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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 […]

    Free

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    Monthly Program: October 2024

    The Camellia Room at The Gardens at Heather Farm 1540 Marchbanks Drive, Walnut Creek, CA, United States

    Wildlife 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 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 […]

    Free
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    Monthly Program: November 2024

    The Camellia Room at The Gardens at Heather Farm 1540 Marchbanks Drive, Walnut Creek, CA, United States

    Pied Barbet, Namibia. Photo by J. Britten Birds of Namibia Jerry Britten Mount Diablo Bird Alliance will meet Thursday, November 7, in the Camellia Room at the Gardens at Heather […]

  • 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 […]

    Free

  • 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 […]

    Free

  • 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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    Monthly Program: December 2024

    The Camellia Room at The Gardens at Heather Farm 1540 Marchbanks Drive, Walnut Creek, CA, United States

    Dr. Van Schmidt surveying a California Gull breeding colony on a levee in the salt ponds Flows of Water and Waterbirds across California Nathan Van Schmidt Our December meeting will […]

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    Monthly Program: January 2025

    The Camellia Room at The Gardens at Heather Farm 1540 Marchbanks Drive, Walnut Creek, CA, United States

    Blood Pheasant. Photo by Bob Lewis Birds of Bhutan Bob Lewis Mount Diablo Bird Alliance will meet Thursday, January 2 in the Camellia Room at the Gardens at Heather Farm, […]

  • Contra Costa Large Day

    Saturday January 4, Predawn to Dusk Spend the first Saturday of the New Year on an all-day birding trip that will visit several different habitats spread across Contra Costa County. […]

  • MDBA Field Trip — Putah Creek

    Putah Creek Road 3836 Putah Creek Rd, Winters, CA, United States

    This is a great chance to see a variety of birds and ducks along Putah Creek and Lake Solano. Possible species include Osprey, Lewis's Woodpecker, Phainopepla, Barrow's Goldeneye and Hooded […]

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  • MDBA Field Trip — Marin: Las Gallinas and Shollenberger Park

    Las Gallinas Ponds Las Gallinas Valley birding loop, Smith Ranch Rd, San Rafael, CA

    Both of these locations are great for wintering waders, shorebirds, waterfowl and raptors. Bring lunch and a beverage, as both sites take time to bird and there is a drive […]