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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191112T080000
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UID:3360-1573545600-1573567200@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Shadow Cliffs Regional Park
DESCRIPTION:New field trip this year! Gulls\, ducks\, grebes\, herons\, and raptors are possible. Carpool leaves at 7:30 AM from Sycamore Valley Road Park & Ride. Or meet at the park at 8 AM . Go south on I-680\, then east on I-580 toward Livermore. Exit at Santa Rita Road and turn right\, drive about 1 mile to Valley Avenue and turn left. Turn left onto Stanley after half-a-mile and then turn right into the park. Entry fee required at kiosk\, then turn left to parking lot. Bring lunch and liquids. Leader: Steve Taylor\, 925-828-8810. Category 2. \n 
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/shadow-cliffs-regional-park/
LOCATION:Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area\, 2500 Stanley Blvd\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94566\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191112T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T141742
CREATED:20190701T173426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190705T223632Z
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SUMMARY:iNaturalist\, a Tutorial for Citizen Scientists by Kendall Oei
DESCRIPTION:One 2-hour class and one 4-hour field trip\nClass: Tuesday\, November 12\, 7-9 pm\nField Trip: Sunday\, November 17\, 8 am-noon\nSave Mount Diablo office in Walnut Creek (maximum 15 participants)\nCost: $25 MDAS members and $30 non-members \nClass Description: Naturalist and nature videographer Kendall Oei will convert you into an active\, and interactive\, citizen scientist in 90 minutes. An early adaptor to the revolutionary digital app\, iNaturalist\, developed by Bay Area naturalists and now used globally\, Kendall will walk us through the iNaturalist website and the phone app\, showing us how we can each become a resource to science. iNaturalist is all these things: a place to record nature observations\, an in-depth nature guide—it is great for local sightings—and a source of deep enjoyment. Kendall’s presentation will also be a workshop\, so bring your phone or laptop if you want to participate\, along with some recent photos you have taken. He will show you how to post and annotate them. It is easy and it adds your observations to the joint record for all to access. Before the date\, create an iNaturalist account by going to www.inaturalist.org/\, and download the app in your phone’s app store. It is free. \nInstructor Bio: Kendall moved to the Bay Area in 1994 from Southern California\, where he grew up. He fell in love immediately with the open spaces here\, and took up photography so he could show his family and friends the things he saw on weekend hikes. Photography led him to his current passion for nature videography. As part of his quest to document the beauty and wonders in our area\, he needed a resource to help identify the flora and fauna in his videos. That is when he discovered iNaturalist. See one of Kendall’s most recent Mount Diablo films here: Kendall Oei \nTo enroll in this class\, please select Member or Non-Member below and click ENROLL. You will be forwarded to PayPal to complete your payment. \n\n \n\n\n\nMember / Non-Member\n\n\nMember $25.00 USDNon-Member $30.00 USD
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/inaturalist-a-tutorial-for-citizen-scientists-by-kendall-oei/2019-11-12/
LOCATION:Save Mount Diablo office in Walnut Creek\, 1901 Olympic Blvd #320\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, 94596\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191116T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191116T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T141742
CREATED:20190923T210247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191002T230132Z
UID:3364-1573893000-1573916400@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Limantour Beach
DESCRIPTION:This trip includes forest birds on the ridge and ducks\, shorebirds and often loons and grebes on the ocean. Tule Elk are often seen. Carpool leaves at 7:00 am from El Nido Ranch Road. Meet at 8:30am at the Bear Valley Visitor Center\, Point Reyes National Seashore. Take SR 24 to Oakland\, then I-580 west to Richmond and the San Rafael Bridge. From US 101 north\, take the Lucas Valley Road exit. Turn left and drive toward Nicasio and continue to Pt. Reyes-Petauma Road. Turn right across the painted bridge and then left on Hwy 1 into Pt. Reyes Station. After a short stop at the Bovine Bakery\, continue toward Olema\, turn right onto Bear Valley Road and left to the Visitor Center. Bring lunch and a beverage. Leader: Fred Safier\, 925-337-2906. Category 2. \nLocation: Limantour Beach\, meet at Bear Valley Visitors Station\, Point Reyes Station\, CA\nhttps://www.google.com/maps/place/Bear+Valley+Visitor+Center/@38.0411247\,\n-122.8003574\,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xf40da9f4a8fac6ab!8m2!3d38.0411247!4d-122.8003574
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/limantour-beach/
LOCATION:Limantour Beach\, Bear Valley Visitor Center\, Point Reyes Station\, CA\, 94956\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191212T071500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191212T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T141742
CREATED:20191105T034849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191105T034849Z
UID:3468-1576134900-1576162800@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:American Canyon Wetlands Edge Park
DESCRIPTION:Wintering ducks\, shorebirds and raptors possible along the wetlands and the Napa River; some passerines in the fields and eucalyptus. We will walk 3-4 miles on level paths along ponds and reach the Napa River before returning to the park. High tide is at noon. Bring walking shoes\, trail snacks and water; lunch in the park when we return. Carpool leaves Sunvalley at 7:15\, meet at park at 8 AM. Take I-680 north to Benicia\, I-780 west to Vallejo\, I-80 east to Hwy 37 west (Exit 33). Exit at CA 29/Sonoma Blvd toward Napa. After 1.5 miles turn left on W American Canyon Road\, at end turn right on Wetlands Edge Rd. Turn left on Eucalyptus Dr. and into parking lot. Leaders: Chris & Teri Wills\, 925-408-5364. Category 3.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/american-canyon-wetlands-edge-park/
LOCATION:American Canyon Wetlands Edge Park\, 2 Eucalyptus Drive\, American Canyon\, CA\, 94503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191212T210000
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CREATED:20191029T194249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191205T050023Z
UID:3441-1576177200-1576184400@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Program: December 2019
DESCRIPTION:Birding info: Gorillas on the Mountain \nJill Hedgecock with gorilla \nDid you know that gorillas share over 99% of their DNA with humans? Learn about these knuckle-walking great apes as Jill Hedgecock shares her amazing experiences while visiting with the mountain gorillas in Rwanda. \nMain Program: Kenya – A Birding and Wildlife Frontier with Jill Hedgecock \n \nWhat is it like to touch extinction? Admire nature’s ingenuity in a parrot’s coloration? Marvel at the oddest-looking raptor on the planet? Watch vultures swoop in on the remains of a lion kill? \nThe fact that Kenya is home to the last two Northern white rhino and one of the largest populations of black rhino is what initially drew Jill Hedgecock to visit Kenya. But its wealth of birdlife was a big attraction too. Kenya is home to 1\,100 species of birds—nearly half of the 2\,341 bird species found in Africa. \nIt supports the second largest variety of birdlife in Africa\, second only to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Kenya’s natural resources provided National Geographic moment after National Geographic moment. Jill’s breath caught while watching a lion pick up its cub in the manner of a housecat moving its kitten.  Her heart melted as she observed two cheetah siblings grooming each other. Then there was the laugh-out-loud moment of a juvenile giraffe kicking up his heels. Another highlight was witnessing hundreds of wildebeest cross a crocodile-infested river.  But perhaps her best memory was when her thrill turned to fear as a leopard walked underneath Jill’s safari vehicle – an incident captured on video that will be shared during her talk. \nJill Hedgecock’s long-standing roots run deep with the Mount Diablo Audubon Society\, serving as the International Conservation Coordinator in the early 1990s\, as a leader of the Black Diamond Mine Christmas count circle for many years\, and as a reporter covering the Christmas Bird Count for the last two years. She has a master’s degree in Environmental Management from the University of San Francisco. Her novel about a seventeen-year-old girl on safari who finds herself at odds with rhino poachers will be available for purchase at the meeting.  To learn more about Jill’s books visit www.jillhedgecock.com.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-december-2019/
LOCATION:The Camellia Room at The Gardens at Heather Farm\, 1540 Marchbanks Drive\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, 94598\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ariana Rickard":MAILTO:arianajrickard@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191214T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191214T070000
DTSTAMP:20260405T141742
CREATED:20190820T163438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191106T230603Z
UID:3216-1576306800-1576306800@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Central Contra Costa County Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Hold the date for the Central Contra Costa County Christmas Bird Count\, a tradition going back to 1955! Species and total numbers of birds within this count circle will be censused.  To participate in field trips led by experienced birders on this special occasion\, or to tally birds at your yard/feeder if you live within the count circle\, contact one of the organizers below.  For more details please visit the MDAS CBC page.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/central-contra-costa-county-christmas-bird-count/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Birding,Conservation
ORGANIZER;CN="Jerry Britten":MAILTO:president@mtdiabloaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191218T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191218T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T141742
CREATED:20190827T164532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191106T230655Z
UID:3258-1576652400-1576695600@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:East County Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Hold the date for the 20th annual East Contra Costa County Christmas Bird Count!  Species and total numbers of birds within this count circle will be censused.  To participate in field trips led by experienced birders on this special occasion\, or to tally birds at your yard/feeder if you live within the count circle\, contact one of the organizers below.  For more details please visit the MDAS CBC page.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/east-county-christmas-bird-count/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Birding,Conservation
ORGANIZER;CN="Jerry Britten":MAILTO:president@mtdiabloaudubon.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191222
DTSTAMP:20260405T141742
CREATED:20191105T033258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191210T200944Z
UID:3460-1576886400-1576972799@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Sacramento Refuges
DESCRIPTION:This full-day field trip will include visits to several wonderful wildlife refuges in the Sacramento Valley\, highlighting Sacramento and Colusa NWR’s. Collectively these sanctuaries are home to tens of thousands of wintering ducks\, geese and swans.  Carpool leaves Sunvalley Mall at 7 AM\, or meet the group at 8:15 AM at the I-5 North Dunnigan rest area. For the latter\, take I-680 north\, cross the Benicia Bridge\, merge onto I-80E at Cordelia. At Vacaville\, merge onto I-505N\, follow for 34 miles and merge onto I-5N just south of Dunnigan. Continue past the town to the rest stop.  The exact itinerary is to be announced the day of the trip. Bring a radio if you have one. Leader: Beth Branthaver\, 510-502-4869. Category 2.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/sacramento-refuges/
LOCATION:Sunvalley Mall\, 1 Sunvalley Mall Rd\, Concord\, CA\, 94520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191228T071500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191228T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T141742
CREATED:20191105T042156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191105T042610Z
UID:3475-1577517300-1577545200@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Southeast Solano County Raptors and More
DESCRIPTION:We will search the grasslands of southeast Solano County for raptors and other birds not common south of the Sacramento River channel\, including Rough-Legged Hawk and the elusive Mountain Plover.  Carpool leaves Sunvalley at 7:15 AM. Or\, meet the leader at 8 AM at Suisun City McDonald’s. Take I-680 north\, cross bridge to Benicia and merge to I-80 east at Cordelia. Then take Hwy 12 east toward Rio Vista for approximately 4 miles to Sunset Avenue\, where you will make a left turn at the signal light into the shopping center. The McDonald’s is on the right. We will bird east on Hwy 12 and Creed Rd to the vicinity of Hwy 113 and Robinson Road\, possibly including Jepson Prairie. We will make several stops\, looking for migrating waterfowl\, passerines and winter raptors\, especially Flannery and McCormack Roads in search of the elusive Mountain Plover. From there\, given time\, we may travel to the Bird’s Landing area\, where we should see Tri-colored Blackbirds among other passerines and possibly to Montezuma Slough for waterfowl. Plan to spend 4-5 hours birding\, plus driving time getting there and back. There will be minimal hiking\, but dress for seasonal conditions. Bring along hand held radios\, food and water. Carpooling is strongly advised\, due to limited access at stops and the distance traveled. Leader: Gary Fregien\, 916-708-0636. Category 1. \n 
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/southeast-solano-county-raptors-and-more/
LOCATION:McDonald’s Suisun City\, 109 Sunset Center\, Siusun City\, CA\, 94585\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200102T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200102T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T141742
CREATED:20191118T025518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191118T025945Z
UID:3627-1577991600-1577998800@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Program: January 2020
DESCRIPTION:Birding info: Mt. Diablo Audubon Society Vice-President Jerry Britten will report highlights of the 2019 Christmas Bird Counts. \nMain Program: Feathers and Flight: A Journey to the New World Tropics \nMasked Trogon. Photo by Benjamin Jacobs-Schwartz \nInternational bird guide\, naturalist and wildlife photographer\, Benny Jacobs-Schwartz will share his dazzling bird photos\, captivating videos\, and animated storytelling to bring a slice of the tropics to California. \nTouching on topics of migration\, speciation\, and biodiversity\, this media rich journey will share some of the fascinating and unique birds that inhabit the new-world tropics. Sure to both educate and entertain\, this presentation will leave you with a deeper understanding of tropical ecology\, and knowledge about where some of our backyard birds spend their winters! \nBenny Isaac Jacobs-Schwartz owns and operates a bird guiding business and lifestyle brand called BIRDS by BIJS (pronounced Bee-jus). Working seasonally as a naturalist guide\, expedition trip leader\, and international bird guide\, Benny works in a variety of locations. Most recently bringing him to such exotic places like coastal Alaska\, Trinidad and Tobago\, and the Ecuadorian cloud forest. \nWhen not trip leading or following birds across the world he is at home growing his business. BIRDS by BIJS\, initially begun in response to many requests for urban birding outings\, the business has now grown to encompass a nature inspired clothing line\, bird photography and wildlife documentaries\, and of course local and international bird watching tours. \nSeasonally Benny or BIJS\, is based in Los Angeles\, where he leads public and private birding adventures to urban hotspots. He is also a passionate photographer\, specializing in birds. He uses his impressive collection of content to leverage his prolific social media presence. Benny hopes his love of the natural world will inspire others to conserve the open spaces around them and look up more often from their phones!
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-january-2020/
LOCATION:The Camellia Room at The Gardens at Heather Farm\, 1540 Marchbanks Drive\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, 94598\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ariana Rickard":MAILTO:arianajrickard@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200104T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200104T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T141742
CREATED:20191105T044624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191105T044624Z
UID:3482-1578124800-1578153600@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Putah Creek
DESCRIPTION:Putah Creek is usually reliable for Phainopepla\, Lewis’s Woodpecker and Hooded Merganser\, as well as possibly Barrow’s Goldeneye.  Carpool leaves Sunvalley at 8:00 AM. Meet at 8:45 AM at the intersection of Cherry Glen and Pleasants Valley Roads\, approximately 1 mile north from I-80\, west of Vacaville. Dress warmly; this can be a cold\, windy area. Bring lunch. Leader: Fred Safier\, 925-937-2906. Category 1.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/putah-creek/
LOCATION:Sunvalley Mall\, 1 Sunvalley Mall Rd\, Concord\, CA\, 94520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200104T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200104T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T141742
CREATED:20191207T191518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200110T163635Z
UID:3697-1578124800-1578153600@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Colusa Wildlife Refuge (Wild Birds Unlimited Bird Walk Series)
DESCRIPTION:A long journey\, but well worth it. Visitors report snow geese\, bald eagles\, white faced ibis\, herons\, pintails\, teals\, northern shovelers\, and other ducks\, white pelicans\, grebes\, ring necked pheasants\, horned owls\, kites\, and many other raptors.  Eurasian wigeons are often seen\, and in the past there have even been reports of the elusive falcated duck. Most of the refuge will be seen in vehicles with short walks at several points. There is a small entrance fee per car unless you have a Duck Stamp or other pass.  Leave at 8:00 am from the Wild Birds Unlimited parking lot returning approx. 4:00 pm.  Carpooling encouraged.  Wear layers\, bring lunch and rain gear. Leader: Chick Chickering\, 925-686-9231. Category 1.  Donation to MDAS encouraged.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/colusa-wildlife-refuge-wild-birds-unlimited-mdas-bird-walk-series/
LOCATION:Wild Birds Unlimited\, Pleasant Hill\, 692 Contra Costa Blvd\, Pleasant Hill\, CA\, 94523\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200108T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200108T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T141742
CREATED:20191105T045930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191211T181715Z
UID:3484-1578471300-1578495600@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:East Contra Costa County
DESCRIPTION:We will look for wintering birds at Big Break\, Iron House Sanitary\, and several other spots in the eastern portion of our county. Carpool leaves Sunvalley at 8:15 AM. Or\, meet at Big Break at 9:00 AM. From Central Contra Costa\, take Highway 4 toward Stockton/Pittsburg\, after Antioch take right Exit 30 toward CA-160/Sacramento/Rio Vista (just past Hillcrest Avenue Exit; do NOT continue straight on Highway 4). Take exit 1-A East 18th/Main Street\, turn right at the bottom of the exit onto Main Street\, proceed east a little over 1 mile\, then turn left onto Big Break Road. Turn into Big Break Regional Shoreline/Delta Science Center just past the last houses on the right.  Leader: Paul Schorr\, 925-998-0070. Category 1.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/east-contra-costa-county/
LOCATION:Big Break Regional Shoreline\, 69 Big Break Road\, Oakley\, CA\, 94561\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200110T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200110T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T141742
CREATED:20191105T151148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191105T151148Z
UID:3490-1578643200-1578668400@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Lake Merritt /Arrowhead Marsh—High Tide
DESCRIPTION:We should find a good variety of wintering ducks and gulls at Lake Merritt. Then we will then drive to Arrowhead Marsh for the high tide around 11:15 AM; the rising tide should flush out rails. The area is also good for shorebirds and more wintering ducks on the estuary. A visit to Garretson Point will finish our trip.  Carpool leaves at 8 am from El Nido Ranch Road. Or\, meet at 8:30 AM in parking lot by Lake Merritt. Take SR 24 to Oakland and I-980\, take Grand Avenue exit and turn left on Grand. Enter park at Children’s Fairyland (entry fee)\, and follow road around to parking lot entrance on right between boathouse and aviary. Bring lunch and drinks.  Leader: Sandy Ritchie\, 925-685-8048.  Category 1.  \n.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/lake-merritt-arrowhead-marsh-high-tide/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200118T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200118T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T141742
CREATED:20191105T154518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191105T154518Z
UID:3494-1579332600-1579359600@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Shollenberger Park/Ellis Creek
DESCRIPTION:Both sites are good for wintering waders\, shorebirds\, waterfowl and a few raptors.Carpool leaves Sunvalley parking lot at 7:30 AM. Take I-680 across the Benicia Bridge. Go west on I-780 to I-80 towards Sacramento\, exit to SR 37. Follow SR 37 to Lakeville Road\, then turn right. Before reaching Petaluma\, look for the water recycling facility on the left and turn left on South McDowell Blvd. After a short distance\, turn left onto Cypress Dr. The Shollenberger access is behind the Point Blue offices on the right\, Ellis Creek is farther along. We will decide which to visit first on the day of the trip.  Bring lunch and a beverage. Leader: Sandy Ritchie\, 925-685-8048. Category 2.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/shollenberger-park-ellis-creek/
LOCATION:Shollenberger Park\, 1400 Cader Lane\, Petaluma\, CA\, 94954\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200125T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200125T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T141742
CREATED:20200107T151643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200107T151643Z
UID:3763-1579942800-1579960800@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Cranes & Geese at Staten Island - 1st YBC field trip of 2020
DESCRIPTION:The first MDAS Young Birders field trip of the New Year will be to the well known crane and waterfowl wintering site of Staten Island\, in the center of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta\, on Saturday January 25th. If we’re lucky we’ll be able to see hundreds\, and maybe even thousands of cranes\, geese and other birds. \nBecause it’s an hour away and can be tricky to get to\, and some of the road is narrow and unpaved\, we’ll carpool there. Meet at the Pittsburg/Bay Point BART station at 1700 W Leland Rd at 9AM (everyone from the Diablo area will have to pass by here). We’ll get into carpools and then head out. Depending on where the birds are we’ll stick to the island or look at other sites\, then head back. \nAs always\, every Young Birder need to be accompanied by a parent or other adult responsible for them. Heavy rain cancels\, but if it’s only drizzle or some showers the trip is still on. Bring layered clothing for cool temperatures and potential showers\, shoes you can get muddy\, along with binoculars\, camera\, snack\, water\, hat\, sunglasses\, etc. We have extra field guides and binoculars if you need them.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/cranes-geese-at-staten-island-1st-ybc-field-trip-of-2020/
LOCATION:Pittsburg Bay Point Bart Station\, 2393+2V\, Pittsburg\, CA\, 94565\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Young Birders
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200129T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200129T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T141742
CREATED:20191105T155404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191105T155404Z
UID:3498-1580288400-1580306400@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Martinez Waterfront Birds
DESCRIPTION:We will visit several areas along the Martinez shoreline.  Meet at 9 AM in the Waterbird Regional Preserve parking lot. From I-680\, exit for Waterfront Road; when driving north\, this is the last exit before the Benicia Bridge. Go east about ½ mile and turn right onto Waterbird Way. Go around the corner to the left and then turn right into the parking lot.  Bring lunch and a beverage. Leader: Tracy Farrington\, 925-788-6223 Category 2.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/martinez-waterfront-birds/
LOCATION:Waterbird Regional Preserve\, Martinez\, 2701 Waterfront Rd.\, Martinez\, CA\, 94553\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200201T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T141742
CREATED:20191207T192254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200113T043401Z
UID:3700-1580544000-1580558400@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Contra Loma reservoir (Wild Birds Unlimited Bird Walk Series)
DESCRIPTION:An easy winter 3 mile stroll looking for common gallinules\, green herons\, soras\, as well as red-shouldered hawks\, harriers and other raptors.  Leave at 8:00 am from the Wild Birds Unlimited parking lot returning approximately noon.  Carpooling encouraged.  Parking $5.00.  Wear layers and bring rain gear. Leader: Kevin Hintsa\,  925-798-0303. Category 1.  Donation to MDAS encouraged.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/contra-loma-reservoir-wild-birds-unlimited-mdas-bird-walk-series/
LOCATION:Wild Birds Unlimited\, Pleasant Hill\, 692 Contra Costa Blvd\, Pleasant Hill\, CA\, 94523\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T141742
CREATED:20191105T160712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191105T160712Z
UID:3503-1580544000-1580576400@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Thornton Area/Cosumnes Preserve
DESCRIPTION:We will look for Tundra Swans\, Sandhill Cranes\, hawks and grassland birds.  Carpool leaves Sunvalley at 8 AM. Meet at 8:45 AM in Westgate Landing Park at end of Glascock Road. Take SR 4 to Antioch Bridge\, go north on SR 160 along river to Rio Vista bridge. Turn right on SR 12 for 11.5 miles. East of Terminous\, turn right onto the exit to Glasscock Rd. The road will go under the bridge. Turn left onto Glasscock Rd. proper and continue to the park at the end. Trip will go in light rain. Bring lunch and a beverage. If questions\, call the leader. Leader: Ethan Chickering\, 925-686-9231. Category 1.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/thornton-area-cosumnes-preserve/
LOCATION:Westgate Landing Regional Park\, 4GF5+HP\, Terminous\, CA\, 95242\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200206T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T141742
CREATED:20200114T155601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200114T160257Z
UID:3820-1581015600-1581022800@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Program: February 2020
DESCRIPTION:Birding info: The Peregrine Team in Pine Canyon\, an all-volunteer natural history education team\, has just begun its sixth season helping to monitor this beautiful apex predator nesting on the western edge of Mount Diablo State Park. You’ll hear an update of last season from a core team member\, Wally De Young\, and see his brief\, inspiring film about the falcons. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \nMain Program: Audubon Climate Report with Juan Pablo Galván \nAudubon’s new science shows that two-thirds (64%) (389 out of 604) of North American bird species are at risk of extinction from climate change. The good news is that our science also shows that if we take action now we can help improve the chances for 76% of species at risk. MDAS Young Birders Club Coordinator Juan Pablo Galván will present Audubon’s new report on the impacts of climate change on birds. He’ll also show the drastic impacts that climate change is already having on the Bay Area and other parts of the world\, attempt to explain why it’s been so difficult to make progress against a drastically warmer climate caused by humans\, and make a provocative case for who is responsible for this tragedy. Most importantly\, every person in the audience and everywhere on the planet must ACT NOW to prevent catastrophic climate change. \nJuan Pablo runs the MDAS young Birders Club. He grew up in Benicia\, but since high school has lived and worked in Costa Rica\, Mexico\, Washington D.C. and different parts of California. Juan Pablo has always loved animals and been interested in learning about and protecting them and the habitats they live in – even since kindergarten when he brought an octopus in for show and tell. Juan Pablo graduated from the University of California\, San Diego with a B.S. in Ecology\, Behavior and Evolution and a minor in Political Science. Then after working in Mexico for a year\, he pursued an M.S. in Sustainable Development and Conservation Biology at the University of Maryland\, College Park. He’s been back and forth between Mexico\, Sacramento\, and other places\, but has lived in the Bay Area the past six years hiking the mountains and checking out the beaches.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-february-2020/
LOCATION:The Camellia Room at The Gardens at Heather Farm\, 1540 Marchbanks Drive\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, 94598\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ariana Rickard":MAILTO:arianajrickard@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200208T071500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200208T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T141742
CREATED:20191106T004917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191106T004932Z
UID:3519-1581146100-1581181200@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Bodega Bay
DESCRIPTION:Bodega Bay is a premier location for wintering shorebirds\, loons\, gulls\, cormorants and waterfowl. The  carpool leaves Sunvalley at 7:30 am. We will meet at the Tides Restaurant on water side of Highway 1 in Bodega at 9:15 AM. Take I-680 across the Benicia Bridge. Go west on I-780 to I-80 towards Sacramento\, exit to SR 37. Follow SR 37 to Lakeville Road and turn right. In Petaluma turn left on E Washington Street and continue on Bodega Road\, Valley Ford Road and SR 1 to Bodega Bay. Walk through or around The Tides to find the group viewing the harbor birds from the outdoor seating. Possibilities at Bodega Bay are wintering shorebirds including Black Oystercatcher\, Wandering Tattler\, and Marbled Godwit. Bring lunch\, liquids and sunscreen. Leader: Hugh Harvey\, 925-935-2979. Category 1.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/bodega-bay-2/
LOCATION:Tides Restaurant Bodega Bay\, 835Bay Highway\, Bodega Bay\, CA\, 94923\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200213T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200213T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T141742
CREATED:20191106T005929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200213T011450Z
UID:3524-1581577200-1581613200@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Grizzly Island Wildlife Area
DESCRIPTION:The California Department of Fish and Game’s Grizzly Island Wildlife Area is in the heart of the 84\,000-acre Suisun Marsh\, the largest contiguous estuarine marsh in the United States. Grizzly Island provides habitat for more than 200 species of birds and is home to a variety of threatened or endangered wildlife and plants\, including a herd of Tule Elk.   Carpool leaves at 7 am from Sunvalley. Meet at 8:30 am at Refuge headquarters. Take I-680 north\, then I-80 east to SR12. Follow SR12 through Fairfield\, watch for sign to Grizzly Island Refuge on right and follow road to headquarters. Entry fee for refuge. Watch for raptors and Short-eared Owls along road.  We may also bird at the Rush Ranch if time permits after finishing at Grizzly Island. Bring lunch and a beverage. Leader: TBD. Category 1.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/grizzly-island-wildlife-area/
LOCATION:Grizzly Island Wildlife Area\, 2548 Grizzly Island Road\, Fairfield\, CA\, 94585\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200219T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200219T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T141742
CREATED:20191106T155402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200216T125027Z
UID:3539-1582097400-1582124400@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Sunol Regional Park
DESCRIPTION:Carpool leaves at 7:30 AM from Sycamore Valley Road Park and Ride lot in Danville. Meet at 8:00 AM in the first parking lot on the left\, Sunol Regional Park. Go south on I-680 to Calaveras Road. Go left under I-680 and drive 4 miles south on Calaveras; turn left on Geary Road and go 2 miles to park. Possible entry fee. Watch and listen for Wild Turkey along Geary Road. Golden Eagles and other raptors\, Rufous-crowned Sparrows\, Dipper\, and Canyon and Rock Wrens are possible. Bring lunch and a beverage. Leader: Tracy Farrington 925-788-6223. Category 3.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/sunol-regional-park/
LOCATION:Sunol Regional Park\, 1895 Geary Road\, Sunol\, CA\, 94586\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200222T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200223T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T141742
CREATED:20191106T165354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191106T165354Z
UID:3543-1582353000-1582477200@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Los Banos/Panoche Valley - 2 Days
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday we will leave from Sycamore Valley Road Park & Ride at 6:30 AM or meet at McDonald’s in Gustine at 8 AM. We will bird Santa Fe Grade Road\, together with the San Luis and Merced Wildlife Refuges and should see a full range of waterfowl and raptors. On Sunday we will bird Little Panoche Road and Panoche Valley. Target birds include Mountain Bluebird\, Mountain Plover and Long-eared Owl. Motel options in Los Banos include Best Western Executive Inn (209) 827-0954\, Los Banos Days Inn (209) 826-9690\, and Vagabond Inn Executive Los Banos (209) 827-4677. Participants need to bring lunch for both days. A communal (optional) dinner is being planned for Saturday evening\, let Beth know if you plan to join us. A fee is charged at Mercey Hot Springs. If you plan to go on the trip\, please call the leaders as soon as possible for likely last minute detail changes! Bring a radio if you have one. Leaders: Beth Branthaver\, 510-502-4869\, Hugh Harvey\, 925-935-2979. Category 1.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/los-banos-panoche-valley-2-days/
LOCATION:Sycamore Valley Park & Ride\, R265+W9\, Danville\, CA\, 94506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200222T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200222T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T141742
CREATED:20200207T221743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200207T221952Z
UID:3889-1582365600-1582374600@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:YBC Eagle Quest at Brushy Peak
DESCRIPTION:Our next field trip will be to Brushy Peak Regional Preserve near Livermore\, where we’ll look for\, among other things\, golden eagles. This area has one of the highest concentrations of golden eagles in the world\, and when we feel the wind and see all the squirrels out there\, you’ll know why. But\, the wind also makes it a great place to put wind turbines for renewable energy\, which can impact birds like eagles\, hawks and others. We’ll see and talk more about that on the trip. \nWe’ll meet at the Preserve (2234 Laughlin Rd\, Livermore) at 10am on Saturday February 22. We’ll be walking on dirt trails that shouldn’t be strenuous\, but there will be some uphill. We’ll either do a loop or go out and back\, but expect an hour and a half to two hours of walking. Wear comfortable shoes that can get dirty and are good on a trail\, snack\, jacket and clothes for wind and maybe some showers\, water\, sunglasses\, hat and binoculars. We have extra binos and field guides if needed. Heavy rain cancels. See you then!
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/ybc-eagle-quest-at-brushy-peak/
LOCATION:Brushy Peak Preserve\, 2234 Laughlin Rd\, Livermore\, 94550\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Young Birders
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200226T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200226T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T141742
CREATED:20191106T170320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191106T170320Z
UID:3546-1582705800-1582722000@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Walnut Creek City Parks
DESCRIPTION:Meet 8:30 AM Heather Farm Park at wooden railing at the natural pond\, just past the community center. This is down the hill from where our monthly meetings are held. We will continue our birding at the Borges Ranch off Castle Rock Road. Leader: Hugh Harvey\, 925-935-2979. Category 1.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/walnut-creek-city-parks/
LOCATION:Heather Farm Park\, 301 N San Carlos Dr\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, 94598\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200304T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200304T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T141742
CREATED:20191106T180848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191106T180848Z
UID:3550-1583307900-1583334000@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Contra Loma Reservoir
DESCRIPTION:Expected species include waterfowl and woodland\, riparian/marsh\, shore and grassland birds.Carpool leaves Sunvalley at 7:45 AM. Or meet the leader at 8:30 AM at the Channel Point Parking Lot in Contra Loma Regional Park. Go east on Highway 4 and exit at Lone Tree Way in Antioch. Continue south to Golf Course Road and turn right. Continue on Golf Course Road to Frederickson Lane\, turn right and continue into the park and the entrance kiosk. Fee required at kiosk. Turn left and continue to first parking lot on right\, which is Channel Point Parking Lot.  Leader: Paul Schorr\, 925-998-0070. Category 1.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/contra-loma-reservoir/
LOCATION:Contra Loma Reservoir\, 1200 Frederickson Ln\, Antioch\, CA\, 94509\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200305T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200305T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T141742
CREATED:20200219T234908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200302T195716Z
UID:3898-1583434800-1583442000@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Program: March 2020
DESCRIPTION:Main Program: Birds of the American West with Norman Kikuchi \nBirding info: Microplastics: The ‘Almost’ Invisible Threat \nMicroplastics are tiny fragments of plastic that are less than five millimeters (about the size of a grain of rice) or smaller.  These fragments of plastics are everywhere—in table sea salt\, in fish and shellfish\, in detergent\, and personal care products. In her role as an environmental risk assessor\, Jill Hedgecock has been on the leading edge of addressing the emerging environmental concern of microplastics.  Jill will share information of this “almost invisible threat” and ideas on how every person can reduce their “plastic” footprint. Jill Hedgecock is a long-time MDAS member. She has a master’s degree in Environmental Management from USF and a bachelor’s degree in the biological sciences from UC Davis. \nMain Program: Birds of the American West with Norman Kikuchi \nThis program features a glimpse into the lives of iconic birds of the Western United States drawn from a personal selection of photographs from birding hotspots in New Mexico\, Oregon and California. Starting in world famous Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge in New Mexico\, we witness the unforgettable spectacle of immense flocks of snow geese and sandhill cranes. \nNorman Kikuchi’s childhood interest in birds began while stalking Ring Necked Pheasants in the foothills of Mt Diablo\, but his real bird epiphany occurred during his college days when he witnessed the impalement of a Western Fence Lizard by a Loggerhead Shrike on a Joshua tree spine. He was transfixed by the moment! \nNorman graduated from the University of California Davis with a degree in Zoology and a minor in herpetology. He completed medical school and family practice residency at University of California\, Irvine. He currently practices Urgent Care and Occupational Medicine in Redding\, California and is a lifetime member of the Santa Cruz Bird Club and field trip leader for Santa Clara Valley Audubon.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-march-2020/
LOCATION:The Camellia Room at The Gardens at Heather Farm\, 1540 Marchbanks Drive\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, 94598\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ariana Rickard":MAILTO:arianajrickard@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200307T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200307T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T141742
CREATED:20191207T194132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200110T163549Z
UID:3704-1583568000-1583589600@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Coyote Hills (Wild Birds Unlimited Bird Walk Series)
DESCRIPTION:Walk among the Ohlone Indian grounds and shell mounds looking for northern harriers\, great horned owls\, rare rough legged hawks and pygmy owls.  Also seeing many marsh & shore birds\, ducks\, yellowthroats\, meadowlarks\, hermit thrushes\, and rare black & white warblers.   Leave at 8:00 am from the Wild Birds Unlimited parking lot returning approximately 2 pm.  Carpooling encouraged.  Parking $5.00.  Wear layers and bring lunch.  Leader: Kevin Hintsa\,  925-798-0303. Category 2. Donations to MDAS encouraged.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/coyote-hills-wild-birds-unlimited-mdas-bird-walk-series/
LOCATION:Wild Birds Unlimited\, Pleasant Hill\, 692 Contra Costa Blvd\, Pleasant Hill\, CA\, 94523\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200317T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200317T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T141742
CREATED:20191106T191624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200313T005722Z
UID:3554-1584435600-1584453600@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Mt. View Sanitary/McNabney Marsh - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:This event is cancelled due to the emerging concerns regarding COVID-19.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mt-view-sanitary-mcnabney-marsh/
LOCATION:Mountain View Sanitary District\, 3800 Arthur Rd\, Martinez\, CA\, 94553\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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