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 […]
Fall Rarities: Searching For The Unexpected (Session 2)
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 […]
Monthly Program: October 2021
Zoom CA, United StatesMain Program: Twenty Seasons of Nest Box Monitoring Lee Pauser As a volunteer, Lee Pauser has been building, installing, and monitoring nest boxes (a nest box is an artificial cavity) […]
Birding at Olompali State Historic Park
Olompali State Historic Park 8901 Redwood Blvd, Novato, CA, United StatesIt’s always an exciting time to birdwatch at Olompali State Historic Park! October can bring fall surprises. This year, with the fires in the northern part of the state, Olompali Park […]
Shorebird Identification with Bob Lewis
OnlineShorebirds flock to the Bay Area in the fall. Many are coming from their breeding sites in the Arctic, others from the prairies. They take advantage of the rich food […]
Birding For Fledglings
Online and Field TripInstructor: Dawn Lemoine 6 sessions on Wednesdays and Saturdays Venue: Zoom plus field trips If you’re ready to dip your wingtips into the world of birds, the Birding for Fledglings class […]
First Annual Berkeley Bird Festival
Berkeley Bird Festival Berkeley, CA, United StatesOn Sunday, October 17, Bay Area residents are invited to enjoy the first annual Berkeley Bird Festival, a free community event organized by Golden Gate Audubon and the California Institute […]
Bringing Back the Burrowing Owl
OnlineOnce thriving in the East Bay, the Burrowing Owl has been forced to move inland and the consequences for many have been fatal. Conducting long-term research on these colonies, Shawn […]
Winter Sparrows Workshop 2021 – Day 1
OnlineWorkshop Dates: Nov 1 & 3, 2021 6:00pm – 8:00pm $100 total per person for both sessions This workshop will be a basis to identify the wintering sparrows in California, […]
Raptors In Winter
Online and Field TripInstructor: Maureen Lahiff, With Anne Ardillo on Field Trips 3 sessions on Tuesdays and Saturdays Venue: Zoom plus field trips Year-round resident hawks, falcons, and eagles of the greater Bay Area […]
Winter Sparrows Workshop 2021 – Day 2
OnlineWorkshop Dates: Nov 1 & 3, 2021 6:00pm – 8:00pm $100 total per person for both sessions This workshop will be a basis to identify the wintering sparrows in California, […]
Monthly Program: November 2021
Zoom CA, United StatesBirding Info: Cabin Lake Bird Blinds Photos Jerry Britten, MDAS President MDAS President Jerry Britten will share some photos he has taken at the Cabin Lake Bird Blinds in Central Oregon. […]
The Falconer – An Online Film Screening
OnlineJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for a special free online screening of “The Falconer” in honor of the Fall Raptor Migration Season! The event is free but registration is required. Guests who […]
MDAS Field Trip—Charleston Slough
Charleston Slough Mountain View, CA, United StatesWe see a variety of birds on the water on this trip. Locations might include Charleston Slough, Shoreline Lake, Palo Alto Baylands, Alviso and Redwood Shores. This hike is limited […]
WOW Presents: Mount Diablo State Park Centennial
OnlineRising almost 4,000 feet from the valleys of Contra Costa County, Mount Diablo is one of the most recognized geologic features of the San Francisco Bay Area. This year, Mount […]
Cruise w/ Dolphin Charters – Birds of the San Francisco & San Pablo Bay
Berkeley Marina 201 University Ave, Berkeley, CA, United StatesSan Francisco Bay, the largest and one of the most important estuaries along the Pacific Flyway, is right in our own backyard. Join us as we cruise from Berkeley toward […]
Climate and Birds in California
OnlineNorth America’s bird populations have declined by approximately 3 billion birds since 1970 and two-thirds of North America’s bird species now face an even greater risk of extinction due to […]
MDAS Field Trip—Mt. View Sanitary/McNabney Marsh
Mountain View Sanitary District 3800 Arthur Rd, Martinez, CA, United StatesWe expect to see a variety of water birds here, from grebes and ducks, to waders and peeps. Marsh passerines and raptors might also be present. This hike is limited […]
Recent Tech Advancements And Bird In Flight Photography – The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
OnlineBurrowing owl flight with dove Photo: Rob Bielefeld This presentation will focus on recent advancements in camera and lens technology. From sensors, to IBIS, to AF, advancements have made at […]
Monthly Program: December 2021
Zoom CA, United StatesBirding Info: Pine Canyon's Peregrines Peregrine Team Members of the Peregrine Team will share a video synopsis of the Pine Canyon peregrines' historic and memorable year, taken directly from the […]