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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Vaux's Swifts at McNear Brickyard\, San Rafael
DESCRIPTION:Vaux’s Swifts migrate south along the Pacific Americas Flyway each fall\, and one of their few known stopping points in Northern California is McNear Brick and Block in San Rafael. At sunset on many September and October evenings as many as 20\,000 swifts mass and fly into the decommissioned brickyard chimneys to spend the night. It’s an unforgettable sight! \nLeader: Maureen Lahiff\, MLahiff@aol.com\, 510.484.6529\nHike Rating: 1. This is essentially stationary observing\, so there is very little walking\, but a lot of standing. Those who find a portable stool or lawn chair helpful are welcome to bring one. \nCheck for more details and sign up HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vauxs-swifts-at-mcnear-brickyard-tickets-1598157314549
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/vauxs-swifts-mcnear-brickyard-sep-2025/
LOCATION:McNear Brickyard\, 1 McNear Brickyard Rd.\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Bodega Bay
DESCRIPTION:Why do we go all the way to Bodega Bay? To see loons close up – the Common\, Pacific\, and Red-throated species are all likely. To see Brant\, the sea geese that spend the winter here. To see Double-crested\, Brandt’s and Pelagic cormorants side-by-side to strengthen our ID skills. This is a great place for birders of all levels and birders new to the Bay Area. \nWe’ll meet at 9:30 am at the Tides Wharf and Restaurant\, out on the deck behind the restaurant. There are restrooms here. From the Tides we’ll drive out to Bodega Head\, and later bird Porto Bodega and other stops along the bay.\nURL for meeting place: https://maps.app.goo.gl/kdi3H728KCvdn7Dj6 \nBe prepared for variable weather. Bring lunch\, snacks\, and liquids. There are pit toilets at Bodega Head\, Campbell Cove\, and Porto Bodega Marina. \nHike Rating: 1\, Easy\, with little elevation change\nLeader: Maureen Lahiff\, MLahiff@aol.com\, 510-484-6529\nMeeting point GPS: 38.328869668535894\, -123.04502163182391\nDirections: Take US 101 north to Petaluma. Exit at Washington and head SW. Washington becomes Bodega Ave\, which becomes Petaluma-Valley Ford Rd\, which eventually merges into CA Hwy 1. Take Hwy 1 to Bodega Bay. After passing the Inn at the Tides\, you’ll see the Tides Restaurant on the left. From Walnut Creek\, it’s about a 2 hour drive. \nRegister HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-bodega-bay-tickets-1148790044949 \nPhoto: Common Loon\, by Isaac Aronow
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdba-field-trip-bodega-bay-feb-2025/
LOCATION:Tides Restaurant Bodega Bay\, 835Bay Highway\, Bodega Bay\, CA\, 94923\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Lynch Canyon Open Space Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Lynch Canyon Open Space\, an asset of the Solano County Land Trust\, is a fantastic place for raptors in the winter! It’s also home to grassland species\, and waterbirds on the reservoir. \nThe trails are wide and firmly packed but unpaved. Participants will be able to choose between two routes: A loop of about 2.5 miles around Lynch Reservoir\, with some gentle elevation gain; or a longer loop of about 3.25 miles with a longer\, steeper climb (14% grade at one stretch). Co-leaders will be present to accompany along either route. On both routes we’ll stop frequently to look for raptors\, and to scope the reservoir. \nLynch Canyon is still a working ranch so we can expect to encounter free-ranging cattle. Some of the trails are part of the Bay Area Ridge Trail\, and we may encounter bicyclists\, e-bikes\, and equestrians. \nPlease bring $6 (exact bills) for the off-season parking fee. Bring ample water (none is available on site) and sun protection. There is almost no shade on the trails. \nThere is a pit toilet at the parking lot. Solano County Land Trust asks us to bring our own hand sanitizer. \nBring snacks or lunch. On the longer loop\, there are picnic tables. \nLeaders: Susana de Trapaga\, trapaga@sbcglobal.net\, 510.333.2693 and Maureen Lahiff\, MLahiff@aol.com\, 510.484.6529\nHike Rating: 2 (longer route is 3) Elevation change on the longer loop trail option is approximately 500 feet.\nMeeting place: Parking lot for Lynch Canyon Open Space\nURL: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7mHmYSfFws1CmowQ6 \nHeavy rain cancels the trip. We’ll send an email if we’re cancelling\, or if weather looks iffy. \nDirections: Take I-80 east to exit 36\, American Canyon Road/Hiddenbrook Pkwy. At the stop sign at the end of the exit ramp\, turn right and then immediately left onto McGary Road\, which runs alongside the freeway. After about 1.7 miles\, turn left onto Lynch Road\, pass under I-80\, and drive all the way to the parking lot. \nFor more information about Lynch Canyon Open Space: https://www.solanocounty.com/depts/rm/countypark/lynchcyn.asp \nREGISTER: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lynch-canyon-tickets-1050134830547 \n(Image of Golden Eagle and Raven by Isaac Aronow)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdba-field-trip-lynch-canyon-open-preserve-dec-2024/
LOCATION:Lynch Canyon Open Space Preserve\, Fairfield\, 3100 Lynch Rd\, Fairfield\, CA\, 94534\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip -- Vaux's Swifts at McNear Brickyard\, San Rafael
DESCRIPTION:Sign up HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vauxs-swifts-tickets-989735384177 \nLeader: Maureen Lahiff\, MLahiff@aol.com\, 510.484.6529 \nVaux’s Swifts migrate south along the Pacific Americas Flyway each fall\, and one of their few known stopping points in Northern California is McNear Brick and Block in San Rafael. At sunset on many September and October evenings as many as 20\,000 swifts mass and fly into the decommissioned brickyard chimneys to spend the night. It’s an unforgettable sight! \nAlthough this trip is timed for the height of the swifts’ migration\, based on past years’ counts the number of swifts can vary greatly from night to night\, and can range from a few hundred to thousands. Like everything else in birding\, there are no guarantees! \nSpotting scopes are helpful\, to better view the action around the chimney mouths.\nPhotographers will be challenged as sunset nears (7:01 pm on the night of our field trip.)\nGiven the time of day\, it is OK to bring snacks as well as water. However\, this is a birding event\, not a picnic\, so please don’t bring an elaborate spread. Those who find a portable stool or lawn chair helpful are welcome to bring one.There are no restroom facilities on site. \nHike Rating: 1. This is essentially stationary observing\, so there is very little walking\, but a lot of standing.\n(There is a shopping center on N San Pedro Road en route.) \nCarpooling is strongly encouraged since there is very little parking. To respect both the swifts and the McNear property owners\, this trip is limited to 20 people. \nMaureen will send driving directions and parking instructions by email about a week before the trip.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/vauxs-swifts-mcnear-brickyard-sep-2024/
LOCATION:McNear Brickyard\, 1 McNear Brickyard Rd.\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240224T093000
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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Bodega Bay Copy
DESCRIPTION:Why do we go all the way to Bodega Bay? To see loons close up – the Common\, Pacific\, and Red-throated species are all likely. To see Brant. To see Double-crested\, Brandt’s and Pelagic cormorants side-by-side to strengthen your ID skills. This is a great place for birders of all levels and birders new to the Bay Area. \nDue to the tide times\, we’ll start at 9:30AM at Bodega Head – NOT our previous meeting point at the Tides restaurant. You might still want to make a rest stop at the Tides before continuing out to the Head\, where there are only park-style pit toilets. \nAfter birding Bodega Head we’ll work our way back along the western shore of Bodega Bay\, with stops including the “Hole in the Head\,” Campbell Cove\, and Porto Bodega Marina. Somewhere along the way we’ll pause for a picnic lunch. In the afternoon we may continue to Doran Beach Road on the east side of the harbor. There’s a $7 parking fee at Doran Regional Park. \nBe prepared for variable weather. Bring lunch\, snacks\, and liquids. There is a chemical toilet “porta-potty” at Porto Bodega Marina\, pit toilets above the Hole in the Head\, and restrooms with flush toilets at Doran Beach. For a comfort stop near the end of the drive out stop at Tides Wharf and Restaurant (on the shore side opposite the Inn at the Tides\, 800 Highway 1)\, though the snack bar will probably be closed. \nHike Rating: 1 – Easy\, with little elevation change\nLeader: Maureen Lahiff\, MLahiff@aol.com\, 510-484-6529 \nMeet at Bodega Head\, GPS: 38.30356934\, -123.06467926 \nDirections: Take US 101 north to Petaluma. Exit at Washington and head SW. Washington becomes Bodega Ave\, which becomes Petaluma-Valley Ford Rd\, which eventually merges into CA Hwy 1. Take Hwy 1 to Bodega Bay. Just past “downtown” Bodega Bay turn left on Eastshore Road\, and follow it down to Bay Flat Road and turn right. Bay Flat Road becomes the Westshore Road. Follow the Westshore Road all the way to the end\, up the hill past Campbell Cove to the large parking lot. From Walnut Creek\, it’s about a 2 hour drive. \nThis field trip is limited to 20. Sign up HERE:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-bodega-bay-tickets-797319342617
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdas-field-trip-bodega-bay-feb-2024-copy/
LOCATION:Bodega Bay Trailhead\, Bodega Bay Trailhead\, Bodega Bay\, CA\, 94923
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Bodega Bay
DESCRIPTION:Why do we go all the way to Bodega Bay? To see loons close up – the Common\, Pacific\, and Red-throated species are all likely. To see Brant. To see Double-crested\, Brandt’s and Pelagic cormorants side-by-side to strengthen your ID skills. This is a great place for birders of all levels and birders new to the Bay Area. \nDue to the tide times\, we’ll start at 9:30AM at Bodega Head – NOT our previous meeting point at the Tides restaurant. You might still want to make a rest stop at the Tides before continuing out to the Head\, where there are only park-style pit toilets. \nAfter birding Bodega Head we’ll work our way back along the western shore of Bodega Bay\, with stops including the “Hole in the Head\,” Campbell Cove\, and Porto Bodega Marina. Somewhere along the way we’ll pause for a picnic lunch. In the afternoon we may continue to Doran Beach Road on the east side of the harbor. There’s a $7 parking fee at Doran Regional Park. \nBe prepared for variable weather. Bring lunch\, snacks\, and liquids. There is a chemical toilet “porta-potty” at Porto Bodega Marina\, pit toilets above the Hole in the Head\, and restrooms with flush toilets at Doran Beach. For a comfort stop near the end of the drive out stop at Tides Wharf and Restaurant (on the shore side opposite the Inn at the Tides\, 800 Highway 1)\, though the snack bar will probably be closed. \nHike Rating: 1 – Easy\, with little elevation change\nLeader: Maureen Lahiff\, MLahiff@aol.com\, 510-484-6529 \nMeet at Bodega Head\, GPS: 38.30356934\, -123.06467926 \nDirections: Take US 101 north to Petaluma. Exit at Washington and head SW. Washington becomes Bodega Ave\, which becomes Petaluma-Valley Ford Rd\, which eventually merges into CA Hwy 1. Take Hwy 1 to Bodega Bay. Just past “downtown” Bodega Bay turn left on Eastshore Road\, and follow it down to Bay Flat Road and turn right. Bay Flat Road becomes the Westshore Road. Follow the Westshore Road all the way to the end\, up the hill past Campbell Cove to the large parking lot. From Walnut Creek\, it’s about a 2 hour drive. \nThis field trip is limited to 20. Sign up HERE:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-bodega-bay-tickets-797319342617
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdas-field-trip-bodega-bay-feb-2024/
LOCATION:Bodega Bay Trailhead\, Bodega Bay Trailhead\, Bodega Bay\, CA\, 94923
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231021T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231021T170000
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip -- Elsie Roemer Bird Sanctuary/Crab Cove\, Alameda
DESCRIPTION:The millions of shorebirds that winter on San Francisco Bay make it a state and global Important Bird Area. It is part of the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network and is also designated as a Wetland of International Importance under UNESCO’s Ramsar Convention. \nWe’ll start at the viewing platform at Elsie Roemer Bird Sanctuary\, which is at the southeast end of Shoreline Drive in Alameda\, walk along the shoreline to another viewing platform\, and then drive to the Crab Cove Visitor Center area. We’ll be walking short distances on level\, mostly paved paths\, so this trip is accessible for birders with mobility limitations. Bring water and sun protection. Spotting scopes welcome and appreciated. \nRestrooms and water are available at the intersection of Shoreline Drive and Park Street (about 0.2 miles walk from the Elsie Roemer viewing platform) and at the Crab Cove Visitors Center. \nHike Rating: 1\, Easy. Short walks on level paths. (This trip is Accessible.)\nElevation change: N/A\nLeader: Maureen Lahiff\, MLahiff@aol.com\, 510.484.6529 \nMeet: Elsie Roemer Bird Sanctuary viewing platform near intersection of Broadway and Shore Line Drive in Alameda. Parking on Broadway and streets off Broadway is the best bet. \nThis trip is limited to 18 participants. All Field Trips are first-registered\, first-served. Participants acknowledge the MDAS Liability Waiver (available during registration). \nRegister HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/elsie-roemer-bird-sanctuarycrab-cove-alameda-tickets-695149098667 \n(Image of Long-billed Curlew and American Godwits by Maren Smith)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/elsie-roemer-oct-2023/
LOCATION:Elsie Roemer Bird Sanctuary\, Shore Line Drive\, Broadway\, Alameda\, CA\, 94501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maureen Lahiff":MAILTO:MLahiff@aol.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230920T193000
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip -- Vaux's Swifts at McNear Brickyard
DESCRIPTION:Vaux’s Swifts migrate south along the Pacific Americas Flyway each fall\, and one of their few known stopping points in Northern California is McNear Brick and Block in San Rafael. At sunset on many September and October evenings\, as many as 20\,000 swifts mass and fly into the decommissioned brickyard chimneys to spend the night. It’s an unforgettable sight! \nAlthough this trip is timed for the height of the swifts’ migration\, based on past years’ counts the number of swifts can vary greatly from night to night\, and can range from a few hundred to thousands. Like everything else in birding\, there are no guarantees! \nSpotting scopes are helpful\, to better view the action around the chimney mouths. Photographers will be challenged as sunset nears (7:10 pm on the night of our field trip.) Given the time of day\, it is OK to bring snacks as well as water. However\, this is a birding event\, not a picnic\, so please don’t bring an elaborate spread. There are no restroom facilities on site. \nHike Rating: 1 – Stationary. People who find a portable stool or lawn chair helpful can bring one.\nElevation change: N/A\nLeader: Maureen Lahiff\, MLahiff@aol.com\, 510.484.6529 \nMeeting point and Directions will be sent by email before the trip. Carpooling is strongly encouraged since there is very little parking.To respect both the swifts and the McNear property owners\, this trip is limited to 20 participants. All Field Trips are first-registered\, first-served. Participants acknowledge the MDAS Liability Waiver (available during registration). \nRegister HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vauxs-swifts-tickets-695145497897 \n(Vaux’s Swifts photo via Wikicommons)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/vauxs-swifts-mcnear-brickyard-sep-2023/
LOCATION:McNear Brickyard\, 1 McNear Brickyard Rd.\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mtdiablobirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Vauxs-SwiftsHealdsburgTripMarenSmith-853.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Maureen Lahiff":MAILTO:MLahiff@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230218T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230218T150000
DTSTAMP:20260523T095920
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip — Bodega Bay
DESCRIPTION:Bodega Bay\nSaturday\, February 18\, 9:30-3:00\n \nBoth sites are good for wintering waders\, shorebirds\, waterfowl and a few raptors. \nHike rating: 1-Easy\nElevation change: N/A\nMeet: Porto Bodega Marina\, https://goo.gl/maps/SxWebctFy9ZDyUqP6\nLeader: Maureen Lahiff\, MLahiff@aol.com\, 510-484-6529 \nDirections: Take US 101 north to Petaluma. Exit at Washington and head SW. Washington becomes Bodega Ave\, which becomes Petaluma-Valley Ford Rd\, which eventually merges into CA Hwy 1. Take Hwy 1 to Bodega Bay. Just past “downtown” Bodega Bay turn left on Eastshore Rd\, and follow it all the way down to the marina. From Walnut Creek\, it’s about a 2 hour drive.\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/467279855627
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdas-field-trip-bodega-bay-feb-2023/
LOCATION:Porto Bodega Marina\, Porto Bodega Marina\, Bodega Bay\, CA\, 94923\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mtdiablobirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/western-grebe-Bodega-Bay.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Maureen Lahiff":MAILTO:MLahiff@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230128T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230128T143000
DTSTAMP:20260523T095920
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip -- Solano County Raptors -- Rescheduled!
DESCRIPTION:Solano County Raptors\nSaturday\, January 28\, 9:00 am to mid-afternoon\n(Rescheduled from December 10)\n \nThis trip features wintering birds on the edge of the Central Valley. Ferruginous Hawks and Rough-legged Hawks are special targets\, and Prairie Falcon and Burrowing Owls are possible. Grassland birds and blackbirds\, and ducks and shorebirds at Jepson Prairie (if there is water)\, where we will stop for a late lunch. \nRating: 1 – Easy. The trip has little walking; lots of driving and stopping.\nElevation change: none\nLeader: Maureen Lahiff\, MLahiff@aol.com\, 510.484.6529 \nMeet: at the McDonald’s in the Sunset Shopping Center at the intersection of Highway 12 and Sunset Ave in Suisun City. (There are other eateries and coffee shops close by; these are the last amenities on our trip.) At our meeting point participants may consolidate into fewer cars for safety when stopping at the side of the road. We’ll drive a loop of about 45 miles\, some on unpaved roads\, and stop for lunch at Jepson Prairie. \nDirections: From the SF Bay Area\, take I-80 east and then merge onto CA highway 12 east toward Rio Vista. In about 4 ½ miles\, take a left at the light at Sunset Ave and enter the shopping center. The McDonald’s sign\, where we’ll meet\, is visible from Highway 12. \nBring liquids\, snacks\, and lunch\, and layers of clothing for varying temperatures and windy conditions. Please bring “walkie talkie” two-way radios if you have them. Spotting scopes are welcome and very useful! \nThis trip is limited to 20 participants. Registration at this link\, beginning two weeks before and closing two nights before the trip:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/490333760477
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdas-field-trip-solano-county-raptors-dec-2022/
LOCATION:McDonald’s Suisun City\, 109 Sunset Center\, Siusun City\, CA\, 94585\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maureen Lahiff":MAILTO:MLahiff@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221015T090000
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip — Five Brooks & Bear Valley
DESCRIPTION:Five Brooks/Bear Valley\, West Marin County\nSaturday October 15\, 9:00am – 1pm\n\nThis trip visits two inland areas near Point Reyes\, environments of trees and meadows that are miles from the windswept dunes. Five Brooks is a reliable location for California Quail. All sorts of interesting birds show up around the pond at Five Brooks: Wood Ducks\, Wilson’s Snipe\, a Merlin hawking dragonflies. Some years there are good numbers of Varied Thrush at Bear Valley.Weather is unpredictable\, so dress in layers. Bring water and trail snacks. \nHike Rating:  Category 2 – Moderate. Walking on mostly level trails\, about a mile at each site.\nElevation change:  Minor\nLeader:  Maureen Lahiff\, 510.484.6529\, MLahiff@aol.com\nMeet:  Five Brooks Trailhead\, which is about 4 miles south of the intersection of Sir Francis Drake Blvd and California Highway 1 in Olema.\nGPS: 37.9974\, -122.7579 \n\nThis hike is limited to 20 participants. All field trips require registration and may have a limit on the total number of participants. Participants must acknowledge the MDAS Liability Waiver (available during registration). Register for this event HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/five-brooks-bear-valley-tickets-419665329297 \nDirections: After crossing the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge\, take Hwy 101 north to Lucas Valley Road. Take Lucas Valley Road west about 10 miles until it ends at Nicasio Valley Road. Turn right\, go through Nicasio\, and turn left at the T-intersection with Point Reyes-Petaluma Road. In about 3 miles\, you will come to the intersection with the gaily painted Platform Bridge. Continue straight; when the road ends at Sir Francis Drake Blvd\, turn right. At the flashing stop light in Olema\, turn left on Hwy 1. In about 4 miles\, turn right on the gravel road to Five Brooks Trailhead. Drive all the way to the end\, curving around to the right. (This route is about 5 miles longer than taking Sir Francis Drake all the way\, but can actually take less time.) \n\nThere are park-style pit toilets at Five Brooks and full-service restrooms at Bear Valley Visitor Center\, about 5 miles away. \n(Varied Thrush photo by Isaac Aronow)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/five-brooks-bear-valley-oct-2022/
LOCATION:Five Brooks Trailhead\, 8001 California 1\, Bolinas\, CA\, 94924\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maureen Lahiff":MAILTO:MLahiff@aol.com
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip — Frank’s Dump
DESCRIPTION:Hayward Regional Shoreline – Frank’s Dump\nSaturday September 17\, 2:30pm – 5:30pm \nWe will meet at the very end of Winton Ave\, walk out to the Bay Trail and head north. We should arrive at Frank’s Dump – a major high tide roost for shorebirds – when the tide has been coming in for about 4 hours\, and with the afternoon sun at our backs for good viewing. We’ll walk about 3 miles on flat\, unpaved trails.\nBirders of all levels welcome! \nHike Rating:  Category 2 – Easy paths\, with 3 miles round trip distance\nElevation change:  N/A\nLeader:  Maureen Lahiff\, 510-484-6529\nMeet:  Hayward Regional Shoreline\, parking lot at end of Winton Ave.\nhttps://goo.gl/maps/HLVbFgiD6nKHW1Bj9 \nDirections: From I-880\, take exit 28 for Winton Avenue and drive west all the way to the end of Winton and into the Hayward Shoreline area. At the EB Parks sign at the end of the road\, turn to the right to the parking area near the restroom and the gate across the trail. (If that lot is full\, drive back to park along the road.) \nBring water and snacks. There is no shade on the trail\, so bring appropriate clothing and sunscreen. There is a pit toilet at the Winton Ave lot. \nThis hike is limited to 25 participants. Register for this event HERE:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/392821057357 \nAll field trips require registration and may have a limit on the total number of participants. Participants must acknowledge the MDAS Liability Waiver (available during registration).
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/franks-dump-sep-2022/
LOCATION:Hayward Regional Shoreline\, 3010 W. Winton Ave\, Hayward\, CA\, 94545\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maureen Lahiff":MAILTO:MLahiff@aol.com
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