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 […]
MDAS Field Trip—Sacramento/Colusa National Wildlife Refuges
Sacramento/Colusa National Wildlife Refuges Dunnigan Northbound Rest Area I-5 North of Dunnigan, Dunnigan, United StatesSacramento/Colusa National Wildlife Refuges Saturday, December 4, 8:15 AM-5 PM Leader: Beth Branthaver, 510-502-4869 All the migratory birds will have arrived for the duration of the winter and we expect […]
MDAS Field Trip—American Canyon Wetlands
American Canyon Wetlands Edge Park 2 Eucalyptus Drive, American Canyon, CA, United StatesAmerican Canyon Wetlands Monday, December 6, 9 AM-Noon Leaders: Chris & Teri Wills, 925-408-5364 A walk out to the wetlands, ponds and sloughs along the Napa River produces many exciting […]
Yurok Condor Restoration Program
Zoom CA, United StatesThe potential return of North America's largest bird to the Pacific Northwest is something to celebrate! Bringing back the California Condor isn't just an opportunity for restoration and rewilding, but […]
Soundscapes to Landscapes – Audio Bird Monitoring
OnlineThe 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 on human society is […]
2021 East County Christmas Bird Count
Hold the date for the 20th annual East Contra Costa County Christmas Bird Count! Species and total numbers of birds within this count circle will be censused. To participate in field trips […]
2021 Central County Christmas Bird Count
Hold the date for the Central Contra Costa County Christmas Bird Count, a tradition going back to 1955! Species and total numbers of birds within this count circle will be censused. To […]
Down For the Count: Exploring Bird Diversity at Point Reyes
Point Reyes National Seashore - Bear Valley Visitors Center 1 Bear Valley Visitor Center Access Road, Point Reyes Station, CA, United StatesFor fifty years the Point Reyes Christmas Bird Count (CBC) has been an annual tradition monitoring the winter populations of over two hundred species of birds here. Point Reyes National […]
MDAS Field Trip—Lake Merritt and Arrowhead Marsh–High Tide
Lake Merritt 699 Bellevue Ave, Oakland, CA, United StatesLake Merritt and Arrowhead Marsh--High Tide Monday January 3, 8:30 AM-1 PM Leader: Sandy Ritchie, 925-685-8048 Winter ducks on Lake Merritt and other birds usually means easy viewing from the […]
Monthly Program: January 2022
Zoom CA, United StatesBirding Info: Highlights Of The 2021 Christmas Bird Counts Jerry Britten Mt. Diablo Audubon Society President Jerry Britten will report highlights of the 2021 Christmas Bird Counts. Main Program: Audible […]
MDAS Field Trip—East Contra Costa County
Big Break Regional Shoreline 69 Big Break Road, Oakley, CA, United StatesEast Contra Costa County Wednesday, January 12, 9 AM-1 PM Leader: Paul Schorr, 925-988-0070 We will be birding at Big Break/Delta Science Center, Iron House Sanitary, and possibly other places […]
MDAS Field Trip—Shollenberger Park/Ellis Creek
Shollenberger Park 1400 Cader Lane, Petaluma, CA, United StatesShollenberger Park/Ellis Creek Saturday, January 15, 8:30-2 PM Leader: Sandy Ritchie, 925-685-8048 Both of these locations are great for wintering waders, shorebirds, waterfowl and a few raptors. Bring lunch and […]
MDAS Field Trip—Martinez Waterfront Birds
Waterbird Regional Preserve, Martinez 2701 Waterfront Rd., Martinez, CA, United StatesMartinez Waterfront Birds Tuesday, January 25, 9 AM-2 PM Leader: Tracy Farrington, 925-788-6223 We will be birding waterfront areas in the Martinez area, looking for shorebirds, waders, waterfowl, gulls, raptors […]
Monthly Program: February 2022
Zoom CA, United StatesBirding Info: Mt. Diablo Audubon Society draft Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging statement Mt. Diablo Audubon board members Juan Pablo Galván Martínez, Ariana Rickard, and Krista Vossekuil will present a […]
MDAS Field Trip—Thornton Area/Cosumnes Preserve
Westgate Landing Regional Park 4GF5+HP, Terminous, CA, United StatesThornton Area/Cosumnes Preserve Saturday, February 5, 8:45 AM-1 PM Leader: Ethan Chickering, 925-890-3833 The major portion of the birding is done along Woodbridge Road and the Isenberg Crane Reserve, and […]
MDAS Field Trip—Bodega Bay
Tides Restaurant Bodega Bay 835Bay Highway, Bodega Bay, CA, United StatesBodega Bay Saturday, February 12, 9:15 AM-2 PM Leader: Hugh Harvey, 925-935-2979 Many opportunities for spotting great birds are available on this trip. Wintering shorebirds and waterfowl sometimes number in […]
MDAS Field Trip—Walnut Creek City Parks
Heather Farm Park 301 N San Carlos Dr, Walnut Creek, CA, United StatesWalnut Creek City Parks Wednesday, February 23, 8:30 AM-1 PM Leader: Hugh Harvey, 925-935-2979 Starting in Heather Farm Park, we will walk around the large, mostly natural pond, birding along […]
MDAS Field Trip—Los Banos/Panoche Valley
McDonald's Gustine 430 1st Ave, Gustine, CA, United StatesLos Banos/Panoche Valley Saturday/Sunday, February 26-27, two full days Leaders: Beth Branthaver and Hugh Harvey On Saturday this trip takes us through marshy areas of the Central Valley, where we […]
MDAS Field Trip — Contra Loma Regional Park
Contra Loma Reservoir 1200 Frederickson Ln, Antioch, CA, United StatesContra Loma Regional Park Wednesday, March 2, 8:30 AM -3 PM Leader: Paul Schorr, 925-998-0070 We will be birding the reservoir, Loma Island and surrounding grassland areas. Expected species include […]