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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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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip -- Yuba Pass (2-day outing)
DESCRIPTION:Yuba Pass\nSaturday-Sunday\, June 11-12\, 7 AM Saturday to 1 PM Sunday\nLeaders: Hugh and Rosita Harvey \nThis is always a productive and well-favored weekend trip to the northern Sierra which requires driving and walking\, some of it over rough terrain. Saturday we will bird in the Sierra Valley for basin birds.  Sunday we will be birding in the Yuba Pass area for mountain birds. \nRating: Category 2–Walking at high elevation\nElevation change:  N/A\nLeader:  Hugh and Rosita Harvey\, 925-935-2979\nMeet:  Yuba Pass parking lot at top of Hwy 49 \nDirections:  Yuba Pass is located at 6700 feet of elevation and a popular place to see many species of California’s mountain birds.  It is north of Truckee on Hwy 49\, between Sierraville and Sierra City.  Saturday we will bird around the Sierra Valley\, Sunday we will be in the mountains. \nCampgrounds are closed except for possibly Sardine Lake.  Hotels are: Sierra PInes Resort (530-862-1151)\, this is the largest accommodation in Sierra City; The Buttes Resort (530-862-1170); Bassetts Station (530-862-1297); Yuba River Inn (530-862-1122).  Best to make reservations early. \nThis field trip will be limited to 15 participants. Register for this event HERE starting on 4/24. Participants must acknowledge the MDAS Liability Waiver (available during registration). \n(Cassin’s Finch photo by Jerry Britten)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/yuba-pass-june-2022/
LOCATION:Yuba Pass\, Yuba Pass\, Yuba Pass Road\, Calpine\, CA\, 96124\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:13th Annual Martinez Beaver Festival
DESCRIPTION:Come show your support for urban beavers and visit the Mt. Diablo Audubon Society booth and other favorite nature organizations at the 13th annual Martinez Beaver Festival.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/13th-annual-martinez-beaver-festival/
LOCATION:Susana Park\, Estudillo St. & Susana St.\, Martinez\, CA\, 94553
ORGANIZER;CN="Worth A Dam":MAILTO:mtzbeavers@gmail.com
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