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Monthly Program: June 2024
The Camellia Room at The Gardens at Heather Farm 1540 Marchbanks Drive, Walnut CreekConservation Ranching in California Pelayo Alvarez Mount Diablo Bird Alliance will meet Thursday, June 6, in the Camellia Room at the Gardens at Heather Farm. 6:30 PM Doors Open 7:00 PM Birding Info: Winners of the MDBA photo contest 7:15 PM Announcements 7:30 PM Refreshments and Raffle 7:45 PM Main Program: Conservation Ranching *as a […]
MDBA Field Trip — Outer Point Reyes
Kenneth C. Patrick Visitor Center 1 Drake Beach Rd, InvernessPoint Reyes is one of the premiere birding locations in Northern California, a great spot to find rarities during migration---like the Prairie Warbler pictured above (image by Beth Branthaver). MDBA tries to visit at least twice a year. On our late-spring trip we hope to see northbound migrants as well as resident birds in their […]
MDBA Field Trip — East Contra Costa County
Marsh Creek Regional Trail Trailhead X8R3+9H, OakleyNote 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 […]