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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Thornton Area/Cosumnes Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Tundra Swans\, Sandhill Cranes\, hawks and grassland birds. Trip will go on in light rain. Bring lunch and a beverage. If questions\, call the leader. \nHike rating: 1 – Easy.\nElevation change: Minor\nDistance: Depending on the route decided.\nLeader: Ethan Chickering\, 925-890-3833\nMeet: 8:45 AM in Westgate Landing Park at end of Glascock Road.\n\nDirections: Take SR 4 to Antioch Bridge\, go north on SR 160 along river to Rio Vista bridge. Turn right on SR 12 for 11.5 miles. East of Terminous\, turn right onto the exit to Glasscock Rd. The road will go under the bridge. Turn left onto Glasscock Rd. proper and continue to the park at the end. \nThis field trip is limited to 16 participants. Sign up HERE:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-in-the-thornton-area-including-cosumnes-preserve-tickets-777449772197
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdba-field-trip-thornton-cosumnes-feb-2024/
LOCATION:Westgate Landing Regional Park\, 4GF5+HP\, Terminous\, CA\, 95242\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip -- West Briones Regional Park
DESCRIPTION:West Briones Regional Park\nThursday\, May 11\, 8 AM to 1 PM \nA visit to the west entrance of Briones Regional Park in the spring offers views of spring wildflowers and spring birds. Lazuli Buntings are usually present; many years this trip provides the first viewings of these beautiful birds for most of us. \nBring water and snacks. \nRating: Category 2–moderate hiking\nElevation change: 200 feet\nLeader: Chick Chickering\nMeet: Bear Creek Staging Area parking lot \nDirections: From SR 24 in Orinda\, drive north on Camino Pablo about 2.25 miles\, turn right on Bear Creek Road\, continue for 4.5 miles to park entrance. Drive to farthest parking lot on the right. \nThis field trip is limited to 20 participants. Register HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/west-briones-regional-park-tickets-617254022397\nParticipants must acknowledge the MDAS Liability Waiver (available during registration). \n(Lazuli Bunting photo by Beth Branthaver)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/west-briones-regional-park-may-2023/
LOCATION:Bear Creek Staging Area Briones\, Bear Creek Staging Area\, 16 Bear Creek Rd\, Lafayette\, CA\, 94549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip — Thornton Area/Cosumnes Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Birding Cosumnes Preserve and the Thornton Area\nSaturday\, February 4\, 8:45 AM-2 PM \nTundra Swans\, Sandhill Cranes\, hawks and grassland birds. Trip will go in light rain. Bring lunch and a beverage. If questions\, call the leader. \nHike rating: 1 – Easy.\nElevation change: Minor\nDistance: Depending on the route decided.\nCo-Leaders: Ethan Chickering\, 925-890-3833\nMeet: 8:45 AM in Westgate Landing Park at end of Glascock Road.\nDirections: Take SR 4 to Antioch Bridge\, go north on SR 160 along river to Rio Vista bridge. Turn right on SR 12 for 11.5 miles. East of Terminous\, turn right onto the exit to Glasscock Rd. The road will go under the bridge. Turn left onto Glasscock Rd. proper and continue to the park at the end. \nThis field trip is limited to 20 participants. All trips require registration and participants must acknowledge the MDAS liability waiver\, available during registration. Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-in-the-thornton-area-including-cosumnes-preserve-tickets-465961251647
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdas-field-trip-thornton-cosumnes-feb-2023/
LOCATION:Westgate Landing Regional Park\, 4GF5+HP\, Terminous\, CA\, 95242\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200420T080000
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SUMMARY:Mitchell Canyon (Wild Birds Unlimited Bird Walk Series) - 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/mitchell-canyon-wild-birds-unlimited-mdas-bird-walk-series/
LOCATION:Wild Birds Unlimited\, Pleasant Hill\, 692 Contra Costa Blvd\, Pleasant Hill\, CA\, 94523\, United States
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SUMMARY:Thornton Area/Cosumnes Preserve
DESCRIPTION:We will look for Tundra Swans\, Sandhill Cranes\, hawks and grassland birds.  Carpool leaves Sunvalley at 8 AM. Meet at 8:45 AM in Westgate Landing Park at end of Glascock Road. Take SR 4 to Antioch Bridge\, go north on SR 160 along river to Rio Vista bridge. Turn right on SR 12 for 11.5 miles. East of Terminous\, turn right onto the exit to Glasscock Rd. The road will go under the bridge. Turn left onto Glasscock Rd. proper and continue to the park at the end. Trip will go in light rain. Bring lunch and a beverage. If questions\, call the leader. Leader: Ethan Chickering\, 925-686-9231. Category 1.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/thornton-area-cosumnes-preserve/
LOCATION:Westgate Landing Regional Park\, 4GF5+HP\, Terminous\, CA\, 95242\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Colusa Wildlife Refuge (Wild Birds Unlimited Bird Walk Series)
DESCRIPTION:A long journey\, but well worth it. Visitors report snow geese\, bald eagles\, white faced ibis\, herons\, pintails\, teals\, northern shovelers\, and other ducks\, white pelicans\, grebes\, ring necked pheasants\, horned owls\, kites\, and many other raptors.  Eurasian wigeons are often seen\, and in the past there have even been reports of the elusive falcated duck. Most of the refuge will be seen in vehicles with short walks at several points. There is a small entrance fee per car unless you have a Duck Stamp or other pass.  Leave at 8:00 am from the Wild Birds Unlimited parking lot returning approx. 4:00 pm.  Carpooling encouraged.  Wear layers\, bring lunch and rain gear. Leader: Chick Chickering\, 925-686-9231. Category 1.  Donation to MDAS encouraged.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/colusa-wildlife-refuge-wild-birds-unlimited-mdas-bird-walk-series/
LOCATION:Wild Birds Unlimited\, Pleasant Hill\, 692 Contra Costa Blvd\, Pleasant Hill\, CA\, 94523\, United States
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