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SUMMARY:Monthly Program: January 2020
DESCRIPTION:Birding info: Mt. Diablo Audubon Society Vice-President Jerry Britten will report highlights of the 2019 Christmas Bird Counts. \nMain Program: Feathers and Flight: A Journey to the New World Tropics \nMasked Trogon. Photo by Benjamin Jacobs-Schwartz \nInternational bird guide\, naturalist and wildlife photographer\, Benny Jacobs-Schwartz will share his dazzling bird photos\, captivating videos\, and animated storytelling to bring a slice of the tropics to California. \nTouching on topics of migration\, speciation\, and biodiversity\, this media rich journey will share some of the fascinating and unique birds that inhabit the new-world tropics. Sure to both educate and entertain\, this presentation will leave you with a deeper understanding of tropical ecology\, and knowledge about where some of our backyard birds spend their winters! \nBenny Isaac Jacobs-Schwartz owns and operates a bird guiding business and lifestyle brand called BIRDS by BIJS (pronounced Bee-jus). Working seasonally as a naturalist guide\, expedition trip leader\, and international bird guide\, Benny works in a variety of locations. Most recently bringing him to such exotic places like coastal Alaska\, Trinidad and Tobago\, and the Ecuadorian cloud forest. \nWhen not trip leading or following birds across the world he is at home growing his business. BIRDS by BIJS\, initially begun in response to many requests for urban birding outings\, the business has now grown to encompass a nature inspired clothing line\, bird photography and wildlife documentaries\, and of course local and international bird watching tours. \nSeasonally Benny or BIJS\, is based in Los Angeles\, where he leads public and private birding adventures to urban hotspots. He is also a passionate photographer\, specializing in birds. He uses his impressive collection of content to leverage his prolific social media presence. Benny hopes his love of the natural world will inspire others to conserve the open spaces around them and look up more often from their phones!
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-january-2020/
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:Putah Creek
DESCRIPTION:Putah Creek is usually reliable for Phainopepla\, Lewis’s Woodpecker and Hooded Merganser\, as well as possibly Barrow’s Goldeneye.  Carpool leaves Sunvalley at 8:00 AM. Meet at 8:45 AM at the intersection of Cherry Glen and Pleasants Valley Roads\, approximately 1 mile north from I-80\, west of Vacaville. Dress warmly; this can be a cold\, windy area. Bring lunch. Leader: Fred Safier\, 925-937-2906. Category 1.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/putah-creek/
LOCATION:Sunvalley Mall\, 1 Sunvalley Mall Rd\, Concord\, CA\, 94520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200104T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200104T160000
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CREATED:20191207T191518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200110T163635Z
UID:3697-1578124800-1578153600@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Colusa Wildlife Refuge (Wild Birds Unlimited Bird Walk Series)
DESCRIPTION:A long journey\, but well worth it. Visitors report snow geese\, bald eagles\, white faced ibis\, herons\, pintails\, teals\, northern shovelers\, and other ducks\, white pelicans\, grebes\, ring necked pheasants\, horned owls\, kites\, and many other raptors.  Eurasian wigeons are often seen\, and in the past there have even been reports of the elusive falcated duck. Most of the refuge will be seen in vehicles with short walks at several points. There is a small entrance fee per car unless you have a Duck Stamp or other pass.  Leave at 8:00 am from the Wild Birds Unlimited parking lot returning approx. 4:00 pm.  Carpooling encouraged.  Wear layers\, bring lunch and rain gear. Leader: Chick Chickering\, 925-686-9231. Category 1.  Donation to MDAS encouraged.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/colusa-wildlife-refuge-wild-birds-unlimited-mdas-bird-walk-series/
LOCATION:Wild Birds Unlimited\, Pleasant Hill\, 692 Contra Costa Blvd\, Pleasant Hill\, CA\, 94523\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200108T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200108T150000
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SUMMARY:East Contra Costa County
DESCRIPTION:We will look for wintering birds at Big Break\, Iron House Sanitary\, and several other spots in the eastern portion of our county. Carpool leaves Sunvalley at 8:15 AM. Or\, meet at Big Break at 9:00 AM. From Central Contra Costa\, take Highway 4 toward Stockton/Pittsburg\, after Antioch 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\, 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.  Leader: Paul Schorr\, 925-998-0070. Category 1.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/east-contra-costa-county/
LOCATION:Big Break Regional Shoreline\, 69 Big Break Road\, Oakley\, CA\, 94561\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200110T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200110T150000
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SUMMARY:Lake Merritt /Arrowhead Marsh—High Tide
DESCRIPTION:We should find a good variety of wintering ducks and gulls at Lake Merritt. Then we will then drive to Arrowhead Marsh for the high tide around 11:15 AM; the rising tide should flush out rails. The area is also good for shorebirds and more wintering ducks on the estuary. A visit to Garretson Point will finish our trip.  Carpool leaves at 8 am from El Nido Ranch Road. Or\, meet at 8:30 AM in parking lot by Lake Merritt. Take SR 24 to Oakland and I-980\, take Grand Avenue exit and turn left on Grand. Enter park at Children’s Fairyland (entry fee)\, and follow road around to parking lot entrance on right between boathouse and aviary. Bring lunch and drinks.  Leader: Sandy Ritchie\, 925-685-8048.  Category 1.  \n.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/lake-merritt-arrowhead-marsh-high-tide/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200118T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200118T150000
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SUMMARY:Shollenberger Park/Ellis Creek
DESCRIPTION:Both sites are good for wintering waders\, shorebirds\, waterfowl and a few raptors.Carpool leaves Sunvalley parking lot at 7:30 AM. Take I-680 across the Benicia Bridge. Go west on I-780 to I-80 towards Sacramento\, exit to SR 37. Follow SR 37 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. We will decide which to visit first on the day of the trip.  Bring lunch and a beverage. Leader: Sandy Ritchie\, 925-685-8048. Category 2.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/shollenberger-park-ellis-creek/
LOCATION:Shollenberger Park\, 1400 Cader Lane\, Petaluma\, CA\, 94954\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200125T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200125T140000
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CREATED:20200107T151643Z
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SUMMARY:Cranes & Geese at Staten Island - 1st YBC field trip of 2020
DESCRIPTION:The first MDAS Young Birders field trip of the New Year will be to the well known crane and waterfowl wintering site of Staten Island\, in the center of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta\, on Saturday January 25th. If we’re lucky we’ll be able to see hundreds\, and maybe even thousands of cranes\, geese and other birds. \nBecause it’s an hour away and can be tricky to get to\, and some of the road is narrow and unpaved\, we’ll carpool there. Meet at the Pittsburg/Bay Point BART station at 1700 W Leland Rd at 9AM (everyone from the Diablo area will have to pass by here). We’ll get into carpools and then head out. Depending on where the birds are we’ll stick to the island or look at other sites\, then head back. \nAs always\, every Young Birder need to be accompanied by a parent or other adult responsible for them. Heavy rain cancels\, but if it’s only drizzle or some showers the trip is still on. Bring layered clothing for cool temperatures and potential showers\, shoes you can get muddy\, along with binoculars\, camera\, snack\, water\, hat\, sunglasses\, etc. We have extra field guides and binoculars if you need them.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/cranes-geese-at-staten-island-1st-ybc-field-trip-of-2020/
LOCATION:Pittsburg Bay Point Bart Station\, 2393+2V\, Pittsburg\, CA\, 94565\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Young Birders
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200129T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200129T140000
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UID:3498-1580288400-1580306400@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Martinez Waterfront Birds
DESCRIPTION:We will visit several areas along the Martinez shoreline.  Meet at 9 AM in the Waterbird Regional Preserve parking lot. From I-680\, exit for Waterfront Road; when driving north\, this is the last exit before the Benicia Bridge. Go east about ½ mile and turn right onto Waterbird Way. Go around the corner to the left and then turn right into the parking lot.  Bring lunch and a beverage. Leader: Tracy Farrington\, 925-788-6223 Category 2.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/martinez-waterfront-birds/
LOCATION:Waterbird Regional Preserve\, Martinez\, 2701 Waterfront Rd.\, Martinez\, CA\, 94553\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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