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MDAS Field Trip — Mt. View Sanitary and McNabney Marsh

Mountain View Sanitary District 3800 Arthur Rd, Martinez, CA, United States

We expect to see a variety of water birds here, from grebes and ducks to waders and peeps. Marsh passerines and raptors might also be present. This trip is suitable for beginners. Hike Rating: 1 - Easy. Under 1 mile on flat terrain. Unpaved paths, potentially muddy. Elevation change: N/A Leader: Randy Huey, 925-518-8439 Meet: […]

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Monthly Program: December 2023

Walnut Creek Civic Park Assembly Hall 1375 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA, United States

New Zealand: Great Walks and Great Birds Jill Hedgecock Jill Hedgecock will share photos from her hiking and birding adventures in the North and South Islands of New Zealand. Come experience the wonders of Tongariro Alpine Crossing, a trek that takes adventurous souls over an active volcano and which has been described as the best […]

MDAS Field Trip — Lynch Canyon Open Space Preserve, Fairfield

Lynch Canyon Open Space Preserve, Fairfield 3100 Lynch Rd, Fairfield, CA, United States

Lynch Canyon Open Space, an asset of the Solano County Land Trust, is a fantastic place for raptors in the winter! It's also home to grassland species, and waterbirds on the reservoir. The trails are wide and firmly packed but unpaved. Participants will be able to choose between two routes: A loop of about 2.5 […]

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MDBA Field Trip — Putah Creek

Putah Creek Pleasants Valley Road, Vacaville, CA, United States

This is a great chance to see a variety of birds and ducks along Putah Creek and Lake Solano. Possibilities include Osprey, Lewis's Woodpecker, Phainopepla, Barrow's Goldeneye and Hooded Merganser. Dress warmly; this is a cold, windy area. Bring lunch, and bring $6 in exact bills to pay the parking fee at Solano County Park. […]

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Monthly Program: January 2024

Zoom CA, United States

A Life Bird in Every State Jennifer Rycenga A Life Bird in Every State recounts one birder’s journey across the United States to ensure that every one of the fifty states would have a distinct memory and honor in her birding annals. Part birding narrative, part travelogue, and part reflection on America, this talk recounts […]

MDBA Field Trip — East Contra Costa County

Big Break Regional Shoreline 69 Big Break Road, Oakley, CA, United States

We will be birding at Big Break/Delta Science Center, Iron House Sanitary, and possibly other places in East Contra Costa. This area is usually good for waterfowl, raptors and some passerines. Dress warmly, bring lunch and drinks. This trip is appropriate for birders of all experience levels, including beginners. Hike Rating: 1-Easy Elevation change: N/A […]

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MDBA Field Trip — Lake Merritt and Arrowhead Marsh at High Tide

Lake Merritt 699 Bellevue Ave, Oakland, CA, United States

Winter ducks on Lake Merritt and other birds usually means easy viewing from the sidewalk. The lake is one of the few places in the Bay Area where Barrow's Goldeneyes can be seen. An entry fee to pass the gate at Children's Fairyland is usually required. We will move to Arrowhead Marsh at around 9:45AM, […]

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MDBA Field Trip — Shollenberger Park/Ellis Creek

Shollenberger Park 1400 Cader Lane, Petaluma, CA, United States

Both of these locations are great for wintering waders, shorebirds, waterfowl and a few raptors. Bring lunch and a beverage. This trip is appropriate for birders of all experience levels, including beginners. Hike rating: Category 2 - Moderate. Walking some distance and gentle slopes. Elevation change: Minor Leader: Sandy Ritchie, (925) 381-2514 Meet: Point Blue […]

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MDBA Field Trip — American Canyon Wetlands

American Canyon Wetlands Edge Park 2 Eucalyptus Drive, American Canyon, CA, United States

A walk out to the wetlands, ponds and sloughs along the Napa River produces many exciting birding opportunities. We expect plenty of waterfowl, raptors, waders, shorebirds and passerines. It can be breezy and cold in this area, so bring appropriate layers. Availability of rest rooms is uncertain. This trip is suitable for birders of all […]

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MDBA Field Trip — Martinez Waterfront

Waterbird Regional Preserve, Martinez 2701 Waterfront Rd., Martinez, CA, United States

We will be birding multiple locations for this MDBA Martinez Shoreline field trip, looking for shorebirds, waders, waterfowl, gulls, raptors and others. Areas will include Waterbird Preserve (overlooking McNabney Marsh), TransMontaigne Pipeline, Mococo Marsh and Martinez Regional Shoreline. Precise driving directions for each location (with mileage) will be handed out when we gather in the […]

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MDBA Field Trip — Thornton Area/Cosumnes Preserve

Westgate Landing Regional Park 4GF5+HP, Terminous, CA, United States

Tundra Swans, Sandhill Cranes, hawks and grassland birds. Trip will go on in light rain. Bring lunch and a beverage. If questions, call the leader. Hike rating: 1 - Easy. Elevation change: Minor Distance: Depending on the route decided. Leader: Ethan Chickering, 925-890-3833 Meet: 8:45 AM in Westgate Landing Park at end of Glascock Road. […]

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MDBA Field Trip — Walnut Creek Parks

Heather Farm Park 301 N San Carlos Dr, Walnut Creek, CA, United States

Starting in Heather Farm Park, we will walk around the large, mostly natural pond, birding along the way. We will visit one or two other parks within the city, to be determined the day of the trip. This is a great trip for beginners! Rating: Category 2-Moderate Elevation change: N/A at Heather Farm, perhaps some […]

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MDBA Field Trip — Grizzly Island & Rush Ranch

Grizzly Island Wildlife Area 2548 Grizzly Island Road, Fairfield, CA, 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. Our trip will begin at the Refuge Headquarters and continue for about 7 ½ miles along Grizzly Island Road, which is unpaved and runs through the middle of the Wildlife Area. […]

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Introducing the Birds of Heather Farm

Heather Farm Park 301 N San Carlos Dr, Walnut Creek, CA, United States

A casual walk for birders of all experience levels, and especially beginners! Wednesday, February 21, 2024, 8:30 - 10:30am Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek is an underrated birding spot, home to dozens of resident species and attracting many migrants as well! We'll meet at the overlook of the Natural Lake, west of North San […]

MDBA Field Trip — Bodega Bay

Bodega Bay Trailhead Bodega Bay Trailhead, Bodega Bay, CA

Why do we go all the way to Bodega Bay? To see loons close up – the Common, Pacific, and Red-throated species are all likely. To see Brant. To see Double-crested, Brandt’s and Pelagic cormorants side-by-side to strengthen your ID skills. This is a great place for birders of all levels and birders new to […]

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MDBA Field Trip — A Poorwill Quest!

Morgan Territory Road 2800 Morgan Territory Road, Clayton, CA

Hike up a fire road on the east face of North Peak in Mount Diablo State Park to see Common Poorwills as they forage for moths along the fire roads through the chaparral. They will be detected by their eyeshine from our lights. This is a nocturnal hike. It is Trail Category 3 because, although […]

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MDBA Field Trip — Contra Loma Regional Park

Contra Loma Reservoir 1200 Frederickson Ln, Antioch, CA, United States

We will be birding the reservoir, Loma Island and surrounding grassland areas. Expected species include waterfowl, woodland, riparian/marsh, shore and grassland birds. Dress appropriately, bring lunch and drinks. This is a good trip for beginners! Trail Rating: 1 - Easy Elevation change: N/A Leader: Mona Lange Meet: Contra Loma Regional Park--Channel Point Parking Lot Directions: […]

MDBA Field Trip — Mt. View Sanitary and McNabney Marsh

Mountain View Sanitary District 3800 Arthur Rd, Martinez, CA, United States

We'll begin by scanning McNabney Marsh from the viewing platform, then head over to Moorhen Marsh at Mt. View Sanitary District---one of the first water treatment facilities in the US to be developed as bird habitat. We expect to see a variety of waterbirds at these locations, from grebes and ducks to waders and peeps. […]

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