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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

**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 […]

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 […]

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 […]