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 […]
Monthly Program: March 2022
Zoom CA, United StatesBirding Info: The Mt. Diablo Audubon board will provide an overview of the chapter's activities, projects, and programs. Main Program: SF Baykeeper and the State of the Bay Sejal Choksi-Chugh […]
MDAS Field Trip — Mt. View Sanitary and McNabney Marsh
Mountain View Sanitary District 3800 Arthur Rd, Martinez, CA, United StatesMt. View Sanitary and McNabney Marsh Tuesday March 8, 9 AM to Noon Leader: Randy Huey, 925-518-8439 Starting at the Mt. View Sanitation District Administration Building, we will spend most […]
MDAS Field Trip — Valle Vista
Valle Vista RVC6+WQ, Moraga, CA, United StatesValle Vista Friday, March 18, 8 AM-Noon Leader: Don Lewis, 925-284-5480 A walk through various habitats at the EBMUD property will allow us to see 50-60 species. If you have […]
MDAS Field Trip — Lake Lagunitas
Lake Lagunitas WCX2+JX, Fairfax, CA, United StatesLake Lagunitas Wednesday, March 23, 9 AM-1 PM Leader: Hugh Harvey, 925-935-2979 Spring is approaching and we will enjoy birds and flowers on the north slope of Mount Tamalpais. The […]
MDAS Field Trip — Tomales Bay State Park
Heart's Desire Beach Hearts Desire Beach, Inverness, CA, United StatesTomales Bay State Park Saturday, March 26, 8:30 AM-1 PM Leader: Linda Shinn, 925-597-0234 A popular site for birding along Tomales Bay, including a hike from Heart's Desire Beach to […]
MDAS Field Trip — Orinda Connector Trail
Orinda Connector trail VQXQ+XR, Orinda, CA, United StatesOrinda Connector Trail Wednesday, March 30, 8 AM-11 AM Leader: Don Lewis, 925-284-2906 Meet: Trail head at Camino Pablo and Bear Creek Road A walk through an EBMUD property requires […]