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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
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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
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220226T080000
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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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