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 […]
MDAS Field Trip — North Briones
Briones Regional Park (North) XV37+VX, Martinez, CA, United StatesNorth Briones Tuesday April 5, 8:30 - Noon Leader: Cheryl Abel, 925-957-6229 This walk begins in oak woodlands with lots of spring wildflowers and birds. We then continue through grasslands […]
Monthly Program: April 2022
Zoom CA, United StatesMain Program: Cooperation and conflict in the communal world of the Acorn Woodpecker Walt Koenig Acorn Woodpecker, best known for their unique habit of storing acorns by the thousands in […]
MDAS Field Trip — Black Diamond Mines
Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve X45P+PP, Antioch, CA, United StatesBlack Diamond Mines Tuesday, April 12, 8 AM to 1 PM Leader: Hugh Harvey, 925-935-2979 A serious walk up through the Canyon Wren habitat. Other woodland and grassland birds are […]
MDAS Field Trip — Pine Canyon
Diablo Foothills Regional Park Trailhead Parking 1700 Castle Rock Rd, Walnut CreekPine Canyon Tuesday, April 19, 8 AM to 1 PM Leader Tracy Farrington, 925-788-6223 Pine Canyon, which includes the Castle Rock EBRPD recreational area, and the Diablo Foothills Regional Park […]
MDAS Field Trip — Del Puerto Canyon
Del Puerto Canyon Rd & Diablo Grande Pkwy Del Puerto Canyon Rd, Patterson, CA, United StatesDel Puerto Canyon Monday, April 25, 9 AM to 4 PM Leader: Beth Branthaver, 510-502-4869 This is an all day trip requiring an early start to meet at the lower […]
MDAS Field Trip — Mitchell Canyon
Mitchell Canyon 96 Mitchell Canyon Road, Clayton, CA, United StatesMitchell Canyon Thursday, April 28, 8 AM to 1 PM Leader: Sandy Ritchie, 925-685-8048 We will walk into Mitchell Canyon on the lower slopes of Mount Diablo State Park. Many […]
MDAS Field Trip — East Contra Costa County
Marsh Creek Regional Trail Trailhead X8R3+9H, Oakley, CA, United StatesEast Contra Costa County Saturday, April 30, 7 AM to 1 PM Leader: Randy Huey, 925-518-8439 This is a trip which often can be very hot by the finish. We […]
MDAS/SMD Field Trip—Curry Canyon
Curry Canyon RanchMount Diablo Audubon Society and Save Mount Diablo are partnering up for a hike on Save Mount Diablo's gorgeous Curry Canyon Ranch. This portion of Curry Canyon Ranch showcases beautiful […]
Monthly Program: May 2022
Zoom CA, United StatesMain Program: Soundscapes to Landscapes Dr. Leo Salas and David Leland The earth’s biodiversity and associated ecosystem services are in a severe state of decline due to human pressure, however, […]
MDAS Field Trip — West Briones Regional Park
Bear Creek Staging Area Briones Bear Creek Staging Area, 16 Bear Creek Rd, Lafayette, CA, United StatesWest Briones Regional Park Monday, May 9, 8 AM to 1 PM Leader: Mike Marchiano, 925-372-6328 A visit to the west entrance of Briones Regional Park in the spring offers […]