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SUMMARY:Monthly Program: June 2025
DESCRIPTION:Bay Area Wildlife: An Irreverent Guide\nJeff Miller\n  \nMount Diablo Bird Alliance will meet Thursday\, June 5 in the Camellia Room at the Gardens at Heather Farm\, 1540 Marchbanks Drive\, Walnut Creek\, CA 94598. \n\n6:30 PM Doors Open\n7:00 PM Announcements\n7:15 PM Refreshments and Raffle\n7:30 PM Main Program: Bay Area Wildlife: An Irreverent Guide\n*as a conservation organization we encourage you to bring your own mug for coffee or tea \nConservationist Jeff Miller will talk about his new book Bay Area Wildlife: An Irreverent Guide\, which invites Bay Area denizens to embrace their local fauna. Bay Area Wildlife casts a spotlight on the whereabouts and personalities of the Bay Area’s furred\, feathered\, and fork-tongued neighbors. Meet “screaming death parrots” (aka peregrine falcons)\, “disco slugs dressed for a P-Funk concert” (nudibranchs)\, and “rototillers with fur” (badgers)\, among many others. Jeff’s colorful descriptions offer a compilation of each species’ natural history and fun facts—did you know beavers have vanilla-scented butts\, elephant seals have the loudest recorded burps (at 130 decibels)\, only Usain Bolt can run faster than a roadrunner\, or that pooping whales might possibly save the world? Each section also includes tips on when\, where\, and how to best find and observe each animal. This irreverent and quirky guide to the coolest animal neighbors in the Bay Area will have you gawking at elk\, whooping with cranes\, and crowning yourself a crossing guard for newts before you know it. Mount Diablo critters featured in the book include gray foxes\, bobcats\, long-tailed weasels\, golden eagles\, peregrine falcons\, Alameda whipsnakes\, western rattlesnakes\, tarantulas\, and convergent ladybugs. Jeff will discuss iconic and ecologically essential wildlife species that are returning to our region\, such as beavers\, steelhead trout\, condors\, and black bears. \nJeff Miller is an amateur naturalist\, professional conservationist\, and passionate advocate for wildlife. Jeff is the founder of the nonprofit Alameda Creek Alliance and has served as its executive director since 1997\, working to restore steelhead trout and salmon to Alameda Creek and protect the Bay Area’s largest local watershed. He’s a senior conservation advocate with the Center for Biological Diversity\, spearheading biodiversity protection campaigns throughout the Bay Area and California\, preparing endangered species listing petitions\, writing press releases\, and doing public outreach and organizing around wildlife protection issues. Over the last quarter century\, he has been involved in conservation efforts for dozens of the most iconic imperiled wildlife species in the Bay Area\, the most recent being securing state protections for burrowing owls. Jeff says that loving nature is as important as fighting for it and grieving ecological destruction. People tend to care more about animals and places that they have a direct experience with\, so he wrote Bay Area Wildlife: An Irreverent Guide to try to connect readers with our regional fauna and inspire them to make a pilgrimage to witness the Bay Area’s spectacular natural phenomena.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-june2025/
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:20250615T194500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250615T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T041231
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T045805Z
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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- A Sunset Bird Walk on the Martinez Shoreline
DESCRIPTION: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 of urban parkland\, saltmarsh\, and seashore. It’s a good outing for beginner birders to see a diverse mix of common northern California species at fairly close range. This is usually a good spot for Marsh Wren\, Black-necked Stilt\, and Black-crowned Night-Heron regardless of tidal condition. \nBathrooms\, water fountains\, and parking are plentiful\, but it may be quite a bit colder and breezier on the shoreline than it is inland. Dress in layers just in case. \nTrail Rating: 1 – Easy. Mostly level paths\, up to 1 mile walking\nLeader: Elisa Fernandes-McDade (elisa.fernandesmcdade@gmail.com)\nMeeting Point: 87 N Court St\, Martinez\, CA 94553. (The first parking lot on the right on N Court St.)\nDirections: Take the I-680 north toward Sacramento. Take Exit 56\, Waterfront Rd. toward Marina Vista Rd. Turn left onto Waterfront Rd. and continue onto Marina Vista Ave. Turn right onto Ferry St. Then\, turn right onto Joe DiMaggio Dr. Then\, turn left onto N Court St. The meeting point is the first big parking lot on the right. \nThis trip is limited to 12 participants. Register here:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/sunset-bird-walk-on-the-martinez-shoreline-registration-1378395972459
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdba-field-trip-martinez-shoreline-jun-2025/
LOCATION:87 N Court St\, Martinez\, CA 94553\, 87 N Court St.\, Martinez\, CA\, 94553
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elisa Fernandes-McDade":MAILTO:elisa.fernandesmcdade@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250708T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250708T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T041231
CREATED:20250530T050033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T050412Z
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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Pt. Pinole: Shorebirds in the Shade
DESCRIPTION:We’ll search for shorebirds in the shade of the fragrant eucalyptus groves that line the shores of Pt. Pinole Regional Park. July marks the beginning of shorebird migration: peeps\, plovers\, and more are starting to trickle back in from the north. We’ll scan the beach as the tide rises for shorebirds and marine ducks. The park can also yield surprises\, like the Bobolink that lingered there last fall. \nThe trail is narrow\, dusty\, and rocky at points. There are not many places to sit and rest along the way. There is a bathroom and water fountain at the trailhead. Bring plenty of water and sunscreen. Please factor in the potential for westbound traffic when planning your departure. \nTrail Rating: 2\nLeader: Elisa Fernandes-McDade (elisa.fernandesmcdade@gmail.com)\nMeeting Point: Pt. Pinole Regional Shoreline\, 5551 Giant Highway\, San Pablo\, CA 94806 \nThis trip is limited to 15 participants. Register here:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-point-pinole-shorebirds-in-the-shade-registration-1378391188149
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdba-field-trip-pt-pinole-jul-2025/
LOCATION:Pt. Pinole Regional Shoreline\, 5551 Giant Highway\, San Pablo\, CA\, 94806
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elisa Fernandes-McDade":MAILTO:elisa.fernandesmcdade@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250721T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250721T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T041231
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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Lafayette Lakeside Loop
DESCRIPTION:Unwind after a hard day’s work at the beautiful Lafayette Reservoir. Tucked into the hills between the coast and interior Contra Costa County\, the reservoir’s forested hills are home to many pine-oak residents like Spotted Towhees\, Red-shouldered Hawks\, and Band-tailed Pigeons. The iconic 100-year-old\, 170-foot-tall outlet tower in the center of the reservoir attracts many cormorants and the marshes around the edge often harbor herons. We may even get lucky enough to see a flock of American White Pelicans. \nWe’ll walk the 3-mile\, paved Lafayette Reservoir Trail that circles the reservoir to see what’s out there. Parking is $2/hr or $7/day. Please factor in northbound and eastbound traffic when planning your departure. \nTrail Rating: 2 – Over 2 miles walking with a couple of short steep climbs.\nLeader: Elisa Fernandes-McDade (elisa.fernandesmcdade@gmail.com)\nMeeting Point: The northern end of the parking lot (closer to the boathouse) of Lafayette Reservoir\, 3849 Mount Diablo Blvd\, Lafayette\, CA 94563 \nThis trip is limited to 15 participants. Register here:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/lafayette-lakeside-loop-registration-1378388941429
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdba-field-trip-lafayette-lakeside-loop-jul-2025/
LOCATION:Lafayette Reservoir\, 3849 Mount Diablo Blvd\, Lafayette\, CA\, 94563
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elisa Fernandes-McDade":MAILTO:elisa.fernandesmcdade@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250904T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250904T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T041231
CREATED:20250818T035858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T042947Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Program: September 2025
DESCRIPTION:Lime Ridge Open Space\nRon Graydon\nMount Diablo Bird Alliance will meet Thursday\, September 4 in the Camellia Room at the Gardens at Heather Farm\, 1540 Marchbanks Drive\, Walnut Creek\, CA 94598. \n\n6:30 PM Doors Open\n7:00 PM Announcements\n7:15 PM Refreshments and Raffle\n7:30 PM Main Program: Lime Ridge Open Space\n*as a conservation organization we encourage you to bring your own mug for coffee or tea \nRon Graydon’s program on Lime Ridge Open Space will focus on the Northern Concord section of the Lime Ridge Open Space. It will include the geologic formation of the Diablo Range\, and specifically Lime Ridge. The program will also include the human history of the Diablo Valley\, including Lime Ridge\, human impact\, natural history and ecology. Finally\, Ron will discuss the Friends of Lime Ridge\, and their efforts toward ecological restoration. \nRon Graydon has over fifty years experience in environmental education and activism. Ron has a B.S. degree in Conservation of Natural Resources\, an interdisciplinary environmental major\, from U.C. Berkeley\, with an emphasis in environmental education and impact analysis. \nUpon retirement Ron hiked almost daily near his home at Lime Ridge Open Space in Concord. He was consequently inspired to form the Friends of Lime Ridge\, which is a volunteer group involved with the ecological restoration of the park. They have planted about seventy-five Oak and Buckeye trees\, developed three native plant gardens\, installed four Bluebird nesting boxes\, and conducted park clean ups\, nature walks\, and invasive plant removals. \nWhite-tailed Kites. Photo by Ron Graydon
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-sept2025/
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:20250907T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250907T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T041231
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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Drakes Breach and Pt. Reyes National Seashore
DESCRIPTION:Point Reyes is one of the premiere birding locations in Northern California\, a great spot to find rarities during migration. We’ll meet at Drake’s Beach\, where there is excellent birding and a comfort stop\, and then head out to the “fish docks.” We may skip the lighthouse overlook on this trip and see if that time can be better spent elsewhere. \nBring water and lunch as this area is remote. \nRating: Category 2 — some walking on paved roads and groomed trails with significant grade.\nElevation change: 150 ft\nLeader: Matt Tarlach\, mdbafieldtrips@gmail.com\, 925 482 6129\nMeet: Kenneth C. Patrick Visitor Center\, Drake’s Beach\n1 Drakes Beach Road\, Inverness\, CA 94937\nGPS: 38.027828257127936\, -122.96201741318059 \nDirections: Depending on your starting point\, take the best route to highway 101 north of San Rafael. From 101\, take Lucas Valley Road to Nicasio. At the reservoir turn left. Follow signs to Point Reyes Station\, and when you get to town turn left onto US-1. After passing through town (the Bovine Bakery is a traditional stop for breakfast pastries)\, turn right from US-1 onto Sir Francis Drake Blvd and follow it for 15 miles to Drakes Beach Road. Turn left and continue down Drakes Beach Road to the parking lot at the end. Leader will be parked near the visitor center. \nDue to limited parking at several stops on the Outer Point\, this field trip is limited to 12 participants. Sharing a car is helpful! There’s room to leave extra cars at the Drake’s Beach meeting point. \nSign up HERE:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/drakes-beach-point-reyes-national-seashore-registration-1598818371789 \n(Photo of Virginia Rail by Maren Smith)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/drakes-beach-point-reyes-sep-2025/
LOCATION:Kenneth C. Patrick Visitor Center\, 1 Drake Beach Rd\, Inverness\, CA\, 94937\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250911T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250911T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T041231
CREATED:20250903T231647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T002459Z
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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Vaux's Swifts at McNear Brickyard\, San Rafael
DESCRIPTION:Vaux’s Swifts migrate south along the Pacific Americas Flyway each fall\, and one of their few known stopping points in Northern California is McNear Brick and Block in San Rafael. At sunset on many September and October evenings as many as 20\,000 swifts mass and fly into the decommissioned brickyard chimneys to spend the night. It’s an unforgettable sight! \nLeader: Maureen Lahiff\, MLahiff@aol.com\, 510.484.6529\nHike Rating: 1. This is essentially stationary observing\, so there is very little walking\, but a lot of standing. Those who find a portable stool or lawn chair helpful are welcome to bring one. \nCheck for more details and sign up HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vauxs-swifts-at-mcnear-brickyard-tickets-1598157314549
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/vauxs-swifts-mcnear-brickyard-sep-2025/
LOCATION:McNear Brickyard\, 1 McNear Brickyard Rd.\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maureen Lahiff":MAILTO:MLahiff@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250913T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250913T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T041231
CREATED:20250903T234617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T000127Z
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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Mt. Wanda
DESCRIPTION:This hike is especially good for beginning birders! \nMt. Wanda is part of the John Muir NHS. We’ll walk through oak woodlands and oak savannah habitats\, climbing uphill on a rugged fire road with one steep section. Then we’ll walk a single-track trail back to the fire road\, about 2.5 miles total. We should have excellent views of Acorn Woodpeckers\, likely also Red-tailed and Red-shouldered Hawks\, Towhees\, and Oak Titmouse. \nHike Rating: 3\, Vigorous (by birding standards). About 2.5 miles walking on fire roads and single track trails\, with 475′ elevation gain.\nLeader: Cheryl Abel\, 925-957-6229\nMeet: Parking lot at the Mt. Wanda Trailhead\, intersection of Alhambra Ave and Franklin Canyon Rd in Martinez.\nGPS: 37.98916055076219\, -122.12963777237545 \nDirections: From Hwy 4 westbound take the Alhambra Ave. exit in Martinez. Turn left back under Hwy 4. Franklin Canyon Rd. is the next right\, parking lot immediately on the left side of Franklin Canyon Rd. Bring water and binoculars. \nThis hike is limited to 15 participants. Participants acknowledge the MDBA Liability Waiver (available during registration). \nSign up HERE:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-mt-wanda-john-muir-nhs-martinez-tickets-1583881063899
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mt-wanda-sep-2025/
LOCATION:Mount Wanda Trailhead\, XVQ9+QW\, Martinez\, CA\, 94553\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T041231
CREATED:20250904T011546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T014142Z
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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Lime Ridge
DESCRIPTION:Join the Friends of Lime Ridge for this special walk introducing MDBA members to this unique area right in our backyard. \nNo signup required! Meet at the public parking lot off of Treat Blvd at 8 AM.\nGPS: 37.948153622668165\, -122.0087961986339 \nLeaders: Matt Tarlach and Ron Graydon (Friends of Lime Ridge)\nHike Rating: 2\, moderate. About a mile + of walking on gravel roads\, with some grades. \n(Photo of American Kestrel by Wayne Regelmann)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/lime-ridge-sep-2025/
LOCATION:Lime Ridge Open Space Treat Boulevard\, Lime Ridge Open Space Treat Boulevard\, Concord\, CA\, 94518
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250921T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250921T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T041231
CREATED:20250904T015424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T022818Z
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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Coyote Hills\, Fremont
DESCRIPTION:Ducks & Peeps! \nThis morning walk will take us on multiple trails within the beloved Coyote Hills Regional Park complex to search for southbound\, migrating shorebirds and inbound\, wintering waterfowl. We’ll first check out the reedy margins of the marshes on Chochenyo and Muskrat trails\, keeping an eye out for chatty Common Yellowthroats and Marsh Wrens\, and maybe even a secretive rail. Then\, we’ll cross the scrubby hills of Lizard Rock Trail\, where White-tailed Kites are not uncommon\, on our way to Bayview Trail. The trail is only a few yards away from the salt marsh evaporation ponds–the perfect place to search for flocks of migrating shorebirds. Some luck and a bit of scoping may even yield rarer species such as Snowy Plovers. \nShorebird ID can be both challenging and rewarding. This walk is especially good for intermediate birders looking to gain more experience with this tricky taxon\, but as always\, all skill levels are welcome! \nScopes are useful here. Carpooling is encouraged. \nThe trail is mostly unpaved and there is only one restroom at the trailhead. At this time of year it can be cool and windy\, or hot by mid-day. Please bring plenty of water\, sunscreen\, an extra layer (it can be cold and windy)\, a snack\, and any other equipment you need for hiking. \nTrip leader: Elisa Fernandes-McDade (elisa.fernandesmcdade@gmail.com)\nHike Rating: 2 – Some hills; more than 1 mile of walking\nMeeting Point: The parking lot at 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd.\, Fremont\, CA 9455. At the picnic benches in front of the Coyote Hills Visitor Center.\nGPS: 37.55357607169418\, -122.09052546393971 \nDirections: (From Walnut Creek and north) Head south on I-680 South. Take Exit 46A onto CA-24 West. Stay in the left three lanes to stay on CA-24 West for 11 miles. Then\, continue onto I-980 West for 2 miles. Next\, merge onto I-880 South and continue straight for 20 miles. Take Exit 22 for Alvarado Blvd toward Fremont Blvd North and continue onto Deep Creek Rd. After 1 mile\, turn right onto Paseo Padre Pkwy and continue straight for 1.2 miles. Then\, turn right onto Patterson Ranch Rd and continue straight for 1.5 miles. Make a U-turn at the end of Patterson Ranch Rd to park in the visitor center parking lot. \nOR \n(From Walnut Creek and south) Head south on I-680 for about 45 miles. Then\, take Exit 14 for Auto Mall Pkwy toward Durham Rd\, and take a left onto Auto Mall Pkwy. Then\, use the right lane to merge onto I-880 North toward Oakland. Continue for 5 miles. Then\, take Exit 21 for Decoto Rd/CA-84 West toward Dumbarton Bridge and use the middle lane to turn left onto Decoto Rd/CA-84 West. Continue for 1 mile. Then\, take Exit 37 for Ardenwood Blvd toward Newark Blvd. Continue on Ardenwood Blvd for 0.3 miles\, then take a left onto Patterson Ranch Rd. Continue on Patterson Ranch Rd for 2 miles. Make a U-turn at the end of Patterson Ranch Rd to park in the visitor center parking lot. \nIf the Visitor Center parking lot is full\, there is parking at the Bay Trail parking lot located on Patterson Ranch Rd 0.5 miles before the visitor center. \nSign up HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-coyote-hills-tickets-1598160393759 \n(Photo of White-tailed Kite by Alex Cho)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/coyote-hills-sep-2025/
LOCATION:Coyote Hills Regional Park\, 8000 Patterson Ranch Road\, Fremont\, CA\, 94555
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elisa Fernandes-McDade":MAILTO:elisa.fernandesmcdade@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251001T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251001T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T041231
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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Jewel Lake
DESCRIPTION:An easy walk along Wildcat Creek and around Jewel Lake in Tilden Park. We’ll try this trip a little later in the season than in past years\, when we should have a better chance for Varied Thrush\, Golden Kinglet and wintering birds. \nThis trip is especially good for beginners! Bring binoculars if you have them\, or if you need to borrow a pair\, contact the leader beforehand so he knows to bring them. \nHike Rating: 1\, Easy. 1 mile (or a bit more) easy walking on flat paved and gravel trails.\nElevation change: N/A\nLeader: Matt Tarlach\, 925-482-6129\nMeet: Parking lot at the end of Central Park Drive in Tilden Regional Park.\nGPS: 37.90845590409606\, -122.26411344372674 \nDirections: Take Highway 24 to exit at Fish Ranch Road.\nTurn right and go up the hill 0.7mi. Turn Right on Grizzly Peak Blvd. Follow Grizzly Peak for 4.1mi.\nTurn Right on Muir Way\, then Left on Park Hills Road. Shortly after this turn\, the road forks. Bear right at the fork to stay on Park Hills Road.\nWatch for signs to “Little Farm” which is near the meeting point.\nPark Hills Road ends at Wildcat Canyon Road\, with an odd intersection to the right. Turn Right on Wildcat Canyon\, then IMMEDIATELY Left onto Central Park Drive.\nContinue about 1 mile on Central Park to the parking lot at the end\, which is the meeting point. \nSign up HERE:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/jewel-lake-tilden-nature-area-berkeley-tickets-1598805242519 \n(Wilson’s Warbler photo by Jerry Britten)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/jewel-lake-sep-2025/
LOCATION:Jewel Lake\, Tilden Nature Area\, California\, 600 Canon Dr\, Berkeley\, CA 94708\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94708\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251002T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251002T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T041231
CREATED:20250820T171937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T194036Z
UID:9092-1759431600-1759437000@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Program: October 2025
DESCRIPTION:Woodpecker: A Year in the Life of North American Woodpeckers\nPaul Bannick\nMount Diablo Bird Alliance will meet Thursday\, October 2 in the Camellia Room at the Gardens at Heather Farm\, 1540 Marchbanks Drive\, Walnut Creek\, CA 94598. \n\n6:30 PM Doors Open\n7:00 PM Announcements\n7:15 PM Refreshments and Raffle\n7:30 PM Main Program: North American Woodpeckers\n*as a conservation organization we encourage you to bring your own mug for coffee or tea \nPaul’s program is based upon his new book\, “Woodpecker: A Year in the Life of North American Woodpeckers”.  In both\, award-winning photographer Paul Bannick uses his intimate yet dramatic images\, up-to-date science and first hand narratives to explore the lives of North American Woodpeckers through four seasons including: courtship\, mating\, and nesting in spring; fledging and feeding of young in summer; dispersal and learning independence in fall; and\, finally winter movements and survival. His exploration of these impactful birds and their habitats includes the species from the Arctic through southern Mexico\, including those of the Caribbean Islands.\nBannick’s startling images reflect their shared behaviors as well as some surprising exceptions and adaptations. More than just a backdrop\, the varied habitats—reveal wildly rich stories of their own.“Woodpecker: A Year in the Live of North American Woodpeckers” is a stunning follow-up to Bannick’s award-winning title\, “Owl: A Year in the Lives of North American Owls”\, giving bird lovers yet another gorgeous photographic tribute\, engaging natural history\, and a compelling call to preserve the habitats that sustain these most iconic of birds.Paul Bannick is an award-winning author and photographer who makes images to inspire education and conservation.\nNorthern Red-Shafted Flicker. Photo by Paul Bannick
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-oct2025/
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:20251015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251015T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T041231
CREATED:20250904T194135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T195153Z
UID:9121-1760522400-1760533200@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Albany / Berkeley Shoreline
DESCRIPTION:Our target birds will be shorebirds and possibly early-arriving loons\, grebes\, and bay ducks. \nThe first stop will be to look for shorebirds on the mudflats at the Albany State Marine Reserve\, off Buchanan Street. Meet the leader here at 10:00 AM. If you have a spotting scope\, bring it. The leader will bring 2 scopes to share. This is a good trip for beginners. \nTrip leader: Ted Robertson\, 925-899-1872\nHike Rating: Category 1\, Easy. Less than 1 mile walking on level trails.\nDirections: Take SR 24 to I-580 west. Take Buchanan St. exit (#13A)\, turn left on Buchanan St.\, go under freeway\, and after 1/2 block\, parallel park on the right\, opposite the mudflat.\nGPS for meeting point: 37.88949774217445\, -122.3114975067703 \nAfter 1+ hours of scanning for shorebirds\, the second stop will be the Berkeley Meadows opposite the Berkeley Marina (aka McLaughlin EastshoreState Park). \nFrom the first meeting point on Buchanan Street\, make a U-turn on Buchanan to head back to the freeway. Turn right onto the I-80 W/I-580 E ramp to Oakland/SF. At the 2nd exit (#11)\, take the University exit toward the Berkeley Marina. Turn left onto University Ave. At the traffic circle\, turn right (1st exit)onto Marina Blvd. In 0.2 miles\, park in the dirt lot on the right of the road. \nAfter walking around Berkeley Meadows we’ll have an optional 3rd stop\, for birding and lunch at the Seabreeze Market at the corner of University Avenue and W Frontage Road. For this optional stop\, park behind Seabreeze Market. \nIt may be cold and windy\, dress in layers. Bring $ for optional lunch. \nSign up HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-the-albanyberkeley-shoreline-tickets-1598155328609?aff=erelpanelorg \n(Photo of Clark’s Grebe by Beth Branthaver)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/albany-berkeley-shoreline-oct-2025/
LOCATION:Albany State Marine Reserve\, Albany State Marine Reserve\, Albany\, CA\, 94710
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T041231
CREATED:20250926T001042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T001240Z
UID:9138-1760776200-1760792400@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Alameda Hotspots
DESCRIPTION:Alameda has several good spots for shorebirds. We’ll meet at Elsie Roemer Bird Sanctuary\, then proceed by caravan to additional spots such as Ballena Bay\, Crab Cove\, and/or Encinal Beach. Exact itinerary to be determined based on conditions. \nHike Rating: Easy. Limited walking over mostly-level paths at each of the planned spots.\nLeader: Mona Lange\, 510-414-2959\, and Matt Tarlach\, mdbafieldtrips@gmail.com\nMeeting Point: Meet at the observation deck at Elsie Roemer Bird Sanctuary\, near the intersection of Broadway and Shoreline in the city of Alameda:\nGPS: 37.75308612136384\, -122.24791837292823 \nParking is on the street. There are public restrooms about 250 yards away\, or at the nearby McDonald’s. \nThis trip is limited to 15 participants. Participants acknowledge the MDBA Liability Waiver (available during registration). \nRegister HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alameda-hotspots-tickets-1689284729099 \n(Photo of Long-billed Curlew by Maren Smith)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/alameda-hotspots-oct-2025/
LOCATION:Elsie Roemer Bird Sanctuary\, Shore Line Drive\, Broadway\, Alameda\, CA\, 94501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251103T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251103T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T041231
CREATED:20251023T053658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T054127Z
UID:9173-1762156800-1762165800@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Markham Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:Markham Arboretum is a small island of riparian habitat in the middle of suburban Concord that attracts many winter visitors including Northern Flickers\, Yellow-rumped Warblers\, and Hermit Thrushes. This is a great walk for beginner birders who want to get to know CoCo County’s winter woodland birds. \nWe’ll be walking the unpaved trail that goes alongside a small creek and garden. \nHike Rating: 1 – Easy\nLeader: Elisa Fernandes-McDade – elisa.fernandesmcdade@gmail.com\nMeet: Parking lot at the end of La Vista Ave\, Concord\, CA\nGPS for meeting point: 37.96249764912172\, -122.00440861830769 \nDirections: Heading north on the 680\, take Exit 50 to merge onto CA-242 North. Continue for 3 miles\, then take exit onto Clayton Rd. After 2.5 miles\, take a right onto La Vista Ave. The parking lot will be at the end of the avenue. Carpooling is encouraged. \nThis location is 13 minutes from the Clayton Rd+Farm Bureau Rd bus stop on the 10 line. \nThis trip is limited to 15 participants. Rain cancels. \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/markham-arboretum-tickets-1855046316469
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/markham-arboretum-nov-2025/
LOCATION:Markham Arboretum\, 1202 La Vista Ave\, Concord\, CA\, 94521
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elisa Fernandes-McDade":MAILTO:elisa.fernandesmcdade@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251106T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T041231
CREATED:20251027T013437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T015459Z
UID:9192-1762455600-1762461000@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Program: November 2025
DESCRIPTION:Pacific Flyway Center\nVeronica Cornett\n\nMount Diablo Bird Alliance will meet Thursday\, November 6 in the Camellia Room at the Gardens at Heather Farm\, 1540 Marchbanks Drive\, Walnut Creek\, CA 94598. \n\n6:30 PM Doors Open\n7:00 PM Announcements\n7:15 PM Refreshments and Raffle\n7:30 PM Main Program: Pacific Flyway Center\n*as a conservation organization we encourage you to bring your own mug for coffee or tea \nVeronica Cornett of the Pacific Flyway Fund will share information about the development of the new Pacific Flyway Center\, which will be located in the Suisun Marsh in Fairfield\, California. The Pacific Flyway is one of four bird migration routes in North America. The Pacific Flyway Center will be front and center for this significant stopover on the north-south migration path for birds that stretches from Alaska to Patagonia. The Center will sit in the middle of this migratory corridor\, allowing every visitor an opportunity to see a great number of waterfowl and shorebirds\, as well as other wetland-dependent species.  \nFifteen newly created wetlands and surrounded by grasslands will serve as the Center’s primary classroom\, providing a vivid and engaging education environment that is home to hundreds of species of native plants and animals. In the future the Education Center will complement the experience with interactive displays that highlight the importance of biodiversity and ecosystems. The Center will stand as an example of wildlife and wetland stewardship\, preserving this ecological wonder for generations to come\, and fulfilling Ken Hofmann’s vision to do something good for the Planet. \nPhoto by Veronica Cornett
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-nov2025/
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:20251113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251113T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T041231
CREATED:20251029T203122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T203623Z
UID:9204-1763024400-1763042400@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Lodi Lake
DESCRIPTION:We’ll bird first at Lodi Lake and its riparian area alongside the Mokelumne River. Plan to see waterfowl and many bird species including Woodpeckers\, White-breasted Nuthatch\, Cedar Waxwing\, Herons\, Warblers and Wood Duck. (We’ve had Varied Thrush in the past but cannot guarantee!) \nFrom Lodi Lake we’ll move on to Woodbridge Ecological Reserve\, where we’ll see waterfowl and other birds\, including hopefully some early-arriving Sandhill Cranes. (The state requires a CDFW Lands Pass at Woodbridge Reserve\, with a fee of $10 per car\, or $6 for seniors. Or check the CDFW website for annual Lands Pass.) \nDress in layers. Bring water\, snacks and lunch if so choose. \nHike Rating: 2 – Easy to moderate loop of 1.5 – 2 miles on level ground with some paved areas. A few very short off-trail lookouts with easy to moderate slope access. There are a few benches to rest on as well.\nElevation change: N/A\nLeader: Mona Lange 510-414-2959 \nMeet: Lodi Lake parking lot (1101 W. Turner Rd) (bathroom at parking lot). Bring cash to pay the parking fee of $10/car or $6/car for seniors. Exact change required. \nDirections: Hwy 4 East toward Antioch/Rio Vista. Go over Antioch bridge (toll). At stop light make RIGHT onto Hwy 12 toward Lodi. Stay on 12 East past interstate 5. About 2 miles past I-5 make a LEFT on DeVries Rd (the light after the RR tracks.) Carefully and safely watch for Yellow-billed Magpies in the area. At the second stop sign make a RIGHT onto W. Turner Rd. When in town\, stay in the left lane. After crossing the RR tracks start looking for the Lake entrance on your LEFT. (On the other side of the Do Not Enter Sign.) \nThis trip is limited to 12 participants. Rain cancels. \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lodi-lake-woodbridge-reserve-tickets-1689307186269 \n(Image of Great Blue Heron by Warren R.)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/lodi-lake-nov-2025/
LOCATION:Lodi Lake\, 1101 W. Turner Rd\, Lodi\, CA\, 95242\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T041231
CREATED:20251029T205030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T012251Z
UID:9207-1763195400-1763208000@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- McNabney Marsh & MVSD
DESCRIPTION:**Sorry\, this event has been CANCELLED by MVSD.** \nThis field trip is very suitable for beginning birders! Binoculars are available for borrowing\, just let the leader know in advance to bring an extra pair. \nMoorhen Marsh\, maintained by the Mt. View Sanitary District in Martinez is of the first water treatment facilities in the US that was designed to offer quality habitat for migrating birds. The marsh is usually only open for visits by appointment\, Monday thru Friday\, so this is an unusual chance to visit on a Saturday. We hope to see resident and overwintering ducks geese\, herons\, and passerines. \nJust across the freeway\, McNabney Marsh\, a.k.a Waterbird Regional Preserve\, hosts many more waterbirds and shorebirds as well. Marsh passerines and raptors might also be present. \nWe’ll meet at the observation deck near the south end of McNabney Marsh\, off Arthur Road\, and scan with our scopes. After that we’ll move the cars a short distance and take a walk around the artificial marshes operated by Mt. View Sanitary District. \nHike Rating: 1 – Easy. Under 1 mile on flat terrain. Paths are unpaved paths and potentially muddy\, if it’s rained recently.\nLeader: Matthew Tarlach\, mdbafieldtrips@gmail.com\nMeet: The observation deck off Arthur Road at 8:30AM.\nGPS for meeting point: 38.019304268086714\, -122.09612963848679 \nDirections: From I-680 northbound\, exit at Pacheco Blvd\, turn right onto Arthur Road and go under the freeway. Arthur Road will bend left. Where Arthur Road ends the paved road turns sharp left through a gate onto MVSD’s private road. Drive about .3 mile to the gravel parking lot just before the one-lane tunnel. The observation deck is to the right (east) of the road. \nLimited to 15 participants. Participants acknowledge the MDBA Liability Waiver (available during registration)\, and will be required to sign a release of viability in order to enter the MVSD facility. \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-mvsd-and-mcnabney-marsh-tickets-1853799075939 \n(Image by Alan Bade)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdba-field-trip-mt-view-sanitary-mcnabney-marsh-nov-2025/
LOCATION:Mountain View Sanitary District\, 3800 Arthur Rd\, Martinez\, CA\, 94553\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251117T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251117T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T041231
CREATED:20251029T210015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T210522Z
UID:9209-1763366400-1763380800@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Pacheco Marsh
DESCRIPTION:Pacheco Marsh is a wetland along the Carquinez Strait\, east of Martinez\, that has been restored by the John Muir Land Trust and recently opened to the public. JMLT is giving us early access\, at 8 AM\, to facilitate the best birding. We’ll meet at the parking lot\, where there are rest rooms\, and walk the flat 2-mile loop trail out through the wetland to the open water. \nAfter Pacheco Marsh\, we may make an optional second stop at the MVSD viewing platform at McNabney Marsh. \nIt can get breezy and foggy here so bring appropriate layers. \nHike Rating: 2 – Flat\, easy loop walk of about 2 miles. There are one or two benches to rest on.\nElevation change: N/A\nLeaders: Matt Tarlach and Cheryl Abel\, mdbafieldtrips@gmail.som\nMeet: Pacheco Marsh parking lot.\nGPS: 38.030853445360215\, -122.08803004897656 \nDirections: Hwy 680 to Waterfront Road\, last exit northbound before the Benicia Bridge. Head east on Waterfront Road. In 1.4 miles the entrance to Pacheco Marsh will be on your left. \nThis trip is limited to 20 participants. Rain or high winds cancel. \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pacheco-marsh-tickets-1853675345859 \n(Image of Common Yellowthroat by Pam Lorenz)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdba-field-trip-pacheco-marsh-nov-2025/
LOCATION:Pacheco Marsh\, 2501 Waterfront Rd\, Martinez\, CA\, 94553
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251130T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251130T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T041231
CREATED:20251023T054250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T055531Z
UID:9177-1764491400-1764507600@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- East County Specialties at Los Vaqueros
DESCRIPTION:Los Vaqueros Reservoir is a relatively remote area overseen by the Contra Costa Water District. The open savannah surrounding the reservoir is one of the best places to observe grassland species such as American Kestrels\, Meadowlarks\, Horned Larks\, and Prairie Falcons. Rarities like Mountain Bluebird\, Lewis’ Woodpeckers\, and Burrowing Owl occasionally show up there as well. We’ll explore Kit Fox Trail and\, if time permits\, maybe the dam area\, too. \nThis trip requires more hiking than most of our outings. The trail is mostly unpaved and there is only one restroom at the trailhead. Please bring lots of water\, sunscreen (there is little shade on the trail)\, an extra layer (it will almost certainly be cold and possibly windy)\, a snack\, and any other equipment you need to hike. Plan accordingly. \nScopes are helpful here. The trip leader will have one to share\, and if you have one of your own feel free to bring it. \nDay parking is $6 per vehicle. \nTrail Rating: 3 – long and hilly\nLeader: Elisa Fernandes-McDade (elisa.fernandesmcdade@gmail.com)\nMeet: Walnut Staging Area\nGPS for meeting point: 37.8600370201877\, -121.69675961271844 \nDirections: From Clayton\, take Marsh Creek Road out past Round Valley. At the T-intersection where Marsh Creek turns left toward Brentwood\, continue straight onto Camino Diablo. About a mile farther\, turn right onto Walnut Blvd and continue to the entrance kiosk. After you pay the fee\, the meeting point is to the right. \nThis trip is limited to 12 participants. Rain cancels. \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-east-coco-county-tickets-1855087319109 \n(Image of Western Meadowlark by Pam Lorenz)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/los-vaqueros-nov-2025/
LOCATION:Los Vaqueros Reservoir\, 121 Walnut Blvd\, Brentwood\, CA\, 94513
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elisa Fernandes-McDade":MAILTO:elisa.fernandesmcdade@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251206T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251206T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T041231
CREATED:20251029T210630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T211833Z
UID:9213-1765008900-1765040400@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Sacramento/Colusa National Wildlife Refuges
DESCRIPTION:Sacramento and Colusa National Wildlife Refuges are premier locations to see massive flocks of Snow and White-fronted Geese and tons of other waterfowl\, raptors and other birds. They are must-see annual winter destinations. We will drive the auto tour routes and stop at the viewing platforms at both of these refuges\, and visit a couple of other nearby locations. \nHike Rating: Category 1-Easy\nDistance: Little walking but plenty of driving\, up to 300 miles.\nElevation change: N/A\nLeader: Steve Buffi 925-200-4555 and Ted Robertson 925-899-1872\nMeet: North Dunnigan rest area on I-5 at 8:15 AM\nGPS: 38.892453020152\, -121.9774519444179 \nDirections: Go north on I-680\, cross the Benica Bridge (toll)\, merge onto I-80 East at Cordelia. At Vacaville\, merge onto I-505 North\, follow for 34 miles and merge onto I-5 North just south of Dunnigan. Continue past the town to the rest stop. \nThis is an all-day trip and we will not be home until after dark. Participants who desire to stay overnight may find lodging in Williams. Bring Lunch and Liquids. The trip is limited to 15 participants. \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sacramento-valley-refuges-tickets-1853419089389 \n(White-Faced Ibis photo by Sharon Anderson)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdba-field-trip-sacramento-colusa-national-wildlife-refuges-dec-2025/
LOCATION:Sacramento/Colusa National Wildlife Refuges\, Dunnigan Northbound Rest Area I-5 North of Dunnigan\, Dunnigan\, 95695\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251211T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251211T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T041231
CREATED:20251127T012340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T013456Z
UID:9220-1765461600-1765472400@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Staten Island Road
DESCRIPTION:December is prime time for seeing lots of Sandhill Cranes along Staten Island Road in the Sacramento River Delta. Snow and White-fronted Geese and lots of other waterfowl are also assured. This trip is timed to spend a couple of hours viewing the grazing birds before a hoped for sunset flight of the whole flock from their roosting ponds. This is a must-see annual winter field trip. We will slowly drive the length of Staten Island Road\, and stop at the best road-side location to set up our scopes. \nHike rating: 1 – Easy. Little Walking.\nLeaders: Randy Huey 925-518-8439\nMeeting Point: Important! Eventbrite shows this trip located at Heather Farm but we will NOT be meeting there! That’s just MDBA home base.\nWe will assemble our car caravan at 2PM at the silo barn parking lot on the right side of N. Staten Island Road (a quarter mile after turning off of Walnut Grove – Thornton Road onto N. Staten Island Road).\nGPS for the meeting point: 38.2188471950274\, -121.50012206138071 \nRegister HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-staten-island-road-tickets-1972955150967
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdba-field-trip-staten-island-road-dec-2025/
LOCATION:Staten Island Road\, 24700 N Staten Island Rd\, Thornton\, CA\, 95686
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251211T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T041231
CREATED:20251129T204807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T205711Z
UID:9230-1765479600-1765485000@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Program: December 2025
DESCRIPTION:So Many Ways To Be a Bird\nConstance Anderson\n\n \nMount Diablo Bird Alliance will meet Thursday\, December 11 in the Camellia Room at the Gardens at Heather Farm\, 1540 Marchbanks Drive\, Walnut Creek\, CA 94598. \n\n6:30 PM Doors Open\n7:00 PM Announcements\n7:15 PM Refreshments and Raffle\n7:30 PM Main Program: So Many Ways To Be a Bird\n*as a conservation organization we encourage you to bring your own mug for coffee or tea \nBring your inner child to the December program as Constance Anderson discusses her newest book\, So Many Ways To Be a Bird. As an award finalist for children’s non-fiction\, this book explores the surprising world of bird adaptation\, where each egg\, beak\, and wing has a unique story. \nThe book reveals how birds have brilliantly adapted to a changing environment over time\, resulting in an incredible variety of sizes\, colors\, wings\, nests\, eggs\, beaks\, feet\, and feathers. Constance’s vibrant collage illustrations help readers identify birds and inspire a desire to protect them. \nSo Many Ways To Be a Bird follows Constance’s previous titles: A Stick Until\, a picture book and science journal about animal tool use; and Smelling Sunshine\, which celebrates the connection between people of diverse backgrounds through the simple act of hanging laundry with a loved one. \nJoin us as author\, illustrator\, and naturalist Constance Anderson shares her love of birds and her desire to connect people to one another and the environment.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-dec2025/
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:20260102T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260102T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T041231
CREATED:20251127T013642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T013937Z
UID:9224-1767342600-1767362400@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Lake Merritt and Arrowhead Marsh
DESCRIPTION:Winter ducks on Lake Merritt and other birds are usually easy to see from the sidewalk. The lake is one of the few places in the Bay Area where Barrow’s Goldeneyes can sometimes be seen. An entry fee past the gate at Children’s Fairyland is usually required.\nWe will move to Arrowhead Marsh before 10:00AM\, arriving in time for the king tide. Ridgeway’s Rails are one of the highlights here\, though we will see many other birds. A visit to Garretson Point will follow. Bring lunch and drinks.\nThis trip is appropriate for birders of all experience levels\, including beginners. \nHike rating: Category 1–Easy\nLeader: Sandy Ritchie\, (925) 381-2514\nMeet: Lake Merritt parking lot off Bellevue Avenue\, 8:30 AM\nDirections: Take SR 24 to Oakland and I-980\, take 27th Street exit and turn left. Cross Broadway and Harrison\, then join Grand Avenue. Turn into park at Children’s Fairyland (fee possible) and follow around to parking lot entrance on right between boathouse and aviary. \nGPS for meeting point: 37.80631305974147\, -122.25644134214993 \nThis field trip is limited to 15 participants. Register HERE:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-lake-merritt-and-arrowhead-marsh-at-high-tide-tickets-1974274909400 \n(Ridgway’s Rail photo by Beth Branthaver)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdba-field-trip-lake-merritt-and-arrowhead-marsh-jan-2026/
LOCATION:Lake Merritt\, 699 Bellevue Ave\, Oakland\, CA\, 94610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260106T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260106T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T041231
CREATED:20251127T014247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T014537Z
UID:9226-1767690000-1767708000@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Putah Creek
DESCRIPTION:This 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 Merganser. Dress warmly; this is a cold\, windy area. Bring lunch. Exact itinerary to be determined the day of the trip. Rain cancels. \nHike rating: 1 – Easy.\nElevation change: Minor\nCo-Leaders: Maren Smith\, 925-322-9477\, and Susana de Trapaga\nMeet: 9 AM at the large gravel pull-out on the right side of Putah Creek Road\, west of the Lake Solano dam.\nGPS: 38.489104513137754\, -122.01167874098729\nDirections: When driving from the Bay Area to Vacaville on I-80\, take Exit 51A at Cherry Glen and Lagoon Valley Roads. Turn left to cross over the freeway\, heading north\, and drive approximately 1 mile on Cherry Glen Road to stop sign at Pleasants Valley Road. Turn left on Pleasants Valley Road. Drive 12 miles and keep an eye out for Yellow-billed Magpies and raptors. Turn right on Putah Creek Road\, and drive about 1.2 miles\, to the large gravel parking turn-out on the right (with “no camping\, no dumping” signs). About 1 hour drive from Walnut Creek area. \nBring $8 cash—in exact bills—for the parking fee! \nThis hike is limited to 20 participants. All field trips require registration and participants must acknowledge the MDBA liability waiver. Register HERE:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/putah-creek-birding-tickets-1972930092015 \n(Photo: Female Phainopepla at Putah Creek by Isaac Aronow)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/putah-creek-jan-2026/
LOCATION:Putah Creek Road\, 3836 Putah Creek Rd\, Winters\, CA\, 95694\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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GEO:38.4889042;-122.0146615
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260108T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T041231
CREATED:20251129T205753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T210846Z
UID:9237-1767898800-1767904200@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Program: January 2026
DESCRIPTION:Bornean Bristlehead. Photo by Bob Lewis. \nThe Importance of Islands to Avian Evolution\nBob Lewis\n\n \nMount Diablo Bird Alliance will meet Thursday\, January 8 in the Camellia Room at the Gardens at Heather Farm\, 1540 Marchbanks Drive\, Walnut Creek\, CA 94598. \n6:30 PM Doors Open\n7:00 PM Announcements\n7:15 PM Refreshments and Raffle\n7:30 PM Main Program: The Importance of Islands to Avian Evolution\n*as a conservation organization we encourage you to bring your own mug for coffee or tea\n\n  \nIslands play a pivotal role in both the evolution of new avian species and the extinction of others. Because islands are isolated landmasses\, species that arrive there evolve separately from their parent groups\, eventually becoming unique through genetic drift. However\, because island species are restricted to small areas with limited populations\, they are highly susceptible to natural disasters—such as hurricanes\, volcanic eruptions\, tsunamis\, and rising sea levels—as well as human-caused pressures. This talk focuses on the issues unique to islands and how we might protect these vulnerable species. \n\n\nBob has taught birding classes in the Bay Area for over 25 years and is an avid traveler\, specifically seeking out islands in search of birds. He is a board member of the Farallon Islands Foundation\, an organization dedicated to fostering life on islands. He has visited many of the world’s major biodiversity hotspots\, including Madagascar\, Borneo\, Hawaii\, Indonesia\, New Guinea\, New Zealand\, and Cuba.\n\n  \nEastern Crested Berrypecker. Photo By Bob Lewis
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-jan2026/
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:20260122T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260122T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T041231
CREATED:20251127T014641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T014851Z
UID:9228-1769073300-1769086800@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Bridgeway Island Pond\, West Sacramento
DESCRIPTION:Bridgeway 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 for Blue-winged Teal\, as well as American Avocet\, Cinnamon Teal\, and Sora. Easy access with a mostly flat\, grassy area. Not much walking will be required\, more standing and observing at different areas along the pond. We’ll make another bird-related stop afterwards\, to be determined based on weather. Last year we visited the Raptor Center in Davis. \nThis is a good trip for beginning birders! \nHike rating: 1 – Easy.\nLeader: Mona Lange\, 510-414-2959\nMeet: the McDonalds at 2244 Lake Washington Blvd. in West Sacramento at 9:15 AM for a restroom stop\, proceeding to the pond by 9:30.\nDirections: Take 80 East toward Sacramento. Exit at Enterprise and Harbor Blvd (exit 81) and go Right. Take the 2nd Left to Industrial Blvd. After a few miles Industrial Blvd changes its name to Lake Washington Blvd. Make a Left on Southport Parkway and then first left to enter the shopping center. Another first Left then leads to the McDonalds.\nGPS for the 9:15 meeting point at McDonalds: 38.556747929224194\, -121.5399085526047 \nAfter McDonalds we’ll go back out to Southport making a Right onto it. Going a few more miles\, make a Right on Oakland Bay Drive. First Right onto Bowen Island street which changes to Solomon Island Rd as it goes around the corner. First Right takes you to where we’ll park for the pond\, on Pender Island Street. We may have to park in the neighborhood also.\nGPS for the Pond\, where we expect to arrive by 9:30: 38.540701884803845\, -121.57782606798398 \nThis outing is limited to 12 birders of any experience level\, including beginners. Register HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-bridgeway-island-pond-west-sacramento-tickets-1974369101130 \n(Photo: Blue-winged Teal\, by Mona Lange)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdba-field-trip-bridgeway-island-jan-2026/
LOCATION:McDonald’s West Sacramento\, 2244 Lake Washington Blvd.\, West Sacramento\, CA\, 95691
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260125T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260125T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T041231
CREATED:20260125T050416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T052617Z
UID:9282-1769355000-1769364000@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Woodbridge Road & Sandhill Crane Fly-In
DESCRIPTION:This outing is especially suitable for people with mobility issues. \nA very special trip arranged with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. At 3:45 PM we’ll meet their volunteer docents at the South Unit of the Woodbridge Ecological Reserve\, near Lodi\, where they will introduce us to the many waterfowl and shorebirds that winter in the area. \nAbout 90 minutes before sunset\, we will move over to the blinds that overlook the roosting area for Sandhill Cranes. We’ll be able to sit and watch as hundreds of cranes fly in for the evening. It’s a spectacular event! \nThis trip is open to all MDBA members of any birding level of experience\, and especially suitable for those with mobility issues. The platform overlooking the ponds at the South Unit—our first stop—is about 40 yards from the handicapped parking spots\, up a short\, accessible ramp. The blinds where we’ll sit and watch the cranes fly in are also just a short walk over level ground from the parking spots. There are toilets at the South Unit (and I think at the North Unit too\, though I’m not sure.) \nMDBA trip coordinator Matt Tarlach plans to drive a carpool to accommodate any member who doesn’t want to drive this distance (Woodbridge Reserve is a little over an hour from Heather Farm)\, or drive back after dark. If you would like to ride with this group\, please email ASAP after signing up\, so he knows how many would like to join the carpool. We may rent a minivan or other vehicle\, depending on what’s needed. \nLeader: Matt Tarlach\, MDBAFieldtrips@gmail.com\nHike Rating: 0. A few very short walks over flat terrain.\nMeet: Carpool will meet at Heather Farm. If driving on your own\, meet at 3:45 at the South Unit of Woodbridge Ecological Reserve\nGPS for the meeting point: 38.15775478150474\, -121.44355433233056 \nTrip goes rain or shine. The blinds are open and unheated\, so dress to sit outdoors until after sunset\, about 90 minutes. \nThere is room in the blinds for about 25 people but parking for only about 14 cars. Plan to drive with a friend\, or to share a casual carpool with another member. \nDue to the capacity limit and expected strong interest\, this trip is for MDBA members only. Members may bring a guest; if you’d like to bring more than one guest please email the leader before booking. If you may bring children\, please consider the need to sit quietly outdoors\, on a cool evening\, for over an hour. \nThere is no charge by MDBA for this event—including for the carpool\, if needed. However\, every attendee must have a Lands Pass from the CA DFW: https://wildlife.ca.gov/Licensing/Lands-Pass \nSign up at the link below. And if the outing is ‘Sold Out’\, please join the waitlist! There are usually some cancellations from the early bookings:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/woodbridge-road-sandhill-crane-fly-in-tickets-1980437460757 \n(image of Sandhill Cranes by Sharon Anderson)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdba-field-trip-woodbridge-road-sandhill-crane-fly-in-jan-2026/
LOCATION:Woodbridge Ecological Reserve\, 7730 W Woodbridge Rd\, Lodi\, CA\, 95242
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260205T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T041231
CREATED:20260118T004337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T230158Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Program: February 2026
DESCRIPTION:Brandt’s Cormorant\, Photo by Farallon Institute. \nAlcatraz Island – A Climate Refuge for Seabirds\nJulie Thayer\n\n\n\nMount Diablo Bird Alliance will meet Thursday\, February 5 in the Camellia Room at the Gardens at Heather Farm\, 1540 Marchbanks Drive\, Walnut Creek\, CA 94598. \n6:30 PM Doors Open\n7:00 PM Announcements\n7:15 PM Refreshments and Raffle\n7:30 PM Main Program: Alcatraz Island – A Climate Refuge for Seabirds\n*as a conservation organization we encourage you to bring your own mug for coffee or tea\n\n \n\nAlcatraz Island’s Brandt’s Cormorants moved into San Francisco Bay in the early 1990s during a coastward population shift. Alcatraz is now one of the largest Brandt’s Cormorant breeding colonies\, and one of only two estuarine colonies. Alcatraz seabirds\, including Pigeon Guillemots and Western Gulls\, have been outperforming their ocean counterparts despite a high level of human disturbance in this urban setting. The bay hosts a large anchovy population and demersal fish nursery\, with strong tidal currents and the river plume into the ocean concentrating prey for seabirds and other predators. We are working to mitigate anthropogenic stressors to support this important colony and increase seabird resilience to climate change.\n \nJulie Thayer has worked in the California Current marine ecosystem for three decades\, with a brief hiatus on the north coast of Brazil. She studied at the University of California at Santa Cruz/Long Marine Lab and UC Davis in Marine Biology and Ecology. Thayer has done field research on Alcatraz seabirds\, studying population changes\, diet\, productivity\, and human disturbance since 1997. \n\n\n  \nSeabird colony at Alcatraz Island\, Photo: Zoe Burr
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-february-2026/
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:20260207T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T041231
CREATED:20260125T052442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T053215Z
UID:9288-1770456600-1770476400@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Bodega Bay
DESCRIPTION:Why 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 geese that spend the winter here. To see Double-crested\, Brandt’s and Pelagic cormorants side-by-side\, to strengthen our ID skills. This is a great place for birders of all levels and birders new to Northern California. \nWe’ll meet at 9:30 am at the Tides Wharf and Restaurant\, outside on the deck behind the restaurant. There are restrooms here. From the Tides we’ll drive out to Bodega Head\, and later bird Porto Bodega and other stops around the bay. Precise itinerary tbd by tides and conditions. \nThis is the Norcal coast so be prepared for damp\, cool\, breezy weather—regardless of the forecast. Bring lunch\, as we will gather for a picnic lunch out near Bodega Head. There are restrooms at the meeting point\, and pit toilets at several stops along our route. \nA carpool location will be announced. Given the distance\, and limited parking at some of our stops\, it is helpful to carpool either from our home area or once we set out from the Tides. \nHike Rating: 1 – Easy\, with little elevation change.\nLeader: Matt Tarlach\, mdbafieldtrips@gmail.com\nMeeting point: Behind the Tides Restaurant\, Bodega Bay.\nGPS: 38.328869668535894\, -123.04502163182391 \nDirections: Take US 101 north to Petaluma. Exit at Washington and head SW. Washington becomes Bodega Ave\, which becomes Petaluma-Valley Ford Rd\, which eventually merges into CA Hwy 1. Take Hwy 1 to Bodega Bay. After passing the Inn at the Tides\, you’ll see the Tides Restaurant on the left. From Walnut Creek\, it’s about a 2 hour drive. \nRegister HERE:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-around-bodega-bay-tickets-1980647264285 \n(image by Pam Lorenz)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdba-field-trip-bodega-bay-feb-2026/
LOCATION:Tides Restaurant Bodega Bay\, 835Bay Highway\, Bodega Bay\, CA\, 94923\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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