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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- A Poorwill Quest\, Redux!
DESCRIPTION:Repeating a successful expedition\, we’ll 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 and exchanged for normal hiking boots\, 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.\nSign up HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/poorwill-quest-tickets-856589772067 \n(Common Poorwill photo by Jerry Britten)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdas-field-trip-poorwill-quest-apr-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240404T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240404T203000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Program: April 2024
DESCRIPTION:Red-shafted Northern Flicker\, Photo by Jeffery R. Martin \nBay Area Woodpeckers \nJeffery R. Martin \n\nMount Diablo Bird Alliance will meet Thursday\, April 4\, 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: Bay Area Woodpeckers\n*as a conservation organization we encourage you to bring your own mug for coffee or tea \nWoodpeckers have captured the human imagination for generations. The distant sounds of pecking\, flashes of red plumage\, and inevitable disappearance into the shadows of the forest evoke a sense of wonder about these extraordinary yet elusive creatures. Jeffery Martin’s lecture and his close-up high-definition video segments explore the foraging strategies of our eight Bay Area woodpecker species. Insect excavation\, acorn storage\, the use of sap wells and other intriguing behaviors are our focus. Jeff’s video segments illustrate unique evolutionary adaptations. We examine the anatomy of feet\, tail\, tongue and head which enable agile vertical climbing\, adept grabbing of prey\, and protection from concussion and dust inhalation. From the exquisite green and rose-colored Lewis’s Woodpecker to the dazzling Northern Flicker\, and more\, we take a close-up look at the worlds of our eight North Bay Woodpeckers. \nVideographer and naturalist\, Jeffery Martin has filmed and produced “Bahia Wildlife Habitat” and “Birds of Las Gallinas Marsh” which can be viewed on the web sites of Marin Audubon Society and Las Gallinas Valley Sanitary District. His films\, “Woodpecker Haven” and “Birds of Lake Solano and Putah Creek” have been shown at the Lake Solano Visitors Center and Solano Parks Website. His “Bay Area Woodpeckers” and “Foraging Behavior in Large Wading Birds” lecture/video programs have been presented at several Bay Area Audubon Societies. In the past\, Jeff has contributed to the slide library\, visitor literature and campfire talks for Pt. Reyes National Seashore. He has created an assortment of natural history walks\, lectures and training for adults and children. In another vein\, he has lectured to college faculty\, students\, and National Park Service Rangers on “visitor motivation” and the “psychology of nature” including on safari in East Africa. In his “day job” Jeff is a clinical psychologist and associate clinical professor at UCSF School of Medicine. \n\n\nLewis’s Woodpecker Photo by Jeffery R. Martin
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-april2024/
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:20240409T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240409T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T092308
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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- North Briones
DESCRIPTION:This walk begins in oak woodlands with lots of spring wildflowers and birds. We then continue through grasslands ending at Sindicich Lagoons. We return the way we came\, with about 3 miles round trip over hilly dirt trails. Bring liquids & a snack if you wish. \nTrail Rating: Category 3 – hilly trails.\nElevation change: 300+ feet\nLeader: Cheryl Abel\, 925-957-6229\nMeet: Parking area at the north entrance of Briones Regional Park.\nDirections: Take Briones Road off Alhambra Valley Road and drive up this narrow\, winding road\, park at the end. \nThe field trip is limited to 15 participants. Participants must acknowledge the MDBA Liability Waiver.\nRegister HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-north-briones-tickets-841317221457 \n(Photo of Red-tailed Hawk by Isaac Aronow)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/north-briones-apr-2024/
LOCATION:Briones Regional Park (North)\, XV37+VX\, Martinez\, CA\, 94553\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240411T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240411T130000
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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Black Diamond Mines
DESCRIPTION:This trip includes a vigorous climb up a steep trail with an elevation gain of several hundred feet. Why? Because the location offers the best chance in our MDBA territory to see and hear Canyon Wrens! The trail is rocky\, and footing can be tricky. Be advised! \nThere is no guarantee on finding the wrens either—but we will certainly see many other birds. California Thrasher\, Rufous-crowned Sparrow and Phainopepla are often seen here though again\, nothing is certain. At the worst we will share an adventure in a beautiful and historically interesting location. Bring water to drink\, and lunch. \nTrail Rating: Category 3\, difficult uphill trail\, potentially hot.\nElevation change: 600 feet\nLeader: Matt Tarlach\, MDBAFieldtrips@gmail.com\nMeet: Black Diamond Mines parking lot at top of Somersville Road.\nDirections: Exit Hwy 4 at Somersville Road in Antioch. Drive south\, enter the park gate and drive about 1 mile uphill to the last parking lot at road’s end. \nThis trip is limited to 12 participants.\nRegister HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-hike-at-black-diamond-mines-tickets-860407952347
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/black-diamond-mines-apr-2024/
LOCATION:Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve\, X45P+PP\, Antioch\, CA\, 94565\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240416T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240416T113000
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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Orinda Connector Trail
DESCRIPTION:A walk through an EBMUD property requires a trail permit. If you have one\, bring it with you. We’ll walk downhill through riparian woods to San Pablo Creek\, then across some open lands toward the face of Briones Dam. Wood Ducks are possible though hard to find; some spring birds will have arrived. \nTrail Rating: Category 2-Moderate\nElevation change: Moderate\nLeader: Ted Robertson\, 925-899-1872\nMeet: Trailhead at Camino Pablo and Bear Creek Road\nDirections: Exit SR-24 at Orinda and turn north on Camino Pablo. Drive just over 2 miles to the intersection with Bear Creek Road. The trailhead parking is on the right\, near the northeast corner of the intersection. \nDue to limited space along the trail this field trip is limited to 12 participants. Register HERE:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-the-orinda-connector-trail-tickets-842472717577 \n(Photo of WIlson’s Warbler by Cassie Tzur)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/orinda-connector-trail-apr-2024/
LOCATION:Orinda Connector trail\, VQXQ+XR\, Orinda\, CA\, 94563\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240418T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240418T130000
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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Mitchell Canyon
DESCRIPTION:We will walk into Mitchell Canyon on the lower slopes of Mount Diablo State Park. Many spring birds are possible here\, warblers\, hummingbirds\, flycatchers\, gnatcatchers and more. Spring flowers may still be blooming. This is a good trip for beginners. \nTrail Rating: Category 3. 3+ miles on a potentially hot\, dusty trail.\nElevation change: up to 400 feet\nLeader: Sandy Ritchie\, (925) 381-2514\nMeet: Mitchell Canyon parking lot\, Clayton.\nDirections: From Ygnacio Valley Road in Concord\, turn south on Clayton Road. Turn right onto Mitchell Canyon Road and drive past quarry to end. A $6 parking fee is required—bring exact bills. \nThis field trip is limited to 15 participants. Participants must acknowledge the MDBA Liability Waiver (available during registration).\nRegister HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-mitchell-canyon-tickets-860627438837 \n(Wilson’s Warbler photo by Jerry Britten)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mitchell-canyon-apr-2024/
LOCATION:Mitchell Canyon\, 96 Mitchell Canyon Road\, Clayton\, CA\, 94517\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T130000
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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Pine Canyon
DESCRIPTION:This field trip is especially good for beginning birders! Pine Canyon\, which includes the Castle Rock EBRPD recreational area\, and the Diablo Foothills Regional Park just beyond\, provides rich habitat and resources for spring migrants passing through\, as well as for many returning and nesting summer residents. \nWe should expect to find nesting pairs of Bullock’s Orioles and House Wrens. Warbling Vireos\, along with their cousins\, the Cassin’s Vireo\, nest within the canyon. Rufous-crowned Sparrows are to be found\, and if we’re lucky\, Lazuli Bunting. We’ll look (and listen) for Black-headed Grosbeaks and Western Tanagers. Western Wood-Pewees and Pacific-slope Flycatchers pass through. We might get lucky with an Olive-sided Flycatcher. And the warblers: breeding plumage Yellow-rumped\, Black-throated Gray\, Wilson’s\, Yellow\, Nashville\, MacGillivray’s\, Hermit\, Orange-crowned\, and Townsend’s. \nBring water and snacks. This should be a wonderful springtime field trip. \nTrail Rating: Category 2–Moderate with creek crossings\nElevation change: 150-200 feet\nLeader: Tracy Farrington\, 925-788-6223\nMeet: Diablo Foothills Regional Park trailhead parking lot.\nDirections: From Ygnacio Valley Road\, drive south on either Walnut Avenue or Oak Grove Road to the traffic circle. Continue south on Castle Rock Road\, pass Northgate High School\, then drive to the end of the road. \nThis field trip is limited to 15 participants. Participants must acknowledge the MDBA Liability Waiver (available during registration).\nRegister HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-pine-canyon-tickets-860625282387 \n(Townsend’s Warbler photo by Jerry Britten)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/pine-canyon-apr-2024/
LOCATION:Diablo Foothills Regional Park Trailhead Parking\, 1700 Castle Rock Rd\, Walnut Creek\, 94598
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240422T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240422T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T092308
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T045033Z
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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Del Puerto Canyon
DESCRIPTION:As we drive through Del Puerto Canyon\, on the east side of the Diablo Range\, we’ll be looking for Canyon Wren\, Costa’s Hummingbird\, Greater Roadrunner\, and other goodies. It can get very warm! Bring lunch and plenty of liquids as this trip takes us further from conveniences that most of our outings. \nCarpool leaves from Sycamore Valley Road Park and Ride at 730 AM.\nOR: meet on Del Puerto Canyon Road\, just west of I-5 at 9 AM. Take I-580 east to I-5 south to the Patterson exit (56 miles from Sycamore Valley Road). Turn right at the exit and onto Del Puerto Canyon Road. \nBefore the main caravan gets to Del Puerto Canyon Road we will pull off I-5 at the Larry Combs Rest Area\, near Westley. There are no facilities between this location and our lunch stop. \nTrail Rating: 1 – This is mostly a car trip\, with several easy walks.\nLeader: Steve Buffi (925) 200-4555 \nDue to the extremely limited parking at several stops along our route this trip is limited to 12 participants.\nRegister HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/del-puerto-canyon-tickets-860629424777 \n(Western Kingbird photo by Isaac Aronow)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/del-puerto-canyon-apr-2024/
LOCATION:Del Puerto Canyon Rd & Diablo Grande Pkwy\, Del Puerto Canyon Rd\, Patterson\, CA\, 95363\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240424T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240424T140000
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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Putah Creek at Pedrick Rd.
DESCRIPTION:This delightful\, fairly short stretch of Putah Creek (~3/4 miles)\, can be very productive during Spring migration. It’s a fairly easy walk through lovely riparian right down in the creek bed. And the occasional sandy stretch will often host several species of birds bathing in the shallows. \nExpect to find a nice selection of warblers: Yellow\, Black-throated Gray\, Orange-crowned\, Wilson’s\, MacGillivray’s\, Hermit\, Townsend’s\, and perhaps a Nashville. And\, of course\, Pacific Slope Flycatcher\, Western Wood Pewee\, Western Tanager\, and keep an eye overhead for a Swainson’s Hawk. Vagrants pop up from time to time (I found a Tennessee Warbler a couple years ago)\, so don’t discount the prospect of a nice surprise. \nBring water and snacks. There are no bathroom facilities. \nTrail Rating: Category 1\, an easy walk.\nLeader: Tracy Farrington\, 925-788-6223\nMeet: Putah Creek parking lot (description to follow)\nDirections: Take 680 east\, cross the Benicia bridge\, remain to the right\, and continue on 680 for ~14 miles to Cordelia where you will merge on to 80 east. Take 80 east about 27 miles to Pedrick Road. This will come up about a mile and a half past 113 south towards Dixon. Turn north (left) at Pedrick\, drive about two miles\, and just as you cross over Putah Creek\, turn left on to a short dirt road and into the Putah Creek parking lot\, where we’ll meet. \nThis trip is limited to 15 Participants. All must acknowledge the MDBA liability waiver\, available at registration.\nRegister HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/putah-creek-at-pedrick-road-tickets-860622955427 \n(Snowy Egret photo by Beth Branthavar)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/putah-creek-pedrick-rd-apr-2024/
LOCATION:Putah Creek Parking Lot\, Putah Creek Parking Lot\, Davis\, CA\, 95616
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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