MDAS Field Trip -- Hayward Regional Shoreline, Frank's Dump
2023-07-21 15:30 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hayward Regional Shoreline, 3010 W. Winton Ave, Hayward, CA, 94545, United States
Hayward Regional Shoreline, Frank’s Dump
Friday, July 21, 3:30 PM to 6 PM
For a shorebird spectacle, we will visit the hotspot known as “Frank’s Dump” in late afternoon when the sun will be at our backs, allowing good viewing of shorebirds congregating on the dry flats at high tide. At this time of year many of the returning shorebirds still have much of their breeding plumage. Some of these birds will stay the winter, some will continue a southerly migration.
Bring water and snacks. There is no shade on the trail, so bring appropriate clothing and sunscreen. There is a pit toilet at the Winton Ave lot.
This hike is limited to 20 participants. All Field Trips are first-registered, first-served. Participants must acknowledge the MDAS Liability Waiver (available during registration).
Hike Rating: 2. Up to 3 miles walking on flat unpaved trails.
Elevation change: N/A
Leader: Hugh Harvey, 925-935-2979
Meet: Winton Avenue entrance for Hayward Regional shoreline.
Directions: From I-880, exit Winton Avenue, drive west 4.5 miles. Park near the trailhead just before the parking lot gate. We will walk about a mile to our viewing site.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hayward-regional-shoreline-franks-dump-tickets-637006833587
(Semipalmated Plover photo by Jerry Britten)

MDAS Field Trip — Frank’s Dump
2022-09-17 14:30 - 17:30
Hayward Regional Shoreline – Frank’s Dump
Saturday September 17, 2:30pm – 5:30pm
We will meet at the very end of Winton Ave, walk out to the Bay Trail and head north. We should arrive at Frank’s Dump – a major high tide roost for shorebirds – when the tide has been coming in for about 4 hours, and with the afternoon sun at our backs for good viewing. We’ll walk about 3 miles on flat, unpaved trails.
Birders of all levels welcome!
Hike Rating: Category 2 – Easy paths, with 3 miles round trip distance
Elevation change: N/A
Leader: Maureen Lahiff, 510-484-6529
Meet: Hayward Regional Shoreline, parking lot at end of Winton Ave.
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Directions: From I-880, take exit 28 for Winton Avenue and drive west all the way to the end of Winton and into the Hayward Shoreline area. At the EB Parks sign at the end of the road, turn to the right to the parking area near the restroom and the gate across the trail. (If that lot is full, drive back to park along the road.)
Bring water and snacks. There is no shade on the trail, so bring appropriate clothing and sunscreen. There is a pit toilet at the Winton Ave lot.
This hike is limited to 25 participants. Register for this event HERE:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/392821057357
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).

Frank’s Dump—High Tide - CANCELLED
2020-07-26 15:00 - 20:30
In light of the continuning COVID 19 crisis, Mt. Diablo Audubon Society has canceled scheduled field trips through August 2020. 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.

Hayward Regional Shoreline
2019-09-25 08:30 - 15:00
Hayward Regional Shoreline, Winton Ave entrance. Wednesday, Sept. 25. Passerines, shorebirds and possible early ducks. Carpool leaves Sycamore Valley Rd Park and Ride lot in Danville at 7:45 AM. Meet at 8:30 AM at Winton Ave entrance. From I-880, exit Winton Ave, drive west 4.5 miles. Park near the trail head just before the parking lot gate. Because traffic is so unpredictable, if no one is there, wait a while. Time permitting, we will finish at the San Leandro Marina. Bring drinks and lunch. Leader: Bob Richmond, 510-427-9843. Category 2.
