MDAS Field Trip -- Outer Point Reyes
2023-06-03 08:30 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Bear Valley Visitor Center, 25RX+CV, Inverness, CA, 94956, United States
Outer Point Reyes
Saturday, June 3, 8:30 AM to 3 PM
Point Reyes is one of the premiere birding locations in Northern California, a great spot to find rarities during migration—like the Prairie Warbler pictured on the registration page (image by Beth Branthaver). MDAS tries to visit at least twice a year. On this trip we hope to see northbound migrants, as well as resident birds in their spring plumage. We will stop at the lighthouse overlook and spend some time above the fish docks. Bring water and lunch, as the area is remote.
Rating: Category 1 — some walking through grass under trees and on paved roads
Elevation change: N/A
Leader: Matt Tarlach 925 482 6129
Meet: Bear Valley Visitor Center, Olema
Directions: From US 101 north of San Rafael, take Lucas Valley Road to Nicasio. At the reservoir turn left. Follow signs to Point Reyes Station. Traditionally we’ve stopped for coffee and pastries at the Bovine Bakery. Next, drive to Olema and the Visitor Center.
From the Concord/Pleasant Hill area it may be advantageous to cross the top of the Bay on SR 37, exit at Atherton Avenue, turn left and cross US 101 to San Marin Drive. Turn right at the high school and drive about 6 miles to stop sign, turn left on Point Reyes-Petaluma Road for 7 miles to another stop sign. Turn right at the painted bridge, drive 3 miles to SR 1 and turn left into Point Reyes Station.
Due to limited parking at several stops on the Outer Point, this field trip is limited to 10 participants. Sharing a car is helpful. Participants must acknowledge the MDAS Liability Waiver (available during registration). Register HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/outer-point-reyes-registration-617239137877
(Western bluebird photo by Jerry Britten)

MDAS Field Trip — Outer Point Reyes
2022-10-01 08:30 - 13:30
Outer Point Reyes, Marin coast
Saturday October 1, 8:30am – 1pm
The Outer Point Reyes area is a wonderful place to find fall migrants, many of them Eastern passerine vagrants. Warblers spotted here have included Blackburnian, Blackpoll, Chestnut-sided, Connecticut, Black-and-white, Magnolia, Prothonotary, Yellow-throated, and Black-throated Blue. We have seen Yellow-green, Red-eyed and White-eyed Vireos, Orchard Orioles, Ovenbirds, American Redstarts, Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, Peregrine Falcons, and Broad-winged Hawks. In the water we usually have Common Murres, Pigeon Guillemots, Cormorants, and Loons. The chance to see migrants is very much dependent on the weather; the absence of winds from the northwest and an overcast night sky will help trap these land birds at the Outer Point.
Meet at 8:30 am at Bear Valley Visitor Center in Olema. Weather is unpredictable, bring layers and be prepared for damp wind. Gale cancels. Bring lunch and liquids.
Hike Rating: Category 2 – Moderate
Elevation change: Minor
Leader: Matt Tarlach (925-482-6129), Tracy Farrington
Meet: Bear Valley Visitor Center, Olema
GPS: 38.04015134873366, -122.79957253617275
Directions: After crossing the San Rafael Bridge, go north on 101 to Lucas Valley Road. Drive toward Nicasio.
After passing the town, turn left on Point Reyes-Petaluma Road for 3 miles to another stop sign.
Turn right across the bridge, go 3 miles to SR 1.
Turn left into Point Reyes Station. Some enjoy stopping at the Bovine Bakery for coffee and pastries.
Continue out of town towards Olema, then turn right onto Bear Valley Road. The Visitor Center is off Bear Valley.
This hike is limited to 15 participants. Register for this event HERE:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/outer-point-reyes-tickets-401672642687
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).

MDAS Field Trip -- Outer Point Reyes
2022-06-04 08:30 - 15:00
Outer 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 — some walking through grass under trees and on paved roads
Elevation change: N/A
Leader: Hugh Harvey, 925-935-2979, Beth Branthaver, 510-502-4860
Meet: Bear Valley Visitor Center, Olema
Directions: From US 101 north of San Rafael, take Lucas Valley Road to Nicasio, at the reservoir turn left. Follow signs to Point Reyes Station, stop for coffee and pastries at the Bovine Bakery, then drive to Olema and the Visitor Center. From the Concord/Pleasant Hill area it may be advantageous to cross the top of the Bay on SR 37, exit at Atherton Avenue, turn left and cross US 101 to San Marin Drive. Turn right at the high school and drive about 6 miles to stop sign, turn left on Point Reyes-Petaluma Road for 7 miles to another stop sign. Turn right at the painted bridge, drive 3 miles to SR 1 and turn left into Point Reyes Station.
This field trip is limited to 10 participants. Register for this event HERE starting on 5/22. Participants must acknowledge the MDAS Liability Waiver (available during registration).
(Western bluebird photo by Jerry Britten)

Outer Point Reyes - CANCELLED
2020-06-06
In light of the continuning COVID 19 crisis, Mt. Diablo Audubon Society has canceled the few scheduled field trips through the month of June. 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.
