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 […]
Monthly 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
MDBA Field Trip — Pine Canyon
Diablo Foothills Regional Park Trailhead Parking 1700 Castle Rock Rd, Walnut CreekThis fieldtrip is good for birders of all levels, including beginners. Pine Canyon, which includes the Castle Rock EBRPD recreational area and the Diablo Foothills Regional Park just beyond, provides […]
MDBA Field Trip — Lagoon Valley & Pena Adobe
Peña Adobe Regional Park 4699 Peña Adobe Rd., Vacaville, CAWe will first bird at Pena Adobe Park, located off I-80 just west of Vacaville. Pena Adobe is a historic park with well established trees, including an orange tree planted […]
Monthly Program: May 2025
The Camellia Room at The Gardens at Heather Farm 1540 Marchbanks Drive, Walnut Creek, CA, United StatesCalifornia Condors – Conservation and Return to Mount Diablo Juan Pablo Galván Martínez Mount Diablo Bird Alliance will meet Thursday, May 1 in the Camellia Room at the Gardens […]
MDBA Field Trip — Putah Creek at Pedrick Road
Putah Creek Parking Lot Putah Creek Parking Lot, Davis, CAThis delightful, fairly short stretch of Putah Creek (~3/4 miles), can be very productive during Spring migration. It's a fairly easy walk through lovely riparian right down in the creek […]
MDBA Field Trip — A Sunset Bird Walk on the Martinez Shoreline
87 N Court St, Martinez, CA 94553 87 N Court St., Martinez, CAFor this trip, we’ll be taking a leisurely sunset walk around the lagoon and shoreline of Radke Martinez Regional Shoreline Park. This flat, unpaved trail meanders through a habitat mosaic […]
MDBA Field Trip — West Briones Regional Park
Bear Creek Staging Area Briones Bear Creek Staging Area, 16 Bear Creek Rd, Lafayette, CA, United StatesA visit to the west entrance of Briones Regional Park in the spring offers views of spring wildflowers and spring birds. Lazuli Buntings are often present, along with flycatchers, vireos, […]
MDBA Field Trip — East Contra Costa County
Big Break Regional Shoreline 69 Big Break Road, Oakley, CA, United StatesWe will meet at Big Break/Delta Science Center. After birding there we'll drive to Marsh Creek Trail and, if time permits, Bethel Island. These locations are usually good for waterfowl, […]
MDBA Field Trip — Owl Prowl at Hidden Lakes
Hidden Lakes Park Morello Ave & Chilpancingo Pkwy, Martinez, CAAn evening walk from Hidden Lakes to Hidden Valley Park and back, to look for owls. We’ll first hike to the eucalyptus grove Hidden Valley Park to try to catch […]
MDBA Field Trip — Outer Point Reyes
Kenneth C. Patrick Visitor Center 1 Drake Beach Rd, Inverness, CA, United StatesPoint 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 by Beth Branthaver). MDBA […]
Monthly Program: June 2025
The Camellia Room at The Gardens at Heather Farm 1540 Marchbanks Drive, Walnut Creek, CA, United StatesBay Area Wildlife: An Irreverent Guide Jeff Miller Mount Diablo Bird Alliance will meet Thursday, June 5 in the Camellia Room at the Gardens at Heather Farm, 1540 Marchbanks […]