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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- West Briones Regional Park
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThere’s a nice picnic area here so consider bringing lunch and staying a while. It might get warm before our walk is done\, so bring sufficient water. \nLeader: Cheryl Abel\nRating: Category 2–moderate hiking over dirt and gravel trails with mild slopes.\nElevation change: 200 feet\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 15 participants. Participants must acknowledge the MDBA Liability Waiver (available during registration). Register HERE:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-west-briones-regional-park-tickets-1985181520367 \n(Lazuli Bunting photo by Jerry Britten)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdba-field-trip-west-briones-regional-park-may-2026/
LOCATION:Bear Creek Staging Area Briones\, Bear Creek Staging Area\, 16 Bear Creek Rd\, Lafayette\, CA\, 94549\, United States
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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- West Briones Regional Park
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBring water and snacks. It might be warm by mid-day. \nLeader: Cheryl Abel\nRating: Category 2–moderate hiking over dirt and gravel trails with mild slopes.\nElevation change: 200 feet\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. Participants must acknowledge the MDBA Liability Waiver (available during registration). \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-west-briones-regional-park-tickets-1322668209219 \n(Lazuli Bunting photo by Jerry Britten)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/west-briones-regional-park-may-2025/
LOCATION:Bear Creek Staging Area Briones\, Bear Creek Staging Area\, 16 Bear Creek Rd\, Lafayette\, CA\, 94549\, United States
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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- West Briones Regional Park
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRating: Category 2 – moderate hiking over dirt and gravel trails with mild slopes.\nElevation change: 200 feet\nLeaders: Matt Tarlach & Cheryl Abel – MDBAFieldtrips@gmail.com\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. Participants must acknowledge the MDBA Liability Waiver (available during registration).\nRegister HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-west-briones-regional-park-tickets-861185367617 \n(Lazuli Bunting photo by Beth Branthaver)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/west-briones-regional-park-may-2024/
LOCATION:Bear Creek Staging Area Briones\, Bear Creek Staging Area\, 16 Bear Creek Rd\, Lafayette\, CA\, 94549\, United States
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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
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip -- West Briones Regional Park
DESCRIPTION:West Briones Regional Park  \nMonday\, May 9\, 8 AM to 1 PM  \nLeader: Mike Marchiano\, 925-372-6328 \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\, often the first viewings of the year for most of us.  \nBring water and snacks.  \nRating: Category 2–moderate hiking  \nElevation change: 200 feet  \nLeader: Mike Marchiano\, 925-372-6328  \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 for this event HERE starting on 4/24. Participants 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-2022/
LOCATION:Bear Creek Staging Area Briones\, Bear Creek Staging Area\, 16 Bear Creek Rd\, Lafayette\, CA\, 94549\, United States
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SUMMARY:West Briones Regional Park CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION: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.
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