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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 States

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 […]

Free

MDBA Field Trip — Marin: Las Gallinas and Shollenberger Park

Las Gallinas Ponds Las Gallinas Valley birding loop, Smith Ranch Rd, San Rafael, CA

Both 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 — Bridgeway Island Pond, West Sacramento

McDonald's West Sacramento 2244 Lake Washington Blvd., West Sacramento, CA

New Trip! This is a birding hotspot. We can hope for close views of an assortment of waterfowl and shorebirds. Blue-winged Teal.,American Avocet, Cinnamon Teal, and Sora have often been […]

Free

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. […]

Free

MDBA Field Trip — Big Break and East County

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

We will be birding at Big Break/Delta Science Center and then driving to at least one other location, to be determined by conditions. These locations are usually good for waterfowl, […]

Free

MDBA Field Trip — Bodega Bay

Tides Restaurant Bodega Bay 835Bay Highway, Bodega Bay, CA, United States

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, the sea […]

Free

MDBA Field Trip — Walnut Creek Local City Parks

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

Starting in Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek, we will walk around the large, mostly natural pond, birding along the way. From there we will drive to two or three […]

Free

MDBA Field Trip — Valle Vista

Valle Vista RVC6+WQ, Moraga, CA, United States

A walk through various habitats at the EBMUD property usually allows to see at least 40-50 species. Bring your EBMUD trail pass, if you have one. This property is at […]

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. Rating: Category […]