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SUMMARY:Monthly Program: May 2024
DESCRIPTION:Imprint of a Mourning Dove on a sliding glass door\, Photo by Glenn Phillips \nBuilding a Bird-Friendly City\nGlenn Phillips \n\nMount Diablo Bird Alliance will meet Thursday\, May 2\, 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: Building a Bird-Friendly City\n*as a conservation organization we encourage you to bring your own mug for coffee or tea \nEvery year\, nearly 1 Billion birds are killed by collisions with glass. The Bay Area has led the nation in enacting bird-friendly ordinances that will help stop this conservation crisis. Learn how birds see\, and what you can do to stop bird collisions in your community and at your home. \nGlenn Phillips\, Golden Gate Bird Alliance’s Executive Director\, holds master’s degrees in Urban Sustainability and Science Education from the City University of New York and is a co-author of the Bird Friendly Building Guide published by the American Bird Conservancy. He has worked on Bird-safe Buildings since 2007.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-may2024/
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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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Lagoon Valley & Pena Adobe -- NEW TRIP!
DESCRIPTION:We will first bird at Pena Adobe Park\, located off I-80 just west of Vacaville. Pena Adobe is a historic park with well established trees\, including an orange tree planted as early as the1860s. Birds we’ve seen here include Brown Creeper\, Hermit Thrush and Black-headed Grosbeak. \nAfter exploring Pena Adobe we’ll drive to Lagoon Valley Park. There is a $5 parking fee here\, and note the kiosk only takes either exact cash—no change given!—or debit/credit card. Birds seen at Lagoon Valley have included Western Bluebird\, Cliff Swallow\, Bullock’s Oriole and Western Kingbird. If the lake level is low\, there is a good chance for Wilson’s Snipe and Greater Yellow-legs. Bufflehead and American Wigeon are often among the waterbirds on the lake. \nTrail Rating: 1 – Easy. Mostly level paths.\nLeader: Mona Lange\, 510-414-2959\nMeet: Pena Adobe Park\, off I-80 between Fairfeld and Vacaville.\nDirections: Take 680 to 80 East towards Sacramento. Take Exit 51B\, Pena Adobe Road.\nDO NOT take the Lagoon Valley Road exit.\nAfter the stop sign\, proceed straight veering to the LEFT onto Pena Adobe Road. Meet at the restroom building. Address is 4699 Pena Adobe Road\, Vacaville\, CA. \nThis field trip is limited to 12 participants. Participants must acknowledge the MDBA Liability Waiver (available during registration).\nRegister HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-lagoon-valley-tickets-861622846127 \n(Photo of Brown Creeper by Mona Lange)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/lagoon-valley-pena-adobe-may-2024-copy/
LOCATION:Peña Adobe Regional Park\, 4699 Peña Adobe Rd.\, Vacaville\, CA\, 95687
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- West Briones Regional Park
DESCRIPTION:A visit to the west entrance of Briones Regional Park in the spring offers views of spring wildflowers and spring birds. Lazuli Buntings are often present\, along with flycatchers\, vireos\, and many other species. Bring water and snacks. It might be warm by mid-day. \nRating: Category 2 – moderate hiking over dirt and gravel trails with mild slopes.\nElevation change: 200 feet\nLeaders: Matt Tarlach & Cheryl Abel – MDBAFieldtrips@gmail.com\nMeet: Bear Creek Staging Area parking lot\nDirections: From SR 24 in Orinda\, drive north on Camino Pablo about 2.25 miles\, turn right on Bear Creek Road\, continue for 4.5 miles to park entrance. Drive to farthest parking lot on the right. \nThis field trip is limited to 20 participants. Participants must acknowledge the MDBA Liability Waiver (available during registration).\nRegister HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-west-briones-regional-park-tickets-861185367617 \n(Lazuli Bunting photo by Beth Branthaver)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/west-briones-regional-park-may-2024/
LOCATION:Bear Creek Staging Area Briones\, Bear Creek Staging Area\, 16 Bear Creek Rd\, Lafayette\, CA\, 94549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- East Contra Costa County
DESCRIPTION:Note the early starting time: we start this trip early as the location can become very hot by mid-day. We will walk part of the Marsh Creek Trail\, and then visit Piper Slough north of Bethel Island. Other locations are possible. Target birds include: Blue Grosbeak\, Hooded Oriole\, Black-chinned Hummingbird\, Swainson’s Hawk\, Yellow-billed Magpie and Yellow-breasted Chat. \nBring lunch\, snacks and water. \nRating: Category 2–moderate hiking on mostly level trails.\nElevation change: N/A\nLeader: Randy Huey\, 925-518-8439\nMeet: Marsh Creek Trailhead on Cypress Road\, Oakley \nDirections: Go north on I-680\, exit Highway 4 toward Stockton/Pittsburg\, take right Exit 30 toward CA-160/Sacramento/Rio Vista (just past Hillcrest Avenue exit; do NOT continue straight on Highway 4). Take exit 1-A East 18th/Main Street\, turn right at the bottom of the exit onto Main Street and drive through Oakley for about 4 miles\, turn left onto Cypress Road. Make a U-turn at Picasso Drive\, the stoplight after the railroad tracks. \nThis field trip is limited to 20 participants. Sign up HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/886960732427 \n 
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LOCATION:Marsh Creek Regional Trail Trailhead\, X8R3+9H\, Oakley\, CA\, 94561\, United States
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