MDBA Field Trip — Putah Creek
Putah Creek Pleasants Valley Road, Vacaville, CA, United StatesThis is a great chance to see a variety of birds and ducks along Putah Creek and Lake Solano. Possibilities include Osprey, Lewis's Woodpecker, Phainopepla, Barrow's Goldeneye and Hooded Merganser. […]
Monthly Program: January 2024
Zoom CA, United StatesA Life Bird in Every State Jennifer Rycenga A Life Bird in Every State recounts one birder’s journey across the United States to ensure that every one of the fifty […]
MDBA Field Trip — East Contra Costa County
Big Break Regional Shoreline 69 Big Break Road, Oakley, CA, United StatesWe will be birding at Big Break/Delta Science Center, Iron House Sanitary, and possibly other places in East Contra Costa. This area is usually good for waterfowl, raptors and some […]
MDBA Field Trip — Lake Merritt and Arrowhead Marsh at High Tide
Lake Merritt 699 Bellevue Ave, Oakland, CA, United StatesWinter ducks on Lake Merritt and other birds usually means easy viewing from the sidewalk. The lake is one of the few places in the Bay Area where Barrow's Goldeneyes […]
MDBA Field Trip — Shollenberger Park/Ellis Creek
Shollenberger Park 1400 Cader Lane, Petaluma, CA, United StatesBoth of these locations are great for wintering waders, shorebirds, waterfowl and a few raptors. Bring lunch and a beverage. This trip is appropriate for birders of all experience levels, […]
MDBA Field Trip — American Canyon Wetlands
American Canyon Wetlands Edge Park 2 Eucalyptus Drive, American Canyon, CA, United StatesA walk out to the wetlands, ponds and sloughs along the Napa River produces many exciting birding opportunities. We expect plenty of waterfowl, raptors, waders, shorebirds and passerines. It can […]
MDBA Field Trip — Martinez Waterfront
Waterbird Regional Preserve, Martinez 2701 Waterfront Rd., Martinez, CA, United StatesWe will be birding multiple locations for this MDBA Martinez Shoreline field trip, looking for shorebirds, waders, waterfowl, gulls, raptors and others. Areas will include Waterbird Preserve (overlooking McNabney Marsh), […]
Monthly Program: February 2024
The Camellia Room at The Gardens at Heather Farm 1540 Marchbanks Drive, Walnut Creek, CA, United StatesCross-country Birding adventure Robert Raffel Mount Diablo Bird Alliance will meet Thursday, February 1, in the Camellia Room at the Gardens at Heather Farm. 6:30 PM Doors Open 7:00 PM […]
MDBA Field Trip — Thornton Area/Cosumnes Preserve
Westgate Landing Regional Park 4GF5+HP, Terminous, CA, United StatesTundra Swans, Sandhill Cranes, hawks and grassland birds. Trip will go on in light rain. Bring lunch and a beverage. If questions, call the leader. Hike rating: 1 - Easy. […]
MDBA Field Trip — Walnut Creek Parks
Heather Farm Park 301 N San Carlos Dr, Walnut Creek, CA, United StatesStarting in Heather Farm Park, we will walk around the large, mostly natural pond, birding along the way. We will visit one or two other parks within the city, to […]
MDBA Field Trip — Grizzly Island & Rush Ranch
Grizzly Island Wildlife Area 2548 Grizzly Island Road, Fairfield, CA, United StatesGrizzly Island provides habitat for more than 200 species of birds and is home to a variety of threatened or endangered wildlife and plants. Our trip will begin at the […]
Introducing the Birds of Heather Farm
Heather Farm Park 301 N San Carlos Dr, Walnut Creek, CA, United StatesA casual walk for birders of all experience levels, and especially beginners! Wednesday, February 21, 2024, 8:30 - 10:30am Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek is an underrated birding spot, […]
MDBA Field Trip — Bodega Bay
Bodega Bay Trailhead Bodega Bay Trailhead, Bodega Bay, CAWhy do we go all the way to Bodega Bay? To see loons close up – the Common, Pacific, and Red-throated species are all likely. To see Brant. To see […]
MDBA Field Trip — A Poorwill Quest!
Morgan Territory Road 2800 Morgan Territory Road, Clayton, CAHike up a fire road on the east face of North Peak in Mount Diablo State Park to see Common Poorwills as they forage for moths along the fire roads […]
MDBA Field Trip — Contra Loma Regional Park
Contra Loma Reservoir 1200 Frederickson Ln, Antioch, CA, United StatesWe will be birding the reservoir, Loma Island and surrounding grassland areas. Expected species include waterfowl, woodland, riparian/marsh, shore and grassland birds. Dress appropriately, bring lunch and drinks. This is […]
Monthly Program: March 2024
The Camellia Room at The Gardens at Heather Farm 1540 Marchbanks Drive, Walnut Creek, CA, United StatesBirds of Palomarin Larissa Babicz Mount Diablo Bird Alliance will meet Thursday, March 7, in the Camellia Room at the Gardens at Heather Farm. 6:30 PM Doors Open 7:00 PM […]
MDBA Field Trip — Mt. View Sanitary and McNabney Marsh
Mountain View Sanitary District 3800 Arthur Rd, Martinez, CA, United StatesWe'll begin by scanning McNabney Marsh from the viewing platform, then head over to Moorhen Marsh at Mt. View Sanitary District---one of the first water treatment facilities in the US […]
MDBA Field Trip — Valle Vista
Valle Vista RVC6+WQ, Moraga, CA, United StatesA walk through various habitats at the EBMUD property usually allows to see at least 40-50 species. Bring your EBMUD trail pass, if you have one. This property is at […]
Introducing the Birds of Heather Farm
Heather Farm Park 301 N San Carlos Dr, Walnut Creek, CA, United StatesThis event, which I'll try to hold monthly, is a casual bird walk meant to be especially beginner friendly. These walks will be promoted beyond MDBA, at Walnut Creek City […]
MDBA Field Trip — A Poorwill Quest, Redux!
Morgan Territory Road 2800 Morgan Territory Road, Clayton, CARepeating a successful expedition, we'll hike up a fire road on the east face of North Peak in Mount Diablo State Park, to see Common Poorwills as they forage for […]