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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Markham Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:Markham Arboretum is a small island of riparian habitat in the middle of suburban Concord that attracts many winter visitors including Northern Flickers\, Yellow-rumped Warblers\, and Hermit Thrushes. This is a great walk for beginner birders who want to get to know CoCo County’s winter woodland birds. \nWe’ll be walking the unpaved trail that goes alongside a small creek and garden. \nHike Rating: 1 – Easy\nLeader: Elisa Fernandes-McDade – elisa.fernandesmcdade@gmail.com\nMeet: Parking lot at the end of La Vista Ave\, Concord\, CA\nGPS for meeting point: 37.96249764912172\, -122.00440861830769 \nDirections: Heading north on the 680\, take Exit 50 to merge onto CA-242 North. Continue for 3 miles\, then take exit onto Clayton Rd. After 2.5 miles\, take a right onto La Vista Ave. The parking lot will be at the end of the avenue. Carpooling is encouraged. \nThis location is 13 minutes from the Clayton Rd+Farm Bureau Rd bus stop on the 10 line. \nThis trip is limited to 15 participants. Rain cancels. \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/markham-arboretum-tickets-1855046316469
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/markham-arboretum-nov-2025/
LOCATION:Markham Arboretum\, 1202 La Vista Ave\, Concord\, CA\, 94521
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elisa Fernandes-McDade":MAILTO:elisa.fernandesmcdade@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251106T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T212311
CREATED:20251027T013437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T015459Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Program: November 2025
DESCRIPTION:Pacific Flyway Center\nVeronica Cornett\n\nMount Diablo Bird Alliance will meet Thursday\, November 6 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: Pacific Flyway Center\n*as a conservation organization we encourage you to bring your own mug for coffee or tea \nVeronica Cornett of the Pacific Flyway Fund will share information about the development of the new Pacific Flyway Center\, which will be located in the Suisun Marsh in Fairfield\, California. The Pacific Flyway is one of four bird migration routes in North America. The Pacific Flyway Center will be front and center for this significant stopover on the north-south migration path for birds that stretches from Alaska to Patagonia. The Center will sit in the middle of this migratory corridor\, allowing every visitor an opportunity to see a great number of waterfowl and shorebirds\, as well as other wetland-dependent species.  \nFifteen newly created wetlands and surrounded by grasslands will serve as the Center’s primary classroom\, providing a vivid and engaging education environment that is home to hundreds of species of native plants and animals. In the future the Education Center will complement the experience with interactive displays that highlight the importance of biodiversity and ecosystems. The Center will stand as an example of wildlife and wetland stewardship\, preserving this ecological wonder for generations to come\, and fulfilling Ken Hofmann’s vision to do something good for the Planet. \nPhoto by Veronica Cornett
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-nov2025/
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:20251113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251113T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T212311
CREATED:20251029T203122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T203623Z
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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Lodi Lake
DESCRIPTION:We’ll bird first at Lodi Lake and its riparian area alongside the Mokelumne River. Plan to see waterfowl and many bird species including Woodpeckers\, White-breasted Nuthatch\, Cedar Waxwing\, Herons\, Warblers and Wood Duck. (We’ve had Varied Thrush in the past but cannot guarantee!) \nFrom Lodi Lake we’ll move on to Woodbridge Ecological Reserve\, where we’ll see waterfowl and other birds\, including hopefully some early-arriving Sandhill Cranes. (The state requires a CDFW Lands Pass at Woodbridge Reserve\, with a fee of $10 per car\, or $6 for seniors. Or check the CDFW website for annual Lands Pass.) \nDress in layers. Bring water\, snacks and lunch if so choose. \nHike Rating: 2 – Easy to moderate loop of 1.5 – 2 miles on level ground with some paved areas. A few very short off-trail lookouts with easy to moderate slope access. There are a few benches to rest on as well.\nElevation change: N/A\nLeader: Mona Lange 510-414-2959 \nMeet: Lodi Lake parking lot (1101 W. Turner Rd) (bathroom at parking lot). Bring cash to pay the parking fee of $10/car or $6/car for seniors. Exact change required. \nDirections: Hwy 4 East toward Antioch/Rio Vista. Go over Antioch bridge (toll). At stop light make RIGHT onto Hwy 12 toward Lodi. Stay on 12 East past interstate 5. About 2 miles past I-5 make a LEFT on DeVries Rd (the light after the RR tracks.) Carefully and safely watch for Yellow-billed Magpies in the area. At the second stop sign make a RIGHT onto W. Turner Rd. When in town\, stay in the left lane. After crossing the RR tracks start looking for the Lake entrance on your LEFT. (On the other side of the Do Not Enter Sign.) \nThis trip is limited to 12 participants. Rain cancels. \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lodi-lake-woodbridge-reserve-tickets-1689307186269 \n(Image of Great Blue Heron by Warren R.)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/lodi-lake-nov-2025/
LOCATION:Lodi Lake\, 1101 W. Turner Rd\, Lodi\, CA\, 95242\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T120000
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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- McNabney Marsh & MVSD
DESCRIPTION:**Sorry\, this event has been CANCELLED by MVSD.** \nThis field trip is very suitable for beginning birders! Binoculars are available for borrowing\, just let the leader know in advance to bring an extra pair. \nMoorhen Marsh\, maintained by the Mt. View Sanitary District in Martinez is of the first water treatment facilities in the US that was designed to offer quality habitat for migrating birds. The marsh is usually only open for visits by appointment\, Monday thru Friday\, so this is an unusual chance to visit on a Saturday. We hope to see resident and overwintering ducks geese\, herons\, and passerines. \nJust across the freeway\, McNabney Marsh\, a.k.a Waterbird Regional Preserve\, hosts many more waterbirds and shorebirds as well. Marsh passerines and raptors might also be present. \nWe’ll meet at the observation deck near the south end of McNabney Marsh\, off Arthur Road\, and scan with our scopes. After that we’ll move the cars a short distance and take a walk around the artificial marshes operated by Mt. View Sanitary District. \nHike Rating: 1 – Easy. Under 1 mile on flat terrain. Paths are unpaved paths and potentially muddy\, if it’s rained recently.\nLeader: Matthew Tarlach\, mdbafieldtrips@gmail.com\nMeet: The observation deck off Arthur Road at 8:30AM.\nGPS for meeting point: 38.019304268086714\, -122.09612963848679 \nDirections: From I-680 northbound\, exit at Pacheco Blvd\, turn right onto Arthur Road and go under the freeway. Arthur Road will bend left. Where Arthur Road ends the paved road turns sharp left through a gate onto MVSD’s private road. Drive about .3 mile to the gravel parking lot just before the one-lane tunnel. The observation deck is to the right (east) of the road. \nLimited to 15 participants. Participants acknowledge the MDBA Liability Waiver (available during registration)\, and will be required to sign a release of viability in order to enter the MVSD facility. \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-mvsd-and-mcnabney-marsh-tickets-1853799075939 \n(Image by Alan Bade)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdba-field-trip-mt-view-sanitary-mcnabney-marsh-nov-2025/
LOCATION:Mountain View Sanitary District\, 3800 Arthur Rd\, Martinez\, CA\, 94553\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251117T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251117T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T212311
CREATED:20251029T210015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T210522Z
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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Pacheco Marsh
DESCRIPTION:Pacheco Marsh is a wetland along the Carquinez Strait\, east of Martinez\, that has been restored by the John Muir Land Trust and recently opened to the public. JMLT is giving us early access\, at 8 AM\, to facilitate the best birding. We’ll meet at the parking lot\, where there are rest rooms\, and walk the flat 2-mile loop trail out through the wetland to the open water. \nAfter Pacheco Marsh\, we may make an optional second stop at the MVSD viewing platform at McNabney Marsh. \nIt can get breezy and foggy here so bring appropriate layers. \nHike Rating: 2 – Flat\, easy loop walk of about 2 miles. There are one or two benches to rest on.\nElevation change: N/A\nLeaders: Matt Tarlach and Cheryl Abel\, mdbafieldtrips@gmail.som\nMeet: Pacheco Marsh parking lot.\nGPS: 38.030853445360215\, -122.08803004897656 \nDirections: Hwy 680 to Waterfront Road\, last exit northbound before the Benicia Bridge. Head east on Waterfront Road. In 1.4 miles the entrance to Pacheco Marsh will be on your left. \nThis trip is limited to 20 participants. Rain or high winds cancel. \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pacheco-marsh-tickets-1853675345859 \n(Image of Common Yellowthroat by Pam Lorenz)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdba-field-trip-pacheco-marsh-nov-2025/
LOCATION:Pacheco Marsh\, 2501 Waterfront Rd\, Martinez\, CA\, 94553
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251130T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251130T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T212311
CREATED:20251023T054250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T055531Z
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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- East County Specialties at Los Vaqueros
DESCRIPTION:Los Vaqueros Reservoir is a relatively remote area overseen by the Contra Costa Water District. The open savannah surrounding the reservoir is one of the best places to observe grassland species such as American Kestrels\, Meadowlarks\, Horned Larks\, and Prairie Falcons. Rarities like Mountain Bluebird\, Lewis’ Woodpeckers\, and Burrowing Owl occasionally show up there as well. We’ll explore Kit Fox Trail and\, if time permits\, maybe the dam area\, too. \nThis trip requires more hiking than most of our outings. The trail is mostly unpaved and there is only one restroom at the trailhead. Please bring lots of water\, sunscreen (there is little shade on the trail)\, an extra layer (it will almost certainly be cold and possibly windy)\, a snack\, and any other equipment you need to hike. Plan accordingly. \nScopes are helpful here. The trip leader will have one to share\, and if you have one of your own feel free to bring it. \nDay parking is $6 per vehicle. \nTrail Rating: 3 – long and hilly\nLeader: Elisa Fernandes-McDade (elisa.fernandesmcdade@gmail.com)\nMeet: Walnut Staging Area\nGPS for meeting point: 37.8600370201877\, -121.69675961271844 \nDirections: From Clayton\, take Marsh Creek Road out past Round Valley. At the T-intersection where Marsh Creek turns left toward Brentwood\, continue straight onto Camino Diablo. About a mile farther\, turn right onto Walnut Blvd and continue to the entrance kiosk. After you pay the fee\, the meeting point is to the right. \nThis trip is limited to 12 participants. Rain cancels. \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-east-coco-county-tickets-1855087319109 \n(Image of Western Meadowlark by Pam Lorenz)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/los-vaqueros-nov-2025/
LOCATION:Los Vaqueros Reservoir\, 121 Walnut Blvd\, Brentwood\, CA\, 94513
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elisa Fernandes-McDade":MAILTO:elisa.fernandesmcdade@gmail.com
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