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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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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 […]

MDBA Field Trip — Lake Merritt and Arrowhead Marsh at High Tide

Lake Merritt 699 Bellevue Ave, Oakland, CA, United States

Winter 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 […]

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