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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Jewel Lake
DESCRIPTION:An easy walk along Wildcat Creek and around Jewel Lake in Tilden Park. We’ll try this trip a little later in the season than in past years\, when we should have a better chance for Varied Thrush\, Golden Kinglet and wintering birds. \nThis trip is especially good for beginners! Bring binoculars if you have them\, or if you need to borrow a pair\, contact the leader beforehand so he knows to bring them. \nHike Rating: 1\, Easy. 1 mile (or a bit more) easy walking on flat paved and gravel trails.\nElevation change: N/A\nLeader: Matt Tarlach\, 925-482-6129\nMeet: Parking lot at the end of Central Park Drive in Tilden Regional Park.\nGPS: 37.90845590409606\, -122.26411344372674 \nDirections: Take Highway 24 to exit at Fish Ranch Road.\nTurn right and go up the hill 0.7mi. Turn Right on Grizzly Peak Blvd. Follow Grizzly Peak for 4.1mi.\nTurn Right on Muir Way\, then Left on Park Hills Road. Shortly after this turn\, the road forks. Bear right at the fork to stay on Park Hills Road.\nWatch for signs to “Little Farm” which is near the meeting point.\nPark Hills Road ends at Wildcat Canyon Road\, with an odd intersection to the right. Turn Right on Wildcat Canyon\, then IMMEDIATELY Left onto Central Park Drive.\nContinue about 1 mile on Central Park to the parking lot at the end\, which is the meeting point. \nSign up HERE:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/jewel-lake-tilden-nature-area-berkeley-tickets-1598805242519 \n(Wilson’s Warbler photo by Jerry Britten)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/jewel-lake-sep-2025/
LOCATION:Jewel Lake\, Tilden Nature Area\, California\, 600 Canon Dr\, Berkeley\, CA 94708\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94708\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Monthly Program: October 2025
DESCRIPTION:Woodpecker: A Year in the Life of North American Woodpeckers\nPaul Bannick\nMount Diablo Bird Alliance will meet Thursday\, October 2 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: North American Woodpeckers\n*as a conservation organization we encourage you to bring your own mug for coffee or tea \nPaul’s program is based upon his new book\, “Woodpecker: A Year in the Life of North American Woodpeckers”.  In both\, award-winning photographer Paul Bannick uses his intimate yet dramatic images\, up-to-date science and first hand narratives to explore the lives of North American Woodpeckers through four seasons including: courtship\, mating\, and nesting in spring; fledging and feeding of young in summer; dispersal and learning independence in fall; and\, finally winter movements and survival. His exploration of these impactful birds and their habitats includes the species from the Arctic through southern Mexico\, including those of the Caribbean Islands.\nBannick’s startling images reflect their shared behaviors as well as some surprising exceptions and adaptations. More than just a backdrop\, the varied habitats—reveal wildly rich stories of their own.“Woodpecker: A Year in the Live of North American Woodpeckers” is a stunning follow-up to Bannick’s award-winning title\, “Owl: A Year in the Lives of North American Owls”\, giving bird lovers yet another gorgeous photographic tribute\, engaging natural history\, and a compelling call to preserve the habitats that sustain these most iconic of birds.Paul Bannick is an award-winning author and photographer who makes images to inspire education and conservation.\nNorthern Red-Shafted Flicker. Photo by Paul Bannick
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-oct2025/
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 -- Albany / Berkeley Shoreline
DESCRIPTION:Our target birds will be shorebirds and possibly early-arriving loons\, grebes\, and bay ducks. \nThe first stop will be to look for shorebirds on the mudflats at the Albany State Marine Reserve\, off Buchanan Street. Meet the leader here at 10:00 AM. If you have a spotting scope\, bring it. The leader will bring 2 scopes to share. This is a good trip for beginners. \nTrip leader: Ted Robertson\, 925-899-1872\nHike Rating: Category 1\, Easy. Less than 1 mile walking on level trails.\nDirections: Take SR 24 to I-580 west. Take Buchanan St. exit (#13A)\, turn left on Buchanan St.\, go under freeway\, and after 1/2 block\, parallel park on the right\, opposite the mudflat.\nGPS for meeting point: 37.88949774217445\, -122.3114975067703 \nAfter 1+ hours of scanning for shorebirds\, the second stop will be the Berkeley Meadows opposite the Berkeley Marina (aka McLaughlin EastshoreState Park). \nFrom the first meeting point on Buchanan Street\, make a U-turn on Buchanan to head back to the freeway. Turn right onto the I-80 W/I-580 E ramp to Oakland/SF. At the 2nd exit (#11)\, take the University exit toward the Berkeley Marina. Turn left onto University Ave. At the traffic circle\, turn right (1st exit)onto Marina Blvd. In 0.2 miles\, park in the dirt lot on the right of the road. \nAfter walking around Berkeley Meadows we’ll have an optional 3rd stop\, for birding and lunch at the Seabreeze Market at the corner of University Avenue and W Frontage Road. For this optional stop\, park behind Seabreeze Market. \nIt may be cold and windy\, dress in layers. Bring $ for optional lunch. \nSign up HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-the-albanyberkeley-shoreline-tickets-1598155328609?aff=erelpanelorg \n(Photo of Clark’s Grebe by Beth Branthaver)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/albany-berkeley-shoreline-oct-2025/
LOCATION:Albany State Marine Reserve\, Albany State Marine Reserve\, Albany\, CA\, 94710
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Alameda Hotspots
DESCRIPTION:Alameda has several good spots for shorebirds. We’ll meet at Elsie Roemer Bird Sanctuary\, then proceed by caravan to additional spots such as Ballena Bay\, Crab Cove\, and/or Encinal Beach. Exact itinerary to be determined based on conditions. \nHike Rating: Easy. Limited walking over mostly-level paths at each of the planned spots.\nLeader: Mona Lange\, 510-414-2959\, and Matt Tarlach\, mdbafieldtrips@gmail.com\nMeeting Point: Meet at the observation deck at Elsie Roemer Bird Sanctuary\, near the intersection of Broadway and Shoreline in the city of Alameda:\nGPS: 37.75308612136384\, -122.24791837292823 \nParking is on the street. There are public restrooms about 250 yards away\, or at the nearby McDonald’s. \nThis trip is limited to 15 participants. Participants acknowledge the MDBA Liability Waiver (available during registration). \nRegister HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alameda-hotspots-tickets-1689284729099 \n(Photo of Long-billed Curlew by Maren Smith)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/alameda-hotspots-oct-2025/
LOCATION:Elsie Roemer Bird Sanctuary\, Shore Line Drive\, Broadway\, Alameda\, CA\, 94501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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