This outing is especially suitable for people with mobility issues. A very special trip arranged with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. At 3:45 PM we'll meet their volunteer docents at the South Unit of the Woodbridge Ecological Reserve, near Lodi, where they will introduce us to the many waterfowl and shorebirds that winter […]

Why do we go all the way to Bodega Bay? To see loons close up – the Common, Pacific, and Red-throated species are all possible. To see Brant, the sea geese that spend the winter here. To see Double-crested, Brandt’s and Pelagic cormorants side-by-side, to strengthen our ID skills. This is a great place for […]

We'll take a few short-to-medium walks at locations in the Delta, hoping to see Tundra Swans, Sandhill Cranes, raptors and grassland birds. A highlight is Cosumnes Preserve. Trip will go in light rain. Bring lunch and a beverage. Leader: Mona Lange Hike rating: 1 - Easy. Elevation change: Minor Meet: 8:45 AM in Westgate Landing […]

Pacheco Marsh is a diverse new habitat managed by the John Muir Land Trust. Hosting many species, it is especially known as a good place to spot Short-eared Owls near sunset. We will walk out along level paths in search of marshland birds, including ducks and rails, and hope to see owls in flight as […]

The Las Gallinas Sanitary District maintains a complex of water treatment ponds that are a magnet for migratory waterfowl. Dozens of waterfowl species can be seen here in the winter. The presence of similar species in close proximity, such as Canada Geese and Cackling Geese, Horned Grebes and Eared Grebes, and Snowy Egrets and Great […]

A short-and-easy bird walk with the Mt. Diablo Bird Alliance. Non-members are welcome, with pre-registration. This is a great outing for beginning birders! Heather Farms is a small pocket of wildlife habitat in suburban Walnut Creek. It provides a nice mix of riparian, oak woodland, and wetland habitat that attract many winter visitors such as […]

We will be birding the reservoir, Loma Island and surrounding grassland areas. Expected species include waterfowl, woodland, riparian/marsh, shore and grassland birds. Dress appropriately, bring lunch and drinks. Hike Rating: 2, Moderate. We usually walk just over a mile. Elevation change is minimal, with optional excursions of up to 200 yards over turf. Elevation change: […]

An outing for birders of all experience levels, and especially good for beginners. Moorhen Marsh in Martinez was one of the first water treatment facilities in the US designed to provide healthy habitat for birds. Today its several ponds are home to many resident species, and it's often visited by migrants as well. Managed by […]

An outing for birders of all experience levels, and especially good for beginners. Moorhen Marsh in Martinez was one of the first water treatment facilities in the US designed to provide healthy habitat for birds. Today its several ponds are home to many resident species, and it's often visited by migrants as well. Managed by […]

We will first bird at Pena Adobe Park, located off I-80 just west of Vacaville. Pena Adobe is a historic park with well established trees, including an orange tree planted as early as the1860s. Birds we've seen here include Brown Creeper, Hermit Thrush and Black-headed Grosbeak. After exploring Pena Adobe we will drive to Lagoon […]

We'll start at the entrance to Brannan Island SRA, in the parking lot east side of Hwy 160. Pay the entrance fee at the station or by envelope if no one's there, $10 or $9 for seniors. Note that most public libraries have a pass you can check out that allows free day use parking. […]