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SUMMARY:Monthly Program: April 2025
DESCRIPTION:Birds of Prey Live Animal Presentation\nLindsay Wildlife Experience\n  \nMount Diablo Bird Alliance will meet Thursday\, April 3 in the Camellia Room at the Gardens at Heather Farm\, 1540 Marchbanks Drive\, Walnut Creek\, CA 94598. \n\n6:30 PM Doors Open\n7:00 PM Announcements\n7:15 PM Refreshments and Raffle\n7:30 PM Main Program: Live Raptors\n*as a conservation organization we encourage you to bring your own mug for coffee or tea \nExplore the wonders of California’s native wildlife with Lindsay Wildlife Experience. Delve into the captivating world of creatures that call our state home. From intriguing natural history specimens to interactive encounters with live animal ambassadors\, this event is designed to spark your curiosity and foster a deeper appreciation for the marvels of nature. Join us for an engaging journey you won’t soon forget!
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-april2025/
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 -- North Briones
DESCRIPTION:This walk begins in oak woodlands with lots of spring wildflowers and birds. We then continue up through grasslands\, ending at Sindicich Lagoons. We return the way we came\, with about 3 miles round trip over hilly trails. Bring liquids & a snack if you like. \nTrail Rating: Category 3 – uphill climb\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 south 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-1250812577089 \n(Photo of Red-tailed Hawk by Isaac Aronow)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/north-briones-apr-2025/
LOCATION:Briones Regional Park (North)\, XV37+VX\, Martinez\, CA\, 94553\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250410T080000
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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Black Diamond Mines
DESCRIPTION:This trip includes a steep climb up a rocky trail with an elevation gain of several hundred feet. Why make the climb? Because the location offers the best chance in our MDBA territory to see and hear Canyon Wrens! Footing can be tricky—be advised!\nThere is no guarantee on finding the wrens\, 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. Be sure to bring enough water\, and lunch. \nLeader: Matt Tarlach\, MDBAFieldtrips@gmail.com\nRating: Category 3\, difficult uphill trail\, potentially hot.\nElevation change: 600 feet\, steep in places.\nMeet: Black Diamond Mines parking lot at the 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 the road’s end. \nThis trip is limited to 12 participants. \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-hike-at-black-diamond-mines-tickets-1250808354459 \n(Photo of Canyon Wren by Vicky Atkinson)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/black-diamond-mines-apr-2025/
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:20250417T080000
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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 will be blooming.  \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 the quarry to the end. Unless you have a State Parks pass\, 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-1292232354759 \n(Wilson’s Warbler photo by Jerry Britten)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mitchell-canyon-apr-2025/
LOCATION:Mitchell Canyon\, 96 Mitchell Canyon Road\, Clayton\, CA\, 94517\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250422T073000
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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Del Puerto Canyon
DESCRIPTION:As we drive along 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. \nTrail Rating: 1 – This is mostly a car trip\, with several easy walks.\nLeader: Steve Buffi (925) 200-4555 \nCarpool/caravan leaves at 7:30 AM from Sycamore Valley Road Park and Ride lot.\nOR\, meet on Del Puerto Canyon Road at 9 AM\, west of I-5 at Patterson Exit (Diablo Grande Parkway and Sperry Road) off I-5 (56 miles from Sycamore Valley Road). Take I-580 east to I-5 south. \nNote that the Larry Combs Rest Area near Westley\, our first stop in past years\, is closed. If services are needed\, try the Love’s Travel Stop in Patterson just off I-5. There are no other facilities on this trip until our lunch stop. \nThere is no limit on this trip. Carpooling from Sycamore Valley is recommended. \nRegister HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-del-puerto-canyon-tickets-1292214812289 \n(Western Kingbird photo by Isaac Aronow)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/del-puerto-canyon-apr-2025/
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:20250422T080000
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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Mitchell Canyon II
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 will be blooming. \nBring a lunch too\, if you’d like to sit down and eat with the group at the end of the trip. \nTrail Rating: Category 3. 3+ miles on a potentially hot\, dusty trail. It is an out-and-back so anyone who gets too hot or tired can head back early.\nElevation change: close to 400 feet\nLeader: Ted Robertson\, 925-899-1872\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 the quarry to the end. Unless you have a State Parks pass\, a $6 parking fee is required—bring exact bills. \nThis field trip is limited to 10 participants. \nRegister HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-mitchell-canyon-tickets-1295311584819
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mitchell-canyon-apr-2025-2/
LOCATION:Mitchell Canyon\, 96 Mitchell Canyon Road\, Clayton\, CA\, 94517\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250428T080000
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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Pine Canyon
DESCRIPTION:This fieldtrip is good for birders of all levels\, including beginners. \nPine 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. Warbling Vireos along with their cousins\, the Cassin’s Vireo\, nest within the canyon. While there are no guarantees in birding\, we’ll hope to find Bullock’s Orioles\, Western Flycatchers and House Wrens\, and if we’re lucky\, a Lazuli Bunting. Warblers often seen here include Yellow-rumped\, Wilson’s\, Orange-crowned\, and Townsend’s. It’s migration season so we’ll be hoping for rare visitors\, too! \nBring water and snacks\, and lunch if you’d like to eat after the trip at one of the shady picnic tables in the park. \nTrail Rating: Category 2–3. Mostly wide dirt trail with some short climbs. We’ll have to cross little Pine Creek several times—with no bridges. These crossings are not very treacherous but can be muddy\, or a bit adventuresome\, depending on recent rains.\nElevation change: 200 feet\nLeader: Ted Robertson\, 925-899-1872\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 18 participants. Participants must acknowledge the MDBA Liability Waiver (available during registration). \nRegister HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-pine-canyon-tickets-1295319167499 \n(Townsend’s Warbler photo by Jerry Britten)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/pine-canyon-apr-2025/
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:20250430T090000
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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Lagoon Valley & Pena Adobe
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 will 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-1292279555939 \n(Photo of Brown Creeper by Mona Lange)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/lagoon-valley-pena-adobe-apr-2025/
LOCATION:Peña Adobe Regional Park\, 4699 Peña Adobe Rd.\, Vacaville\, CA\, 95687
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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