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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Sacramento/Colusa National Wildlife Refuges
DESCRIPTION:Sacramento and Colusa National Wildlife Refuges are premier locations to see massive flocks of Snow and White-fronted Geese and tons of other waterfowl\, raptors and other birds. They are must-see annual winter destinations. We will drive the auto tour routes and stop at the viewing platforms at both of these refuges\, and visit a couple of other nearby locations. \nHike Rating: Category 1-Easy\nDistance: Little walking but plenty of driving\, up to 300 miles.\nElevation change: N/A\nLeader: Steve Buffi 925-200-4555 and Ted Robertson 925-899-1872\nMeet: North Dunnigan rest area on I-5 at 8:15 AM\nGPS: 38.892453020152\, -121.9774519444179 \nDirections: Go north on I-680\, cross the Benica Bridge (toll)\, merge onto I-80 East at Cordelia. At Vacaville\, merge onto I-505 North\, follow for 34 miles and merge onto I-5 North just south of Dunnigan. Continue past the town to the rest stop. \nThis is an all-day trip and we will not be home until after dark. Participants who desire to stay overnight may find lodging in Williams. Bring Lunch and Liquids. The trip is limited to 15 participants. \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sacramento-valley-refuges-tickets-1853419089389 \n(White-Faced Ibis photo by Sharon Anderson)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdba-field-trip-sacramento-colusa-national-wildlife-refuges-dec-2025/
LOCATION:Sacramento/Colusa National Wildlife Refuges\, Dunnigan Northbound Rest Area I-5 North of Dunnigan\, Dunnigan\, 95695\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Staten Island Road
DESCRIPTION:December is prime time for seeing lots of Sandhill Cranes along Staten Island Road in the Sacramento River Delta. Snow and White-fronted Geese and lots of other waterfowl are also assured. This trip is timed to spend a couple of hours viewing the grazing birds before a hoped for sunset flight of the whole flock from their roosting ponds. This is a must-see annual winter field trip. We will slowly drive the length of Staten Island Road\, and stop at the best road-side location to set up our scopes. \nHike rating: 1 – Easy. Little Walking.\nLeaders: Randy Huey 925-518-8439\nMeeting Point: Important! Eventbrite shows this trip located at Heather Farm but we will NOT be meeting there! That’s just MDBA home base.\nWe will assemble our car caravan at 2PM at the silo barn parking lot on the right side of N. Staten Island Road (a quarter mile after turning off of Walnut Grove – Thornton Road onto N. Staten Island Road).\nGPS for the meeting point: 38.2188471950274\, -121.50012206138071 \nRegister HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-staten-island-road-tickets-1972955150967
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdba-field-trip-staten-island-road-dec-2025/
LOCATION:Staten Island Road\, 24700 N Staten Island Rd\, Thornton\, CA\, 95686
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Monthly Program: December 2025
DESCRIPTION:So Many Ways To Be a Bird\nConstance Anderson\n\n \nMount Diablo Bird Alliance will meet Thursday\, December 11 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: So Many Ways To Be a Bird\n*as a conservation organization we encourage you to bring your own mug for coffee or tea \nBring your inner child to the December program as Constance Anderson discusses her newest book\, So Many Ways To Be a Bird. As an award finalist for children’s non-fiction\, this book explores the surprising world of bird adaptation\, where each egg\, beak\, and wing has a unique story. \nThe book reveals how birds have brilliantly adapted to a changing environment over time\, resulting in an incredible variety of sizes\, colors\, wings\, nests\, eggs\, beaks\, feet\, and feathers. Constance’s vibrant collage illustrations help readers identify birds and inspire a desire to protect them. \nSo Many Ways To Be a Bird follows Constance’s previous titles: A Stick Until\, a picture book and science journal about animal tool use; and Smelling Sunshine\, which celebrates the connection between people of diverse backgrounds through the simple act of hanging laundry with a loved one. \nJoin us as author\, illustrator\, and naturalist Constance Anderson shares her love of birds and her desire to connect people to one another and the environment.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-dec2025/
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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