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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Del Puerto Canyon
DESCRIPTION:We’ll drive along Del Puerto Canyon\, on the east side of the Diablo Range\, looking for Canyon Wren\, Costa’ s Hummingbird\, Greater Roadrunner\, and other special birds. It can get very warm! Bring lunch and plenty of liquids\, as this trip takes us further from conveniences that most of our outings. \nTrail Rating: 1 – This is mostly a car trip\, with several easy walks.\nLeader: Steve Buffi (925) 200-4555 \nCarpools should plan to leave at 7:30 AM from Sycamore Valley Road Park and Ride. OR\, meet on Del Puerto Canyon Road west of I-5 at 9 AM at the Patterson Exit (Diablo Grande Parkway and Sperry Road) off I-5 (56 miles from Sycamore Valley Road). Take I-580 east to I-5 south.\nWe’re usually home for dinner. \nThere is no capacity limit on this trip. Carpooling is strongly recommended. We usually meet at Sycamore Valley Road. \nRegister HERE:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-del-puerto-canyon-tickets-1983169624733 \n(Western Kingbird photo by Isaac Aronow)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdba-field-trip-del-puerto-canyon-apr-2026/
LOCATION:Del Puerto Canyon Rd & Diablo Grande Pkwy\, Del Puerto Canyon Rd\, Patterson\, CA\, 95363\, United States
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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Del Puerto Canyon
DESCRIPTION:As we drive along Del Puerto Canyon\, on the east side of the Diablo Range\, we’ll be looking for Canyon Wren\, Costa’ s Hummingbird\, Greater Roadrunner\, and other goodies. It can get very warm! Bring lunch and plenty of liquids as this trip takes us further from conveniences that most of our outings. \nTrail Rating: 1 – This is mostly a car trip\, with several easy walks.\nLeader: Steve Buffi (925) 200-4555 \nCarpool/caravan leaves at 7:30 AM from Sycamore Valley Road Park and Ride lot.\nOR\, meet on Del Puerto Canyon Road at 9 AM\, west of I-5 at Patterson Exit (Diablo Grande Parkway and Sperry Road) off I-5 (56 miles from Sycamore Valley Road). Take I-580 east to I-5 south. \nNote that the Larry Combs Rest Area near Westley\, our first stop in past years\, is closed. If services are needed\, try the Love’s Travel Stop in Patterson just off I-5. There are no other facilities on this trip until our lunch stop. \nThere is no limit on this trip. Carpooling from Sycamore Valley is recommended. \nRegister HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-del-puerto-canyon-tickets-1292214812289 \n(Western Kingbird photo by Isaac Aronow)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/del-puerto-canyon-apr-2025/
LOCATION:Del Puerto Canyon Rd & Diablo Grande Pkwy\, Del Puerto Canyon Rd\, Patterson\, CA\, 95363\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Del Puerto Canyon
DESCRIPTION:As we drive through Del Puerto Canyon\, on the east side of the Diablo Range\, we’ll be looking for Canyon Wren\, Costa’s Hummingbird\, Greater Roadrunner\, and other goodies. It can get very warm! Bring lunch and plenty of liquids as this trip takes us further from conveniences that most of our outings. \nCarpool leaves from Sycamore Valley Road Park and Ride at 730 AM.\nOR: meet on Del Puerto Canyon Road\, just west of I-5 at 9 AM. Take I-580 east to I-5 south to the Patterson exit (56 miles from Sycamore Valley Road). Turn right at the exit and onto Del Puerto Canyon Road. \nBefore the main caravan gets to Del Puerto Canyon Road we will pull off I-5 at the Larry Combs Rest Area\, near Westley. There are no facilities between this location and our lunch stop. \nTrail Rating: 1 – This is mostly a car trip\, with several easy walks.\nLeader: Steve Buffi (925) 200-4555 \nDue to the extremely limited parking at several stops along our route this trip is limited to 12 participants.\nRegister HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/del-puerto-canyon-tickets-860629424777 \n(Western Kingbird photo by Isaac Aronow)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/del-puerto-canyon-apr-2024/
LOCATION:Del Puerto Canyon Rd & Diablo Grande Pkwy\, Del Puerto Canyon Rd\, Patterson\, CA\, 95363\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip -- Del Puerto Canyon
DESCRIPTION:Del Puerto Canyon\nMonday\, April 24 \nTrail Rating: 1 – Easy walking\, mostly driving.\nLeader: Steve Buffi (925) 200-4555 \nMeet: Carpool leaves at 7:30 AM from Sycamore Valley Road Park and Ride.\nOR\, meet on Del Puerto Canyon Road west of I-5 at 9 AM at Patterson Exit (Diablo Grande Parkway and Sperry Road) off I-5 (56 miles from Sycamore Valley Road). Take I-580 east to I-5 south to the Petterson exit. Turn right at the exit and onto Del Puerto Canyon Road. \nWe will stop at the Larry Combs Rest Area near Westley\, as there are no facilities on this trip until our lunch stop. Looking for Canyon Wren\, Costa’ s Hummingbird\, Greater Roadrunner\, and other goodies. Usually very warm! Bring lunch and plenty of liquids as this trip takes us further from conveniences that most of our outings. \nAll participants must acknowledge the MDAS liability waiver\, available upon registration.\nRegister HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/del-puerto-canyon-tickets-586267300277 \n(Western Kingbird photo by Beth Branthaver)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/del-puerto-canyon-apr-2023/
LOCATION:Del Puerto Canyon Rd & Diablo Grande Pkwy\, Del Puerto Canyon Rd\, Patterson\, CA\, 95363\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip -- Del Puerto Canyon
DESCRIPTION:Del Puerto Canyon\nMonday\, April 25\, 9 AM to 4 PM\nLeader: Beth Branthaver\, 510-502-4869\n\nThis is an all day trip requiring an early start to meet at the lower end of Del Puerto Canyon Road near Patterson off I-5.  We will drive through the canyon\, starting in grasslands\, then riparian\, chaparral and oak savanna habitats.  Many spring birds are possible\, including Canyon Wren\, Costa’s Hummingbird and maybe a Roadrunner.  It is usually hot\, so bring plenty of liquids and lunch.  If you have a radio\, that will be handy. \nRating: Category 1–easy\nElevation change: N/A\nLeader: Beth Branthaver\, 510-502-4869\nMeet: Del Puerto Canyon Road from Diablo Grande Parkway exit near Patterson \nDirections: Go over Altamont Pass and turn south on I-5.  Stop at the Larry Combs Rest Area near Westley\, as there are no facilities on our trip until our lunch stop.  Exit at Diablo Grande Parkway/Sperry Road and turn right.  Del Puerto Canyon Road is several hundred yards from the exit; wait around the bend for the group to gather. \nThis field trip is limited to 20 participants. Register for this HERE starting on 3/27. Participants must acknowledge the MDAS Liability Waiver (available during registration). \n(Western Kingbird photo by Beth Branthaver)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/del-puerto-canyon-apr-2022/
LOCATION:Del Puerto Canyon Rd & Diablo Grande Pkwy\, Del Puerto Canyon Rd\, Patterson\, CA\, 95363\, United States
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