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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip — Outer Point Reyes
DESCRIPTION:Outer Point Reyes\, Marin coast\nSaturday October 1\, 8:30am – 1pm \nThe Outer Point Reyes area is a wonderful place to find fall migrants\, many of them Eastern passerine vagrants. Warblers spotted here have included Blackburnian\, Blackpoll\, Chestnut-sided\, Connecticut\, Black-and-white\, Magnolia\, Prothonotary\, Yellow-throated\, and Black-throated Blue. We have seen Yellow-green\, Red-eyed and White-eyed Vireos\, Orchard Orioles\, Ovenbirds\, American Redstarts\, Rose-breasted Grosbeaks\, Peregrine Falcons\, and Broad-winged Hawks. In the water we usually have Common Murres\, Pigeon Guillemots\, Cormorants\, and Loons. The chance to see migrants is very much dependent on the weather; the absence of winds from the northwest and an overcast night sky will help trap these land birds at the Outer Point. \nMeet at 8:30 am at Bear Valley Visitor Center in Olema. Weather is unpredictable\, bring layers and be prepared for damp wind. Gale cancels. Bring lunch and liquids. \nHike Rating:  Category 2 – Moderate\nElevation change:  Minor\nLeader:  Matt Tarlach (925-482-6129)\, Tracy Farrington\nMeet:  Bear Valley Visitor Center\, Olema\nGPS: 38.04015134873366\, -122.79957253617275 \nDirections: After crossing the San Rafael Bridge\, go north on 101 to Lucas Valley Road. Drive toward Nicasio. \nAfter passing the town\, turn left on Point Reyes-Petaluma Road for 3 miles to another stop sign.\nTurn right across the bridge\, go 3 miles to SR 1.\nTurn left into Point Reyes Station. Some enjoy stopping at the Bovine Bakery for coffee and pastries.\nContinue out of town towards Olema\, then turn right onto Bear Valley Road. The Visitor Center is off Bear Valley. \nThis hike is limited to 15 participants. Register for this event HERE:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/outer-point-reyes-tickets-401672642687 \nAll field trips require registration and may have a limit on the total number of participants. Participants must acknowledge the MDAS Liability Waiver (available during registration).
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/outer-point-reyes-oct-2022/
LOCATION:Bear Valley Visitor Center\, 25RX+CV\, Inverness\, CA\, 94956\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip — Elsie Roemer Bird Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:Elsie Roemer Bird Sanctuary\, Alameda\nWednesday October 5\, 9am – 1pm\n \nA visit to the Alameda shoreline as the tide rises should produce good views of shorebirds. A viewing platform and trails will give us excellent opportunities to study these birds at close range. We may drive to other nearby locations for additional birding.\nHike Rating:  Category 1 – Easy\nElevation change:  N/A\nLeader:  Hugh Harvey\, (925) 935-2979\nMeet:  Elsie Roemer Bird Sanctuary\, Broadway and Shoreline\, Alameda\, CA 94501\nGPS: 37.753096130035445\, -122.24728246225817 \nDirections: From Hwy 880 take exit 39A.\nAfter exiting\, turn right on Fruitvale Ave.\nTake Fruitvale over the bridge into Alameda\nTurn left on Broadway\, and continue through Alameda to Shore Line Drive. Consider parking along Broadway just before the intersection.\nMeet at the observation deck off of Shore Line Drive. \nThis trip is limited to 15 participants. Register for this event HERE:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/elsie-roemer-bird-sanctuary-tickets-392120090747 \nAll field trips require registration and may have a limit on the total number of participants. Participants must acknowledge the MDAS Liability Waiver (available during registration). \n\n(Long-billed Curlew photo by Rosita Harvey) \n 
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/elsie-roemer-oct-2022/
LOCATION:Elsie Roemer Bird Sanctuary\, Shore Line Drive\, Broadway\, Alameda\, CA\, 94501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Monthly Program: October 2022
DESCRIPTION:Birding Information: MDAS President Jerry Britten will present highlights of his summer Alaskan birding trip to the High Arctic Tundra and the Anchorage area. \nMain Program:\nGardening for Birds with California Native Plants\nEddie Bartley and Noreen Weeden \nYou can have a beautiful native plant garden that attracts amazing birds\, butterflies and other wildlife. Learn about the benefits of local\, native plants and some of the wonderful birds that are drawn to this place and to these plants. We will discuss what migrating and resident birds need and how to provide what the birds are seeking. \nWhile there are hundreds of bird species that have been observed in Contra Costa County\, learn which native plants attract which bird species and why they are attracted to them. This presentation will cover what to think about in designing your backyard and when to plant. This will inspire you to have an awesome variety of native plants for birds. Golden Gate Audubon and the California Native Plant Society have partnered on Plants for Birds which promotes several local native plants that attract local birds and are available at local nurseries. The Plants for Birds program is all about local and each year more plants are added so that you can grow your garden while increasing biodiversity. \nEddie Bartley and Noreen Weeden are both active volunteers with the Golden Gate Audubon Society\, California Native Plant Society (CNPS)\, and with the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory.\nEddie is President of the Yerba Buena chapter of CNPS and the Farallones Islands Foundation. He is an avian researcher and instructor for the California Academy of Sciences and Golden Gate Audubon. Noreen Weeden was formerly Volunteer Director with Golden Gate Audubon and managed a habitat restoration project. She is on the board of Yerba Buena CNPS. Both Eddie and Noreen regularly lead natural history field trips. They can often be found in California’s natural areas birding\, removing weeds and tending native plants. \n\nLazuli Bunting\, photo by Eddie Bartley and Noreen Weeden \nWebinar Access Info:\n\n\n\n\n\nDate:\nOct 6\, 2022 7:00 PM Pacific Time\n\n\nTime:\n7:00 PM–8:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)\n\n\nLocation:\nZoom online meeting\n\n\nAccess:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85230197486?pwd=Z1hVZlpycFFmeDVtOVo2dDZBTTVCUT09\n\n\nMeeting ID:\n852 3019 7486\n\n\nPasscode:\n907370\n\n\nPhone access:\nOne tap mobile\n+16694449171\,\,85230197486#\,\,\,\,*907370# US\n+16699006833\,\,85230197486#\,\,\,\,*907370# US (San Jose) \nDial by your location\n+1 669 444 9171 US\n+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n+1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 719 359 4580 US\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 309 205 3325 US\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 386 347 5053 US\n+1 564 217 2000 US\n+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)\n+1 646 931 3860 US \nMeeting ID: 852 3019 7486\nPasscode: 907370 \nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kes5ZROHtA
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-october/
LOCATION:Zoom\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Program
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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 fall migrants\, arriving wintering birds\, and raptors. 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. \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 \nRegister for this field trip HERE\, beginning August 8th at 10am. This field trip is limited to 20 participants. \nPhoto: Hermit Thrush by Jerry Britten
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/hike-through-curry-canyon-oct-2022/
LOCATION:Curry Canyon Ranch
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip — Five Brooks & Bear Valley
DESCRIPTION:Five Brooks/Bear Valley\, West Marin County\nSaturday October 15\, 9:00am – 1pm\n\nThis trip visits two inland areas near Point Reyes\, environments of trees and meadows that are miles from the windswept dunes. Five Brooks is a reliable location for California Quail. All sorts of interesting birds show up around the pond at Five Brooks: Wood Ducks\, Wilson’s Snipe\, a Merlin hawking dragonflies. Some years there are good numbers of Varied Thrush at Bear Valley.Weather is unpredictable\, so dress in layers. Bring water and trail snacks. \nHike Rating:  Category 2 – Moderate. Walking on mostly level trails\, about a mile at each site.\nElevation change:  Minor\nLeader:  Maureen Lahiff\, 510.484.6529\, MLahiff@aol.com\nMeet:  Five Brooks Trailhead\, which is about 4 miles south of the intersection of Sir Francis Drake Blvd and California Highway 1 in Olema.\nGPS: 37.9974\, -122.7579 \n\nThis hike is limited to 20 participants. All field trips require registration and may have a limit on the total number of participants. Participants must acknowledge the MDAS Liability Waiver (available during registration). Register for this event HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/five-brooks-bear-valley-tickets-419665329297 \nDirections: After crossing the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge\, take Hwy 101 north to Lucas Valley Road. Take Lucas Valley Road west about 10 miles until it ends at Nicasio Valley Road. Turn right\, go through Nicasio\, and turn left at the T-intersection with Point Reyes-Petaluma Road. In about 3 miles\, you will come to the intersection with the gaily painted Platform Bridge. Continue straight; when the road ends at Sir Francis Drake Blvd\, turn right. At the flashing stop light in Olema\, turn left on Hwy 1. In about 4 miles\, turn right on the gravel road to Five Brooks Trailhead. Drive all the way to the end\, curving around to the right. (This route is about 5 miles longer than taking Sir Francis Drake all the way\, but can actually take less time.) \n\nThere are park-style pit toilets at Five Brooks and full-service restrooms at Bear Valley Visitor Center\, about 5 miles away. \n(Varied Thrush photo by Isaac Aronow)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/five-brooks-bear-valley-oct-2022/
LOCATION:Five Brooks Trailhead\, 8001 California 1\, Bolinas\, CA\, 94924\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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