Sleuthing Into The Secret Lives Of Wood Ducks
OnlineSleuthing into the secret lives of wood ducks – new research reveals a complex underworld of a unique California bird. Please join Dr. John Eadie, Dennis G. Raveling Professor in […]
Memorial Service for Jimm Edgar
First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley 2407 Dana St, Berkeley, CA, United StatesA memorial service for Jimm Edgar, who passed away on July 14, 2021, will be held on Monday, August 30, at 1 pm, at First Pres. Click here to RSVP. Click here to […]
MDAS Field Trip—Jewel Lake
Jewel Lake, Tilden Nature Area, California 600 Canon Dr, Berkeley, CA 94708, Berkeley, CA, United StatesTilden Regional Park. Birds are migrating already and will be walking near the Nature Center and Jewel Lake in Tilden Regional Park. A short morning visit may allow us to […]
Monthly Program: September 2021
Zoom CA, United StatesMain Program: Birds (and Other Wildlife) of Zambia Jerry Britten, MDAS President Zambia may not be one of the first countries in Africa one thinks of as a safari destination, but […]
Magic & Mystery Of Migration – 4 sessions on Tuesdays
OnlineThis summer, somewhere in Canada, a Blackpoll Warbler will hatch, fledge, and grow to young adulthood. Come August, this half-ounce bird will fly 3,000 miles to the Maritime provinces and […]
Snowy Plover Conservation in the Bay Area
OnlineSnowy Plover Conservation in the Bay Area: Successes and Challenges in a Shifting Landscape The Western Snowy Plover (Charadrius nivosus nivosus) is a federally threatened, ground-nesting shorebird species that breeds, […]
Nature Journaling At Lake Merritt – 10 sessions
Online and Field TripInstructor: Clay Anderson 10 sessions on Thursdays and Saturdays Venue: Zoom and field trips to Lake Merritt Come celebrate nature on Lake Merritt. Our nature journal class spans the myriad issues surrounding […]
Birds & Mammals of Tanzania
OnlineSpeaker: Wendy Dreskin Famous for having the biggest concentrations of large mammals on the planet, Tanzania is also an exciting birding destination. This presentation will feature birds travelers would be likely […]
The Changing Seasons—Birds of the East Bay Hills with Bob Lewis
OnlineThe Bay Area is rich in varying habitats that are home to many bird species. As the seasons change, some birds arrive, others depart, and some just stay here at […]
Fall Rarities: Searching For The Unexpected (Session 1)
Online and Field TripInstructor: Alex Henry For Bay Area birders, finding rarities in the fall is part of the fun. Our location on the edge of the Pacific Americas Flyway brings many species […]
Purple Martins In The Central Valley: Going, Going, Gone?
OnlineFeaturing Dan Airola Thursday, September 16 — 7 p.m. via Zoom Male Purple Martins in Sacramento, by Lisa Alvarez Purple Martins have been in long-term decline in California due to […]
California Coastal Cleanup 2021
Participate in the CA Coastal Commission's Coastal Cleanup Day on September 18, and throughout the month! Due to COVID, organized cleanups won't be scheduled by our local Contra Costa Resource […]
Advanced Beginning Birding – Morning Lectures
Online and Field TripInstructor: Anne Hoff 5 sessions on Wednesdays and Sundays Venue: Zoom plus field trips Did the Covid lockdown spark or renew your interest in birding? Want to move beyond being able to […]
Advanced Beginning Birding – Evening Lectures
Online and Field TripInstructor: Anne Hoff 5 sessions on Wednesdays and Sundays Venue: Zoom plus field trips Did the Covid lockdown spark or renew your interest in birding? Want to move beyond being able to […]
Feathered Hunters – Identifying Raptors with Bob Lewis
OnlineRaptors include hawks, falcons, eagles, vultures, and owls. They are efficient hunters, catching a variety of prey from small mammals and birds to snakes and large insects, using razor-sharp talons. […]
Avian Adventures In The Bay Area
Online and Field TripInstructor: Miya Lucas And Wendy Beers 6 sessions on Thursdays and weekends Venue: Zoom plus field trips Fall is an avian wonder in the Bay Area. Our location on the Pacific Flyway […]
Birding By Ear
Online and Field TripInstructor: Denise Wight 6 sessions on Thursdays and Saturdays Venue: Zoom plus field trips Autumn is a great time to start slow and learn some of our local bird sounds. This […]
Birding In Marin—Abbotts Lagoon and the Inverness Tennis Area
Birding with Jim White and Bob Battagin Abbott’s Lagoon on the Pacific Coast in the Point Reyes National Seashore is one of Marin’s premier birding locations sporting an eBird sum […]
MDAS/SMD Field Trip—Curry Canyon
Curry Canyon RanchJoin us on a flat hike through Curry Canyon, Save Mount Diablo's signature property on the eastern slope of Mount Diablo. We will look for some lingering fall migrants, early-arriving […]
MDAS Field Trip—Elsie Roemer Bird Sanctuary
Elsie Roemer Bird Sanctuary Shore Line Drive, Broadway, Alameda, CA, United StatesElsie Roemer Bird Sanctuary. A visit to the Alameda shoreline as the tide rises should produce good views of shorebirds. A viewing platform and trails will give us excellent opportunities […]