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MDBA Field Trip — Putah Creek
Putah Creek Road 3836 Putah Creek Rd, Winters, CA, United StatesThis 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, CABoth 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 […]
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MDBA Field Trip — Lake Merritt and Arrowhead Marsh at High Tide
Lake Merritt 699 Bellevue Ave, Oakland, CA, United StatesWinter 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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MDBA Field Trip — Bridgeway Island Pond, West Sacramento
McDonald's West Sacramento 2244 Lake Washington Blvd., West Sacramento, CANew Trip! This is a birding hotspot. We can hope for close views of an assortment of waterfowl and shorebirds. Blue-winged Teal.,American Avocet, Cinnamon Teal, and Sora have often been […]
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FeaturedMonthly Program: February 2025
The Camellia Room at The Gardens at Heather Farm 1540 Marchbanks Drive, Walnut Creek, CA, United StatesMandarin Duck. Photo by Jill Hedgecock In Nature and Imaginations: Birds and Art in Central Europe Jill Hedgecock Mount Diablo Bird Alliance will meet Thursday, February 6 in the Camellia […]
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MDBA Field Trip — Thornton Area/Cosumnes Preserve
Westgate Landing Regional Park 4GF5+HP, Terminous, CA, United StatesTundra Swans, Sandhill Cranes, hawks and grassland birds. Trip will go on in light rain. Bring lunch and a beverage. If questions, call the leader. Hike rating: 1 - Easy. […]
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MDBA Field Trip — Big Break and East County
Big Break Regional Shoreline 69 Big Break Road, Oakley, CA, United StatesWe will be birding at Big Break/Delta Science Center and then driving to at least one other location, to be determined by conditions. These locations are usually good for waterfowl, […]
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MDBA Field Trip — Bodega Bay
Tides Restaurant Bodega Bay 835Bay Highway, Bodega Bay, CA, United StatesWhy do we go all the way to Bodega Bay? To see loons close up – the Common, Pacific, and Red-throated species are all likely. To see Brant, the sea […]
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MDBA Field Trip — Walnut Creek Local City Parks
Heather Farm Park 301 N San Carlos Dr, Walnut Creek, CA, United StatesStarting in Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek, we will walk around the large, mostly natural pond, birding along the way. From there we will drive to two or three […]
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MDBA Field Trip — Valle Vista
Valle Vista RVC6+WQ, Moraga, CA, United StatesA walk through various habitats at the EBMUD property usually allows to see at least 40-50 species. Bring your EBMUD trail pass, if you have one. This property is at […]
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FeaturedMonthly Program: March 2025
The Camellia Room at The Gardens at Heather Farm 1540 Marchbanks Drive, Walnut Creek, CA, United StatesJuvenile Osprey KEEP ‘EM FLYING — Helping Raptors Survive in the Human Environment Craig Nikitas Mount Diablo Bird Alliance will meet Thursday, March 6 in the Camellia Room at […]
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MDBA Field Trip — Moorhen + McNabney Marshes
Mountain View Sanitary District 3800 Arthur Rd, Martinez, CA, United StatesTwo trips this month! Mt. View Sanitary District has offered MDBA special access for a Saturday visit. Both trips will be open to the public, and are very suitable for […]
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MDBA Field Trip — Moorhen + McNabney Marshes
Mountain View Sanitary District 3800 Arthur Rd, Martinez, CA, United StatesTwo trips this month! Mt. View Sanitary District has offered MDBA special access for a Saturday visit. Both trips will be open to the public, and are very suitable for […]
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MDBA Field Trip — Contra Loma Regional Park
Contra Loma Reservoir 1200 Frederickson Ln, Antioch, CA, United StatesWe will be birding the reservoir, Loma Island and surrounding grassland areas. Expected species include waterfowl, woodland, riparian/marsh, shore and grassland birds. Dress appropriately, bring lunch and drinks. Rating: Category […]
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FeaturedMonthly Program: April 2025
The Camellia Room at The Gardens at Heather Farm 1540 Marchbanks Drive, Walnut Creek, CA, United StatesBirds of Prey Live Animal Presentation Lindsay Wildlife Experience Mount Diablo Bird Alliance will meet Thursday, April 3 in the Camellia Room at the Gardens at Heather Farm, 1540 […]
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MDBA Field Trip — North Briones
Briones Regional Park (North) XV37+VX, Martinez, CA, United StatesThis walk begins in oak woodlands with lots of spring wildflowers and birds. We then continue up through grasslands, ending at Sindicich Lagoons. We return the way we came, with […]
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MDBA Field Trip — Black Diamond Mines
Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve X45P+PP, Antioch, CA, United StatesThis trip includes a steep climb up a rocky trail with an elevation gain of several hundred feet. Why make the climb? Because the location offers the best chance in […]
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MDBA Field Trip — Mitchell Canyon
Mitchell Canyon 96 Mitchell Canyon Road, Clayton, CA, United StatesWe will walk into Mitchell Canyon on the lower slopes of Mount Diablo State Park. Many spring birds are possible here: warblers, hummingbirds, flycatchers, gnatcatchers and more. Spring flowers will […]
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MDBA Field Trip — Del Puerto Canyon
Del Puerto Canyon Rd & Diablo Grande Pkwy Del Puerto Canyon Rd, Patterson, CA, United StatesAs we drive along Del Puerto Canyon, on the east side of the Diablo Range, we'll be looking for Canyon Wren, Costa’ s Hummingbird, Greater Roadrunner, and other goodies. It […]
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MDBA Field Trip — Mitchell Canyon II
Mitchell Canyon 96 Mitchell Canyon Road, Clayton, CA, United StatesWe will walk into Mitchell Canyon on the lower slopes of Mount Diablo State Park. Many spring birds are possible here: warblers, hummingbirds, flycatchers, gnatcatchers and more. Spring flowers will […]
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