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SUMMARY:Monthly Program: February 2024
DESCRIPTION:Cross-country Birding adventure \nRobert Raffel  \n\nMount Diablo Bird Alliance will meet Thursday\, February 1\, in the Camellia Room at the Gardens at Heather Farm. \n6:30 PM Doors Open\n7:00 PM Announcements\n7:15 PM Refreshments and Raffle\n7:30 PM Main Program: Cross-country Birding Adventure\n*as a conservation organization we encourage you to bring your own mug for coffee or tea \nLast year at this time\, Robert was sleeping in his car in sub-zero temperatures in search of Snowy Owls and other birds from the far north. At our February meeting\, Robert will share the highlights of his six month road trip\, which included birding along the Canadian border from Washington to Maine in January\, birding Florida and the Texas Coast during spring migration\, and then birding from Arkansas to Minnesota back to Oregon in the beginning of the breeding season. Robert has plenty of pictures of his favorite birds including some that show identification challenges and insights he encountered along the way. Robert’s presentation will also share his perspectives on birding various parts of the country as well as considerations to take into account in planning your own trip. \nRobert Raffel grew up in Pennsylvania and began birding as a teenager. In his 30s\, he started birding more seriously\, traveling extensively throughout the continental United States\, building his life list. In his 40s and 50s\, Robert took a break from birding and focused on raising his two sons. Once they could drive and no longer needed his services\, Robert picked up his binoculars again and found that eBird and digital photography had completely changed birding for the better.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-february2024/
LOCATION:The Camellia Room at The Gardens at Heather Farm\, 1540 Marchbanks Drive\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, 94598\, 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:20240203T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240203T140000
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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Thornton Area/Cosumnes Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Tundra Swans\, Sandhill Cranes\, hawks and grassland birds. Trip will go on in light rain. Bring lunch and a beverage. If questions\, call the leader. \nHike rating: 1 – Easy.\nElevation change: Minor\nDistance: Depending on the route decided.\nLeader: Ethan Chickering\, 925-890-3833\nMeet: 8:45 AM in Westgate Landing Park at end of Glascock Road.\n\nDirections: Take SR 4 to Antioch Bridge\, go north on SR 160 along river to Rio Vista bridge. Turn right on SR 12 for 11.5 miles. East of Terminous\, turn right onto the exit to Glasscock Rd. The road will go under the bridge. Turn left onto Glasscock Rd. proper and continue to the park at the end. \nThis field trip is limited to 16 participants. Sign up HERE:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-in-the-thornton-area-including-cosumnes-preserve-tickets-777449772197
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdba-field-trip-thornton-cosumnes-feb-2024/
LOCATION:Westgate Landing Regional Park\, 4GF5+HP\, Terminous\, CA\, 95242\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240207T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T123952
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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Walnut Creek Parks
DESCRIPTION:Starting in Heather Farm Park\, we will walk around the large\, mostly natural pond\, birding along the way. We will visit one or two other parks within the city\, to be determined the day of the trip.\nThis is a great trip for beginners! \nRating: Category 2-Moderate\nElevation change: N/A at Heather Farm\, perhaps some climbing later at Borges Ranch.\nLeader: Randi and Herb Long\, hrlong13@sbcglobal.net \nMeet: Wooden railing at the natural pond (not the one surrounded with concrete.) \nDirections: Turn into the park on North San Carlos Drive from Ygnacio Valley Road. This is east of John Muir Hospital – the intersection has a Shell and a Chevron gas station. Drive past the community building to the stop sign and turn left into the parking lot. The wooden railing is straight ahead. \nThis field trip is limited to 10 participants. Sign up HERE:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/walnut-creek-city-parks-tickets-797317166107
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdas-field-trip-walnut-creek-feb-2024/
LOCATION:Heather Farm Park\, 301 N San Carlos Dr\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, 94598\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Herb and Randi Long":MAILTO:herblong7@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240219T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240219T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T123952
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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip — Grizzly Island & Rush Ranch
DESCRIPTION:Grizzly Island provides habitat for more than 200 species of birds and is home to a variety of threatened or endangered wildlife and plants. Our trip will begin at the Refuge Headquarters and continue for about 7 ½ miles along Grizzly Island Road\, which is unpaved and runs through the middle of the Wildlife Area. \nSince this trip will involve a car caravan through the wildlife preserve\, with limited roadside parking pulloffs\, we need to limit the size of our group to no more than 5 vehicles. Accordingly\, carpooling to the preserve is encouraged. In the event we arrive at the meeting point with more than 5 vehicles we will need to share cars from that point. There is parking available at the meeting point. \nSome things you may need for our outing at Grizzly Island: binoculars\, drinking water\, sun block\, insect repellent\, warm jacket\, and appropriate footwear. Also\, bring lunch and drinks. \nLeader: Randy Huey\, 925-518-8439\nHike Rating: Category 1-Easy\nElevation change: N/A \nMeet: Wildlife Refuge Headquarters\, 2548 Grizzly Island Road\, Suisun\, CA 94585\nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/sMFsZbgnKacKHn8L9 \nDirections: From Central Contra Costa County\, take I-680 N toward Sacramento. Take Highway 12 off-ramp east toward Rio Vista. Turn onto Grizzly Island Road\, at the stoplight at Sunset Shopping Center. Hill Slough Wildlife Area is on both sides of Grizzly Island Road from Highway 12 to the first one-lane bridge. The Grizzly Island Complex Headquarters is 9.5 miles further on Grizzly Island Road. \nThe trip is limited to 15 participants. Sign up HERE:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-at-grizzly-island-refuge-and-rush-ranch-tickets-797318841117
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdas-field-trip-grizzly-island-wildlife-area-feb-2024/
LOCATION:Grizzly Island Wildlife Area\, 2548 Grizzly Island Road\, Fairfield\, CA\, 94585\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240221T083000
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SUMMARY:Introducing the Birds of Heather Farm
DESCRIPTION:A casual walk for birders of all experience levels\, and especially beginners!\nWednesday\, February 21\, 2024\, 8:30 – 10:30am \nHeather Farm Park in Walnut Creek is an underrated birding spot\, home to dozens of resident species and attracting many migrants as well! We’ll meet at the overlook of the Natural Lake\, west of North San Carlos Drive about 100 yards beyond the community center. \nAt 8:30AM an experienced birder or two will be on hand to demonstrate how to properly use binoculars\, and to discuss birding guidebooks and apps. We’ll begin scanning the lake too\, to see which ducks and other birds might be in town for the winter. When we’re good and ready\, we’ll set off on a walk around the lake and adjacent Nature Area—an easy stroll of about half a mile on mostly level\, accessible trails. Along the way we’ll hope to see and hear sparrow\, finch\, woodpecker and warbler\, along with nuthatch and dove. Wrens\, thrushes\, herons\, and raptors are often found here too—though in birding\, as in life\, nothing is guaranteed! Our guides will explain what features on the birds to look for\, to tell one from the other. \nWe should be done around 10:30. Birders of all experience levels are welcome! Binoculars will be available to borrow for those who need them. Trip will go on in gray weather\, but rain or high wind cancels. \nFree event\, with pre-registration requested.\nSign up HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introducing-the-birds-of-heather-farm-tickets-802310411037
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/introducing-birds-of-heather-farm-nov-2024/
LOCATION:Heather Farm Park\, 301 N San Carlos Dr\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, 94598\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Birding Classes,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240224T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240224T150000
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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Bodega Bay
DESCRIPTION:Why do we go all the way to Bodega Bay? To see loons close up – the Common\, Pacific\, and Red-throated species are all likely. To see Brant. To see Double-crested\, Brandt’s and Pelagic cormorants side-by-side to strengthen your ID skills. This is a great place for birders of all levels and birders new to the Bay Area. \nDue to the tide times\, we’ll start at 9:30AM at Bodega Head – NOT our previous meeting point at the Tides restaurant. You might still want to make a rest stop at the Tides before continuing out to the Head\, where there are only park-style pit toilets. \nAfter birding Bodega Head we’ll work our way back along the western shore of Bodega Bay\, with stops including the “Hole in the Head\,” Campbell Cove\, and Porto Bodega Marina. Somewhere along the way we’ll pause for a picnic lunch. In the afternoon we may continue to Doran Beach Road on the east side of the harbor. There’s a $7 parking fee at Doran Regional Park. \nBe prepared for variable weather. Bring lunch\, snacks\, and liquids. There is a chemical toilet “porta-potty” at Porto Bodega Marina\, pit toilets above the Hole in the Head\, and restrooms with flush toilets at Doran Beach. For a comfort stop near the end of the drive out stop at Tides Wharf and Restaurant (on the shore side opposite the Inn at the Tides\, 800 Highway 1)\, though the snack bar will probably be closed. \nHike Rating: 1 – Easy\, with little elevation change\nLeader: Maureen Lahiff\, MLahiff@aol.com\, 510-484-6529 \nMeet at Bodega Head\, GPS: 38.30356934\, -123.06467926 \nDirections: Take US 101 north to Petaluma. Exit at Washington and head SW. Washington becomes Bodega Ave\, which becomes Petaluma-Valley Ford Rd\, which eventually merges into CA Hwy 1. Take Hwy 1 to Bodega Bay. Just past “downtown” Bodega Bay turn left on Eastshore Road\, and follow it down to Bay Flat Road and turn right. Bay Flat Road becomes the Westshore Road. Follow the Westshore Road all the way to the end\, up the hill past Campbell Cove to the large parking lot. From Walnut Creek\, it’s about a 2 hour drive. \nThis field trip is limited to 20. Sign up HERE:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-bodega-bay-tickets-797319342617
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdas-field-trip-bodega-bay-feb-2024/
LOCATION:Bodega Bay Trailhead\, Bodega Bay Trailhead\, Bodega Bay\, CA\, 94923
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maureen Lahiff":MAILTO:MLahiff@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240224T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240224T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T123952
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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Bodega Bay Copy
DESCRIPTION:Why do we go all the way to Bodega Bay? To see loons close up – the Common\, Pacific\, and Red-throated species are all likely. To see Brant. To see Double-crested\, Brandt’s and Pelagic cormorants side-by-side to strengthen your ID skills. This is a great place for birders of all levels and birders new to the Bay Area. \nDue to the tide times\, we’ll start at 9:30AM at Bodega Head – NOT our previous meeting point at the Tides restaurant. You might still want to make a rest stop at the Tides before continuing out to the Head\, where there are only park-style pit toilets. \nAfter birding Bodega Head we’ll work our way back along the western shore of Bodega Bay\, with stops including the “Hole in the Head\,” Campbell Cove\, and Porto Bodega Marina. Somewhere along the way we’ll pause for a picnic lunch. In the afternoon we may continue to Doran Beach Road on the east side of the harbor. There’s a $7 parking fee at Doran Regional Park. \nBe prepared for variable weather. Bring lunch\, snacks\, and liquids. There is a chemical toilet “porta-potty” at Porto Bodega Marina\, pit toilets above the Hole in the Head\, and restrooms with flush toilets at Doran Beach. For a comfort stop near the end of the drive out stop at Tides Wharf and Restaurant (on the shore side opposite the Inn at the Tides\, 800 Highway 1)\, though the snack bar will probably be closed. \nHike Rating: 1 – Easy\, with little elevation change\nLeader: Maureen Lahiff\, MLahiff@aol.com\, 510-484-6529 \nMeet at Bodega Head\, GPS: 38.30356934\, -123.06467926 \nDirections: Take US 101 north to Petaluma. Exit at Washington and head SW. Washington becomes Bodega Ave\, which becomes Petaluma-Valley Ford Rd\, which eventually merges into CA Hwy 1. Take Hwy 1 to Bodega Bay. Just past “downtown” Bodega Bay turn left on Eastshore Road\, and follow it down to Bay Flat Road and turn right. Bay Flat Road becomes the Westshore Road. Follow the Westshore Road all the way to the end\, up the hill past Campbell Cove to the large parking lot. From Walnut Creek\, it’s about a 2 hour drive. \nThis field trip is limited to 20. Sign up HERE:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-bodega-bay-tickets-797319342617
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdas-field-trip-bodega-bay-feb-2024-copy/
LOCATION:Bodega Bay Trailhead\, Bodega Bay Trailhead\, Bodega Bay\, CA\, 94923
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maureen Lahiff":MAILTO:MLahiff@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240229T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240229T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T123952
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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- A Poorwill Quest!
DESCRIPTION:Hike up a fire road on the east face of North Peak in Mount Diablo State Park to see Common Poorwills as they forage for moths along the fire roads through the chaparral. They will be detected by their eyeshine from our lights. \nThis is a nocturnal hike. It is Trail Category 3 because\, although only 2 miles round-trip\, the road is quite steep and there is a stream crossing near the trailhead with the possibility of getting wet feet. Bring layers\, wellington-type boots that can be stashed in the bushes after the stream crossing for normal hiking wear\, and a flashlight/headlamp. Expect to be in the field for ~1.5 hrs. \nTrail Rating: 3 — Strenuous. Read trip details!\nElevation change: Substantial\, steep in places\, and we will be descending after dark.\nLeader: Jerry Britten \nMeet: GPS 37°53’58.7″N 121°52’24.5″W \nDirections: From Clayton drive east on Marsh Creek Road. Turn right on Morgan Territory Road and go about out 1500′\, to a turnout on the right. \nThis field trip is limited to 5 Participants max\, due to limited parking and the need for quiet. Sign up HERE:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/poorwill-quest-tickets-797989637487 \n(Common Poorwill photo by Jerry Britten)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdas-field-trip-poorwill-quest-feb-2024/
LOCATION:Morgan Territory Road\, 2800 Morgan Territory Road\, Clayton\, CA\, 94517
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jerry Britten":MAILTO:president@mtdiabloaudubon.org
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