Monthly Program: September 2024
The Camellia Room at The Gardens at Heather Farm 1540 Marchbanks Drive, Walnut Creek, CA, United StatesBirds of Canada and North American Wood Warblers Norman Kikuchi, MD Mount Diablo Bird Alliance will meet Thursday, September 5, in the Camellia Room at the Gardens at Heather Farm. […]
MDAS Field Trip — Outer Point Reyes
Kenneth C. Patrick Visitor Center 1 Drake Beach Rd, Inverness, CA, United StatesSign up HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/outer-point-reyes-registration-989723909857 Point Reyes is one of the premiere birding locations in Northern California, a great spot to find rarities during migration---like the Prairie Warbler pictured above (image […]
MDAS Field Trip — Tilden Nature Area & Jewel Lake
Jewel Lake, Tilden Nature Area, California 600 Canon Dr, Berkeley, CA 94708, Berkeley, CA, United StatesSign up HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jewel-lake-tilden-nature-area-berkeley-tickets-989729386237 A walk along Wildcat Creek and around Jewel Lake in Tilden Park. We'll get started early, as it can get hot by mid-day at this time […]
MDAS Field Trip — Mt. Wanda
Mount Wanda Trailhead XVQ9+QW, Martinez, CA, United StatesSign up HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-mt-wanda-john-muir-nhs-martinez-tickets-989719737377 This hike is especially good for beginning birders! We'll walk through oak woodlands and oak savannah habitats, climbing uphill on a rugged fire road with one […]
Introducing the Birds of Heather Farm
Heather Farm Park 301 N San Carlos Dr, Walnut Creek, CA, United StatesThe Natural Area at Heather Farm is an underrated birding site. It is possible to see five species of heron one day, and on the next five species of sparrow. […]
MDAS Field Trip — Birding by Bike at Clifton Court Forebay
Clifton Court Forebay Clifton Court Rd., Discovery Bay, CASign up HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-by-bike-at-clifton-court-forebay-tickets-989733488507 Have a bicycle, e-bike or scooter, and like to bird? Join MDBA at Clifton Court Reservoir in eastern Contra Costa County, where we will do an […]
MDAS Field Trip — Vaux’s Swifts at McNear Brickyard, San Rafael
McNear Brickyard 1 McNear Brickyard Rd., San Rafael, CASign up HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vauxs-swifts-tickets-989735384177 Leader: Maureen Lahiff, , 510.484.6529 Vaux's Swifts migrate south along the Pacific Americas Flyway each fall, and one of their few known stopping points in Northern […]
Monthly Program: October 2024
The Camellia Room at The Gardens at Heather Farm 1540 Marchbanks Drive, Walnut Creek, CA, United StatesWildlife Photography Vishal Subramanyan Mount Diablo Bird Alliance will meet Thursday, October 3, in the Camellia Room at the Gardens at Heather Farm. 6:30 PM Doors Open 7:00 PM Announcements […]
Introducing the Birds of Heather Farm
Heather Farm Park 301 N San Carlos Dr, Walnut Creek, CA, United StatesHeather Farm Park in Walnut Creek is an underrated birding spot, home to dozens of resident species. We'll hope to see some migrating birds as well! We'll meet at the […]
MDAS Field Trip — Alameda Hotspots
Alameda has several good spots for shorebirds. We'll probably visit Elsie Roemer Bird Sanctuary, Ballena Bay, and Crab Cove, with the exact itinerary to be determined. Meeting point will be […]