Hugh Harvey
Birding Frank’s Dump – High Tide
Hayward Shoreline, Winton Ave. Entrance For a shorebird spectacle, we will visit this site late in the day with the sun to our backs and birds congregating to avoid the high tide. Many of the returning shorebirds still have much of their breeding plumage. Some of these birds will stay the winter, some will continue […]
Outer Point Reyes
Point Reyes National Seashore - Bear Valley Visitors Center 1 Bear Valley Visitor Center Access Road, Point Reyes Station, CA, United StatesOuter Point Reyes. Saturday, Sept. 28, We are hoping for migrants and vagrants. Carpool leaves Sunvalley parking lot at 7 AM. Meet 8:30 AM at Bear Valley Visitor Center in Olema. From I-80 in Vallejo, follow SR 37 19.1 miles to Atherton Avenue, exit and turn left, cross US 101 to San Marin Drive and […]
Elsie Roemer Bird Sanctuary
Elsie Roemer Bird Sanctuary Shore Line Drive, Broadway, Alameda, CA, United StatesCatch the annual southern migration and witness thousands of shorebirds as they rest and refuel in Bay Area mudflats and salt marsh. Carpool leaves El Nido Ranch Road at 8:30 AM. Meet at 9 AM at the intersection of Park/Shore Line in Alameda. Take Hwy 24 to I-980 and 880 in Oakland. Exit for 23rdStreet Alameda, follow Kennedy […]
Bodega Bay
Tides Restaurant Bodega Bay 835Bay Highway, Bodega Bay, CA, United StatesBodega Bay is a premier location for wintering shorebirds, loons, gulls, cormorants and waterfowl. The carpool leaves Sunvalley at 7:30 am. We will meet at the Tides Restaurant on water side of Highway 1 in Bodega at 9:15 AM. Take I-680 across the Benicia Bridge. Go west on I-780 to I-80 towards Sacramento, exit to […]
Grizzly Island Wildlife Area
Grizzly Island Wildlife Area 2548 Grizzly Island Road, Fairfield, CA, United StatesThe California Department of Fish and Game’s Grizzly Island Wildlife Area is in the heart of the 84,000-acre Suisun Marsh, the largest contiguous estuarine marsh in the United States. Grizzly Island provides habitat for more than 200 species of birds and is home to a variety of threatened or endangered wildlife and plants, including a […]
Walnut Creek City Parks
Heather Farm Park 301 N San Carlos Dr, Walnut Creek, CA, United StatesMeet 8:30 AM Heather Farm Park at wooden railing at the natural pond, just past the community center. This is down the hill from where our monthly meetings are held. We will continue our birding at the Borges Ranch off Castle Rock Road. Leader: Hugh Harvey, 925-935-2979. Category 1.
Lake Lagunitas CANCELLED
Lake Lagunitas WCX2+JX, Fairfax, CA, United StatesThis event is cancelled due to shelter-in-place directives to contain the Coronavirus. Please go birding on your own!
Mines Road – CANCELLED
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!
Frank’s Dump—High Tide – CANCELLED
Hayward Regional Shoreline 3010 W. Winton Ave, Hayward, CA, United StatesIn light of the continuning COVID 19 crisis, Mt. Diablo Audubon Society has canceled scheduled field trips through August 2020. 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 — Lake Lagunitas
Lake Lagunitas WCX2+JX, Fairfax, CA, United StatesLake Lagunitas Wednesday, March 23, 9 AM-1 PM Leader: Hugh Harvey, 925-935-2979 Spring is approaching and we will enjoy birds and flowers on the north slope of Mount Tamalpais. The lake is part of the watershed for Marin Water District. An $8 entry fee is required. After birding below the dam, we will hike around […]
MDAS Field Trip — Outer Point Reyes
Bear Valley Visitor Center 25RX+CV, Inverness, CA, United StatesOuter Point Reyes Saturday, June 4, 8:30 AM to 3 PM Leaders: Hugh Harvey and Beth Branthaver This 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. Rating: Category 1 -- […]
MDAS Field Trip — Bodega Bay
Tides Restaurant Bodega Bay 835Bay Highway, Bodega Bay, CA, United StatesBodega Bay Saturday, August 20, 9 AM to 3 PM Leader: Hugh Harvey, 925-935-2979 The last trip of our field trip calendar, but sometimes considered the first trip for fall birding. At Bodega Bay are flocks of shorebirds including Black Oystercatcher, Wandering Tattler, Marbled Godwit, as well as tern, gulls, cormorants, near-shore pelagics and more. […]
Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge
Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge 2683+CH, Antioch, CAAntioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge--Docent-led public tour Saturday, September 10, 10 AM to 11 AM MDAS Coordinator: Hugh Harvey Antioch Dunes is the only unit of the National Wildlife Refuge system in Contra Costa County. It was set aside for two plants and a butterfly; Contra Costa Wallflower, Antioch Dunes Evening Primrose and Lang's Metalmark […]
MDAS Field Trip — Elsie Roemer Bird Sanctuary
Elsie Roemer Bird Sanctuary Shore Line Drive, Broadway, Alameda, CA, United StatesElsie Roemer Bird Sanctuary, Alameda Wednesday October 5, 9am - 1pm A visit to the Alameda shoreline as the tide rises should produce good views of shorebirds. A viewing platform and trails will give us excellent opportunities to study these birds at close range. We may drive to other nearby locations for additional birding. Hike Rating: Category 1 - Easy […]
MDAS Field Trip — Walnut Creek Parks
Heather Farm Park 301 N San Carlos Dr, Walnut Creek, CA, United StatesWalnut Creek Parks Wednesday, February 22, 8:30 AM-1 PM Starting in Heather Farm Park, we will walk around the large, mostly natural pond, birding along the way. We will visit one or two other parks within the city, to be determined the day of the trip. Rating: Category 2-Moderate Elevation change: None Leader: Hugh Harvey Meet: The […]
MDAS Field Trip — Los Banos/Panoche Valley
McDonald's Gustine 430 1st Ave, Gustine, CA, United StatesLos Banos/Panoche Valley Saturday/Sunday, February 25-26 Both sites are good for wintering waders, shorebirds, waterfowl and a few raptors. NOTE: 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. Hike rating: 1-Easy Elevation […]
MDAS Field Trip — Mines Road
Del Valle Regional Park 7000 Delvalle, Livermore, CAMines Road Saturday, April 29 This is an all-day trip and often hot! Phainopepla, Lewis’ Woodpecker and Lawrence’s Goldfinch and many spring migrants are possible, plus great spring wild flowers. Entry fee required for Del Valle Regional Park. Bring lunch, snacks, and plenty of liquids, as this trip takes us further from conveniences than most. […]
MDAS Field Trip — Hayward Regional Shoreline, Frank’s Dump
Hayward Regional Shoreline 3010 W. Winton Ave, Hayward, CA, United StatesHayward Regional Shoreline, Frank's Dump Friday, July 21, 3:30 PM to 6 PM For a shorebird spectacle, we will visit the hotspot known as "Frank's Dump" in late afternoon when the sun will be at our backs, allowing good viewing of shorebirds congregating on the dry flats at high tide. At this time of year […]
MDAS Field Trip — Bodega Bay
Tides Restaurant Bodega Bay 835Bay Highway, Bodega Bay, CA, United StatesBodega Bay Saturday, August 19, 9 AM to 3 PM The last trip of our annual field trip calendar, but sometimes considered the first trip for fall birding. At Bodega Bay we'll encounter flocks of shorebirds including Black Oystercatcher and Marbled Godwit, as well as terns, gulls, cormorants, near-shore pelagics and more - perhaps a […]