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SUMMARY:Monthly Program: January 2023
DESCRIPTION:Birding Information: Highlights Of The 2022 Christmas Bird Counts \nJerry Britten\, MDAS President \nMt. Diablo Audubon Society President Jerry Britten will report highlights of the 2022 Christmas Bird Counts. \nMain Program:\nHighlights of a Career in Journalism\nJoan Morris \nJoan Morris will talk about the highs\, lows\, and crazy assignments she had during her 44-year career as a newspaper reporter and columnist — assignments that included a double homicide on her first day on the job\, a mass shooting in Concord on her shift covering night cops\, wading through ankle-deep water hours after a violent prison riot\, to the landing of the shuttle in a New Mexico desert\, launching a community garden\, and the biggest challenge of all\, taking over Gary Bogue’s column when he retired. Joan knew she wanted to write for newspapers in the 6th grade\, when her essay on the life of a pack rat was chosen to be “published” and placed in the school library. Did it get any better than that? Yeah\, it kind of did. Joan will talk about her career and how journalism changed over the years. \nJoan Morris started her career in 1978 at the Artesia (N.M.) Daily Press after graduating from the University of New Mexico with a BA in journalism. She later became chief of bureau for the El Paso Times’ Alamogordo and then Las Cruces bureaus. She joined the staff of what was the Contra Costa Times in 1988\, taking on a number of assignments including covering the death and dying beat. In 2006\, Joan became the Home & Garden editor for the Times\, and then as the paper was sold and merged with other newspapers\, for the Oakland Tribune and San Jose Mercury News. \nIn 2012\, Joan was asked to take over the pets and wildlife column\, replacing Gary Bogue\, who started the column 42 years earlier. Joan held that position until her retirement in mid-November 2022. She continues to write the column once a week for the East Bay Times and Mercury News. Joan lives in Brentwood. \n\nJoan Morris \nPhoto: Bay Area News Group \n  \nWebinar Access Info:\n\n\n\n\n\nDate:\nJanuary 5\, 2023 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/88327456278?pwd=T1gzSlNHYVNFa1VqVSt6YmNCYWc0dz09\n\n\nMeeting ID:\n883 2745 6278\n\n\nPasscode:\n306228\n\n\nPhone access:\nOne tap mobile\n+14086380968\,\,88327456278#\,\,\,\,*306228# US (San Jose)\n+16694449171\,\,88327456278#\,\,\,\,*306228# USDial by your location\n+1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)\n+1 669 444 9171 US\n+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 719 359 4580 US\n+1 253 205 0468 US\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 386 347 5053 US\n+1 507 473 4847 US\n+1 564 217 2000 US\n+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)\n+1 646 931 3860 US\n+1 689 278 1000 US\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 305 224 1968 US\n+1 309 205 3325 US\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 360 209 5623 US \nMeeting ID: 883 2745 6278\nPasscode: 306228 \nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kes5ZROHtA
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-january2023/
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:20230111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230111T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T082810
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip — East Contra Costa County
DESCRIPTION:East Contra Costa County\nWednesday\, January 11\, 9 AM – 1 PM \nWe will be birding at Big Break/Delta Science Center\, Iron House Sanitary\, and possibly other places in East Contra Costa. Usually good for waterfowl\, raptors and some passerines. Dress warmly\, bring lunch and drinks. \nRating: Category 1-Easy\nElevation change: N/A\nLeader: Paul Schorr\, 925-998-0070\nMeet: Big Break parking lot in Oakley at 9 AM\nDirections: Take Highway 4 east toward Stockton/Pittsburg\, after Antioch take right Exit 30 toward CA-160/Sacramento/Rio Vista. Take Exit 1A\, 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. \nThis field trip is limited to 12 participants. All trips require registration and participants must acknowledge the MDAS liability waiver\, available during registration. Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birds-of-east-contra-costa-county-tickets-467240889077 \nPhoto: Pied-billed Grebe by Isaac Aronow
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdas-field-trip-east-contra-costa-county-jan-2023/
LOCATION:Big Break Regional Shoreline\, 69 Big Break Road\, Oakley\, CA\, 94561\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230121T083000
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip — Lake Merritt and Arrowhead Marsh at High Tide
DESCRIPTION:Lake Merritt\, and Arrowhead Marsh at High Tide\nSaturday\, January 21\, 8:30am-1pm \nWe should find a good variety of wintering ducks and gulls at Lake Merritt\, before driving to Arrowhead Marsh at around 9:45 AM. The rising tide should flush out rails that are usually hard to see. The area is also good for shorebirds\, and more wintering ducks on the estuary. A visit to Garretson Point will finish our trip. Bring lunch and a beverage. \nHike rating: Category 1–Easy\nElevation change: N/A\nLeader: Sandy Ritchie\, (925) 381-2514\nMeet: Lake Merritt parking lot off Bellevue Avenue\, 8:30 AM\nDirections: Take SR 24 to Oakland and I-980\, take 27th Street exit and turn left. Cross Broadway and Harrison\, then join Grand Avenue. Turn into the park at Children’s Fairyland (fee possible) and follow around to the parking lot entrance on right between the boathouse and aviary. \nThis field trip is limited to 15 participants. All trips require registration and participants must acknowledge the MDAS liability waiver\, available during registration. Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lake-merritt-and-arrowhead-marsh-at-high-tide-tickets-465975093047 \nPhoto: Barrow’s Goldeneye
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdas-field-trip-lake-merritt-and-arrowhead-marsh-high-tide-jan-2023/
LOCATION:Lake Merritt\, 699 Bellevue Ave\, Oakland\, CA\, 94610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip — Martinez Waterfront Birds
DESCRIPTION:Birding the Martinez Waterfront\nWednesday\, January 25\, 9 AM-2 PM \nWe will be birding waterfront areas in the Martinez area\, looking for shorebirds\, waders\, waterfowl\, gulls\, raptors and others. Dress warmly\, bring a lunch and drinks. These areas may include Waterbird Preserve\, TransMontaigne Pipeline\, Mococo Marsh and Martinez Regional Shoreline. \nHike Rating: Category 1–Easy\nElevation change: N/A\nLeader: Tracy Farrington\, 925-788-6223\nMeet: Waterbird Regional Preserve parking lot at 9 AM\nDirections: From I-680\, exit Waterfront Road; when driving north this is the last exit before the Benicia Bridge. Go east about 1/2 mile and turn right onto Waterbird Way. Go around the bend to the left and then turn right into the parking lot. \nThis field trip is limited to 15 participants. All trips require registration and participants must acknowledge the MDAS liability waiver\, available during registration. Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-the-martinez-waterfront-tickets-467235312397 \nPhoto: Snowy Egret at Lake Merritt by Beth Branthavar
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdas-field-trip-martinez-waterfront-birds-jan-2023/
LOCATION:Waterbird Regional Preserve\, Martinez\, 2701 Waterfront Rd.\, Martinez\, CA\, 94553\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230126T090000
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip — Putah Creek — Rescheduled!
DESCRIPTION:Putah Creek\nSaturday\, January 26\, 9 AM – 2 PM\n(Rescheduled from January 7) \nThis is a great chance to see birds and ducks along Putah Creek and Lake Solano. Possible target birds include Osprey\, Lewis’s Woodpecker\, Phainopepla\, Barrow’s Goldeneye and Hooded Merganser. Dress warmly; this is a cold\, windy area. Bring lunch. Exact itinerary to be determined the day of the trip. Rain cancels. \nHike rating: 1 – Easy\nElevation change: Minor\nDistance: Depending on the route decided\nCo-Leaders: Maren Smith\, 925-322-9477\, and Susana de Trapaga\nMeet: 9 AM at the large gravel pull-out on the right side of Putah Creek Road\, west of the Lake Solano dam.\nDirections: When driving from the Bay Area to Vacaville on I-80\, take Exit 51A at Cherry Glen and Lagoon Valley Roads. Turn left to cross over the freeway\, heading north\, and drive approximately 1 mile on Cherry Glen Road to stop sign at Pleasants Valley Road. Turn left on Pleasants Valley Road. Drive 12 miles and keep an eye out for Yellow-billed Magpies and raptors. Turn right on Putah Creek Road\, and drive about 1.2 miles\, to the large gravel parking turn-out on the right (with “no camping\, no dumping” signs). About 1 hour drive from Walnut Creek area. \nThis hike is limited to 20 participants. All field trips require registration and participants must acknowledge the MDAS liability waiver\, available during registration. Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/putah-creek-birding-tickets-465937019167 \nPhoto: Female Phainopepla at Putah Creek by Isaac Aronow
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/putah-creek-jan-2023/
LOCATION:Putah Creek Road\, 3836 Putah Creek Rd\, Winters\, CA\, 95694\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip — Putah Creek — Rescheduled!
DESCRIPTION:Putah Creek\nSaturday\, January 26\, 9 AM – 2 PM\n(Rescheduled from January 7) \nThis is a great chance to see birds and ducks along Putah Creek and Lake Solano. Possible target birds include Osprey\, Lewis’s Woodpecker\, Phainopepla\, Barrow’s Goldeneye and Hooded Merganser. Dress warmly; this is a cold\, windy area. Bring lunch. Exact itinerary to be determined the day of the trip. Rain cancels. \nHike rating: 1 – Easy\nElevation change: Minor\nDistance: Depending on the route decided\nCo-Leaders: Maren Smith\, 925-322-9477\, and Susana de Trapaga\nMeet: 9 AM at the large gravel pull-out on the right side of Putah Creek Road\, west of the Lake Solano dam.\nDirections: When driving from the Bay Area to Vacaville on I-80\, take Exit 51A at Cherry Glen and Lagoon Valley Roads. Turn left to cross over the freeway\, heading north\, and drive approximately 1 mile on Cherry Glen Road to stop sign at Pleasants Valley Road. Turn left on Pleasants Valley Road. Drive 12 miles and keep an eye out for Yellow-billed Magpies and raptors. Turn right on Putah Creek Road\, and drive about 1.2 miles\, to the large gravel parking turn-out on the right (with “no camping\, no dumping” signs). About 1 hour drive from Walnut Creek area. \nThis hike is limited to 20 participants. All field trips require registration and participants must acknowledge the MDAS liability waiver\, available during registration. Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/putah-creek-birding-tickets-465937019167 \nPhoto: Female Phainopepla at Putah Creek by Isaac Aronow
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/putah-creek-jan-2023-2/
LOCATION:Putah Creek Road\, 3836 Putah Creek Rd\, Winters\, CA\, 95694\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230128T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230128T143000
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip -- Solano County Raptors -- Rescheduled!
DESCRIPTION:Solano County Raptors\nSaturday\, January 28\, 9:00 am to mid-afternoon\n(Rescheduled from December 10)\n \nThis trip features wintering birds on the edge of the Central Valley. Ferruginous Hawks and Rough-legged Hawks are special targets\, and Prairie Falcon and Burrowing Owls are possible. Grassland birds and blackbirds\, and ducks and shorebirds at Jepson Prairie (if there is water)\, where we will stop for a late lunch. \nRating: 1 – Easy. The trip has little walking; lots of driving and stopping.\nElevation change: none\nLeader: Maureen Lahiff\, MLahiff@aol.com\, 510.484.6529 \nMeet: at the McDonald’s in the Sunset Shopping Center at the intersection of Highway 12 and Sunset Ave in Suisun City. (There are other eateries and coffee shops close by; these are the last amenities on our trip.) At our meeting point participants may consolidate into fewer cars for safety when stopping at the side of the road. We’ll drive a loop of about 45 miles\, some on unpaved roads\, and stop for lunch at Jepson Prairie. \nDirections: From the SF Bay Area\, take I-80 east and then merge onto CA highway 12 east toward Rio Vista. In about 4 ½ miles\, take a left at the light at Sunset Ave and enter the shopping center. The McDonald’s sign\, where we’ll meet\, is visible from Highway 12. \nBring liquids\, snacks\, and lunch\, and layers of clothing for varying temperatures and windy conditions. Please bring “walkie talkie” two-way radios if you have them. Spotting scopes are welcome and very useful! \nThis trip is limited to 20 participants. Registration at this link\, beginning two weeks before and closing two nights before the trip:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/490333760477
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdas-field-trip-solano-county-raptors-dec-2022/
LOCATION:McDonald’s Suisun City\, 109 Sunset Center\, Siusun City\, CA\, 94585\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maureen Lahiff":MAILTO:MLahiff@aol.com
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