Cheryl Abel

Phone 925-957-6229

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  • North Briones CANCELLED

    Briones Regional Park (North) XV37+VX, Martinez, CA, United States

    This event is cancelled due to shelter-in-place directives to contain the Coronavirus.  Please go birding on your own!

  • Mt. Wanda CANCELLED

    Mount Wanda Trailhead XVQ9+QW, Martinez, CA, United States

    In light of the Stay-at-Home Order instituted for the State of California, Mt. Diablo Audubon Society has canceled all field trips through May 31. If the timing of this order changes, we will reassess the situation and send another message. Please check our website and our Facebook page for updates.

  • MDAS Field Trip — North Briones

    Briones Regional Park (North) XV37+VX, Martinez, CA, United States

    North Briones Tuesday April 5, 8:30 - Noon Leader: Cheryl Abel, 925-957-6229 This walk begins in oak woodlands with lots of spring wildflowers and birds. We then continue through grasslands ending at Sindicich Lagoons. We return the way we came with about 3 miles round trip. Bring liquids & a snack if you wish. Rating: Category […]

    Free

  • MDAS Field Trip — North Briones

    Briones Regional Park (North) XV37+VX, Martinez, CA, United States

    North Briones Tuesday April 4, 8:30 - Noon This walk begins in oak woodlands with lots of spring wildflowers and birds. We then continue through grasslands ending at Sindicich Lagoons. We return the way we came, making about a 3 miles round trip with some climbing. Bring liquids & a snack if you wish. Rating: […]

    Free

  • MDAS Field Trip — Mt. Wanda, John Muir NHS, Martinez

    Mount Wanda Trailhead XVQ9+QW, Martinez, CA, United States

    This hike is especially for beginning birders! We'll walk through oak woodlands and oak savannah habitats, climbing uphill on a rutted fire road with one steep section. Then we'll walk a single track trail back to the fire road, about 2.5 miles total. We should have excellent views of acorn woodpeckers, likely views of red-tailed […]

  • MDBA Field Trip — North Briones

    Briones Regional Park (North) XV37+VX, Martinez, CA, United States

    This walk begins in oak woodlands with lots of spring wildflowers and birds. We then continue through grasslands ending at Sindicich Lagoons. We return the way we came, with about 3 miles round trip over hilly dirt trails. Bring liquids & a snack if you wish. Trail Rating: Category 3 - hilly trails. Elevation change: […]

    Free

  • MDBA Field Trip — West Briones Regional Park

    Bear Creek Staging Area Briones Bear Creek Staging Area, 16 Bear Creek Rd, Lafayette, CA, United States

    A visit to the west entrance of Briones Regional Park in the spring offers views of spring wildflowers and spring birds. Lazuli Buntings are often present, along with flycatchers, vireos, and many other species. Bring water and snacks. It might be warm by mid-day. Rating: Category 2 - moderate hiking over dirt and gravel trails […]

  • MDAS Field Trip — Mt. Wanda

    Mount Wanda Trailhead XVQ9+QW, Martinez, CA, United States

    Sign up HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-mt-wanda-john-muir-nhs-martinez-tickets-989719737377 This hike is especially good for beginning birders! We'll walk through oak woodlands and oak savannah habitats, climbing uphill on a rugged fire road with one steep section. Then we'll walk a single track trail back to the fire road, about 2.5 miles total. We should have excellent views of Acorn […]

  • MDBA Field Trip — North Briones

    Briones Regional Park (North) XV37+VX, Martinez, CA, United States

    This walk begins in oak woodlands with lots of spring wildflowers and birds. We then continue up through grasslands, ending at Sindicich Lagoons. We return the way we came, with about 3 miles round trip over hilly trails. Bring liquids & a snack if you like. Trail Rating: Category 3 - uphill climb Elevation change: […]

    Free

  • MDBA Field Trip — West Briones Regional Park

    Bear Creek Staging Area Briones Bear Creek Staging Area, 16 Bear Creek Rd, Lafayette, CA, United States

    A visit to the west entrance of Briones Regional Park in the spring offers views of spring wildflowers and spring birds. Lazuli Buntings are often present, along with flycatchers, vireos, and many other species. Bring water and snacks. It might be warm by mid-day. Leader: Cheryl Abel Rating: Category 2--moderate hiking over dirt and gravel […]

  • MDBA Field Trip — Mt. Wanda

    Mount Wanda Trailhead XVQ9+QW, Martinez, CA, United States

    This hike is especially good for beginning birders! Mt. Wanda is part of the John Muir NHS. We'll walk through oak woodlands and oak savannah habitats, climbing uphill on a rugged fire road with one steep section. Then we'll walk a single-track trail back to the fire road, about 2.5 miles total. We should have […]

  • MDBA Field Trip — Pacheco Marsh

    Pacheco Marsh 2501 Waterfront Rd, Martinez, CA

    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 […]

    Free