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SUMMARY:Monthly Program: March 2023
DESCRIPTION:Native Bird Connections\nJenny Papka \nThe birds and people of Native Bird Connections offer experiences that go beyond the ordinary. From school programs tailored to the national standards to presentations for seniors\, scouts and special interest groups\, they strive to immerse the audience in an intimate view of a wild bird’s behavior\, life choices and needs. Regardless of age\, participants find themselves personally connecting with a living being through empathy and awe\, emerging inspired. \nNative Bird Connections are privileged to share their educational endeavors with wild birds as their partners. Their birds are victims of permanent physical or psychological damage rendering them unable to survive in the wild. They have asked them to accept captivity within a realm of respect and trust\, acknowledging fully their loss of a wild life while challenging them to an active role as ambassadors and teachers. \nJenny Papka has a Bachelor’s degree with honors from UC Davis in Environmental Interpretation. She has been involved with wildlife since 1988\, first with Lindsay Museum for 13 years\, and currently with Native Bird Connections for 23 years. NBC supports 13 non releasable raptors as educational partners. \nJenny maintains the NBC collection\, delivers all of the programs\, and consults with like organizations locally and beyond. She is an advisor for the Peregrine Team and the Kestrel Campaign in the Mt Diablo region. Jenny has working experience with most California native wildlife and over 30 species of raptors. She received the William Penn Mott Jr. Environmental Award from the Orinda Association in 2009. \n  \n\nJenny Papka \nPhoto by Native Bird Connections
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-march2023/
LOCATION:McHale Room of the Pleasant Hill Community Center\, 320 Civic Drive\, Pleasant Hill\, 94523\, 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 -- Contra Loma Regional Park
DESCRIPTION:Contra Loma Regional Park\nWednesday\, March 8\, 8:30 AM -3 PM\nLeader: Paul Schorr\, 925-998-0070\n\nWe will be birding the reservoir\, Loma Island and surrounding grassland areas. Expected species include waterfowl\, woodland\, riparian/marsh\, shore and grassland birds. Dress appropriately\, bring lunch and drinks. \nRating: Category 1-Easy\nElevation change: N/A\nLeader: Paul Schorr\, 925-998-0070\nMeet: Contra Loma Regional Park–Channel Point Parking Lot \nDirections: From Hwy. 4 in Antioch\, go south on Lone Tree Way. Continue south to Golf Course Road and turn right. Continue on Golf Course Road to Frederickson Lane\, turn right and continue into the park and the entry kiosk. Fee required at kiosk. Turn left and park in the first lot on the right\, Channel Point Parking Lot. \nThis field trip is limited to 12 participants. Register here:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/contra-loma-regional-park-tickets-544650292687 \n(American White Pelican photo by Jerry Britten)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/contra-loma-regional-park-mar-2023/
LOCATION:Contra Loma Reservoir\, 1200 Frederickson Ln\, Antioch\, CA\, 94509\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip -- Mt. View Sanitary and McNabney Marsh
DESCRIPTION:Mt. View Sanitary and McNabney Marsh\nTuesday March 14\, 9 AM to 1pm\n \nStarting at the Mt. View Sanitation District Administration Building\, we will spend most of our outing walking around the several large ponds that make up Moorhen Marsh. Parking is free\, and there are restrooms at the beginning of the walk. Winter birding at the Marsh has been excellent so far this year\, and hopefully\, March will be no exception. Some of the types of birds we should see include: swans\, pelicans\, ducks\, egrets\, herons\, coots\, grackle\, gulls\, and hawks. Following our walk around Moorhen\, we will drive the short distance to the other side of I-680 to the birding platform at McNabney Marsh\, look for ducks and waterbirds there. Depending on how much fun we’re having\, we may extend the trip across the marsh at Waterbird Regional Preserve. \nThis trip is well-suited for beginners. If you’d like to borrow a pair of binoculars to use while on the trip contact leader Matt Tarlach\, after you register. \nRating: Category 1-Easy. Flat walking on smooth paths.\nElevation change: N/A\nLeader:Matt Tarlach (925 482 6129) and Sandy Ritchie\nMeet: Mt. View Sanitary Administration Building \nDirections: From I-680 southbound exit at Arthur Road\, turn left and go under the freeway. From I-680 northbound exit at Pacheco Blvd\, turn right onto Arthur Road and go under the freeway.\nArthur Road will eventually turn left. At .4 miles turn sharp left onto Mt. View Sanitary’s private road. Follow the road through the entry gate\, alongside the freeway and through the one-lane tunnel under I-680. Park and meet at the Administration Building\, which will be on the right. \n \nMVSD limits groups to 20 participants\, and requires a liability waiver. All MDAS trip participants must also accept our waiver\, which will be available upon registration. Register for this trip here:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/mvsd-moorhen-marsh-and-mcnabney-marsh-tickets-544650513347 \n(Snowy Egret photo by Beth Branthaver)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdas-field-trip-mt-view-sanitary-mcnabney-marsh-mar-2023/
LOCATION:Mountain View Sanitary District\, 3800 Arthur Rd\, Martinez\, CA\, 94553\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Field Trips
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip -- Valle Vista
DESCRIPTION:Valle Vista\nFriday\, March 17\, 8 AM-Noon \nA walk through various habitats at the EBMUD property will allow us to see 50-60 species. If you have one\, bring your EBMUD pass. This property is at the upstream end of the Upper San Leandro Reservoir. If it has been raining\, the first part could be a bit muddy but most of the route is on a gravel trail or a road. \nRating: Category 2\, Moderate\nElevation change: Some moderate changes\nLeader: Don Lewis\, 925-284-5480\nMeet: Valle Vista Staging Area\, Canyon Road \nDirections: From SR 24 in Orinda\, take Moraga Way to Moraga. From Mt. Diablo Blvd in Lafayette\, take Moraga Road south to Moraga. At the Chevron station\, go south 1 mile on Canyon Road to Valle Vista Staging Area. \nThis field trip has no participant limit\, but pre-registration and acceptance of liability waiver is required. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/valle-vista-tickets-544650804217 \n(Rufous Hummingbird photo by Jerry Britten)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdas-field-trip-valle-vista-mar-2023/
LOCATION:Valle Vista\, RVC6+WQ\, Moraga\, CA\, 94556\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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