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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191212T071500
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SUMMARY:American Canyon Wetlands Edge Park
DESCRIPTION:Wintering ducks\, shorebirds and raptors possible along the wetlands and the Napa River; some passerines in the fields and eucalyptus. We will walk 3-4 miles on level paths along ponds and reach the Napa River before returning to the park. High tide is at noon. Bring walking shoes\, trail snacks and water; lunch in the park when we return. Carpool leaves Sunvalley at 7:15\, meet at park at 8 AM. Take I-680 north to Benicia\, I-780 west to Vallejo\, I-80 east to Hwy 37 west (Exit 33). Exit at CA 29/Sonoma Blvd toward Napa. After 1.5 miles turn left on W American Canyon Road\, at end turn right on Wetlands Edge Rd. Turn left on Eucalyptus Dr. and into parking lot. Leaders: Chris & Teri Wills\, 925-408-5364. Category 3.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/american-canyon-wetlands-edge-park/
LOCATION:American Canyon Wetlands Edge Park\, 2 Eucalyptus Drive\, American Canyon\, CA\, 94503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191212T210000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Program: December 2019
DESCRIPTION:Birding info: Gorillas on the Mountain \nJill Hedgecock with gorilla \nDid you know that gorillas share over 99% of their DNA with humans? Learn about these knuckle-walking great apes as Jill Hedgecock shares her amazing experiences while visiting with the mountain gorillas in Rwanda. \nMain Program: Kenya – A Birding and Wildlife Frontier with Jill Hedgecock \n \nWhat is it like to touch extinction? Admire nature’s ingenuity in a parrot’s coloration? Marvel at the oddest-looking raptor on the planet? Watch vultures swoop in on the remains of a lion kill? \nThe fact that Kenya is home to the last two Northern white rhino and one of the largest populations of black rhino is what initially drew Jill Hedgecock to visit Kenya. But its wealth of birdlife was a big attraction too. Kenya is home to 1\,100 species of birds—nearly half of the 2\,341 bird species found in Africa. \nIt supports the second largest variety of birdlife in Africa\, second only to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Kenya’s natural resources provided National Geographic moment after National Geographic moment. Jill’s breath caught while watching a lion pick up its cub in the manner of a housecat moving its kitten.  Her heart melted as she observed two cheetah siblings grooming each other. Then there was the laugh-out-loud moment of a juvenile giraffe kicking up his heels. Another highlight was witnessing hundreds of wildebeest cross a crocodile-infested river.  But perhaps her best memory was when her thrill turned to fear as a leopard walked underneath Jill’s safari vehicle – an incident captured on video that will be shared during her talk. \nJill Hedgecock’s long-standing roots run deep with the Mount Diablo Audubon Society\, serving as the International Conservation Coordinator in the early 1990s\, as a leader of the Black Diamond Mine Christmas count circle for many years\, and as a reporter covering the Christmas Bird Count for the last two years. She has a master’s degree in Environmental Management from the University of San Francisco. Her novel about a seventeen-year-old girl on safari who finds herself at odds with rhino poachers will be available for purchase at the meeting.  To learn more about Jill’s books visit www.jillhedgecock.com.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-december-2019/
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:20191214T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191214T070000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20191106T230603Z
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SUMMARY:Central Contra Costa County Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Hold the date for the Central Contra Costa County Christmas Bird Count\, a tradition going back to 1955! Species and total numbers of birds within this count circle will be censused.  To participate in field trips led by experienced birders on this special occasion\, or to tally birds at your yard/feeder if you live within the count circle\, contact one of the organizers below.  For more details please visit the MDAS CBC page.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/central-contra-costa-county-christmas-bird-count/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Birding,Conservation
ORGANIZER;CN="Jerry Britten":MAILTO:president@mtdiabloaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191218T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191218T190000
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SUMMARY:East County Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Hold the date for the 20th annual East Contra Costa County Christmas Bird Count!  Species and total numbers of birds within this count circle will be censused.  To participate in field trips led by experienced birders on this special occasion\, or to tally birds at your yard/feeder if you live within the count circle\, contact one of the organizers below.  For more details please visit the MDAS CBC page.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/east-county-christmas-bird-count/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Birding,Conservation
ORGANIZER;CN="Jerry Britten":MAILTO:president@mtdiabloaudubon.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191222
DTSTAMP:20260405T104836
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SUMMARY:Sacramento Refuges
DESCRIPTION:This full-day field trip will include visits to several wonderful wildlife refuges in the Sacramento Valley\, highlighting Sacramento and Colusa NWR’s. Collectively these sanctuaries are home to tens of thousands of wintering ducks\, geese and swans.  Carpool leaves Sunvalley Mall at 7 AM\, or meet the group at 8:15 AM at the I-5 North Dunnigan rest area. For the latter\, take I-680 north\, cross the Benicia Bridge\, merge onto I-80E at Cordelia. At Vacaville\, merge onto I-505N\, follow for 34 miles and merge onto I-5N just south of Dunnigan. Continue past the town to the rest stop.  The exact itinerary is to be announced the day of the trip. Bring a radio if you have one. Leader: Beth Branthaver\, 510-502-4869. Category 2.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/sacramento-refuges/
LOCATION:Sunvalley Mall\, 1 Sunvalley Mall Rd\, Concord\, CA\, 94520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191228T071500
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SUMMARY:Southeast Solano County Raptors and More
DESCRIPTION:We will search the grasslands of southeast Solano County for raptors and other birds not common south of the Sacramento River channel\, including Rough-Legged Hawk and the elusive Mountain Plover.  Carpool leaves Sunvalley at 7:15 AM. Or\, meet the leader at 8 AM at Suisun City McDonald’s. Take I-680 north\, cross bridge to Benicia and merge to I-80 east at Cordelia. Then take Hwy 12 east toward Rio Vista for approximately 4 miles to Sunset Avenue\, where you will make a left turn at the signal light into the shopping center. The McDonald’s is on the right. We will bird east on Hwy 12 and Creed Rd to the vicinity of Hwy 113 and Robinson Road\, possibly including Jepson Prairie. We will make several stops\, looking for migrating waterfowl\, passerines and winter raptors\, especially Flannery and McCormack Roads in search of the elusive Mountain Plover. From there\, given time\, we may travel to the Bird’s Landing area\, where we should see Tri-colored Blackbirds among other passerines and possibly to Montezuma Slough for waterfowl. Plan to spend 4-5 hours birding\, plus driving time getting there and back. There will be minimal hiking\, but dress for seasonal conditions. Bring along hand held radios\, food and water. Carpooling is strongly advised\, due to limited access at stops and the distance traveled. Leader: Gary Fregien\, 916-708-0636. Category 1. \n 
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/southeast-solano-county-raptors-and-more/
LOCATION:McDonald’s Suisun City\, 109 Sunset Center\, Siusun City\, CA\, 94585\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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