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MDAS Field Trip — Outer Point Reyes

Kenneth C. Patrick Visitor Center 1 Drake Beach Rd, Inverness, CA, United States

Sign 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 States

Sign 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 […]

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MDAS Field Trip — Mt. Wanda

Mount Wanda Trailhead XVQ9+QW, Martinez, CA, United States

Sign 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 States

The 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, CA

Sign 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 […]

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MDAS Field Trip — Vaux’s Swifts at McNear Brickyard, San Rafael

McNear Brickyard 1 McNear Brickyard Rd., San Rafael, CA

Sign 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 […]

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Introducing the Birds of Heather Farm

Heather Farm Park 301 N San Carlos Dr, Walnut Creek, CA, United States

Heather 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 […]

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MDBA Field Trip — Mt. View Sanitary and McNabney Marsh

Mountain View Sanitary District 3800 Arthur Rd, Martinez, CA, United States

In winter McNabney Marsh, aka Waterbird Regional Preserve, hosts many species of ducks, shorebirds and waterbirds. Marsh passerines and raptors might also be present. We'll meet at the observation deck […]

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Introducing the Birds of Heather Farm

Heather Farm Park 301 N San Carlos Dr, Walnut Creek, CA, United States

This trip is especially good for beginners! Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek is an underrated birding spot, home to dozens of resident species. We'll hope to see some winter […]

MDBA Field Trip — Lodi Lake & Woodbridge Preserve

Lodi Lake 1101 W. Turner Rd, Lodi, CA, United States

We'll bird first at Lodi Lake and its riparian area alongside the Mokelumne River. Plan to see waterfowl and many bird species including Woodpeckers, White-breasted Nuthatch, Cedar Waxwing, Herons, Warblers […]

MDBA Field Trip — Palo Alto Baylands/Charleston Slough

Terminal Boulevard Terminal Boulevard, Mountain View, CA, United States

We see a variety of birds on the water on this trip that is only about a 55 minute drive from Walnut Creek. It is exciting to be on the […]

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MDBA Field Trip — A Poorwill Quest

Morgan Territory Road 2800 Morgan Territory Road, Clayton, CA

**Please note the time correction** 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 […]

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MDBA Field Trip — Meeker Slough

Meeker Slough Bayside Dr, Richmond, CA

Meeker Slough is a wetland area in Richmond, on the coast of San Francisco Bay. We'll look for shorebirds, ducks, herons, and coastal passerines during the incoming tide. The walk […]

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MDBA Field Trip — Lynch Canyon Open Space Preserve

Lynch Canyon Open Space Preserve, Fairfield 3100 Lynch Rd, Fairfield, CA, United States

Lynch Canyon Open Space, an asset of the Solano County Land Trust, is a fantastic place for raptors in the winter! It's also home to grassland species, and waterbirds on […]

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