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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Putah Creek
DESCRIPTION:This is a great chance to see a variety of birds and ducks along Putah Creek and Lake Solano. Possibilities include Osprey\, Lewis’s Woodpecker\, Phainopepla\, Barrow’s Goldeneye and Hooded Merganser. Dress warmly; this is a cold\, windy area. Bring lunch\, and bring $6 in exact bills to pay the parking fee at Solano County Park.\nExact 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\, 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). It’s about a 1 hour drive from Walnut Creek area.\nPLEASE NOTE that the location marked on the map by Eventbrite is a few hundred yards east of the actual meeting location. \nThis trip is limited to 20 participants. Sign up HERE:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/putah-creek-birding-tickets-777429551717 \nPhoto: Female Phainopepla at Putah Creek by Isaac Aronow
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdba-field-trip-putah-creek-jan-2024/
LOCATION:Putah Creek\, Pleasants Valley Road\, Vacaville\, CA\, 95688\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maren Smith":MAILTO:marensmithbkk@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240104T190000
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DTSTAMP:20260501T133325
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T223334Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Program: January 2024
DESCRIPTION:A Life Bird in Every State\nJennifer Rycenga \nA Life Bird in Every State recounts one birder’s journey across the United States to ensure that every one of the fifty states would have a distinct memory and honor in her birding annals. Part birding narrative\, part travelogue\, and part reflection on America\, this talk recounts the adventures\, successes\, occasional (temporary) failures of this quixotic quest. \nJennifer Rycenga is the Past President of Sequoia Audubon Society in San Mateo county\, and an avid proponent of iNaturalist\, eBird\, and community science. Recently retired and relocated to Rochester New York\, she is an academic who writes on American abolitionism and women’s history. \n\nWebinar Access Info:\n\n\n\n\nDate:\nJanuary 4\, 2024 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/88122680065?pwd=ankzN2pwU08yL0ZqK2ZPcnYrYnlFZz09\n\n\nMeeting ID:\n881 2268 0065\n\n\nPasscode:\n869148\n\n\nPhone access:\nOne tap mobile\n+16699006833\,\,88122680065#\,\,\,\,*869148# US (San Jose)\n+14086380968\,\,88122680065#\,\,\,\,*869148# US (San Jose)\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-january2024/
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:20240108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240108T130000
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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- East Contra Costa County
DESCRIPTION:We will be birding at Big Break/Delta Science Center\, Iron House Sanitary\, and possibly other places in East Contra Costa. This area is usually good for waterfowl\, raptors and some passerines. Dress warmly\, bring lunch and drinks. This trip is appropriate for birders of all experience levels\, including beginners. \nHike Rating: 1-Easy\nElevation change: N/A\nLeaders: Randy Huey 925-518-8439\, Mona Lange 510-414-2959\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. Sign up HERE:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/birds-of-east-contra-costa-county-tickets-777436723167 \nPhoto: Pied-billed Grebe by Isaac Aronow
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdba-field-trip-east-contra-costa-county-jan-2024/
LOCATION:Big Break Regional Shoreline\, 69 Big Break Road\, Oakley\, CA\, 94561\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Lake Merritt and Arrowhead Marsh at High Tide
DESCRIPTION:Winter ducks on Lake Merritt and other birds usually means easy viewing from the sidewalk. The lake is one of the few places in the Bay Area where Barrow’s Goldeneyes can be seen. An entry fee to pass the gate at Children’s Fairyland is usually required.\nWe will move to Arrowhead Marsh at around 9:45AM\, arriving in time for the high tide. Ridgeway’s Rails are one of the highlights here\, though we will see many other birds. A visit to Garretson Point will follow.\nBring lunch and drinks. This trip is appropriate for birders of all experience levels\, including beginners. \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 the road around to parking lot entrance on right between the boathouse and the aviary. \nThis field trip is limited to 15 participants. Sign up HERE:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/lake-merritt-and-arrowhead-marsh-at-high-tide-tickets-777453021917 \nPhoto: Barrow’s Goldeneye
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdba-field-trip-lake-merritt-and-arrowhead-marsh-high-tide-jan-2024/
LOCATION:Lake Merritt\, 699 Bellevue Ave\, Oakland\, CA\, 94610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240113T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240113T150000
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UID:8089-1705134600-1705158000@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Shollenberger Park/Ellis Creek
DESCRIPTION:Both of these locations are great for wintering waders\, shorebirds\, waterfowl and a few raptors. Bring lunch and a beverage. This trip is appropriate for birders of all experience levels\, including beginners. \nHike rating: Category 2 – Moderate. Walking some distance and gentle slopes.\nElevation change: Minor\nLeader: Sandy Ritchie\, (925) 381-2514\nMeet: Point Blue parking lot at 8:30 AM \nDirections: Take I-680 across the Benicia Bridge. Go west on I-780 to I-80 towards Sacramento\, exit to SR37. Follow SR37 16 miles to Lakeville Road\, then turn right. Before reaching Petaluma\, look for the water recycling facility on the left and turn left on South McDowell Blvd. After a short distance\, turn left onto Cypress Dr. The Shollenberger access is behind the Point Blue offices on the right. \nThis field trip is limited to 15 participants. Sign up HERE:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/shollenberger-parkellis-creek-tickets-777462319727 \nPhoto: Black-necked Stilt by Jean Halford
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdba-field-trip-shollenberger-park-ellis-creek-jan-2024/
LOCATION:Shollenberger Park\, 1400 Cader Lane\, Petaluma\, CA\, 94954\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- American Canyon Wetlands
DESCRIPTION:A walk out to the wetlands\, ponds and sloughs along the Napa River produces many exciting birding opportunities. We expect plenty of waterfowl\, raptors\, waders\, shorebirds and passerines. It can be breezy and cold in this area\, so bring appropriate layers. Availability of rest rooms is uncertain. This trip is suitable for birders of all ages – including beginners! \nHike Rating: Category 2-Moderate\nDistance: We may walk 2-3 miles depending on the route decided.\nElevation change: none\nLeader: Randy Huey\, 925-518-8439\nMeet: Parking lot at the end of Eucalyptus Drive at 8 AM. \nDirections: Go north on I-680 to Benicia\, merge left onto I-780 west to Vallejo\, exit to I-80 East\, merge to Hwy 37 west (Exit 33). Exit at CA 29/Sonoma Blvd toward Napa. After 1.5 miles turn left on W American Canyon Road\, at end turn right on Wetlands Edge Road. Turn left on Eucalyptus Drive and into parking lot. \nThis field trip is limited to 20 participants. Sign up HERE:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/american-canyon-wetlands-tickets-77744574013 \nPhoto: Northern Harrier over the Napa River by Isaac Aronow.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdba-field-trip-american-canyon-wetlands-jan-2024/
LOCATION:American Canyon Wetlands Edge Park\, 2 Eucalyptus Drive\, American Canyon\, CA\, 94503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240124T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240124T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T133325
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UID:8095-1706086800-1706104800@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Martinez Waterfront
DESCRIPTION:We will be birding multiple locations for this MDBA Martinez Shoreline field trip\, looking for shorebirds\, waders\, waterfowl\, gulls\, raptors and others. Areas will include Waterbird Preserve (overlooking McNabney Marsh)\, TransMontaigne Pipeline\, Mococo Marsh and Martinez Regional Shoreline. Precise driving directions for each location (with mileage) will be handed out when we gather in the Waterbird Regional Preserve parking lot. Walkie-talkies for each vehicle will also be available.\nDress warmly\, bring a lunch and drinks.\nThis trip is appropriate for birders of all experience levels. Beginners are especially welcome! \nHike Rating: Category 1 – Easy\nElevation change: N/A\nLeader: Tracy Farrington\, 925-788-6223\, tracy_farrington@yahoo.com\nMeet: Waterbird Regional Preserve parking lot at 9 AM. \nDirections: From I-680 north\, exit Waterfront Road\, turn right. (When driving north on I-680\, this is the last exit before the Benicia Bridge). Continue east about 1/2 mile and turn right onto Waterbird Way. Go around the bend to the left and then turn right into the Waterbird Preserve parking lot. \nThis field trip is limited to 15 participants. Sign up HERE:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-the-martinez-waterfront-tickets-777441126337 \nPhoto: Snowy Egret by Beth Branthaver
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdba-field-trip-martinez-waterfront-birds-jan-2024/
LOCATION:Waterbird Regional Preserve\, Martinez\, 2701 Waterfront Rd.\, Martinez\, CA\, 94553\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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