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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:20260405T121423
CREATED:20191105T044624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191105T044624Z
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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:20260405T121423
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:20260405T121423
CREATED:20191105T045930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191211T181715Z
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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:20260405T121423
CREATED:20191105T151148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191105T151148Z
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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:20260405T121423
CREATED:20191105T154518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191105T154518Z
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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:20260405T121423
CREATED:20200107T151643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200107T151643Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200129T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200129T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T121423
CREATED:20191105T155404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191105T155404Z
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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:20260405T121423
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T121423
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200206T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T121423
CREATED:20200114T155601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200114T160257Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200208T071500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200208T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T121423
CREATED:20191106T004917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191106T004932Z
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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:20260405T121423
CREATED:20191106T005929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200213T011450Z
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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:20260405T121423
CREATED:20191106T155402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200216T125027Z
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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:20260405T121423
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200222T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200222T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T121423
CREATED:20200207T221743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200207T221952Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200226T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200226T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T121423
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mtdiablobirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/ring-necked-duck-crop.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200304T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200304T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T121423
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mtdiablobirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/white-pelican-contra-loma.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200305T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200305T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T121423
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mtdiablobirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/KikuchiB-100cropped-copy.jpeg
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:20260405T121423
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mtdiablobirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/common-yellowthroat-arrowhead-marsh.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200317T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200317T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T121423
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mtdiablobirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/marsh-wren-sacto.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200320T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200320T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T121423
CREATED:20191107T162553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T234458Z
UID:3562-1584691200-1584705600@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Valle Vista CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:This event is cancelled due to shelter-in-place directives to contain the Coronavirus.  Please go birding on your own!
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/valle-vista/
LOCATION:Valle Vista\, RVC6+WQ\, Moraga\, CA\, 94556\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mtdiablobirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/rufous-hummingbird-6.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200321T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200321T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T121423
CREATED:20200228T014300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T234630Z
UID:3918-1584783000-1584790200@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:YBC Visit to Martinez Regional Shoreline CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:This event is cancelled due to shelter-in-place directives to contain the Coronavirus.  Please go birding on your own!
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/ybc-visit-to-martinez-regional-shoreline/
LOCATION:Martinez Regional Shoreline\, 2VF5+XF\, Martinez\, CA\, 94553\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Young Birders
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mtdiablobirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/song-sparrow-J.-Britten-Martinez-Regional-Shoreline.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200325T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200325T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T121423
CREATED:20191107T163556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T234710Z
UID:3569-1585121400-1585155600@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Lake Lagunitas CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:This event is cancelled due to shelter-in-place directives to contain the Coronavirus.  Please go birding on your own!
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/lake-lagunitas/
LOCATION:Lake Lagunitas\, WCX2+JX\, Fairfax\, CA\, 94930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mtdiablobirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Pileated-Woodpecker-2006-596.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200328T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200328T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T121423
CREATED:20191107T164322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T234748Z
UID:3572-1585378800-1585414800@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Tomales Bay State Park CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:This event is cancelled due to shelter-in-place directives to contain the Coronavirus.  Please go birding on your own!
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/tomales-bay-state-park/
LOCATION:Tomales Bay State Park\, 43FX+8F\, Inverness\, CA\, 94937\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mtdiablobirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/red-breasted-nuthatch.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200401T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200401T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T121423
CREATED:20191108T011109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T234842Z
UID:3577-1585728000-1585742400@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Orinda Connector Trail CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:This event is cancelled due to shelter-in-place directives to contain the Coronavirus.  Please go birding on your own!
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/orinda-connector-trail/
LOCATION:Orinda Connector trail\, VQXQ+XR\, Orinda\, CA\, 94563\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mtdiablobirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Yellow-warbler.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200404T071500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200404T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T121423
CREATED:20191108T011552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T234922Z
UID:3580-1585984500-1586012400@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Garin Regional Park CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:This event is cancelled due to shelter-in-place directives to contain the Coronavirus.  Please go birding on your own!
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/garin-regional-park/
LOCATION:Garin Regional Park\, JXHC+67\, Hayward\, CA\, 94544\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mtdiablobirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Western-tanager.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200407T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200407T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T121423
CREATED:20191108T012626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T235015Z
UID:3583-1586248200-1586264400@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:North Briones CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:This event is cancelled due to shelter-in-place directives to contain the Coronavirus.  Please go birding on your own!
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/north-briones/
LOCATION:Briones Regional Park (North)\, XV37+VX\, Martinez\, CA\, 94553\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mtdiablobirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/wrentit-8-mt-diablo.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200411T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200411T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T121423
CREATED:20191212T222511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200320T043452Z
UID:3753-1586592000-1586606400@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Irish Canyon -CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:This event is cancelled due to shelter-in-place directives to contain the Coronavirus.  Please go birding on your own!
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/irish-canyon-copy-copy/
LOCATION:Peacock Creek Drive Park and Ride\, Clayton\, 1000 Peacock Creek Dr\, Clayton\, CA\, 94517\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mtdiablobirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/red-tailed-hawk.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Jerry Britten":MAILTO:president@mtdiabloaudubon.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200414T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200414T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T121423
CREATED:20191108T173818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200401T004705Z
UID:3588-1586851200-1586876400@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Pine Canyon - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:This event is cancelled in line with Contra Costa County and California Shelter-In-Place Directives issued due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.  Please\, go birding on your own and Stay Safe!
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/pine-canyon/
LOCATION:Pine Canyon-Castle Rock\, 1700 Castle Rock Road\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, 94598\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mtdiablobirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/peregrine-falcon-4.jpg
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