innovative approach and some of their findings thus far. \nDr. Leo Salas is a Quantitative Ecologist in the Ecoinformatics and Climate Solutions group at Point Blue Conservation Science. Originally from Venezuela\, he obtained his MSc in Wildlife Conservation and PhD in Organismic and Evolutionary Biology from the University of Massachusetts\, Amherst. He has worked with a variety of organisms and ecosystems\, and specializes in novel data analysis methods\, and modeling biological systems at large spatial and temporal scales\, including future climate scenarios. David Leland is a member of Madrone Audubon\, National Audubon\, and Redwood Regional Ornithological Society. He has been on the S2L team since 2017\, participating in community outreach\, field placement of recorders\, analysis of recordings to identify bird species present\, and development of models for individual species of interest. In addition\, he is also working with his Sonoma County community on ways to reduce carbon emissions. \nDavid Leland \nDr. Leo Salas
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-may/
LOCATION:Zoom\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ariana Rickard":MAILTO:arianajrickard@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220407T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220407T203000
DTSTAMP:20260508T052208
CREATED:20220321T020217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220321T020604Z
UID:6864-1649358000-1649363400@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Program: April 2022
DESCRIPTION:Main Program:\nCooperation and conflict in the communal world of the Acorn Woodpecker\nWalt Koenig \nAcorn Woodpecker\, best known for their unique habit of storing acorns by the thousands in special structures known as “granaries”\, exhibit one of the most complex social systems of any bird. Family groups of this species\, sometimes numbering a dozen or more birds\, contain multiple breeders of both sexes\, a rare phenomenon called “polygynandry”\, along with young from prior years that serve as “helpers-at-the-nest”. Based on a long-term study of this species at Hastings Natural History Reservation in Monterey County\, Walt will explain some of the strikingly cooperative and diabolically competitive behaviors of this species that he and his colleagues have discovered during their 50+ year field study. \nAfter studying Acorn Woodpeckers for his Ph.D.\, Walt Koenig became a Research Zoologist at Hastings Reservation\, a field station located in the upper Carmel Valley run by the Museum of Vertebrate Zoology at UC Berkeley\, from 1982 to 2008. He subsequently was a Senior Scientist at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology in Ithaca\, New York\, from 2008 to 2016. He retired in 2016 and returned to upper Carmel Valley\, where he currently studies acorn production by California oaks\, continues to contribute to the Acorn Woodpecker study\, and works on perfecting his sparkling wine palate. \n\n\n\n\n\nTwo Acorn Woodpecker females at a communal nest. The bird at the hole is about to feed acorn pieces to the young. Photo by Bruce Lyon \n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-april/
LOCATION:Zoom\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ariana Rickard":MAILTO:arianajrickard@gmail.com
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