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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211219T093000
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SUMMARY:Down For the Count: Exploring Bird Diversity at Point Reyes
DESCRIPTION:For fifty years the Point Reyes Christmas Bird Count (CBC) has been an annual tradition monitoring the winter populations of over two hundred species of birds here. Point Reyes National Seashore and adjoining areas rank in the top ten of over two thousand counts nationwide in terms of species diversity. This remarkable accomplishment is mostly the result of the wide variety of habitats here. \nThe day after the 2021 count we will enjoy some of this amazing avian diversity in a number of short walks. This will be a moderately fast paced outing with the focus of seeing a lot of birds\, but allowing time to learn bird identification by sight and sound.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/down-for-the-count-exploring-bird-diversity-at-point-reyes/
LOCATION:Point Reyes National Seashore – Bear Valley Visitors Center\, 1 Bear Valley Visitor Center Access Road\, Point Reyes Station\, CA\, 94956\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Point Reyes National Seashore Association":MAILTO:info@ptreyes.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220103T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220103T130000
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip—Lake Merritt and Arrowhead Marsh--High Tide
DESCRIPTION:Lake Merritt and Arrowhead Marsh–High Tide\nMonday January 3\, 8:30 AM-1 PM\nLeader: Sandy Ritchie\, 925-685-8048 \nWinter 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 past the gate at Children’s Fairyland is usually required. \nWe will move to Arrowhead in time for the high tide\, which will be around 11:15. 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. \nRating: Category 1–Easy\nElevation change: N/A\nLeader: Sandy Ritchie\, please call to confirm\, 925-685-8048\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. \nRegister for this field trip HERE. This field trip is limited to 15 participants. \nPhoto: Barrow’s Goldeneye
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdas-field-trip-lake-merritt-and-arrowhead-marsh-high-tide/
LOCATION:Lake Merritt\, 699 Bellevue Ave\, Oakland\, CA\, 94610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
ORGANIZER;CN="MDAS Field Trips":MAILTO:fieldtrips@mtdiabloaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220106T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160500
CREATED:20220105T021857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T023009Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Program: January 2022
DESCRIPTION:Birding Info:\nHighlights Of The 2021 Christmas Bird Counts\nJerry Britten\nMt. Diablo Audubon Society President Jerry Britten will report highlights of the 2021 Christmas Bird Counts. \nMain Program:\nAudible Mount Diablo\nJoan Hamilton\, founder and owner\, Audio Guides to the Outdoors \nJoan Hamilton is a writer\, editor\, and multimedia producer. She is founder and owner of Audio Guides to the Outdoors\, which has created multimedia guides for Save Mount Diablo\, Mount Diablo Interpretive Association\, Midpeninsula Open Space District\, Save the Redwoods League\, and Valley of the Moon Natural History Association at Jack London Historic State Park. She’s written for Bay Nature\, Sierra\, Orion\, Mother Jones\, the Nation and other publications. She’s a former editor-in-chief of Sierra and was top editor at Climbing and High Country News. \nHer presentation will introduce Audible Mount Diablo\, an important online resource for people who want to learn more about the natural and cultural history of parks in the Mount Diablo region. She’ll describe the series and its history\, profile the main contributors\, and show clips from some of the most interesting episodes. \n\n\n\n\n\nJoan Hamilton \n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-january/
LOCATION:Zoom\, CA\, 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:20220112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220112T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160500
CREATED:20211118T033124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T040054Z
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip—East Contra Costa County
DESCRIPTION:East Contra Costa County\nWednesday\, January 12\, 9 AM-1 PM\nLeader: Paul Schorr\, 925-988-0070 \nWe will be birding at Big Break/Delta Science Center\, Iron House Sanitary\, and possibly other places in the East Contra Costa. Usually good for waterfowl\, raptors and some passerines. Dress warmly\, bring lunch and drinks. \nRating: Category 1-Easy\nElevation change: N/A\nLeader: Paul Schorr\, 925-998-0070\nMeet: Big Break parking lot in Oakley at 9 AM \nDirections: Take Highway 4 east toward Stockton/Pittsburg\, after Antioch take right Exit 30 toward CA-160/Sacramento/Rio Vista. Take Exit 1A\, 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. \nRegister for this field trip HERE. This field trip is limited to 12 participants. \nPhoto: Pied-billed Grebe by Isaac Aronow
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdas-field-trip-east-contra-costa-county/
LOCATION:Big Break Regional Shoreline\, 69 Big Break Road\, Oakley\, CA\, 94561\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
ORGANIZER;CN="MDAS Field Trips":MAILTO:fieldtrips@mtdiabloaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220115T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220115T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160500
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LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T040159Z
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip—Shollenberger Park/Ellis Creek
DESCRIPTION:Shollenberger Park/Ellis Creek\nSaturday\, January 15\, 8:30-2 PM\nLeader: Sandy Ritchie\, 925-685-8048 \nBoth of these locations are great for wintering waders\, shorebirds\, waterfowl and a few raptors. Bring lunch and a beverage. \nRating: Category 1-Easy\nElevation change: N/A\nLeader: Sandy Ritchie\, 925-685-8048\nMeet: Point Blue parking lot at 8:30 AM \nDirections: Take I-680 across the Benicia Bridge. Go west on I-780 to I-80 towards Sacramento\, exit to SR 37. Follow SR 37 16 miles 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. \nRegister for this field trip HERE. This field trip is limited to 15 participants. \nPhoto: Black-necked Stilt by Jean Halford
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/shollenberger-park-ellis-creek-2/
LOCATION:Shollenberger Park\, 1400 Cader Lane\, Petaluma\, CA\, 94954\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
ORGANIZER;CN="MDAS Field Trips":MAILTO:fieldtrips@mtdiabloaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220125T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220125T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160500
CREATED:20211118T034304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220123T191348Z
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip—Martinez Waterfront Birds
DESCRIPTION:Martinez Waterfront Birds\nTuesday\, January 25\, 9 AM-2 PM\nLeader: Tracy Farrington\, 925-788-6223 \nWe will be birding waterfront areas in the Martinez area\, looking for shorebirds\, waders\, waterfowl\, gulls\, raptors and others. Dress warmly\, bring a lunch and drinks. These areas may include Waterbird Preserve\, TransMontaigne Pipeline\, Mococo Marsh and Martinez Regional Shoreline. \nRating: Category 1–Easy\nElevation change: N/A\nLeader: Tracy Farrington\, 925-788-6223\nMeet: Waterbird Regional Preserve parking lot at 9 AM \nDirections: From I-680\, exit Waterfront Road; when driving north this is the last exit before the Benicia Bridge. Go east about 1/2 mile and turn right onto Waterbird Way. Go around the bend to the left and then turn right into the parking lot. \nRegister for this field trip HERE. This field trip is limited to 15 participants. \nPhoto: Snowy Egret by Beth Branthaver
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdas-field-trip-martinez-waterfront-birds/
LOCATION:Waterbird Regional Preserve\, Martinez\, 2701 Waterfront Rd.\, Martinez\, CA\, 94553\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
ORGANIZER;CN="MDAS Field Trips":MAILTO:fieldtrips@mtdiabloaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220203T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160500
CREATED:20220201T170846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220201T171632Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Program: February 2022
DESCRIPTION:Birding Info:\nMt. Diablo Audubon Society draft Equity\, Diversity\, Inclusion\, and Belonging statement\nMt. Diablo Audubon board members Juan Pablo Galván Martínez\, Ariana Rickard\, and Krista Vossekuil will present a draft Equity\, Diversity\, Inclusion\, and Belonging Statement for the chapter. \nMain Program:\nMount Diablo—an Island in Suburbia \nMichael Marchiano\, Naturalist \nMichael will provide an overview of plant and animal life on Mount Diablo\, including trees\, shrubs\, wildflowers\, insects\, spiders\, reptiles\, birds\, and mammals. This short natural history presentation will also cover the best time to see these magnificent creatures in the state park. \nMichael Marchiano is a naturalist who has been hiking the Bay Area and California for the last 60 years. Since childhood\, he has studied various animals\, insects\, and flowers. Now he seeks to share his knowledge with those around him in the community. \n\n\n\n\n\nMichael Marchiano \n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-february/
LOCATION:Zoom\, CA\, 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:20220205T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220205T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160500
CREATED:20220120T030016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220121T195347Z
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip—Thornton Area/Cosumnes Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Thornton Area/Cosumnes Preserve\nSaturday\, February 5\, 8:45 AM-1 PM\nLeader: Ethan Chickering\, 925-890-3833 \nThe major portion of the birding is done along Woodbridge Road and the Isenberg Crane Reserve\,  and at the Cosumnes River Preserve.  In winter these areas are thick with Sandhill Cranes\, Snow\, Greater White-fronted and Cackling Geese.  Also present will be many winter ducks and raptors.  Much of the birding is from our cars\, but bring warm clothing for short walks.  Bring lunch and drinks. \nRating: Category 1-Easy\nElevation change: N/A\nLeader: Ethan Chickering\,\nMeet: Westgate Landing Park east of Terminous\, State Route 12 \nDirections:  From Central Contra Costa County\, take Hwy 4 east to Antioch.  Go north over the Antioch Bridge on SR 160 to Rio Vista.  Turn east on SR 12\, for 11-1/2 miles..  After passing Terminous turn right on Glasscock Road.  The road will circle to the right and under the highway.  Turn left onto Glasscock Road proper on the north side of the highway\, then drive to the end and Westgate Landing Park. \nThe trip is limited to 20 participants.  Register for this event HERE.  Participants must acknowledge the MDAS Liability Waiver (available during registration).
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdas-field-trip-thornton-cosumnes-feb-2022/
LOCATION:Westgate Landing Regional Park\, 4GF5+HP\, Terminous\, CA\, 95242\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="MDAS Field Trips":MAILTO:fieldtrips@mtdiabloaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220212T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220212T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160500
CREATED:20220120T030627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T073255Z
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip—Bodega Bay
DESCRIPTION:Bodega Bay\nSaturday\, February 12\, 9:15 AM-2 PM\nLeader: Hugh Harvey\, 925-935-2979 \nMany opportunities for spotting great birds are available on this trip.  Wintering shorebirds and waterfowl sometimes number in the 1000s.  We will not be attacked by any of The Birds in Hitchcock’s famous movie.  After meeting at The Tides Restaurant\, we will stop at several places around the harbor including Bodega Head\, Campbell Cove and Porto Bodega.  Dress appropriately\, bring lunch and drinks. \nRating: Category 1-Easy\nElevation change: N/A\nLeader: Hugh Harvey\, please call to confirm\, 925-935-2979\nMeet: The Tides Restaurant\, Bodega Bay \nDirections:  From Central Contra Costa drive to Vallejo and then toward Sacramento on I-80.  Exit to SR 37 and drive 15 miles to Lakeville Hwy.  Turn right and go 11.5 miles into Petaluma.  Turn left on E. Washington Street.  After passing the downtown area\, drive west toward Bodega Bay for about 21 miles.  The road will change names\, but is always the same road.  You will pass through Valley Ford.  The Tides Restaurant will be on the left with a large parking lot.  Look for the birders on the deck on the waterside of the restaurant. \nThis field trip is limited to 15 participants.  Register for this event HERE.  Participants must acknowledge the MDAS Liability Waiver (available during registration).
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdas-field-trip-bodega-bay-feb-2022/
LOCATION:Tides Restaurant Bodega Bay\, 835Bay Highway\, Bodega Bay\, CA\, 94923\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="MDAS Field Trips":MAILTO:fieldtrips@mtdiabloaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220223T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220223T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160500
CREATED:20220120T031013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T073334Z
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip—Walnut Creek City Parks
DESCRIPTION:Walnut Creek City Parks\nWednesday\, February 23\, 8:30 AM-1 PM\nLeader: Hugh Harvey\, 925-935-2979 \nStarting 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. \nRating: Category 2-Moderate\nElevation change: N/A\nLeader: Hugh Harvey\nMeet: Wooden railing at the big pond \nDirections:  Turn into the park on North San Carlos Drive from Ygnacio Valley Road.  This is east of John Muir Hospital\, the intersection has a Shell and a Chevron gas station.  Drive to the stop sign past the community building and turn left into the parking lot.  The wooden railing is straight ahead. \nThe field trip is limited to 10 participants.  Register for this event HERE.  Participants must acknowledge the MDAS Liability Waiver (available during registration).
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdas-field-trip-walnut-creek-feb-2022/
LOCATION:Heather Farm Park\, 301 N San Carlos Dr\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, 94598\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="MDAS Field Trips":MAILTO:fieldtrips@mtdiabloaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220226T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220227T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160500
CREATED:20220120T031518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220123T054029Z
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip—Los Banos/Panoche Valley
DESCRIPTION:Los Banos/Panoche Valley\nSaturday/Sunday\, February 26-27\, two full days\nLeaders:  Beth Branthaver and Hugh Harvey \nOn Saturday this trip takes us through marshy areas of the Central Valley\, where we should see large numbers of waterfowl\, raptors and waders.  Sunday will be a visit to the Panoche Valley\, which may have more raptors and other birds.  An overnight stay in Los Banos will be required.  Participants need lunch for both days.  No communal dinner is being planned for Saturday. \nRating: Category 1-Easy\nElevation change: N/A\nLeaders: Beth Branthaver\, 510-502-4860\, Hugh Harvey\, 925-935-2979\, please call to confirm \nDirections: Meet at McDonald’s in Gustine at 8 AM.  Drive south on I-5 to Hwy 140\, Exit 418.  Turn left and drive 3-1/2 miles to the intersection with Hwy 33.  Turn left\, drive into Gustine and look for the restaurant and Chevron station on the left.  Lodging in Los Banos includes Best Western Executive Inn 209-827-0954\, Los Banos Days Inn 209-826-9690\, Vagabond Inn Executive Los Banos 209-427-4677. \nThis field trip is limited to 10 participants.  Register for this event HERE.  Participants must acknowledge the MDAS Liability Waiver (available during registration).
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdas-field-trip-los-banos-feb-2022/
LOCATION:McDonald’s Gustine\, 430 1st Ave\, Gustine\, CA\, 95322\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="MDAS Field Trips":MAILTO:fieldtrips@mtdiabloaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220302T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220302T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160500
CREATED:20220217T073733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T214033Z
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip -- Contra Loma Regional Park
DESCRIPTION:Contra Loma Regional Park\nWednesday\, March 2\, 8:30 AM -3 PM\nLeader: Paul Schorr\, 925-998-0070\n\nWe 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. \nRating: Category 1-Easy\nElevation change: N/A\nLeader: Paul Schorr\, 925-998-0070\nMeet: Contra Loma Regional Park–Channel Point Parking Lot \nDirections: From Hwy. 4 in Antioch\, go south on Lone Tree Way.  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 entry kiosk.  Fee required at kiosk.  Turn left and park in the first lot on the right\, Channel Point Parking Lot. \nThis field trip is limited to 12 participants.  Register for this event HERE starting on 2/20.  Participants must acknowledge the MDAS Liability Waiver (available during registration). \n(American White Pelican photo by Jerry Britten)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/contra-loma-regional-park-mar-2022/
LOCATION:Contra Loma Reservoir\, 1200 Frederickson Ln\, Antioch\, CA\, 94509\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220303T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220303T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160500
CREATED:20220218T224720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220218T225527Z
UID:6817-1646334000-1646339400@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Program: March 2022
DESCRIPTION:Birding Info:\nThe Mt. Diablo Audubon board will provide an overview of the chapter’s activities\, projects\, and programs.\n \nMain Program:\nSF Baykeeper and the State of the Bay\nSejal Choksi-Chugh \nSejal Choksi-Chugh\, Executive Director of San Francisco Baykeeper\, will discuss the state of the Bay and the major issues Baykeeper is tackling. San Francisco Baykeeper has defended the Bay since 1989 by patrolling on the water\, investigating pollution\, holding polluters accountable\, and strengthening the laws that protect the Bay and the people of the Bay Area. For 30 years\, Baykeeper’s lawyers\, scientists\, and advocates have taken on the biggest threats to San Francisco Bay — and won. \nCourtesy of an Equal Justice Works legal fellowship in 2002\, Sejal joined the Baykeeper team straight out of law school inspired to hold polluters and agencies accountable and to fight for healthy communities. Prior to being promoted to the executive director role in 2015\, she served as an in-house attorney and program director\, spearheading the charge to reduce toxic industrial runoff\, mercury contamination\, pesticides pollution\, and sewage and oil spills around the Bay and its watershed. Sejal grew up in Atlanta and attended Emory University as a Robert W. Woodruff Scholar. She holds a J.D. with a specialization in Environmental Law from the University of California at Berkeley. In addition to her day job\, Sejal fills a permanent founders’ seat on the Waterkeeper Alliance’s Waterkeeper Council where she is a leader on the global Justice\, Equity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion Committee\, and she’s a Board member of Sustainable Lafayette where she volunteers locally to help residents take action to protect the planet. Sejal co-founded the Bay Area chapter of Environmental Professionals of Color in 2020 to help increase equity\, diversity\, and inclusion within the Bay Area’s environmental community. \n\n\n\n\n\nSejal Choksi-Chugh\, photo by Hudson Henry \n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-march/
LOCATION:Zoom\, CA\, 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:20220308T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220308T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160500
CREATED:20220217T074640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T215210Z
UID:6776-1646730000-1646740800@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip -- Mt. View Sanitary and McNabney Marsh
DESCRIPTION:Mt. View Sanitary and McNabney Marsh\nTuesday March 8\, 9 AM to Noon\nLeader: Randy Huey\, 925-518-8439 \nStarting at the Mt. View Sanitation District Administration Building\, we will spend most of our outing walking around the several large ponds making up Moorhen Marsh. Parking is free\, and there are restrooms at the beginning of the walk. Winter birding at the Marsh has been excellent so far this year\, and hopefully\, March will be no exception. Some of the types of birds we should see include: swans\, pelicans\, ducks\, egrets\, herons\, coots\, grackle\, gulls\, and hawks. Following our walk around Moorhen\, we will drive the short distance over to the birding platform at McNabney Marsh\, and depending on how well and long our time goes\, we may end up the trip across the marsh at Waterbird Regional Preserve. \nRating: Category 1-Easy\nElevation change: N/A\nLeader: Randy Huey\nMeet: Mt. View Sanitary Administration Building parking lot \nDirections: Exit from I-680 southbound at Arthur Road\, turn left and go under the freeway. Exit I-680 northbound at Pacheco Blvd\, turn right onto Arthur Road and go under the freeway. Arthur Road will turn left. At .4 miles turn sharp left onto Mt. View Sanitary’s private road. Follow the road through the entry gate\, alongside the freeway and through the tunnel under I-680. Park and meet at the Administration Building\, which will be on the right. \n \nThe field trip is limited to 20 participants. Register for this event HERE starting on 2/20. Participants must acknowledge the MDAS Liability Waiver (available during registration). \n(Snowy Egret photo by Beth Branthaver)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdas-field-trip-mt-view-sanitary-mcnabney-marsh-mar-2022/
LOCATION:Mountain View Sanitary District\, 3800 Arthur Rd\, Martinez\, CA\, 94553\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Field Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220318T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220318T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160500
CREATED:20220217T082704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220227T160019Z
UID:6785-1647590400-1647604800@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip -- Valle Vista
DESCRIPTION:Valle Vista\nFriday\, March 18\, 8 AM-Noon\nLeader: Don Lewis\, 925-284-5480 \nA walk through various habitats at the EBMUD property will allow us to see 50-60 species.  If you have one\, bring your EBMUD pass.  This property is at the upstream end of Upper San Leandro Reservoir. \nRating: Category 2\, Moderate\nElevation change: Some moderate changes\nLeader: Don Lewis\, 925-284-5480\nMeet: Valle Vista Staging Area\, Canyon Road \nDirections: From SR 24 in Orinda\, take Moraga Way to Moraga. From Mt. Diablo Blvd in Lafayette\, take Moraga Road south to Moraga. At the Chevron station\, go south 1 mile on Canyon Road to Valle Vista Staging Area. \nThis field trip is limited to 20 participants. Register for the event HERE starting on 2/20. Participants must acknowledge the MDAS Liability Waiver (available during registration). \n(Rufous Hummingbird photo by Jerry Britten)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdas-field-trip-valle-vista-mar-2022/
LOCATION:Valle Vista\, RVC6+WQ\, Moraga\, CA\, 94556\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220323T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220323T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160500
CREATED:20220217T084256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T085723Z
UID:6790-1648026000-1648040400@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip --  Lake Lagunitas
DESCRIPTION:Lake Lagunitas\n\nWednesday\, March 23\,  9 AM-1 PM\nLeader: Hugh Harvey\, 925-935-2979 \nSpring is approaching and we will enjoy birds and flowers on the north slope of Mount Tamalpais.  The lake is part of the watershed for Marin Water District. An $8 entry fee is required.  After birding below the dam\, we will hike around Lake Lagunitas. \nRating: Category 2-Moderate\nElevation change: Some moderate changes\nLeader: Hugh B. Harvey\, 925-935-2979 \nDirections: Cross the San Rafael Bridge to US 101 north. Take the first San Rafael exit\, go left on 3rd Street.  In San Anselmo turn right onto Sir Francis Drake Blvd\, cpontinue to Fairfax. Go left on Fairfax Bolinas Road\, follow to left turn on Sky Oaks Road and continue to Kiosk. After paying $8 fee at kiosk\, drive to the last parking lot near the foot of Lagunitas Dam. \nThis trip is limited to 15 participants. Register for this event HERE starting on 2/20. Participants must acknowledge the MDAS Liability Waiver (available during registration). \n(Pileated Woodpecker photo by Beth Branthaver)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/lake-lagunitas-mar-2022/
LOCATION:Lake Lagunitas\, WCX2+JX\, Fairfax\, CA\, 94930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220326T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220326T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160500
CREATED:20220217T090341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T221624Z
UID:6796-1648283400-1648299600@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip -- Tomales Bay State Park
DESCRIPTION:Tomales Bay State Park\nSaturday\, March 26\, 8:30 AM-1 PM\nLeader: Linda Shinn\, 925-597-0234 \nA popular site for birding along Tomales Bay\, including a hike from Heart’s Desire Beach to Indian Beach.  We return uphll around the wet meadow behind Indian Beach. Some water fowl\, forest birds and Osprey are possible. \nRating: Category 2-Moderate\nElevation change: Moderate\nLeader: Linda Shinn: 925-597-0234\nMeet: Heart’s Desire Beach \nDirections: After crossing the Richmond Bridge\, follow US 101 north and take the Lucas Valley Road exit.  Drive 10 miles to Nicasio Valley Road and turn right. Drive through Nicasio about three miles to Point Reyes Petaluma Road.  Turn left and drive three miles to the stop sign and a painted bridge. Turn right for another three miles to Hwy 1. Turn left and enter Point Reyes Station. After a stop at the Bovine Bakery for coffee and pastries\, continue out of town and turn right after the bridge onto Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Follow “the Frank” through Inverness. Just over the ridge\, turn right onto Pierce Point Road. The park entrance is on the right after about one mile. Entry fee of $8 is required. \nThis trip is limited to 15 participants. Register for this event HERE starting on 2/20. Participants must acknowledge the MDAS Liability Waiver (available during registration). \n(Common Mergansers photo by Alyssa Retodo)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/tomales-bay-state-park-mar-2022/
LOCATION:Heart’s Desire Beach\, Hearts Desire Beach\, Inverness\, CA\, 94937\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220330T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220330T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160500
CREATED:20220217T092031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T093030Z
UID:6799-1648627200-1648638000@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip -- Orinda Connector Trail
DESCRIPTION:Orinda Connector Trail\nWednesday\, March 30\, 8 AM-11 AM\nLeader: Don Lewis\, 925-284-2906\nMeet: Trail head at Camino Pablo and Bear Creek Road \nA walk through an EBMUD property requires a trail permit\, if you have one bring it with you.  We walk downhill to San Pablo Creek\, then toward the face of Briones Dam.  Wood Ducks are hard to find\, but some spring birds have arrived. \nRating: Category 2-Moderate\nElevation change: Moderate\nLeader: Don Lewis\, 925-284-2906 \nDirections: Exit SR-24 at Orinda and turn north on Camino Pablo.  Drive just over 2 miles to the intersection with Bear Creek Road. The trail head parking is on the right. \nThis field trip is limited to 10 participants. Register for this event HERE starting on 2/20. Participants must acknowledge the MDAS Liability Waiver (available during registration). \n(Yellow warbler photo by Jerry Britten)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/orinda-connector-trail-mar-2022/
LOCATION:Orinda Connector trail\, VQXQ+XR\, Orinda\, CA\, 94563\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220405T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220405T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160500
CREATED:20220308T014255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220321T231903Z
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip -- North Briones
DESCRIPTION:North Briones \nTuesday April 5\, 8:30 – Noon \nLeader: Cheryl Abel\, 925-957-6229 \nThis walk begins in oak woodlands with lots of spring wildflowers and birds. We then continue through grasslands ending at Sindicich Lagoons. We return the way we came with about 3 miles round trip. Bring liquids & a snack if you wish. \nRating: Category 3 -uphill climb \nElevation change: 300+ feet \nLeader: Cheryl Abel\, 925-957-6229 \nMeet: Top of Briones Rd. \nDirections: Meet 8:30 AM in the parking area at the north entrance of Briones Regional Park. Take Briones Road off Alhambra Valley Road and drive up this narrow\, winding road\, park at the end. \nThe field trip is limited to 12 participants. Register for this event HERE starting on 3/27. Participants must acknowledge the MDAS Liability Waiver (available during registration). \n(Wrentit photo by Jerry Britten)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/north-briones-apr-2022/
LOCATION:Briones Regional Park (North)\, XV37+VX\, Martinez\, CA\, 94553\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220407T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220407T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160500
CREATED:20220321T020217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220321T020604Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Program: April 2022
DESCRIPTION:Main Program:\nCooperation and conflict in the communal world of the Acorn Woodpecker\nWalt Koenig \nAcorn Woodpecker\, best known for their unique habit of storing acorns by the thousands in special structures known as “granaries”\, exhibit one of the most complex social systems of any bird. Family groups of this species\, sometimes numbering a dozen or more birds\, contain multiple breeders of both sexes\, a rare phenomenon called “polygynandry”\, along with young from prior years that serve as “helpers-at-the-nest”. Based on a long-term study of this species at Hastings Natural History Reservation in Monterey County\, Walt will explain some of the strikingly cooperative and diabolically competitive behaviors of this species that he and his colleagues have discovered during their 50+ year field study. \nAfter studying Acorn Woodpeckers for his Ph.D.\, Walt Koenig became a Research Zoologist at Hastings Reservation\, a field station located in the upper Carmel Valley run by the Museum of Vertebrate Zoology at UC Berkeley\, from 1982 to 2008. He subsequently was a Senior Scientist at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology in Ithaca\, New York\, from 2008 to 2016. He retired in 2016 and returned to upper Carmel Valley\, where he currently studies acorn production by California oaks\, continues to contribute to the Acorn Woodpecker study\, and works on perfecting his sparkling wine palate. \n\n\n\n\n\nTwo Acorn Woodpecker females at a communal nest. The bird at the hole is about to feed acorn pieces to the young. Photo by Bruce Lyon \n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-april/
LOCATION:Zoom\, CA\, 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:20220412T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220412T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160500
CREATED:20220321T232912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T001038Z
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip -- Black Diamond Mines
DESCRIPTION:Black Diamond Mines\nTuesday\, April 12\, 8 AM to 1 PM\nLeader: Hugh Harvey\, 925-935-2979 \nA serious walk up through the Canyon Wren habitat.  Other woodland and grassland birds are possible.  Tricky footing through the wren’s rocky habitat\, and no guarantees on finding it.  Some spring flowers may still be in bloom.  Bring liquids and lunch. \nRating: Category 3\, hot\, difficult uphill trail\nElevation change: 600 feet\nLeader: Hugh Harvey\, 925-935-2979\nMeet: Black Diamond Mines parking lot at top of Somersville Road. \nDirections:  Exit Hwy 4 at Somersville Road in Antioch.  Drive south\, enter the park gate and drive uphill to the last parking lot. \nThis trip is limited to 15 participants.  Register for this event HERE starting on 3/27.  Participants must acknowledge the MDAS Liability Waver (available during registration).
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/black-diamond-mines-apr-2022/
LOCATION:Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve\, X45P+PP\, Antioch\, CA\, 94565\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220419T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220419T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160500
CREATED:20220322T001306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T003916Z
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip -- Pine Canyon
DESCRIPTION:Pine Canyon\nTuesday\, April 19\, 8 AM to 1 PM\nLeader Tracy Farrington\, 925-788-6223 \nPine Canyon\, which includes the Castle Rock EBRPD recreational area\, and the Diablo Foothills Regional Park just beyond\, provides rich habitat and resources for spring migrants passing through\, as well as for many returning and nesting summer residents. \nWe should expect to find nesting pairs of Bullock’s Orioles and House Wrens.  Warbling Vireos\, along with their cousins\, the Cassin’s Vireo\, nest within the canyon.  Rufous-crowned Sparrows are to be found\, and if we’re lucky\, Lazuli Bunting.  We’ll look (and listen) for Black-headed Grosbeaks and Western Tanagers. Western Wood-Pewees and Pacific-slope Flycatchers pass through.  We might get lucky with an Olive-sided Flycatcher.  And the warblers:  breeding plumage Yellow-rumped\, Black-throated Gray\, Wilson’s\, Yellow\, Nashville\, MacGillivray’s\, Hermit\, Orange-crowned\, and Townsend’s. \nBring water and snacks.  This should be a wonderful springtime field trip. \nRating: Category 2–Moderate with creek crossings\nElevation change: 150-200 feet\nLeader: Tracy Farrington\, 925-788-6223\nMeet: Diablo Foothills Regional Park trailhead parking lot \nDirections: From Ygnacio Valley Road\, drive south on either Walnut Avenue or Oak Grove Road to the traffic circle.  Continue south on Castle Rock Road\, pass Northgate High School\, then drive to the end of the road. \nThis field trip is limited to 20 participants.  Register for this event HERE starting on 3/27.  Participants must acknowledge the MDAS Liability Waiver (available during registration). \n(Townsend’s Warbler photo by Jerry Britten)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/pine-canyon-apr-2022/
LOCATION:Diablo Foothills Regional Park Trailhead Parking\, 1700 Castle Rock Rd\, Walnut Creek\, 94598
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220425T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220425T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160500
CREATED:20220322T004415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T015253Z
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip -- Del Puerto Canyon
DESCRIPTION:Del Puerto Canyon\nMonday\, April 25\, 9 AM to 4 PM\nLeader: Beth Branthaver\, 510-502-4869\n\nThis is an all day trip requiring an early start to meet at the lower end of Del Puerto Canyon Road near Patterson off I-5.  We will drive through the canyon\, starting in grasslands\, then riparian\, chaparral and oak savanna habitats.  Many spring birds are possible\, including Canyon Wren\, Costa’s Hummingbird and maybe a Roadrunner.  It is usually hot\, so bring plenty of liquids and lunch.  If you have a radio\, that will be handy. \nRating: Category 1–easy\nElevation change: N/A\nLeader: Beth Branthaver\, 510-502-4869\nMeet: Del Puerto Canyon Road from Diablo Grande Parkway exit near Patterson \nDirections: Go over Altamont Pass and turn south on I-5.  Stop at the Larry Combs Rest Area near Westley\, as there are no facilities on our trip until our lunch stop.  Exit at Diablo Grande Parkway/Sperry Road and turn right.  Del Puerto Canyon Road is several hundred yards from the exit; wait around the bend for the group to gather. \nThis field trip is limited to 20 participants. Register for this HERE starting on 3/27. Participants must acknowledge the MDAS Liability Waiver (available during registration). \n(Western Kingbird photo by Beth Branthaver)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/del-puerto-canyon-apr-2022/
LOCATION:Del Puerto Canyon Rd & Diablo Grande Pkwy\, Del Puerto Canyon Rd\, Patterson\, CA\, 95363\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220428T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220428T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160500
CREATED:20220322T015753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T021337Z
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip -- Mitchell Canyon
DESCRIPTION:Mitchell Canyon\nThursday\, April 28\, 8 AM to 1 PM\nLeader: Sandy Ritchie\, 925-685-8048\n\nWe will walk into Mitchell Canyon on the lower slopes of Mount Diablo State Park.  Many spring birds are possible here\, warblers\, hummingbirds\, flycatchers\, gnatcatchers and more.  Spring flowers should still be blooming. \nRating: Category 3\, hot\, dusty trail\, 3+ miles\nElevation change: up to 400 feet\nLeader: Sandy Ritchie\, 925-685-8048\nMeet: Mitchell Canyon parking lot \nDirections: From Ygnacio Valley Road in Concord\, turn south on Clayton Road.  Turn right onto Mitchell Canyon Road and drive past quarry to end. A $6 parking fee is required. \nThis field trip is limited to 15 participants.  Register for this event HERE starting on 3/27.  Participants must acknowledge the MDAS Liability Waiver (available during registration). \n(Wilson’s Warbler photo by Jerry Britten)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mitchell-canyon-apr-2022/
LOCATION:Mitchell Canyon\, 96 Mitchell Canyon Road\, Clayton\, CA\, 94517\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220430T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220430T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160500
CREATED:20220421T010423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220421T185125Z
UID:6934-1651302000-1651323600@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip -- East Contra Costa County
DESCRIPTION:East Contra Costa County\nSaturday\, April 30\, 7 AM to 1 PM\nLeader: Randy Huey\, 925-518-8439 \nThis is a trip which often can be very hot by the finish. We will walk part of the Marsh Creek Trail\, and then visit Piper Slough north of Bethel Island. Other locations are possible. Target birds include: Blue Grosbeak\, Hooded Oriole\, Black-chinned Hummingbird\, Swainson’s Hawk\, Yellow-billed Magpie and Yellow-breasted Chat. \nBring lunch\, snacks and water. \nRating: Category 2–moderate hiking\nElevation change: N/A\nLeader: Randy Huey\, 925-518-8439\nMeet: Marsh Creek Trailhead on Cypress Road\, Oakley \nDirections: Go north on I-680\, exit Highway 4 toward Stockton/Pittsburg\, 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 and drive through Oakley for about 4 miles\, turn left onto Cypress Road. Make a U-turn at Picasso Drive\, the stoplight after the railroad tracks. \nThis field trip is limited to 20 participants. Register for this event HERE. Participants must acknowledge the MDAS Liability Waiver (available during registration).
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/east-contra-costa-county-apr-2022/
LOCATION:Marsh Creek Regional Trail Trailhead\, X8R3+9H\, Oakley\, CA\, 94561\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220505T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220505T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160500
CREATED:20220110T025255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T025255Z
UID:6691-1651735800-1651750200@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:MDAS/SMD Field Trip—Curry Canyon
DESCRIPTION:Mount Diablo Audubon Society and Save Mount Diablo are partnering up for a hike on Save Mount Diablo’s gorgeous Curry Canyon Ranch. This portion of Curry Canyon Ranch showcases beautiful rangeland ecosystems and valley oak and riparian habitat. We’ll be looking for spring migrants (Warblers and Western Tanager)\, Bullock’s Oriole\, and possible nesting Warbling and Cassin’s Vireos. You might even see a golden eagle or two! This is a chance to get to know the east side of Mount Diablo\, a side that’s not normally open to the public. You’ll pass a beautiful valley with rolling hills as you walk along the creek\, then transition into riparian habitat\, where sun hardly breaks through the canopy of the trees. \nBe sure to dress in layers and wear sturdy boots or shoes; bring a mask\, plenty of water\, binoculars (if you have them) sunscreen\, and a snack. \nParticipants will be required to accept our COVID-19 Protocol (available during registration) \nLand: Save Mount Diablo\nRating: Moderate\nDistance: 4-5 miles\nElevation change: 200’\nLeader: Jerry Britten\, Save Mount Diablo Hike Leader\nMeet: Address Provided After Registration \n\nRegister for this field trip HERE\, beginning March 5th at 10am. This field trip is limited to 20 participants. \nPhoto: Western Tanager by Jerry Britten
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/hike-through-curry-canyon-may-2022/
LOCATION:Curry Canyon Ranch
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220505T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220505T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160500
CREATED:20220420T014602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T020625Z
UID:6928-1651777200-1651782600@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Program: May 2022
DESCRIPTION:Main Program:\nSoundscapes to Landscapes\nDr. Leo Salas and David Leland \nThe earth’s biodiversity and associated ecosystem services are in a severe state of decline due to human pressure\, however\, our knowledge of these changes and impacts is often incomplete and limited to few and small areas. Join us to learn how Soundscapes to Landscapes is using a combination of multiple technologies and the power of citizen/community scientists to fill this data gap – starting with a focus on Sonoma County bird diversity. Soundscapes to Landscapes (S2L) is a science-based project that seeks to advance the monitoring of animal biodiversity across large areas using audio recorders\, Earth-observing sensors\, and Artificial Intelligence. In this special presentation\, we will hear from two of the Soundscapes to Landscapes team members about their innovative approach and some of their findings thus far. \nDr. Leo Salas is a Quantitative Ecologist in the Ecoinformatics and Climate Solutions group at Point Blue Conservation Science. Originally from Venezuela\, he obtained his MSc in Wildlife Conservation and PhD in Organismic and Evolutionary Biology from the University of Massachusetts\, Amherst. He has worked with a variety of organisms and ecosystems\, and specializes in novel data analysis methods\, and modeling biological systems at large spatial and temporal scales\, including future climate scenarios. David Leland is a member of Madrone Audubon\, National Audubon\, and Redwood Regional Ornithological Society. He has been on the S2L team since 2017\, participating in community outreach\, field placement of recorders\, analysis of recordings to identify bird species present\, and development of models for individual species of interest. In addition\, he is also working with his Sonoma County community on ways to reduce carbon emissions. \nDavid Leland \nDr. Leo Salas
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-may/
LOCATION:Zoom\, CA\, 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:20220509T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220509T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160500
CREATED:20220421T051101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220421T184803Z
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip -- West Briones Regional Park
DESCRIPTION:West Briones Regional Park  \nMonday\, May 9\, 8 AM to 1 PM  \nLeader: Mike Marchiano\, 925-372-6328 \nA visit to the west entrance of Briones Regional Park in the spring offers views of spring wildflowers and spring birds. Lazuli Buntings are usually present\, often the first viewings of the year for most of us.  \nBring water and snacks.  \nRating: Category 2–moderate hiking  \nElevation change: 200 feet  \nLeader: Mike Marchiano\, 925-372-6328  \nMeet: Bear Creek Staging Area parking lot  \nDirections: From SR 24 in Orinda\, drive north on Camino Pablo about 2.25 miles\, turn right on Bear Creek Road\, continue for 4.5 miles to park entrance. Drive to farthest parking lot on the right.  \nThis field trip is limited to 20 participants. Register for this event HERE starting on 4/24. Participants must acknowledge the MDAS Liability Waiver (available during registration). \n(Lazuli Bunting photo by Beth Branthaver)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/west-briones-regional-park-may-2022/
LOCATION:Bear Creek Staging Area Briones\, Bear Creek Staging Area\, 16 Bear Creek Rd\, Lafayette\, CA\, 94549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Monthly Program: June 2022
DESCRIPTION:Birding Information: Local Birds from MDAS Photo Contests\nKrista Vossekuil\, MDAS Education Chair \nKrista Vossekuil will share some of the photos from the MDAS Photo Contests! Check out all the amazing entries and enjoy pictures of some of our incredible local birds. \nBullock’s Orioles\, Morgan Territory\, photo by Jerry Britten \nMain Program:\nEmperors of the Ice: Ecology and physiology of an iconic Antarctic predator\, the emperor penguin\nDr. Gitte McDonald \nEmperor penguins are the largest species of marine bird\, and perhaps because of its size\, it is able to fast longer\, dive deeper\, and endure harsher conditions than any other avian species. As a top predator in the Antarctic ecosystem\, they have a significant top-down effect on prey. Additionally\, as top predators\, their survival and reproduction depends on the functioning of the entire food web. \nJoin Gitte McDonald as she talks about her research expeditions to the Ross Sea to study the ecology and physiology of emperor penguins. She will start off with an introduction on basic biology and ecology of emperor penguins before talking about current research on the behavioral and physiological adaptations that allow them to thrive in the Antarctic ecosystem. The talk will conclude with a discussion of current and future challenges. \nAs a physiological and behavioral ecologist\, Dr. Gitte McDonald investigates adaptations that allow animals to survive in extreme environments. Marine mammals and birds provide an ideal study system to investigate how animals deal with extreme conditions because of their large size variation\, geographic distribution and physiological challenges they face on a daily basis including hypoxia\, extreme temperatures\, and fasting. Understanding the mechanisms that allow an organism to interact and survive in its environment is crucial for predicting\, and potentially mitigating\, their response to climate change. Her research has provided opportunities to work with a broad range of species in a diversity of habitats from the Antarctic to the Galapagos. \n\nGitte McDonald\, photo by Greg Marshall
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-june/
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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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip -- Outer Point Reyes
DESCRIPTION:Outer Point Reyes\nSaturday\, June 4\, 8:30 AM to 3 PM\nLeaders:  Hugh Harvey and Beth Branthaver \nThis is a trip to see some spring birds\, and visit some of the migrant traps.  We will stop at the lighthouse overlook and spend some time above the fish docks.  Bring water and lunch. \nRating: Category 1 — some walking through grass under trees and on paved roads\nElevation change:  N/A\nLeader:  Hugh Harvey\, 925-935-2979\, Beth Branthaver\, 510-502-4860\nMeet:  Bear Valley Visitor Center\, Olema \nDirections:  From US 101 north of San Rafael\, take Lucas Valley Road to Nicasio\, at the reservoir turn left.  Follow signs to Point Reyes Station\, stop for coffee and pastries at the Bovine Bakery\, then drive to Olema and the Visitor Center.  From the Concord/Pleasant Hill area it may be advantageous to cross the top of the Bay on SR 37\, exit at Atherton Avenue\, turn left and cross US 101 to San Marin Drive.  Turn right at the high school and drive about 6 miles to stop sign\, turn left on Point Reyes-Petaluma Road for 7 miles to another stop sign.  Turn right at the painted bridge\, drive 3 miles to SR 1 and turn left into Point Reyes Station. \nThis field trip is limited to 10 participants.  Register for this event HERE starting on 5/22.  Participants must acknowledge the MDAS Liability Waiver (available during registration). \n(Western bluebird photo by Jerry Britten)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/outer-point-reyes-jun-2022/
LOCATION:Bear Valley Visitor Center\, 25RX+CV\, Inverness\, CA\, 94956\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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