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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Mitchell Canyon
DESCRIPTION:We will walk into Mitchell Canyon on the lower slopes of Mount Diablo State Park. Many spring birds are possible here: warblers\, hummingbirds\, flycatchers\, gnatcatchers and more. Spring flowers will be blooming. \nTrail Rating: Category 3. 3+ miles on a potentially hot\, dusty trail.\nElevation change: up to 400 feet\nLeader: Sandy Ritchie\, (925) 381-2514\nMeet: Mitchell Canyon parking lot\, Clayton.\nDirections: From Ygnacio Valley Road in Concord\, turn south on Clayton Road. Turn right onto Mitchell Canyon Road and drive past the quarry to the end. \nUnless you have a State Parks pass a $6 parking fee is required—bring exact bills. \nThis field trip is limited to 15 participants. Register HERE:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-mitchell-canyon-tickets-1983196665613 \n(Wilson’s Warbler photo by Jerry Britten)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdba-field-trip-mitchell-canyon-apr-2026/
LOCATION:Mitchell Canyon\, 96 Mitchell Canyon Road\, Clayton\, CA\, 94517\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260102T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260102T140000
DTSTAMP:20260523T024432
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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Lake Merritt and Arrowhead Marsh
DESCRIPTION:Winter ducks on Lake Merritt and other birds are usually easy to see from the sidewalk. The lake is one of the few places in the Bay Area where Barrow’s Goldeneyes can sometimes be seen. An entry fee past the gate at Children’s Fairyland is usually required.\nWe will move to Arrowhead Marsh before 10:00AM\, arriving in time for the king tide. Ridgeway’s Rails are one of the highlights here\, though we will see many other birds. A visit to Garretson Point will follow. Bring lunch and drinks.\nThis trip is appropriate for birders of all experience levels\, including beginners. \nHike rating: Category 1–Easy\nLeader: Sandy Ritchie\, (925) 381-2514\nMeet: Lake Merritt parking lot off Bellevue Avenue\, 8:30 AM\nDirections: Take SR 24 to Oakland and I-980\, take 27th Street exit and turn left. Cross Broadway and Harrison\, then join Grand Avenue. Turn into park at Children’s Fairyland (fee possible) and follow around to parking lot entrance on right between boathouse and aviary. \nGPS for meeting point: 37.80631305974147\, -122.25644134214993 \nThis field trip is limited to 15 participants. Register HERE:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-lake-merritt-and-arrowhead-marsh-at-high-tide-tickets-1974274909400 \n(Ridgway’s Rail photo by Beth Branthaver)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdba-field-trip-lake-merritt-and-arrowhead-marsh-jan-2026/
LOCATION:Lake Merritt\, 699 Bellevue Ave\, Oakland\, CA\, 94610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250417T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250417T130000
DTSTAMP:20260523T024432
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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Mitchell Canyon
DESCRIPTION:We will walk into Mitchell Canyon on the lower slopes of Mount Diablo State Park. Many spring birds are possible here: warblers\, hummingbirds\, flycatchers\, gnatcatchers and more. Spring flowers will be blooming.  \nTrail Rating: Category 3. 3+ miles on a potentially hot\, dusty trail.\nElevation change: up to 400 feet\nLeader: Sandy Ritchie\, (925) 381-2514\nMeet: Mitchell Canyon parking lot\, Clayton.\nDirections: From Ygnacio Valley Road in Concord\, turn south on Clayton Road. Turn right onto Mitchell Canyon Road and drive past the quarry to the end. Unless you have a State Parks pass\, a $6 parking fee is required—bring exact bills. \nThis field trip is limited to 15 participants. Participants must acknowledge the MDBA Liability Waiver (available during registration). \nRegister HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-mitchell-canyon-tickets-1292232354759 \n(Wilson’s Warbler photo by Jerry Britten)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mitchell-canyon-apr-2025/
LOCATION:Mitchell Canyon\, 96 Mitchell Canyon Road\, Clayton\, CA\, 94517\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250129T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250129T130000
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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Lake Merritt and Arrowhead Marsh at High Tide
DESCRIPTION:Winter ducks on Lake Merritt and other birds usually means easy viewing from the sidewalk. The lake is one of the few places in the Bay Area where Barrow’s Goldeneyes can be seen. An entry fee past the gate at Children’s Fairyland is usually required.\nWe will move to Arrowhead Marsh at around 10:00AM\, arriving in time for the high tide. Ridgeway’s Rails are one of the highlights here\, though we will see many other birds. A visit to Garretson Point will follow. Bring lunch and drinks.\nThis trip is appropriate for birders of all experience levels\, including beginners. \nHike rating: Category 1–Easy\nElevation change: N/A\nLeader: Sandy Ritchie\, (925) 381-2514\nMeet: Lake Merritt parking lot off Bellevue Avenue\, 8:30 AM\nDirections: Take SR 24 to Oakland and I-980\, take 27th Street exit and turn left. Cross Broadway and Harrison\, then join Grand Avenue. Turn into park at Children’s Fairyland (fee possible) and follow around to parking lot entrance on right between boathouse and aviary. \nThis field trip is limited to 15 participants. Register HERE:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-lake-merritt-and-arrowhead-marsh-at-high-tide-tickets-1090303640539 \n(Photo: Ridgway’s Rail by Beth Branthaver)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdba-field-trip-lake-merritt-and-arrowhead-marsh-jan-2025/
LOCATION:Lake Merritt\, 699 Bellevue Ave\, Oakland\, CA\, 94610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250118T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250118T150000
DTSTAMP:20260523T024432
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T033449Z
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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Marin: Las Gallinas and Shollenberger Park
DESCRIPTION:Both of these locations are great for wintering waders\, shorebirds\, waterfowl and raptors. Bring lunch and a beverage\, as both sites take time to bird and there is a drive in between. This trip is appropriate for birders of all experience levels\, including beginners. \nHike rating: Category 2 – Moderate. Walking some distance and gentle slopes.\nElevation change: Minor\nLeader: Sandy Ritchie\, (925) 381-2514\nMeet: Carpool meets at Sun Valley Mall at 7:30AM. Or meet at the Las Gallinas ponds in San Rafael at 8:30AM\nDirections: Check here later for updates. \nThis field trip is limited to 15 participants. Register HERE:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-las-gallinas-shollenberger-park-tickets-1090298956529 \n(Photo: American Bittern by Beth Branthaver)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdba-field-trip-marin-las-gallinas-and-shollenberger-park-jan-2025/
LOCATION:Las Gallinas Ponds\, Las Gallinas Valley birding loop\, Smith Ranch Rd\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94903
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Mitchell Canyon
DESCRIPTION:We will walk into Mitchell Canyon on the lower slopes of Mount Diablo State Park. Many spring birds are possible here\, warblers\, hummingbirds\, flycatchers\, gnatcatchers and more. Spring flowers may still be blooming. This is a good trip for beginners. \nTrail Rating: Category 3. 3+ miles on a potentially hot\, dusty trail.\nElevation change: up to 400 feet\nLeader: Sandy Ritchie\, (925) 381-2514\nMeet: Mitchell Canyon parking lot\, Clayton.\nDirections: From Ygnacio Valley Road in Concord\, turn south on Clayton Road. Turn right onto Mitchell Canyon Road and drive past quarry to end. A $6 parking fee is required—bring exact bills. \nThis field trip is limited to 15 participants. Participants must acknowledge the MDBA Liability Waiver (available during registration).\nRegister HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-mitchell-canyon-tickets-860627438837 \n(Wilson’s Warbler photo by Jerry Britten)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mitchell-canyon-apr-2024/
LOCATION:Mitchell Canyon\, 96 Mitchell Canyon Road\, Clayton\, CA\, 94517\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mtdiablobirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/wilsons-warbler.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240311T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240311T123000
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CREATED:20240121T024354Z
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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Mt. View Sanitary and McNabney Marsh
DESCRIPTION:We’ll begin by scanning McNabney Marsh from the viewing platform\, then head over to Moorhen Marsh at Mt. View Sanitary District—one of the first water treatment facilities in the US to be developed as bird habitat. We expect to see a variety of waterbirds at these locations\, from grebes and ducks to waders and peeps. Marsh passerines and raptors might also be present. This trip is great for beginners! \nHike Rating: 1 – Easy. Under 1 mile on flat terrain. Unpaved paths\, potentially muddy.\nElevation change: N/A\nLeader: Sandy Ritchie & Matt Tarlach \nMeet: Meet at the wooden observation deck overlooking McNabney Marsh\, east of I-680\, at 8:30 AM. \nDirections: Exit from I-680 southbound at Arthur Road\, turn left and go under the freeway. Exit I-680 northbound at Pacheco Blvd\, turn right onto Arthur Road and go under the freeway.\nArthur Road will turn left. At .4 miles turn sharp left onto Mt. View Sanitary’s private road. Follow the road through the entry gate\, with the freeway to your left and the marsh to your right\, until you arrive at the gravel parking lot by the observation deck. \nLimited to 15 participants. Sign up HERE:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-mt-view-sanitarymcnabney-marsh-tickets-797319884237 \n(Photo of Green Heron by Matt Tarlach)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdas-field-trip-mt-view-sanitary-mcnabney-marsh-mar-2024/
LOCATION:Mountain View Sanitary District\, 3800 Arthur Rd\, Martinez\, CA\, 94553\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Field Trips
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mtdiablobirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/green-heron-matt-tarlach.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240113T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260523T024432
CREATED:20231216T071437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231216T073717Z
UID:8089-1705134600-1705158000@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Shollenberger Park/Ellis Creek
DESCRIPTION:Both of these locations are great for wintering waders\, shorebirds\, waterfowl and a few raptors. Bring lunch and a beverage. This trip is appropriate for birders of all experience levels\, including beginners. \nHike rating: Category 2 – Moderate. Walking some distance and gentle slopes.\nElevation change: Minor\nLeader: Sandy Ritchie\, (925) 381-2514\nMeet: Point Blue parking lot at 8:30 AM \nDirections: Take I-680 across the Benicia Bridge. Go west on I-780 to I-80 towards Sacramento\, exit to SR37. Follow SR37 16 miles to Lakeville Road\, then turn right. Before reaching Petaluma\, look for the water recycling facility on the left and turn left on South McDowell Blvd. After a short distance\, turn left onto Cypress Dr. The Shollenberger access is behind the Point Blue offices on the right. \nThis field trip is limited to 15 participants. Sign up HERE:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/shollenberger-parkellis-creek-tickets-777462319727 \nPhoto: Black-necked Stilt by Jean Halford
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdba-field-trip-shollenberger-park-ellis-creek-jan-2024/
LOCATION:Shollenberger Park\, 1400 Cader Lane\, Petaluma\, CA\, 94954\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mtdiablobirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Black-necked-StiltJean-Halford-photo.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240111T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240111T130000
DTSTAMP:20260523T024432
CREATED:20231216T070956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231216T073448Z
UID:8087-1704961800-1704978000@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Lake Merritt and Arrowhead Marsh at High Tide
DESCRIPTION:Winter ducks on Lake Merritt and other birds usually means easy viewing from the sidewalk. The lake is one of the few places in the Bay Area where Barrow’s Goldeneyes can be seen. An entry fee to pass the gate at Children’s Fairyland is usually required.\nWe will move to Arrowhead Marsh at around 9:45AM\, arriving in time for the high tide. Ridgeway’s Rails are one of the highlights here\, though we will see many other birds. A visit to Garretson Point will follow.\nBring lunch and drinks. This trip is appropriate for birders of all experience levels\, including beginners. \nHike rating: Category 1–Easy\nElevation change: N/A\nLeader: Sandy Ritchie\, (925) 381-2514\nMeet: Lake Merritt parking lot off Bellevue Avenue\, 8:30 AM \nDirections: Take SR 24 to Oakland and I-980\, take 27th Street exit and turn left. Cross Broadway and Harrison\, then join Grand Avenue. Turn into the park at Children’s Fairyland (fee possible) and follow the road around to parking lot entrance on right between the boathouse and the aviary. \nThis field trip is limited to 15 participants. Sign up HERE:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/lake-merritt-and-arrowhead-marsh-at-high-tide-tickets-777453021917 \nPhoto: Barrow’s Goldeneye
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdba-field-trip-lake-merritt-and-arrowhead-marsh-high-tide-jan-2024/
LOCATION:Lake Merritt\, 699 Bellevue Ave\, Oakland\, CA\, 94610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mtdiablobirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Barrows-Goldeneye.jpeg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230420T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230420T130000
DTSTAMP:20260523T024432
CREATED:20230319T172819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230319T173109Z
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip -- Mitchell Canyon
DESCRIPTION:Mitchell Canyon\nThursday\, April 20\, 8 AM to 1 PM \nWe will walk into Mitchell Canyon on the lower slopes of Mount Diablo State Park. Many spring birds are possible here\, warblers\, hummingbirds\, flycatchers\, gnatcatchers and more. Spring flowers should still be blooming. \nTrail Rating: Category 3\, hot\, dusty trail\, 3+ miles\nElevation change: up to 400 feet\nLeader: Sandy Ritchie\, (925) 381-2514 \nMeet: Mitchell Canyon parking lot\nDirections: From Ygnacio Valley Road in Concord\, turn south on Clayton Road. Turn right onto Mitchell Canyon Road and drive past quarry to end. A $6 parking fee is required.\nThis field trip is limited to 15 participants. Participants must acknowledge the MDAS Liability Waiver (available during registration).\nRegister HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mitchell-canyon-tickets-584022385677 \n(Wilson’s Warbler photo by Jerry Britten)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mitchell-canyon-apr-2023/
LOCATION:Mitchell Canyon\, 96 Mitchell Canyon Road\, Clayton\, CA\, 94517\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mtdiablobirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/wilsons-warbler.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230314T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230314T130000
DTSTAMP:20260523T024432
CREATED:20230217T023019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T023335Z
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip -- Mt. View Sanitary and McNabney Marsh
DESCRIPTION:Mt. View Sanitary and McNabney Marsh\nTuesday March 14\, 9 AM to 1pm\n \nStarting at the Mt. View Sanitation District Administration Building\, we will spend most of our outing walking around the several large ponds that make up Moorhen Marsh. Parking is free\, and there are restrooms at the beginning of the walk. Winter birding at the Marsh has been excellent so far this year\, and hopefully\, March will be no exception. Some of the types of birds we should see include: swans\, pelicans\, ducks\, egrets\, herons\, coots\, grackle\, gulls\, and hawks. Following our walk around Moorhen\, we will drive the short distance to the other side of I-680 to the birding platform at McNabney Marsh\, look for ducks and waterbirds there. Depending on how much fun we’re having\, we may extend the trip across the marsh at Waterbird Regional Preserve. \nThis trip is well-suited for beginners. If you’d like to borrow a pair of binoculars to use while on the trip contact leader Matt Tarlach\, after you register. \nRating: Category 1-Easy. Flat walking on smooth paths.\nElevation change: N/A\nLeader:Matt Tarlach (925 482 6129) and Sandy Ritchie\nMeet: Mt. View Sanitary Administration Building \nDirections: From I-680 southbound exit at Arthur Road\, turn left and go under the freeway. From I-680 northbound exit at Pacheco Blvd\, turn right onto Arthur Road and go under the freeway.\nArthur Road will eventually turn left. At .4 miles turn sharp left onto Mt. View Sanitary’s private road. Follow the road through the entry gate\, alongside the freeway and through the one-lane tunnel under I-680. Park and meet at the Administration Building\, which will be on the right. \n \nMVSD limits groups to 20 participants\, and requires a liability waiver. All MDAS trip participants must also accept our waiver\, which will be available upon registration. Register for this trip here:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/mvsd-moorhen-marsh-and-mcnabney-marsh-tickets-544650513347 \n(Snowy Egret photo by Beth Branthaver)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdas-field-trip-mt-view-sanitary-mcnabney-marsh-mar-2023/
LOCATION:Mountain View Sanitary District\, 3800 Arthur Rd\, Martinez\, CA\, 94553\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Field Trips
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mtdiablobirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Snowy-Egret-beth-lake-merritt.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230211T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230211T150000
DTSTAMP:20260523T024432
CREATED:20221115T065712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T035950Z
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip — Shollenberger Park/Ellis Creek — Rescheduled!
DESCRIPTION:Shollenberger Park/Ellis Creek\, Petaluma\nSaturday\, February 11\, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM\n(Rescheduled from January 14)\n \nBoth sites are good for wintering waders\, shorebirds\, waterfowl and a few raptors. \nHike rating: 2 – moderate\nElevation change: minor\nMeet: Access point to Shollenberger Park behind the Point Blue parking lot.\nLeader: Sandy Ritchie (925) 381-2514\nDirections: Take I-680 across the Benicia Bridge. Go west on I-780 towards Sacramento\, exit to SR37. Follow SR37 to Lakeville Road\, then turn right. Before reaching Petaluma\, look for the water recycling facility on the left and turn left on South McDowell Blvd. After a short distance\, turn left onto Cypress Drive. The Shollenberger access is behind the Point Blue offices on the right. Bring lunch and a beverage. \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/518889972877 \nPhoto: Black-necked Stilt by Jean Halford
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/shollenberger-park-ellis-creek-jan-2023/
LOCATION:Shollenberger Park\, 1400 Cader Lane\, Petaluma\, CA\, 94954\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mtdiablobirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Black-necked-StiltJean-Halford-photo.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230121T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230121T130000
DTSTAMP:20260523T024432
CREATED:20221115T070600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221115T071057Z
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip — Lake Merritt and Arrowhead Marsh at High Tide
DESCRIPTION:Lake Merritt\, and Arrowhead Marsh at High Tide\nSaturday\, January 21\, 8:30am-1pm \nWe should find a good variety of wintering ducks and gulls at Lake Merritt\, before driving to Arrowhead Marsh at around 9:45 AM. The rising tide should flush out rails that are usually hard to see. The area is also good for shorebirds\, and more wintering ducks on the estuary. A visit to Garretson Point will finish our trip. Bring lunch and a beverage. \nHike rating: Category 1–Easy\nElevation change: N/A\nLeader: Sandy Ritchie\, (925) 381-2514\nMeet: Lake Merritt parking lot off Bellevue Avenue\, 8:30 AM\nDirections: Take SR 24 to Oakland and I-980\, take 27th Street exit and turn left. Cross Broadway and Harrison\, then join Grand Avenue. Turn into the park at Children’s Fairyland (fee possible) and follow around to the parking lot entrance on right between the boathouse and aviary. \nThis field trip is limited to 15 participants. All trips require registration and participants must acknowledge the MDAS liability waiver\, available during registration. Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lake-merritt-and-arrowhead-marsh-at-high-tide-tickets-465975093047 \nPhoto: Barrow’s Goldeneye
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdas-field-trip-lake-merritt-and-arrowhead-marsh-high-tide-jan-2023/
LOCATION:Lake Merritt\, 699 Bellevue Ave\, Oakland\, CA\, 94610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220428T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220428T130000
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UID:6888-1651132800-1651150800@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip -- Mitchell Canyon
DESCRIPTION:Mitchell Canyon\nThursday\, April 28\, 8 AM to 1 PM\nLeader: Sandy Ritchie\, 925-685-8048\n\nWe will walk into Mitchell Canyon on the lower slopes of Mount Diablo State Park.  Many spring birds are possible here\, warblers\, hummingbirds\, flycatchers\, gnatcatchers and more.  Spring flowers should still be blooming. \nRating: Category 3\, hot\, dusty trail\, 3+ miles\nElevation change: up to 400 feet\nLeader: Sandy Ritchie\, 925-685-8048\nMeet: Mitchell Canyon parking lot \nDirections: From Ygnacio Valley Road in Concord\, turn south on Clayton Road.  Turn right onto Mitchell Canyon Road and drive past quarry to end. A $6 parking fee is required. \nThis field trip is limited to 15 participants.  Register for this event HERE starting on 3/27.  Participants must acknowledge the MDAS Liability Waiver (available during registration). \n(Wilson’s Warbler photo by Jerry Britten)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mitchell-canyon-apr-2022/
LOCATION:Mitchell Canyon\, 96 Mitchell Canyon Road\, Clayton\, CA\, 94517\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200118T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200118T150000
DTSTAMP:20260523T024432
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SUMMARY:Shollenberger Park/Ellis Creek
DESCRIPTION:Both sites are good for wintering waders\, shorebirds\, waterfowl and a few raptors.Carpool leaves Sunvalley parking lot at 7:30 AM. Take I-680 across the Benicia Bridge. Go west on I-780 to I-80 towards Sacramento\, exit to SR 37. Follow SR 37 to Lakeville Road\, then turn right. Before reaching Petaluma\, look for the water recycling facility on the left and turn left on South McDowell Blvd. After a short distance\, turn left onto Cypress Dr. The Shollenberger access is behind the Point Blue offices on the right\, Ellis Creek is farther along. We will decide which to visit first on the day of the trip.  Bring lunch and a beverage. Leader: Sandy Ritchie\, 925-685-8048. Category 2.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/shollenberger-park-ellis-creek/
LOCATION:Shollenberger Park\, 1400 Cader Lane\, Petaluma\, CA\, 94954\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200110T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200110T150000
DTSTAMP:20260523T024432
CREATED:20191105T151148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191105T151148Z
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SUMMARY:Lake Merritt /Arrowhead Marsh—High Tide
DESCRIPTION:We should find a good variety of wintering ducks and gulls at Lake Merritt. Then we will then drive to Arrowhead Marsh for the high tide around 11:15 AM; the rising tide should flush out rails. The area is also good for shorebirds and more wintering ducks on the estuary. A visit to Garretson Point will finish our trip.  Carpool leaves at 8 am from El Nido Ranch Road. Or\, meet at 8:30 AM in parking lot by Lake Merritt. Take SR 24 to Oakland and I-980\, take Grand Avenue exit and turn left on Grand. Enter park at Children’s Fairyland (entry fee)\, and follow road around to parking lot entrance on right between boathouse and aviary. Bring lunch and drinks.  Leader: Sandy Ritchie\, 925-685-8048.  Category 1.  \n.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/lake-merritt-arrowhead-marsh-high-tide/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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