Birding Information: Mt. Diablo Audubon Society is way ahead of a lot of other bird conservation groups. We help birds where they live year round, not just where we see them around Diablo. Many of California’s birds are migratory, and spend half the year south of the border. We financially support conservation groups in Latin America […]
Palo Alto Baylands/Charleston Slough Saturday November 5, 8:30am - 2pm We see a variety of birds on the water on this trip. Locations might include Charleston Slough, Shoreline Lake, Palo Alto Baylands, Alviso and Redwood Shores. Hike Rating: Category 2 - Moderate. We do some walking, but drive from one location to the next. Elevation […]
Shadow Cliffs Regional Park Tuesday, November 15, 8:15am - Noon Expect to see a good variety of different birds. In years past Bald Eagles, Osprey, Herons, Kingfishers, various ducks; Owls, Hawks, Grackle and many smaller birds have all been seen here. Hike rating: 1 - Easy Elevation change: Minor Leader: Steve Taylor, 925-828-8810 Meet: at […]
MVSD - McNabney and Moorhen Marshes Tuesday, November 22, 9am - Noon We expect to see a variety of water birds here, from grebes and ducks to waders and peeps. Marsh passerines and raptors might also be present. Hike Rating: 2 - Moderate. Almost entirely flat, but over half a mile of walking around the […]
Birding Information: The Race to Bring Northern White Rhinos Back from the Brink of Extinction Jill Hedgecock Northern white rhinos were deemed functionally extinct in March 2018 after the death of Sudan, the last male rhino. Currently, only two females remain on the planet. Jill Hedgecock will describe science’s innovative solution to hopefully save the […]
Sacramento & Colusa National Wildlife Refuges Saturday, December 3, 8:15 AM-5 PM Sacramento and Colusa National Wildlife Refuges are premier locations to see massive flocks of Snow and White-fronted Geese and tons of other waterfowl, raptors and other birds. They are must-see annual winter destinations. We will drive the auto tour routes and stop at […]