Events
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Monthly Program: January 2026
FeaturedThe Camellia Room at The Gardens at Heather Farm 1540 Marchbanks Drive, Walnut Creek, CA, United StatesBornean Bristlehead. Photo by Bob Lewis. The Importance of Islands to Avian Evolution Bob Lewis Mount Diablo Bird Alliance will meet Thursday, January 8 in the Camellia Room at […]
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MDBA Field Trip — Bridgeway Island Pond, West Sacramento
McDonald's West Sacramento 2244 Lake Washington Blvd., West Sacramento, CABridgeway Island Pond in West Sacramento is a low-key birding hotspot, offering fairly close views of an assortment of waterfowl and shorebirds. In past years it's been a great spot […]
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MDBA Field Trip — Woodbridge Road & Sandhill Crane Fly-In
Woodbridge Ecological Reserve 7730 W Woodbridge Rd, Lodi, CAThis outing is especially suitable for people with mobility issues. A very special trip arranged with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. At 3:45 PM we'll meet their volunteer […]
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Monthly Program: February 2026
FeaturedThe Camellia Room at The Gardens at Heather Farm 1540 Marchbanks Drive, Walnut Creek, CA, United StatesBrandt's Cormorant, Photo by Farallon Institute. Alcatraz Island – A Climate Refuge for Seabirds Julie Thayer Mount Diablo Bird Alliance will meet Thursday, February 5 in the Camellia Room at […]
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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 possible. To see Brant, the sea […]
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MDBA Field Trip — The Delta including Cosumnes Preserve
Westgate Landing Regional Park 4GF5+HP, Terminous, CA, United StatesWe'll take a few short-to-medium walks at locations in the Delta, hoping to see Tundra Swans, Sandhill Cranes, raptors and grassland birds. A highlight is Cosumnes Preserve. Trip will go […]
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MDBA Field Trip — Sunset Birding at Pacheco Marsh
Pacheco Marsh 2501 Waterfront Rd, Martinez, CAPacheco Marsh is a diverse new habitat managed by the John Muir Land Trust. Hosting many species, it is especially known as a good place to spot Short-eared Owls near […]
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MDBA Field Trip — Valle Vista
Valle Vista RVC6+WQ, Moraga, CA, United StatesA walk through various habitats at this EBMUD property usually allows us to see 40-50 species. Bring your EBMUD trail pass, if you have one. This property is at the […]
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MDBA Field Trip — Sunday at the Sewage Ponds (Las Gallinas)
Las Gallinas Ponds Las Gallinas Valley birding loop, Smith Ranch Rd, San Rafael, CAThe Las Gallinas Sanitary District maintains a complex of water treatment ponds that are a magnet for migratory waterfowl. Dozens of waterfowl species can be seen here in the winter. […]
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MDBA Field Trip — Contra Costa City Parks
Heather Farm Park 301 N San Carlos Dr, Walnut Creek, CA, United StatesThis is a great outing for beginning birders! Starting in Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek, we will walk around the large, mostly natural pond. From there we will carpool […]
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MDBA Field Trip — Winter Waterfowl in Walnut Creek
Heather Farm Park 301 N San Carlos Dr, Walnut Creek, CA, United StatesA short-and-easy bird walk with the Mt. Diablo Bird Alliance. Non-members are welcome, with pre-registration. This is a great outing for beginning birders! Heather Farms is a small pocket of […]
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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. Hike Rating: […]