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SUMMARY:Monthly Program: May 2021
DESCRIPTION:Photo by Ivan Phillipsen \n \nPicture from one of the YES Nature Day Outings at a local Regional Park. Photo credit to YES N2N \nBirding Info: In partnership with nature\, YES Nature to Neighborhoods nurtures leaders who champion the wellbeing of our community. Eric Aaholm\, Executive Director\, and Luis Pacheco\, YLP Program Manager for YES will discuss its role in developing strong youth and adult leaders starting as young as age eight via engagement in both nearby nature and backcountry settings. \n\nRufous-capped Warbler\, photo by Ivan Phillipsen \nMain Program:  Birdlife of Oaxaca with Ivan Phillipsen \n\n\n\n\nThe Mexican state of Oaxaca (pronounced “wuh-HOCK-uh“) is incredibly rich with biodiversity. From high-elevation interior valleys\, to mountains\, rainforests\, and tropical coastlines\, Oaxaca has a wide variety of natural habitats. This region is a great destination for birding and for enjoying cultural wonders. There are ancient pyramids and temples to explore just outside Oaxaca City. The ethnic cuisine of the city is world-famous. Other cultural delights include elaborate wood carvings\, pottery\, and a vibrant mescal industry. \nBirdlife includes neotropical migrants and charismatic resident species. Oaxaca has a few wonderful endemic species and near-endemics\, including the Oaxaca Sparrow\, Dwarf Jay\, and Blue-capped Hummingbird. In this presentation\, Ivan Phillipsen will describe the ecoregions and habitats of Oaxaca and present some birding and wildlife highlights of the state. He’ll also touch on some of the cultural aspects that travelers can enjoy there. \n\n\n\nIvan Phillipsen is a professional naturalist guide with a background in scientific research. He’s the co-owner of a small birding/nature tour company\, Wild Latitudes. He is also the creator and host of a podcast called The Science of Birds. \nIvan has loved animals and nature his whole life. His first obsession was with amphibians and reptiles. This interest led him to graduate school\, where he studied amphibians. After earning a Masters degree in Biology and a PhD in Zoology\, he did postdoctoral research on aquatic insects. \nAlong the way\, his love of nature expanded to include plants\, fungi\, and all animals\, including birds. Birds have become Ivan’s greatest passion. He’s an avid birder and loves sharing in the joy of birds with his tour participants. Some places where Ivan leads natural history tours are Mexico\, Iceland\, Alaska\, Uganda\, and Fiji.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-may-2021/
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:20210422T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210425T190000
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SUMMARY:Point Reyes Birding & Nature Virtual Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebration of the 12th Annual Point Reyes Birding & Nature VIRTUAL Festival & EAC’s 50th Anniversary \nApril 22nd – 25th\, 2021 | 9:00 am to 7:00 pm ( Pacific time) each day \nDue to the pandemic uncertainty and restrictions\, our team has to decided to prioritize the health and safety of our community by hosting our annual event virtually over our regularly scheduled festival dates from April 22nd – April 25th\, 2021 from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm ( Pacific time) each day. \nTogether with our amazing guides\, we are building a virtual 4-day conference offering over 24 webinars with some of our local guides\, and new guides from around the country\, and beyond all for one flat fee. EAC members will receive reduced pricing for our LIVE STREAM ONLY PASS or the LIVE STREAM + VIDEO PASS. Stay tuned for more info\, our schedule and registration details in early March 2021. \nSponsors are encouraged\, and receive special perks including (4) additional exclusive\, Live-Only Keynote Meet & Greets Zoom meetings\, plus chances to win special prizes. Each sponsor gift or additional donation to the cause will be matched up to $10\,000 by our Albatross sponsor! \nGifts are 100% tax-deductible minus any benefits received. This a great way to support our annual mission\, and helps us to keep our pricing low\, and provide scholarships when needed. Learn More.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/point-reyes-birding-nature-virtual-festival/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Birding,Education
ORGANIZER;CN="West Marin Environmental Action Committee":MAILTO:info@eacmarin.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210421T200000
DTSTAMP:20260508T064304
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SUMMARY:Mitchell Canyon Birding Hotspot—Spring Migration
DESCRIPTION:Spring in the East Bay outdoors means enjoying comfortable weather\, looking at beautiful wildflowers\, and greeting the colorful migratory birds flying up from further south that either settle here to find mates and nest\, or stop briefly before continuing up north. Mitchell Canyon\, on the north slope of Mount Diablo and lying within Mount Diablo State Park\, is known by birders as perhaps the best place around to see this annual rush of feathered color and song. \nLogon at 7pm on April 21st for the next Mount Diablo Interpretive Association virtual presentation to see some beautiful birds\, fascinating migratory maps and learn what we all must do to help Mitchell Canyon’s beautiful birds survive. Presented by Juan Pablo Galván Martínez (Mount Diablo State Park volunteer\, Mount Diablo Audubon Society Conservation Chair\, and Senior Land Use Manager for Save Mount Diablo).
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mitchell-canyon-birding-hotspot-spring-migration/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Birding,Conservation,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210415T203000
DTSTAMP:20260508T064304
CREATED:20210414T222736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210414T222736Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Sound Recording For Conservation And Research
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Greg Budney \nThis presentation will discuss how audio recording is used for conservation and research with examples ranging from the use of portable recording systems in tropical bird conservation\, autonomous recorders for detection and monitoring\, automated playback systems for reintroduction\, and will also touch on related issues such as the ethics of playback. The talk will include brief discussion of individuals that have carried out this work.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/bird-sound-recording-for-conservation-and-research/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Birding,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210409T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210409T170000
DTSTAMP:20260508T064304
CREATED:20210313T212718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210313T213005Z
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SUMMARY:California Beaver Summit Day 2: Beaver Dynamics—Ecosystems and Restoration
DESCRIPTION:Climate change is making our state hotter\, drier\, and harder for people and wildlife. Find out how beaver can help. \nBeaver has shaped the landscapes of California for over 5 million years. Their dams have slowed runoff and created wetlands of carbon enriched meadows. They charged aquifers\, maintained stable temperatures\, and cooled stream flows in California’s dry summers. Countless species and entire ecosystems have adapted to these beaver-maintained hydrologies and geomorphologies. \nToday\, across the US\, Canada\, and Europe\, people have begun to better realize the value these rodents provide. The golden state has been slow to understand this lesson. The California Beaver Summit is an important step towards changing that. \nDuring two half-day sessions on two days in April\, we explore the many benefits that beavers offer to our drying state. The first session on April 7th will present an overview of beaver essentials. The discussion will clarify the history of beavers in the state\, their ecological contribution as a keystone species\, their function in aquatic restoration and conservation\, and finally\, how to successfully manage common conflicts beavers cause. \nThe second session on April 9th takes a closer look closer at how biologists\, watershed stewards\, and land managers utilize advances in beaver science and management for restoration. It addresses where they are being employed for fire resilience\, conservation of endangered species\, and cleaner water. California-specific management and policy challenges will be highlighted along with directions for future improvements. Because we are behind other beaver-progressive western states like Washington and Utah\, California is in a unique position to avoid their mistakes and learn from their successes. \nFires in close succession and habitat destruction\, in general\, are significantly altering our rich biodiversity. Drought is a persistent concern. Understanding beaver management can transform this animal from an uninvited guest to an untapped resource. Their stewardship of streams can make our state more beautiful\, more robust to climate change\, and ultimately help keep California’s promise to future generations for years to come.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/california-beaver-summit-day-1-beaver-essentials-history-and-management-copy/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210407T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210407T170000
DTSTAMP:20260508T064304
CREATED:20210313T212405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210313T212641Z
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SUMMARY:California Beaver Summit Day 1: Beaver Essentials—History and Management
DESCRIPTION:Climate change is making our state hotter\, drier\, and harder for people and wildlife. Find out how beaver can help. \nBeaver has shaped the landscapes of California for over 5 million years. Their dams have slowed runoff and created wetlands of carbon enriched meadows. They charged aquifers\, maintained stable temperatures\, and cooled stream flows in California’s dry summers. Countless species and entire ecosystems have adapted to these beaver-maintained hydrologies and geomorphologies. \nToday\, across the US\, Canada\, and Europe\, people have begun to better realize the value these rodents provide. The golden state has been slow to understand this lesson. The California Beaver Summit is an important step towards changing that. \nDuring two half-day sessions on two days in April\, we explore the many benefits that beavers offer to our drying state. The first session on April 7th will present an overview of beaver essentials. The discussion will clarify the history of beavers in the state\, their ecological contribution as a keystone species\, their function in aquatic restoration and conservation\, and finally\, how to successfully manage common conflicts beavers cause. \nThe second session on April 9th takes a closer look closer at how biologists\, watershed stewards\, and land managers utilize advances in beaver science and management for restoration. It addresses where they are being employed for fire resilience\, conservation of endangered species\, and cleaner water. California-specific management and policy challenges will be highlighted along with directions for future improvements. Because we are behind other beaver-progressive western states like Washington and Utah\, California is in a unique position to avoid their mistakes and learn from their successes. \nFires in close succession and habitat destruction\, in general\, are significantly altering our rich biodiversity. Drought is a persistent concern. Understanding beaver management can transform this animal from an uninvited guest to an untapped resource. Their stewardship of streams can make our state more beautiful\, more robust to climate change\, and ultimately help keep California’s promise to future generations for years to come.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/california-beaver-summit-day-1-beaver-essentials-history-and-management/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210401T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210401T210000
DTSTAMP:20260508T064304
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SUMMARY:Monthly Program: April 2021
DESCRIPTION:Adélie penguin photo by Annie Schmidt \nBirding Info: Beginning with a brief introduction to the Female Bird Day effort (established 2019)\, Joanna Wu\, GIS Analyst and Biologist with the National Audubon Society\, will explain the consequences of overlooking female birds\, both in birding and the sciences. Then she will cover some tips for female identification based on appearance\, vocalizations\, behavior\, and more. \nAnnie Schmidt in Antarctica \nMain Program: Coldest\, Driest\, Windiest: studying Adélie penguins on the harshest continent with Annie Schmidt \n\nAnnie Schmidt\, Antarctica Program Director for Point Blue Conservation Science\, will provide an Introduction to the Adélie penguin\, the Ross Sea and its global importance\, and discuss how they study Adélie penguins\, highlighting recent work and conservation applications.\n\n\nAnnie currently manages the Adélie Penguin Ecology research at Point Blue. Their research covers a range of questions including why are some colonies growing faster than others\, where and what do penguins do in the winter\, how does penguin nesting habitat influences breeding success\, and how will climate change influence their populations. Annie is lucky enough to spend a few months of the year at their field site on Ross Island\, Cape Crozier\, one of the largest Adélie penguin colonies in the world. \n\n\n\n\nAnnie started at Point Blue in 2004 as an intern investigating Leach’s Storm-Petrel demography on the Oregon Coast. The first time she held one of these tiny\, incredibly tough\, birds\, she was hooked and subsequently went on to study seabirds on the Farallon Islands. There is nothing like the bustling activity of a seabird metropolis to stimulate curiosity\, wonder\, and a desire to contribute towards a sustainable future. In 2013\, she completed a PhD in Ecology at UC Davis where she studied the changing influence of ocean conditions on seabird populations on the Farallones. Annie recently returned from her eighth season conducting research in Antarctica.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-april-2021/
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:20210304T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210304T210000
DTSTAMP:20260508T064304
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SUMMARY:Monthly Program: March 2021
DESCRIPTION:California Poppies photo by Stephen Smith \nBirding Info: We are trying something new this month! Instead of a birding info speaker\, we are going to spend 15 minutes socializing with other Mt. Diablo Audubon members in Zoom breakout rooms. Meet some new people\, or reconnect with old birding buddies! \nGlobe Lily\, photo by Stephen Smith \nMain Program: Wildflowers of Mount Diablo with Stephen Smith \nLocal wildflower enthusiast Steve Smith will present Wildflowers of Mount Diablo: Flower Lore.  Ever wonder why they are called Milk Maids or how Buttercups helped beggars garner more attention? What do lupine and poppies have to do with Cal Berkeley? This program presents a unique and quirky look at the origin of several of the common names of our wildflowers. Included are anecdotes about the historical lore behind the uses of these flowers whether it religious\, medicinal\, superstition or most often for love.\n\nSteve Smith is President of the Mount Diablo Interpretive Association\, a non-profit cooperative partner which aids Mount Diablo State Park. An avid hiker and amateur naturalist Steve most enjoys hitting the trails of the mountain in Spring in order to document the over 200 species that grow there. He helps to maintain a comprehensive bloom report each week during peak flower season and oversees the online wildflower guide on the organization’s wonderful website\, mdia.org.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-march-2021/
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:20210206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210206T110000
DTSTAMP:20260508T064304
CREATED:20210205T205225Z
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SUMMARY:Meet the Woodpeckers
DESCRIPTION:The Pileated Woodpecker is the American Birding Association’s 2021 Bird of the Year . In its honor\, Sequoia Audubon Society of San Mateo county\, with its partners MROSD and San Mateo County Parks\, are featuring woodpeckers in the lead up to the Great Backyard Bird Count. \nOn Saturday\, February 6\, from 10 – 11 am\, Alvaro Jaramillo will give a webinar “Meet the Woodpeckers”. \nHe will talk about the species of woodpecker to be found in San Mateo county including\, of course\, the Pileated Woodpecker. \nAlvaro Jaramillo is a world-renowned ornithologist\, author\, and tour leader who also happens to be a local birder residing in our beautiful county. He also serves as Affiliated Senior Biologist for the San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory. \nHe will be joined by Karine Tokatlian\, biologist and bird specialist for MROSD.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/meet-the-woodpeckers/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Birding,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210204T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210204T210000
DTSTAMP:20260508T064304
CREATED:20210201T194344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210201T200312Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Program: February 2021
DESCRIPTION:Verdin photo by Eddie Bartley \nBirding Info: Frank Ruiz\, Salton Sea Program Director for Audubon California\, will provide an update on some recent breakthroughs for conserving the Salton Sea. The Salton Sea is a perfect example of the water crisis in the west\, affecting thousands of birds and exacerbating the already existing health crisis in the region. Water diversion and the ongoing drought has prompted the Salton Sea to recede at a faster pace calling for an expedite implementation of the Salton Sea Management Plan. How is Audubon and its partners helping to alleviate this crisis? \nPhainopepla by Eddie Bartley \nMain Program: Birding California’s Big Sink with Eddie Bartley \nJoin Eddie Bartley for a fast-paced spin around one of California’s most important birding areas: the Salton Sink. \nThough much altered by humans in the past century\, the endorheic (drain-less) Salton Sink holds magnificent bird diversity and abundance\, especially in winter\, which will be the seasonal focus of this presentation. Eddie will share photography and natural history stories about the unique biodiversity\, regional specialty birds\, and favorite wildlifing spots that he and his partner\, Noreen Weeden\, have discovered in their 25+ years visiting this natural phenomenon-prone region. \nA conservation activist since his teens\, Eddie is a volunteer researcher and instructor with the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory\, California Academy of Sciences\, and Golden Gate Audubon Society\, and is currently the President of the Yerba Buena Chapter of the California Native Plant Society as well as the Farallon Islands Foundation. Eddie and Noreen lead natural history\, bird watching\, and photography tours for Nature Trip out of their home base in San Francisco.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-february-2021/
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:20210107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210107T210000
DTSTAMP:20260508T064304
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SUMMARY:Monthly Program: January 2021
DESCRIPTION:Karla Banding Owlet\, photo by Chris Sargent \nBirding Info: Mt. Diablo Audubon Society President Jerry Britten will report highlights of the 2020 Christmas Bird Counts. \nPhoto by Brian Plath \nMain Program: Real Life Great Horned Owl Soap Opera with Karla Bloem \nA real-life soap opera has played itself out over the past 15 years between over 25 captive and wild Great Horned Owls that have formed the basis of an in-depth vocal study on the species. You’ll experience owl dating\, divorce\, territorial defense\, and more as you learn about their wide variety of vocalizations and what they mean. Ruby the Great Horned Owl will make a live appearance in this one-of-a-kind entertaining and educational program. \nKarla Bloem is the founder and Executive Director of the International Owl Center. She acquired Alice the Great Horned Owl to use in educational programs in 1998 and began studying Great Horned Owl vocalizations in 2004. Karla is now the world authority on their vocalizations and has given presentations in The Netherlands\, Germany\, Argentina\, Italy\, Portugal and South Africa. Alice’s popularity led Karla to create the International Festival of Owls\, the first full-weekend\, all-owl event in North America that has served as the inspiration for similar festivals in Italy\, Nepal and India. Karla and Alice testified before the Minnesota House and Senate environment committees to successfully gain protection for Great Horned Owls in 2005. She has assisted several authors and filmmakers and has appeared on Animal Planet and the CBC’s “The Secret Life of Owls.”
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-january-2021/
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:20201203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201203T210000
DTSTAMP:20260508T064304
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SUMMARY:Monthly Program: December 2020
DESCRIPTION:Birding Info: Do you love Northern Saw-whet Owls? Julie Woodruff will provide an update on her Northern Saw-whet Owl banding project\, a local program supported by Mt. Diablo Audubon Society. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nMain Program: Tricolored Blackbirds with Xerónimo Castañeda \nXeronimo Castañeda is a Conservation Project Manager with Audubon California. A native of California he has lived and worked from Monterey to Arcata\, ventured to the east coast and eventually finding his way to Sacramento. His work with Audubon focuses on habitat restoration and enhancement through multi-benefit management of Central Valley wetlands\, agricultural operations\, and groundwater recharge projects to benefit birds and people. \nCurrent conservation work Xeronimo will present on this evening are 1) the protection of at-risk Tricolored Blackbird colonies\, 2) development of multi-benefit groundwater recharge projects in target regions to benefit birds and communities\, and 3) on-farm habitat enhancement using cover crops and through riparian restoration. Away from work\, Xeronimo spends time backpacking\, riding bikes\, cooking\, and of course birding.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-december-2020/
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:20201105T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201105T210000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Program: November 2020
DESCRIPTION:Birding Info: Join Paul Detjens of Contra Costa County Flood Control District and Krista Vossekuil of John Muir Land Trust to learn about the Lower Walnut Creek / Pacheco Marsh Restoration and Public Access Project. The Project will restore and enhance more than 232 acres of salt marsh habitat and become a favorite destination for birdwatchers throughout the region. More here: https://jmlt.org/our-places/pacheco-marsh  \nMain Program: Wildlife and Wildfire: Animal Adaptations for a Dynamic Ecosystem with Lynn Schofield  \nWildfires are an important part of many ecosystems around the world. Fires provide an opportunity for new growth\, to return nutrients to the soil\, and to create a wholly unique type of habitat. Many species are adapted for these ever-changing systems\, and they have developed a wide variety of strategies for making the best of the post-fire habitat. However\, these systems exist in a delicate balance. Recently\, forest fires have been increasing in size\, intensity\, and frequency due to human activities\, and even fire-adapted species are struggling to keep up. In this talk we discuss how animals survive and thrive in a system defined by fire and what we can do to help protect the balance of these special ecosystems. \nLynn Schofield is a biologist for the Institute for Bird Populations. Her research covers a diversity of topics including bird migration\, forest fire ecology\, and wetland conservation. In addition to using her research to help inform effective conservation strategies\, Lynn also works to help make connections with nature accessible to all. She is one of the core members of the Cal Falcons social media project\, a frequent trip leader for the Bay Area chapter of the Feminist Bird Club and a long-time volunteer for the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-november-2020/
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:20201022T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201022T200000
DTSTAMP:20260508T064304
CREATED:20200313T163112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200831T210814Z
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SUMMARY:Using eBird (Virtual Tutorial)
DESCRIPTION:eBird is among the world’s largest biodiversity-related science projects\, with more than 100 million bird sightings contributed each year by eBirders around the world. A collaborative enterprise with hundreds of partner organizations\, thousands of regional experts\, and hundreds of thousands of users\, eBird is managed by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. \nThis tutorial is aimed at new users.  It will introduce the features and navigation of the site\, illustrate how to use the site to explore hotspots\, species and other data\, and instruct how to enter checklists through the desktop site and the eBird mobile app. \nPlease contact the organizer (below) for info on how to sign up for this tutorial\, free and open to MDAS members.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/using-ebird/
LOCATION:CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding Classes,Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mtdiablobirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/ebird.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Jerry Britten":MAILTO:president@mtdiabloaudubon.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201011
DTSTAMP:20260508T064304
CREATED:20201004T201304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201004T203737Z
UID:4631-1602115200-1602374399@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:2020 World Migratory Bird Day Live Online
DESCRIPTION:World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) is a global event that celebrates the phenomenon of bird migrations and serves as a call to action to protect the birds we share. Environment for the Americas organizes WMBD in the Americas\, connecting people to bird conservation from Canada to Argentina and the Caribbean. WMBD is officially celebrated on the second Saturday in May (May 9\, 2020) and the second Saturday in October each year (October 10\, 2020). Because of the nature of bird migrations\, however\, on-the-ground events take place year-round. Every Day is Bird Day! \nThis event spans three days and features a large number of presentations for all ages streaming on Facebook.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/2020-world-migratory-bird-day-live-online/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Birding,Education,Young Birders
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201006T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201006T210000
DTSTAMP:20260508T064304
CREATED:20200813T173447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200813T174716Z
UID:4190-1602010800-1602018000@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Golden Gate Audubon Online Class - Introduction to Avian Anatomy and Physiology
DESCRIPTION:A science-based course for curious adult learners who have some birding experience. \nAn overview of what makes birds unique\, including feathers and flight; how birds breathe and how they produce song; their amazing hearts and circulatory system; how they feed\, digest\, and excrete; how they reproduce and raise their young; how they migrate and navigate. \nWe will look at some comparison and contrasts to mammals\, and we will explore resources for continued learning. \n\nSix Tuesday evening classes by Zoom\, October 6\, 13\, 20\, 27; November 3 and 10\, 7 to 9 pm.\nInstructor: Maureen Lahiff\nLimited to 50 participants\n$75 for GGAS members\, $110 for non-members\nClick here to find out more information\nRegistration opens in September. Once the class is full\, you may register to be on a waiting list.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/introduction-to-avian-anatomy-and-physiology/2020-10-06/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Birding,Birding Classes,Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201001T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201001T210000
DTSTAMP:20260508T064304
CREATED:20200914T215152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200914T215754Z
UID:4521-1601578800-1601586000@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Program: October 2020
DESCRIPTION:Birding Info: David Robinson\, from our sister chapter Golden Gate Audubon\, will share information about Auk the Vote! Partnering with groups such as the League of Conservation Voters\, Sierra Club Independent Action\, Environmental Voter Project\, 350 Bay Area\, Dayenu: A Jewish Call to Climate Action\, and others\, Auk the Vote! helps birders do all we can to elect leaders who share our values and our sense of urgency about birds\, the environment\, environmental justice\, and climate change. David Robinson is the unofficial Bird Nerd at The College Preparatory School in Oakland\, where his official job is teaching high-school English. \nMain Program: From Sea to Summit: The Marvelous Hummingbird with Benny Isaac Jacobs-Schwartz \nFrom Alaska to the high Andes of South America\, join us as we explore the magic of hummingbirds! With 360 species recognized globally\, we’ll discuss their remarkable biology\, expansive range\, ecological significance and the best way to attract them to your yard! Mouth watering media\, local hummingbird ID and native plants discussion included! \nBenny Isaac Jacobs-Schwartz owns and operates a bird guiding business and lifestyle brand called BIRDS by BIJS (pronounced Bee-jus). Working professionally as a naturalist guide\, expedition trip leader\, and international bird guide\, Benny works in a variety of locations. Most recently bringing him to such exotic places like coastal Alaska\, Trinidad and Tobago\, and the Ecuadorian cloud forest. \nBenny or BIJS\, has returned to his roots where he works leading birding adventures\, and directing a kids outdoor education non-profit called Biocitizen Los Angeles. He is also a passionate photographer\, specializing in birds. Benny uses his impressive collection of content to leverage his prolific social media presence. Benny hopes his love of the natural world will inspire others to conserve the open spaces around them and look up more often from their phones!
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-october-2020/
LOCATION:Zoom\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Program
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mtdiablobirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/White-necked-Jacobin.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Ariana Rickard":MAILTO:arianajrickard@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200903T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200903T210000
DTSTAMP:20260508T064304
CREATED:20200814T004750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200821T232552Z
UID:4226-1599159600-1599166800@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Program: September 2020
DESCRIPTION:Birding Info: Rosalie Howarth and Krista Vossekuil will show us the winning photos from Mt. Diablo Audubon’s first ever photo contest! See who won the top prize and make plans to enter next year. \n  \n  \n  \nMain Program: Big Year 2019 with Eric Schroeder \n \nEric Schroeder will share stories from his big year 2019.  Knowing he was doing some international travel that year\, he decided he would use his birding trips to fundraise for the Golden Gate Audubon Society (GGAS). He set two goals for himself: to see 1\,000 different species of birds and to raise $5\,000 for GGAS. In his talk he’ll share photos of many of the species he saw on his adventures and recount some of the birding highlights of his big year.\n\n\nEric Schroeder is currently President and Travel Program coordinator at the Golden Gate Audubon Society. Eric worked at U.C. Davis where he had a thirty-year career as a lecturer and administrator. He taught for several departments—including the University Writing Program\, the English Department\, and the American Studies Program—and directed the Study Abroad Program for which he taught summer courses in Australia\, South Africa\, and Scotland. His volunteer work includes serving as president of the Tilden Wildcat Horsemen’s Association and as a member of the East Bay Regional Park District’s Volunteer Mounted Patrol. He completed the GGAS Master Birder Program and has published nature articles in Undercurrent\, Bay Nature\, and The Gull. He received his BA in Greek and English from UCLA\, his MA in Renaissance Studies from the University of Sussex\, and his PhD in English Literature from UCLA.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-september-2020/
LOCATION:Zoom\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Program
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mtdiablobirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Paradise-Flycatcher.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Ariana Rickard":MAILTO:arianajrickard@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200903T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200903T183000
DTSTAMP:20260508T064304
CREATED:20200813T180946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200813T181409Z
UID:4223-1599152400-1599157800@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:SF Bay Bird Observatory - Birding: Love at First Sight
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nBirdy Hour Speaker Series\nExpand your knowledge of birds\, birding\, science\, and conservation by joining us for virtual talks and discussions. These events are free and family-friendly! \nBirding: Love at First Sight\nby Sebastian Casarez\nSeptember 3\, 2020 at 5pm\nRegister here
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/sf-bay-bird-observatory-birding-love-at-first-sight/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Birding,Birding Classes,Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200825T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200825T210000
DTSTAMP:20260508T064304
CREATED:20200622T221432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200622T222845Z
UID:4074-1598382000-1598389200@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Golden Gate Audubon Online Class - Evolution of Birds
DESCRIPTION:This science-based course offered by the Golden Gate Audubon Society is for curious adult learners who have some birding experience. The focus is on avian evolution – from the modern theory of evolution\, the evolutionary processes that have resulted in over 10\,000 species of birds today\, and geological events that have been much of the cause of today’s avian multitude.  \n\n\n\nSix (6) Tuesday evening classes by Zoom\, August 25\, September 1\, 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\, 7 to 9 pm\nInstructors: Bob Lewis and Bruce Mast\n$75 for GGAS members\, $110 for non-members\nLimited to 95 participants\nClick here to find out more information\nRegistration opens on June 3rd. Click here to register online
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/golden-gate-audubon-class-evolution-of-birds/2020-08-25/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Birding,Birding Classes,Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200820T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200820T180000
DTSTAMP:20260508T064304
CREATED:20200813T180608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200813T180912Z
UID:4218-1597941000-1597946400@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:SF Bay Bird Observatory - Sparrows in the Mist: Complex Winter Social Behavior in a Little Brown Bird
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nBirdy Hour Speaker Series\nExpand your knowledge of birds\, birding\, science\, and conservation by joining us for virtual talks and discussions. These events are free and family-friendly! \nSparrows in the Mist: Complex Winter Social Behavior in a Little Brown Bird\nby Dr. Bruce Lyon\nAugust 20\, 2020 at 4:30pm\nRegister here
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/sf-bay-bird-observatory-sparrows-in-the-mist-complex-winter-social-behavior-in-a-little-brown-bird/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Birding,Birding Classes,Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200716T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200716T210000
DTSTAMP:20260508T064304
CREATED:20200626T163338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200626T163548Z
UID:4124-1594926000-1594933200@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Webinar:  Farallon Islands USFWS proposed mouse eradication plan
DESCRIPTION:Attend (virtually) a presentation on July 16\, 2020\, 7PM\, hosted by Marin Audubon Society\, to learn about the US Fish and Wildlife Service’s Plan to restore the ecosystem of this globally important wildlife refuge by removing the introduced house mice. Attend the webinar to hear how you can help restore this unique ecosystem. \nPlease register here
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/webinar-farallon-islands-usfws-proposed-mouse-eradication-plan/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mtdiablobirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/islands_300.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200714T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200714T143000
DTSTAMP:20260508T064304
CREATED:20200712T140243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200712T140544Z
UID:4139-1594731600-1594737000@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Free Webinar - Planned Helicopter Drop of 1.5 Tons of Rodent Poison on Farallon Island
DESCRIPTION:This presentation\, by Richard Charter\, representing the Ocean Foundation\, outlines opposition vewpoints to the controversial U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposal to use anticoagulant rodenticide to eradicate the invasive house mouse from this island ecosystem and restore it to a more natural condition and thereby protect threatened nesting seabirds\, notably Ashy and Leach’s Storm Petrels. \nRegister here for this seminar.   The USFWS webinar is on July 16.  Please see this event on the calendar to register.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/free-webinar-planned-helicopter-drop-of-1-5-tons-of-rodent-poison-on-farallon-island/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200510T140000
DTSTAMP:20260508T064304
CREATED:20200426T191602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200426T192955Z
UID:3998-1589104800-1589119200@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Bringing Back the Natives Virtual Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Here in the Bay Area\, we have an outstanding resource for people who want to create bird-friendly gardens—the annual Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour. Due to circumstances we have all heard enough of\, we will be hosting a live\, online virtual garden visit.  This program will be hosted on Zoom\, and livestreamed on YouTube. \nPre-registration is required at: Register for Sundays in the Gardens\n(You will need to register for this event\, even if you already registered for the cancelled in-person Tour earlier this year.) \nCheck the Bringing Back the Native Garden Tour Website closer to the dates of the events for the exact schedule of gardens we’ll be visiting.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/bringing-back-the-natives-virtual-garden-tour-2/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200503T150000
DTSTAMP:20260508T064304
CREATED:20200426T191405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200426T192710Z
UID:3996-1588500000-1588518000@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Bringing Back the Natives Virtual Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Here in the Bay Area\, we have an outstanding resource for people who want to create bird-friendly gardens—the annual Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour. Due to circumstances we have all heard enough of\, we will be hosting a live\, online virtual garden visit.  This program will be hosted on Zoom\, and livestreamed on YouTube. \nPre-registration is required at: Register for Sundays in the Gardens\n(You will need to register for this event\, even if you already registered for the cancelled in-person Tour earlier this year.) \nCheck the Bringing Back the Native Garden Tour Website closer to the dates of the events for the exact schedule of gardens we’ll be visiting.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/bringing-back-the-natives-virtual-garden-tour/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200502T120000
DTSTAMP:20260508T064304
CREATED:20200223T154654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200426T193356Z
UID:3909-1588413600-1588420800@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:A Water-wise\, Habitat-friendly\, California Native Garden - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled.  In its place\, Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tours are are offering virtual tours of selected gardens on May 3 and May 10.  Please see the calendar for these dates to sign up!
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/a-water-wise-habitat-friendly-california-native-garden/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Education,Field Trips
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mtdiablobirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Annas-Hummingbird-in-sage-Maren-S.-Smith.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Education@mtdiabloaudubon.org":MAILTO:education@mtdiabloaudubon.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200305T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200305T210000
DTSTAMP:20260508T064304
CREATED:20200219T234908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200302T195716Z
UID:3898-1583434800-1583442000@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Program: March 2020
DESCRIPTION:Main Program: Birds of the American West with Norman Kikuchi \nBirding info: Microplastics: The ‘Almost’ Invisible Threat \nMicroplastics are tiny fragments of plastic that are less than five millimeters (about the size of a grain of rice) or smaller.  These fragments of plastics are everywhere—in table sea salt\, in fish and shellfish\, in detergent\, and personal care products. In her role as an environmental risk assessor\, Jill Hedgecock has been on the leading edge of addressing the emerging environmental concern of microplastics.  Jill will share information of this “almost invisible threat” and ideas on how every person can reduce their “plastic” footprint. Jill Hedgecock is a long-time MDAS member. She has a master’s degree in Environmental Management from USF and a bachelor’s degree in the biological sciences from UC Davis. \nMain Program: Birds of the American West with Norman Kikuchi \nThis program features a glimpse into the lives of iconic birds of the Western United States drawn from a personal selection of photographs from birding hotspots in New Mexico\, Oregon and California. Starting in world famous Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge in New Mexico\, we witness the unforgettable spectacle of immense flocks of snow geese and sandhill cranes. \nNorman Kikuchi’s childhood interest in birds began while stalking Ring Necked Pheasants in the foothills of Mt Diablo\, but his real bird epiphany occurred during his college days when he witnessed the impalement of a Western Fence Lizard by a Loggerhead Shrike on a Joshua tree spine. He was transfixed by the moment! \nNorman graduated from the University of California Davis with a degree in Zoology and a minor in herpetology. He completed medical school and family practice residency at University of California\, Irvine. He currently practices Urgent Care and Occupational Medicine in Redding\, California and is a lifetime member of the Santa Cruz Bird Club and field trip leader for Santa Clara Valley Audubon.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-march-2020/
LOCATION:The Camellia Room at The Gardens at Heather Farm\, 1540 Marchbanks Drive\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, 94598\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Program
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mtdiablobirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/KikuchiB-100cropped-copy.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Ariana Rickard":MAILTO:arianajrickard@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200206T210000
DTSTAMP:20260508T064304
CREATED:20200114T155601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200114T160257Z
UID:3820-1581015600-1581022800@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Program: February 2020
DESCRIPTION:Birding info: The Peregrine Team in Pine Canyon\, an all-volunteer natural history education team\, has just begun its sixth season helping to monitor this beautiful apex predator nesting on the western edge of Mount Diablo State Park. You’ll hear an update of last season from a core team member\, Wally De Young\, and see his brief\, inspiring film about the falcons. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \nMain Program: Audubon Climate Report with Juan Pablo Galván \nAudubon’s new science shows that two-thirds (64%) (389 out of 604) of North American bird species are at risk of extinction from climate change. The good news is that our science also shows that if we take action now we can help improve the chances for 76% of species at risk. MDAS Young Birders Club Coordinator Juan Pablo Galván will present Audubon’s new report on the impacts of climate change on birds. He’ll also show the drastic impacts that climate change is already having on the Bay Area and other parts of the world\, attempt to explain why it’s been so difficult to make progress against a drastically warmer climate caused by humans\, and make a provocative case for who is responsible for this tragedy. Most importantly\, every person in the audience and everywhere on the planet must ACT NOW to prevent catastrophic climate change. \nJuan Pablo runs the MDAS young Birders Club. He grew up in Benicia\, but since high school has lived and worked in Costa Rica\, Mexico\, Washington D.C. and different parts of California. Juan Pablo has always loved animals and been interested in learning about and protecting them and the habitats they live in – even since kindergarten when he brought an octopus in for show and tell. Juan Pablo graduated from the University of California\, San Diego with a B.S. in Ecology\, Behavior and Evolution and a minor in Political Science. Then after working in Mexico for a year\, he pursued an M.S. in Sustainable Development and Conservation Biology at the University of Maryland\, College Park. He’s been back and forth between Mexico\, Sacramento\, and other places\, but has lived in the Bay Area the past six years hiking the mountains and checking out the beaches.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-february-2020/
LOCATION:The Camellia Room at The Gardens at Heather Farm\, 1540 Marchbanks Drive\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, 94598\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Program
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mtdiablobirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Climate-protest.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Ariana Rickard":MAILTO:arianajrickard@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200102T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200102T210000
DTSTAMP:20260508T064304
CREATED:20191118T025518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191118T025945Z
UID:3627-1577991600-1577998800@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Program: January 2020
DESCRIPTION:Birding info: Mt. Diablo Audubon Society Vice-President Jerry Britten will report highlights of the 2019 Christmas Bird Counts. \nMain Program: Feathers and Flight: A Journey to the New World Tropics \nMasked Trogon. Photo by Benjamin Jacobs-Schwartz \nInternational bird guide\, naturalist and wildlife photographer\, Benny Jacobs-Schwartz will share his dazzling bird photos\, captivating videos\, and animated storytelling to bring a slice of the tropics to California. \nTouching on topics of migration\, speciation\, and biodiversity\, this media rich journey will share some of the fascinating and unique birds that inhabit the new-world tropics. Sure to both educate and entertain\, this presentation will leave you with a deeper understanding of tropical ecology\, and knowledge about where some of our backyard birds spend their winters! \nBenny Isaac Jacobs-Schwartz owns and operates a bird guiding business and lifestyle brand called BIRDS by BIJS (pronounced Bee-jus). Working seasonally as a naturalist guide\, expedition trip leader\, and international bird guide\, Benny works in a variety of locations. Most recently bringing him to such exotic places like coastal Alaska\, Trinidad and Tobago\, and the Ecuadorian cloud forest. \nWhen not trip leading or following birds across the world he is at home growing his business. BIRDS by BIJS\, initially begun in response to many requests for urban birding outings\, the business has now grown to encompass a nature inspired clothing line\, bird photography and wildlife documentaries\, and of course local and international bird watching tours. \nSeasonally Benny or BIJS\, is based in Los Angeles\, where he leads public and private birding adventures to urban hotspots. He is also a passionate photographer\, specializing in birds. He uses his impressive collection of content to leverage his prolific social media presence. Benny hopes his love of the natural world will inspire others to conserve the open spaces around them and look up more often from their phones!
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-january-2020/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191212T210000
DTSTAMP:20260508T064304
CREATED:20191029T194249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191205T050023Z
UID:3441-1576177200-1576184400@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Program: December 2019
DESCRIPTION:Birding info: Gorillas on the Mountain \nJill Hedgecock with gorilla \nDid you know that gorillas share over 99% of their DNA with humans? Learn about these knuckle-walking great apes as Jill Hedgecock shares her amazing experiences while visiting with the mountain gorillas in Rwanda. \nMain Program: Kenya – A Birding and Wildlife Frontier with Jill Hedgecock \n \nWhat is it like to touch extinction? Admire nature’s ingenuity in a parrot’s coloration? Marvel at the oddest-looking raptor on the planet? Watch vultures swoop in on the remains of a lion kill? \nThe fact that Kenya is home to the last two Northern white rhino and one of the largest populations of black rhino is what initially drew Jill Hedgecock to visit Kenya. But its wealth of birdlife was a big attraction too. Kenya is home to 1\,100 species of birds—nearly half of the 2\,341 bird species found in Africa. \nIt supports the second largest variety of birdlife in Africa\, second only to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Kenya’s natural resources provided National Geographic moment after National Geographic moment. Jill’s breath caught while watching a lion pick up its cub in the manner of a housecat moving its kitten.  Her heart melted as she observed two cheetah siblings grooming each other. Then there was the laugh-out-loud moment of a juvenile giraffe kicking up his heels. Another highlight was witnessing hundreds of wildebeest cross a crocodile-infested river.  But perhaps her best memory was when her thrill turned to fear as a leopard walked underneath Jill’s safari vehicle – an incident captured on video that will be shared during her talk. \nJill Hedgecock’s long-standing roots run deep with the Mount Diablo Audubon Society\, serving as the International Conservation Coordinator in the early 1990s\, as a leader of the Black Diamond Mine Christmas count circle for many years\, and as a reporter covering the Christmas Bird Count for the last two years. She has a master’s degree in Environmental Management from the University of San Francisco. Her novel about a seventeen-year-old girl on safari who finds herself at odds with rhino poachers will be available for purchase at the meeting.  To learn more about Jill’s books visit www.jillhedgecock.com.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-december-2019/
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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