MDAS Field Trip — Birding by Bike at Clifton Court Forebay
Clifton Court Forebay Clifton Court Rd., Discovery Bay, CASign up HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-by-bike-at-clifton-court-forebay-tickets-989733488507 Have a bicycle, e-bike or scooter, and like to bird? Join MDBA at Clifton Court Reservoir in eastern Contra Costa County, where we will do an […]
MDAS Field Trip — Vaux’s Swifts at McNear Brickyard, San Rafael
McNear Brickyard 1 McNear Brickyard Rd., San Rafael, CASign up HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vauxs-swifts-tickets-989735384177 Leader: Maureen Lahiff, , 510.484.6529 Vaux's Swifts migrate south along the Pacific Americas Flyway each fall, and one of their few known stopping points in Northern […]
Monthly Program: October 2024
The Camellia Room at The Gardens at Heather Farm 1540 Marchbanks Drive, Walnut Creek, CA, United StatesWildlife Photography Vishal Subramanyan Mount Diablo Bird Alliance will meet Thursday, October 3, in the Camellia Room at the Gardens at Heather Farm. 6:30 PM Doors Open 7:00 PM Announcements […]
Introducing the Birds of Heather Farm
Heather Farm Park 301 N San Carlos Dr, Walnut Creek, CA, United StatesHeather Farm Park in Walnut Creek is an underrated birding spot, home to dozens of resident species. We'll hope to see some migrating birds as well! We'll meet at the […]
MDAS Field Trip — Alameda Hotspots
Alameda has several good spots for shorebirds. We'll probably visit Elsie Roemer Bird Sanctuary, Ballena Bay, and Crab Cove, with the exact itinerary to be determined. Meeting point will be […]
MDBA Field Trip — Mt. View Sanitary and McNabney Marsh
Mountain View Sanitary District 3800 Arthur Rd, Martinez, CA, United StatesIn winter McNabney Marsh, aka Waterbird Regional Preserve, hosts many species of ducks, shorebirds and waterbirds. Marsh passerines and raptors might also be present. We'll meet at the observation deck […]
Monthly Program: November 2024
The Camellia Room at The Gardens at Heather Farm 1540 Marchbanks Drive, Walnut Creek, CA, United StatesPied Barbet, Namibia. Photo by J. Britten Birds of Namibia Jerry Britten Mount Diablo Bird Alliance will meet Thursday, November 7, in the Camellia Room at the Gardens at Heather […]
Introducing the Birds of Heather Farm
Heather Farm Park 301 N San Carlos Dr, Walnut Creek, CA, United StatesThis trip is especially good for beginners! Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek is an underrated birding spot, home to dozens of resident species. We'll hope to see some winter […]
MDBA Field Trip — Lodi Lake & Woodbridge Preserve
Lodi Lake 1101 W. Turner Rd, Lodi, CA, United StatesWe'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 […]
MDBA Field Trip — Palo Alto Baylands/Charleston Slough
Terminal Boulevard Terminal Boulevard, Mountain View, CA, United StatesWe see a variety of birds on the water on this trip that is only about a 55 minute drive from Walnut Creek. It is exciting to be on the […]
MDBA Field Trip — A Poorwill Quest
Morgan Territory Road 2800 Morgan Territory Road, Clayton, CA**Please note the time correction** 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 […]
MDBA Field Trip — Meeker Slough
Meeker Slough Bayside Dr, Richmond, CAMeeker Slough is a wetland area in Richmond, on the coast of San Francisco Bay. We'll look for shorebirds, ducks, herons, and coastal passerines during the incoming tide. The walk […]
MDBA Field Trip — Lynch Canyon Open Space Preserve
Lynch Canyon Open Space Preserve, Fairfield 3100 Lynch Rd, Fairfield, CA, United StatesLynch 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 […]
Monthly Program: December 2024
The Camellia Room at The Gardens at Heather Farm 1540 Marchbanks Drive, Walnut Creek, CA, United StatesDr. Van Schmidt surveying a California Gull breeding colony on a levee in the salt ponds Flows of Water and Waterbirds across California Nathan Van Schmidt Our December meeting will […]
Monthly Program: January 2025
The Camellia Room at The Gardens at Heather Farm 1540 Marchbanks Drive, Walnut Creek, CA, United StatesBlood Pheasant. Photo by Bob Lewis Birds of Bhutan Bob Lewis Mount Diablo Bird Alliance will meet Thursday, January 2 in the Camellia Room at the Gardens at Heather Farm, […]
Contra Costa Large Day
Saturday January 4, Predawn to Dusk Spend the first Saturday of the New Year on an all-day birding trip that will visit several different habitats spread across Contra Costa County. […]
MDBA Field Trip — Putah Creek
Putah Creek Road 3836 Putah Creek Rd, Winters, CA, United StatesThis 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 […]
MDBA Field Trip — Marin: Las Gallinas and Shollenberger Park
Las Gallinas Ponds Las Gallinas Valley birding loop, Smith Ranch Rd, San Rafael, CABoth of these locations are great for wintering waders, shorebirds, waterfowl and raptors. Bring lunch and a beverage, as both sites take time to bird and there is a drive […]
MDBA Field Trip — Lake Merritt and Arrowhead Marsh at High Tide
Lake Merritt 699 Bellevue Ave, Oakland, CA, United StatesWinter 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 […]