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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip — Los Banos/Panoche Valley
DESCRIPTION:Los Banos/Panoche Valley\nSaturday/Sunday\, February 25-26\n\nBoth sites are good for wintering waders\, shorebirds\, waterfowl and a few raptors.\nNOTE: The planned itinerary for this trip has been impacted by our recent heavy rains. Registration will not open until two weeks before\, when we may have a better handle on conditions. \nHike rating: 1-Easy\nElevation change: N/A\nLeaders: Hugh Harvey\, Beth Branthaver\nMeet: The McDonald’s in Gustine\, at 8AM \nDirections: Drive south on I-5 to Hwy 140\, Exit 418. Turn left and drive 3-1/2 miles to the intersection with Hwy 33. Turn left\, drive into Gustine and look for the restaurant and Chevron station on the left. Lodging in Los Banos includes Best Western Executive Inn 209-827-0954\, Los Banos Days Inn 209-826-9690\, Vagabond Inn Executive Los Banos 209-427-4677. \nThis field trip is limited to 10 participants. All trips require registration and participants must acknowledge the MDAS liability waiver\, available during registration. Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/517254832127
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdas-field-trip-los-banos-feb-2023/
LOCATION:McDonald’s Gustine\, 430 1st Ave\, Gustine\, CA\, 95322\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip -- Outer Point Reyes
DESCRIPTION:Outer Point Reyes\nSaturday\, June 4\, 8:30 AM to 3 PM\nLeaders:  Hugh Harvey and Beth Branthaver \nThis is a trip to see some spring birds\, and visit some of the migrant traps.  We will stop at the lighthouse overlook and spend some time above the fish docks.  Bring water and lunch. \nRating: Category 1 — some walking through grass under trees and on paved roads\nElevation change:  N/A\nLeader:  Hugh Harvey\, 925-935-2979\, Beth Branthaver\, 510-502-4860\nMeet:  Bear Valley Visitor Center\, Olema \nDirections:  From US 101 north of San Rafael\, take Lucas Valley Road to Nicasio\, at the reservoir turn left.  Follow signs to Point Reyes Station\, stop for coffee and pastries at the Bovine Bakery\, then drive to Olema and the Visitor Center.  From the Concord/Pleasant Hill area it may be advantageous to cross the top of the Bay on SR 37\, exit at Atherton Avenue\, turn left and cross US 101 to San Marin Drive.  Turn right at the high school and drive about 6 miles to stop sign\, turn left on Point Reyes-Petaluma Road for 7 miles to another stop sign.  Turn right at the painted bridge\, drive 3 miles to SR 1 and turn left into Point Reyes Station. \nThis field trip is limited to 10 participants.  Register for this event HERE starting on 5/22.  Participants must acknowledge the MDAS Liability Waiver (available during registration). \n(Western bluebird photo by Jerry Britten)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/outer-point-reyes-jun-2022/
LOCATION:Bear Valley Visitor Center\, 25RX+CV\, Inverness\, CA\, 94956\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip -- Del Puerto Canyon
DESCRIPTION:Del Puerto Canyon\nMonday\, April 25\, 9 AM to 4 PM\nLeader: Beth Branthaver\, 510-502-4869\n\nThis is an all day trip requiring an early start to meet at the lower end of Del Puerto Canyon Road near Patterson off I-5.  We will drive through the canyon\, starting in grasslands\, then riparian\, chaparral and oak savanna habitats.  Many spring birds are possible\, including Canyon Wren\, Costa’s Hummingbird and maybe a Roadrunner.  It is usually hot\, so bring plenty of liquids and lunch.  If you have a radio\, that will be handy. \nRating: Category 1–easy\nElevation change: N/A\nLeader: Beth Branthaver\, 510-502-4869\nMeet: Del Puerto Canyon Road from Diablo Grande Parkway exit near Patterson \nDirections: Go over Altamont Pass and turn south on I-5.  Stop at the Larry Combs Rest Area near Westley\, as there are no facilities on our trip until our lunch stop.  Exit at Diablo Grande Parkway/Sperry Road and turn right.  Del Puerto Canyon Road is several hundred yards from the exit; wait around the bend for the group to gather. \nThis field trip is limited to 20 participants. Register for this HERE starting on 3/27. Participants must acknowledge the MDAS Liability Waiver (available during registration). \n(Western Kingbird photo by Beth Branthaver)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/del-puerto-canyon-apr-2022/
LOCATION:Del Puerto Canyon Rd & Diablo Grande Pkwy\, Del Puerto Canyon Rd\, Patterson\, CA\, 95363\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip—Charleston Slough
DESCRIPTION:We see a variety of birds on the water on this trip. Locations might include Charleston Slough\, Shoreline Lake\, Palo Alto Baylands\, Alviso and Redwood Shores. \nThis hike is limited to 15 participants. All Field Trips are first-registered\, first-served. Participants acknowledge the MDAS Liability Waiver (available during registration). \nRating: Moderate \nDistance: We do some walking\, but drive from location to location \nElevation change: N/A \nLeader: Beth Branthaver\, please call to confirm: 510-502-4869 \nMeet: Meet at Terminal Road in Mountain View at 8:30 AM. \nDirections: Go south on I-680\, take Exit 12\, Mission Boulevard west. Continue through two traffic lights and take I-880 ramp south. Exit to SR 237\, connect to US 101 north at Moffett Field. Exit at San Antonio Road\, turn right (north) to Terminal Road\, turn right and park. Entrance is on left. Drive time is about one hour from Walnut Creek/Danville. \nRegister for this event HERE. \n(American Avocets photo by Maren Smith)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdas-field-trip-charleston-slough/
LOCATION:Charleston Slough\, Mountain View\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200427T073000
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SUMMARY:Del Puerto Canyon - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:This event is cancelled in line with Contra Costa County and California Shelter-In-Place Directives issued due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.  Please\, go birding on your own and Stay Safe!
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/del-puerto-canyon/
LOCATION:Sycamore Valley Park & Ride\, R265+W9\, Danville\, CA\, 94506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200222T063000
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SUMMARY:Los Banos/Panoche Valley - 2 Days
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday we will leave from Sycamore Valley Road Park & Ride at 6:30 AM or meet at McDonald’s in Gustine at 8 AM. We will bird Santa Fe Grade Road\, together with the San Luis and Merced Wildlife Refuges and should see a full range of waterfowl and raptors. On Sunday we will bird Little Panoche Road and Panoche Valley. Target birds include Mountain Bluebird\, Mountain Plover and Long-eared Owl. Motel options in Los Banos include Best Western Executive Inn (209) 827-0954\, Los Banos Days Inn (209) 826-9690\, and Vagabond Inn Executive Los Banos (209) 827-4677. Participants need to bring lunch for both days. A communal (optional) dinner is being planned for Saturday evening\, let Beth know if you plan to join us. A fee is charged at Mercey Hot Springs. If you plan to go on the trip\, please call the leaders as soon as possible for likely last minute detail changes! Bring a radio if you have one. Leaders: Beth Branthaver\, 510-502-4869\, Hugh Harvey\, 925-935-2979. Category 1.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/los-banos-panoche-valley-2-days/
LOCATION:Sycamore Valley Park & Ride\, R265+W9\, Danville\, CA\, 94506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191222
DTSTAMP:20260409T134029
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SUMMARY:Sacramento Refuges
DESCRIPTION:This full-day field trip will include visits to several wonderful wildlife refuges in the Sacramento Valley\, highlighting Sacramento and Colusa NWR’s. Collectively these sanctuaries are home to tens of thousands of wintering ducks\, geese and swans.  Carpool leaves Sunvalley Mall at 7 AM\, or meet the group at 8:15 AM at the I-5 North Dunnigan rest area. For the latter\, take I-680 north\, cross the Benicia Bridge\, merge onto I-80E at Cordelia. At Vacaville\, merge onto I-505N\, follow for 34 miles and merge onto I-5N just south of Dunnigan. Continue past the town to the rest stop.  The exact itinerary is to be announced the day of the trip. Bring a radio if you have one. Leader: Beth Branthaver\, 510-502-4869. Category 2.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/sacramento-refuges/
LOCATION:Sunvalley Mall\, 1 Sunvalley Mall Rd\, Concord\, CA\, 94520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191102T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191102T140000
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SUMMARY:Charleston Slough/South Bay
DESCRIPTION:Shorebirds\, gulls\, and waterfowl should be plentiful and Black Skimmers\, Red Knots and grebes are possible. Carpool leaves at 7:30  AM from Sycamore Valley Road Park and Ride. Meet at Terminal Road in Mountain View at 8:30 AM . Go south on I-680\, take Exit 12\, Mission Boulevard west. Continue through two traffic lights and take I-880 ramp south. Exit to SR 237\, connect to US 101 north at Moffett Field. Exit at San Antonio Road\, turn right (north) to Terminal Road\, turn right and park. Entrance is on left. Other areas of interest in the South Bay are Shoreline Lake\, Palo Alto Baylands\, Alviso and Redwood Shores. Bring lunch and a beverage. Leader: Beth Branthaver\, 510-502-4869. Category 2. \nLocation: Charleston Slough\, Mountain View\nhttps://www.google.com/maps/search/Charleston+Slough\,+Terminal+Road\,\n+Mountain+View\,+CA/@37.4334788\,-122.0993698\,18z
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/charleston-slough-south-bay/
LOCATION:Charleston Slough\, Mountain View\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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