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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Black Diamond Mines
DESCRIPTION:This trip includes a vigorous climb up a steep trail\, with an elevation gain of several hundred feet. Why make the climb? Because the location offers the best chance in our MDBA territory to see and hear Canyon Wrens! The trail is rocky\, and footing can be tricky—Be advised!\nThere is no guarantee of finding the elusive wrens\, but we will certainly see many other birds. California Thrasher\, Rufous-crowned Sparrow and Phainopepla are often seen here. At the worst\, we will share an adventure in a beautiful and historically interesting location. Be sure to bring enough water\, and lunch or a snack. \nRating: Category 3\, steep rocky trail\, potentially hot.\nElevation change: 600 feet\nLeader: Matt Tarlach\, MDBAFieldtrips@gmail.com\nMeet: Black Diamond Mines parking lot at the south end of Somersville Road.\nDirections: Exit Hwy 4 at Somersville Road in Antioch. Drive south\, enter the park gate and drive about 1 mile uphill to the last parking lot at the road’s end. \nThis trip is limited to 12 participants. Register HERE:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-hike-at-black-diamond-mines-tickets-1983196862201 \n(Photo of Canyon Wren by Vicky Atkinson)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdba-field-trip-black-diamond-mines-apr-2026/
LOCATION:Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve\, X45P+PP\, Antioch\, CA\, 94565\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Black Diamond Mines
DESCRIPTION:This trip includes a steep climb up a rocky trail with an elevation gain of several hundred feet. Why make the climb? Because the location offers the best chance in our MDBA territory to see and hear Canyon Wrens! Footing can be tricky—be advised!\nThere is no guarantee on finding the wrens\, but we will certainly see many other birds. California Thrasher\, Rufous-crowned Sparrow and Phainopepla are often seen here though again\, nothing is certain. At the worst we will share an adventure in a beautiful and historically interesting location. Be sure to bring enough water\, and lunch. \nLeader: Matt Tarlach\, MDBAFieldtrips@gmail.com\nRating: Category 3\, difficult uphill trail\, potentially hot.\nElevation change: 600 feet\, steep in places.\nMeet: Black Diamond Mines parking lot at the top of Somersville Road. \nDirections: Exit Hwy 4 at Somersville Road in Antioch. Drive south\, enter the park gate and drive about 1 mile uphill to the last parking lot at the road’s end. \nThis trip is limited to 12 participants. \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-hike-at-black-diamond-mines-tickets-1250808354459 \n(Photo of Canyon Wren by Vicky Atkinson)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/black-diamond-mines-apr-2025/
LOCATION:Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve\, X45P+PP\, Antioch\, CA\, 94565\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Black Diamond Mines
DESCRIPTION:This trip includes a vigorous climb up a steep trail with an elevation gain of several hundred feet. Why? Because the location offers the best chance in our MDBA territory to see and hear Canyon Wrens! The trail is rocky\, and footing can be tricky. Be advised! \nThere is no guarantee on finding the wrens either—but we will certainly see many other birds. California Thrasher\, Rufous-crowned Sparrow and Phainopepla are often seen here though again\, nothing is certain. At the worst we will share an adventure in a beautiful and historically interesting location. Bring water to drink\, and lunch. \nTrail Rating: Category 3\, difficult uphill trail\, potentially hot.\nElevation change: 600 feet\nLeader: Matt Tarlach\, MDBAFieldtrips@gmail.com\nMeet: Black Diamond Mines parking lot at top of Somersville Road.\nDirections: Exit Hwy 4 at Somersville Road in Antioch. Drive south\, enter the park gate and drive about 1 mile uphill to the last parking lot at road’s end. \nThis trip is limited to 12 participants.\nRegister HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-hike-at-black-diamond-mines-tickets-860407952347
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/black-diamond-mines-apr-2024/
LOCATION:Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve\, X45P+PP\, Antioch\, CA\, 94565\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip -- Black Diamond Mines
DESCRIPTION:Black Diamond Mines\nThursday\, April 13\, 8 AM to 1 PM \nBlack Diamond Mines is a wonderful\, varied habitat but the centerpiece of this trip is a vigorous climb up through Canyon Wren habitat. Other woodland and grassland birds are also likely. Tricky footing through the wren’s rocky habitat\, and no guarantees on finding them. Some spring flowers may still be in bloom. Bring liquids and lunch. \nTrail Rating: Category 3\, hot\, difficult uphill trail\nElevation change: 600 feet\nLeader: Matt Tarlach\, 925 482 6129 \nMeet: Black Diamond Mines parking lot at top of Somersville Road.\nDirections: Exit Hwy 4 at Somersville Road in Antioch. Drive south\, enter the park gate and drive uphill to the last parking lot. \nThis trip is limited to 20 participants. All field trip participants must accept the MDAS liability waiver\, available at registration.\nRegister HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-diamond-mines-tickets-584008925417
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/black-diamond-mines-apr-2023/
LOCATION:Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve\, X45P+PP\, Antioch\, CA\, 94565\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220412T080000
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip -- Black Diamond Mines
DESCRIPTION:Black Diamond Mines\nTuesday\, April 12\, 8 AM to 1 PM\nLeader: Hugh Harvey\, 925-935-2979 \nA serious walk up through the Canyon Wren habitat.  Other woodland and grassland birds are possible.  Tricky footing through the wren’s rocky habitat\, and no guarantees on finding it.  Some spring flowers may still be in bloom.  Bring liquids and lunch. \nRating: Category 3\, hot\, difficult uphill trail\nElevation change: 600 feet\nLeader: Hugh Harvey\, 925-935-2979\nMeet: Black Diamond Mines parking lot at top of Somersville Road. \nDirections:  Exit Hwy 4 at Somersville Road in Antioch.  Drive south\, enter the park gate and drive uphill to the last parking lot. \nThis trip is limited to 15 participants.  Register for this event HERE starting on 3/27.  Participants must acknowledge the MDAS Liability Waver (available during registration).
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/black-diamond-mines-apr-2022/
LOCATION:Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve\, X45P+PP\, Antioch\, CA\, 94565\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200416T073000
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SUMMARY:Black Diamond Mines - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/black-diamond-mines/
LOCATION:Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve\, X45P+PP\, Antioch\, CA\, 94565\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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