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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Winter Waterfowl in Walnut Creek
DESCRIPTION:A short-and-easy bird walk with the Mt. Diablo Bird Alliance. Non-members are welcome\, with pre-registration.\nThis is a great outing for beginning birders! \nHeather Farms is a small pocket of wildlife habitat in suburban Walnut Creek. It provides a nice mix of riparian\, oak woodland\, and wetland habitat that attract many winter visitors such as the handsome Bufflehead pictured\, Northern Flickers and Ring-necked Decks. \nTrail Rating: Category 1 – Easy. Under a mile walking total\, mostly on paved paths.\nElevation change: None\nLeader: Elisa Fernandes-McDade\, elisa.fernandesmcdade@gmail.com\nMeet: The Natural Lake in Heather Farm (not the pond surrounded with concrete.) Meet at the lookout below the parking lot.\nGPS: 37.92123253937827\, -122.04360842199883 \nDirections: Turn into the park on North San Carlos Drive from Ygnacio Valley Road. This is east of John Muir Hospital\, the intersection has a Shell and a Chevron gas station. Drive to the stop sign past the community building and turn left into the parking lot. The wooden railing is straight ahead. \nThe field trip is limited to 12 participants. Participants must acknowledge the MDBA Liability Waiver (available during registration).\nRegister HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/winter-waterfowl-in-walnut-creek-tickets-1980774346391
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdba-field-trip-winter-waterfowl-in-walnut-creek-mar-2026/
LOCATION:Heather Farm Park\, 301 N San Carlos Dr\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, 94598\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elisa Fernandes-McDade":MAILTO:elisa.fernandesmcdade@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Contra Costa City Parks
DESCRIPTION:This is a great outing for beginning birders!\nStarting in Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek\, we will walk around the large\, mostly natural pond. From there we will carpool to two or three other area parks\, to be determined on the day of the trip. \nTrail Rating: Category 1-Easy. Up to a mile walking total\, on level paths.\nElevation change: Minor\nLeaders: Randi and Herb Long\, hrlong13@sbcglobal.net\nMeet: Wooden railing at the Natural Lake in Heather Farm (not the pond surrounded with concrete.)\nGPS: 37.92123253937827\, -122.04360842199883 \nDirections: Turn into the park on North San Carlos Drive from Ygnacio Valley Road. This is east of John Muir Hospital\, the intersection has a Shell and a Chevron gas station. Drive to the stop sign past the community building and turn left into the parking lot. The wooden railing is straight ahead. \nThe field trip is limited to 14 participants. Register HERE:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-contra-costa-city-parks-tickets-1980724436108 \n(Image of White-breasted Nuthatch by Matt Tarlach)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdba-field-trip-contra-costa-city-parks-feb-2026/
LOCATION:Heather Farm Park\, 301 N San Carlos Dr\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, 94598\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Herb and Randi Long":MAILTO:herblong7@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Walnut Creek Local City Parks
DESCRIPTION:Starting in Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek\, we will walk around the large\, mostly natural pond\, birding along the way. From there we will drive to two or three local parks\, as we may venture into Concord or Clayton\, to be determined the day of the trip. \nTrail Rating: Category 1\, Easy. Maybe up to a mile walking total\, on level paths.\nElevation change: Minor\nLeader: Randi and Herb Long\, hrlong13@sbcglobal.net\nMeet: Wooden railing at the Natural Lake in Heather Farm (not the pond surrounded with concrete.)\nDirections: Turn into the park on North San Carlos Drive from Ygnacio Valley Road. This is east of John Muir Hospital; the intersection has a Shell and a Chevron gas station. Drive to the stop sign past the community building and turn left into the parking lot. The wooden railing is thirty yards beyond the parking lot. \nThe field trip is limited to 10 participants. Register HERE:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-contra-costa-city-parks-tickets-1148797537359 \nPhoto: White-breasted Nuthatch\, by Matt Tarlach
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdba-field-trip-walnut-creek-parks-feb-2025/
LOCATION:Heather Farm Park\, 301 N San Carlos Dr\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, 94598\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Herb and Randi Long":MAILTO:herblong7@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Introducing the Birds of Heather Farm
DESCRIPTION:This trip is especially good for beginners! \nHeather Farm Park in Walnut Creek is an underrated birding spot\, home to dozens of resident species. We’ll hope to see some winter visitors as well! We’ll meet at the overlook of the Natural Lake\, west of North San Carlos Drive\, about 100 yards beyond the community center. \nMeeting point GPS: 37.921260813409184\, -122.04358260674651 \nAt 8:00AM an experienced birder or two will be on hand to demonstrate how to properly use binoculars\, and to discuss birding guidebooks and apps. We’ll be scanning the lake to see which ducks and other birds might have arrived to spend the winter. \nWe should be done around 10:00. Birders of all experience levels are welcome! Bring binoculars if you have them; we’ll also have a few pairs to borrow. \nTrip will go on in damp weather\, but significant rain or high wind cancels.\nREGISTER: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meeker-slough-tickets-1052245593897 \n(Image of White-breasted Nuthatch by Matt Tarlach)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/introducing-birds-of-heather-farm-nov-2024-2/
LOCATION:Heather Farm Park\, 301 N San Carlos Dr\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, 94598\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Birding Classes,Education,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241014T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241014T103000
DTSTAMP:20260522T231640
CREATED:20240927T010952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T053843Z
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SUMMARY:Introducing the Birds of Heather Farm
DESCRIPTION:Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek is an underrated birding spot\, home to dozens of resident species. We’ll hope to see some migrating birds as well! We’ll meet at the overlook of the Natural Lake\, west of North San Carlos Drive\, about 100 yards beyond the community center. \nMeeting point GPS: 37.921260813409184\, -122.04358260674651 \nAt 8:00AM an experienced birder or two will be on hand to demonstrate how to properly use binoculars\, and to discuss birding guidebooks and apps. We’ll be scanning the lake to see which ducks and other birds might be arriving to spend the winter. \nWhen we’re good and ready\, we’ll set off on a walk around the lake and adjacent Nature Area—an easy stroll of about half a mile on level\, accessible trails. Along the way we’ll hope to see and hear sparrow\, finch\, woodpecker and warbler\, along with nuthatch and dove. Wrens\, thrushes\, herons\, and raptors are often found here too… though in birding\, as in life\, nothing is guaranteed! Our guides will explain what features on the birds to look for\, to begin to tell one from the other. \nWe should be done around 10:30. Birders of all experience levels are welcome! Bring binoculars if you have them; we’ll also have a few pairs to borrow. \nSign up here:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/introducing-the-birds-of-heather-farm-tickets-1009474674927 \n(Image of White-breasted Nuthatch by Matt Tarlach)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/introducing-birds-of-heather-farm-oct-2024/
LOCATION:Heather Farm Park\, 301 N San Carlos Dr\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, 94598\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Birding Classes,Education,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240916T073000
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SUMMARY:Introducing the Birds of Heather Farm
DESCRIPTION:The Natural Area at Heather Farm is an underrated birding site. It is possible to see five species of heron one day\, and on the next five species of sparrow. Common Gallinule and Sora are frequently reported\, along with wintering ducks and migrating passerines. All told\, over 200 species have been recorded at Heather Farm over the years. The Natural Area is also in need of conservation advocacy\, as it is under constant pressure from park users who are more interested in sports and recreation than wildlife or habitat. \n“Introducing the Birds of Heather Farm” is a series of bird walks intended to promote appreciation of birds and of the Natural Area\, and to help new birders improve their skills. In addition to this announcement in the Quail it will be promoted via flyers in the park and at local businesses. If you are new to birding\, or would enjoy an introduction to Heather Farm\, please sign up via Eventbrite! If you know anyone who’s getting their start in birding invite them to sign up too:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/introducing-the-birds-of-heather-farm-tickets-991048712377 \nIf you’re a somewhat more experienced birder—not necessarily an “expert”—your assistance in this program is invited! MDBA members who can turn out to help with this “Introduction” bird walk\, spotting birds and sharing experience with new birders\, do not need to sign up via Eventbrite. The low number of signup spots is intended to limit the number of beginners so that each may receive some personal attention. \nIf you can join us to help spot birds\, or would like copies of the flyer to post somewhere in the area—your office? your favorite coffee shop? the bulletin board at a library or city facility?—please email Matt: mdbafieldtrips@gmail.com
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/introducing-birds-of-heather-farm-sep-2024/
LOCATION:Heather Farm Park\, 301 N San Carlos Dr\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, 94598\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Birding Classes,Education,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240326T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240326T103000
DTSTAMP:20260522T231640
CREATED:20240220T061543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T061827Z
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SUMMARY:Introducing the Birds of Heather Farm
DESCRIPTION:This event\, which I’ll try to hold monthly\, is a casual bird walk meant to be especially beginner friendly. These walks will be promoted beyond MDBA\, at Walnut Creek City Parks and Wild Birds Unlimited. \nSignups are limited to 10 to ensure beginners can receive personal attention.\nExperienced birders from MDBA don’t need to sign up in advance for this event! If you’re a member and will come prepared to share your experience with new birders—both members of our chapter and not-yet-members—please just come by! (Advance signup is still necessary for our other trips.) \nDetails: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introducing-the-birds-of-heather-farm-tickets-842520911727 \n(Photo of White-breasted Nuthatch by Matt Tarlach)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/introducing-birds-of-heather-farm-mar-2024/
LOCATION:Heather Farm Park\, 301 N San Carlos Dr\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, 94598\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Birding Classes,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240221T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240221T103000
DTSTAMP:20260522T231640
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SUMMARY:Introducing the Birds of Heather Farm
DESCRIPTION:A casual walk for birders of all experience levels\, and especially beginners!\nWednesday\, February 21\, 2024\, 8:30 – 10:30am \nHeather Farm Park in Walnut Creek is an underrated birding spot\, home to dozens of resident species and attracting many migrants as well! We’ll meet at the overlook of the Natural Lake\, west of North San Carlos Drive about 100 yards beyond the community center. \nAt 8:30AM an experienced birder or two will be on hand to demonstrate how to properly use binoculars\, and to discuss birding guidebooks and apps. We’ll begin scanning the lake too\, to see which ducks and other birds might be in town for the winter. When we’re good and ready\, we’ll set off on a walk around the lake and adjacent Nature Area—an easy stroll of about half a mile on mostly level\, accessible trails. Along the way we’ll hope to see and hear sparrow\, finch\, woodpecker and warbler\, along with nuthatch and dove. Wrens\, thrushes\, herons\, and raptors are often found here too—though in birding\, as in life\, nothing is guaranteed! Our guides will explain what features on the birds to look for\, to tell one from the other. \nWe should be done around 10:30. Birders of all experience levels are welcome! Binoculars will be available to borrow for those who need them. Trip will go on in gray weather\, but rain or high wind cancels. \nFree event\, with pre-registration requested.\nSign up HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introducing-the-birds-of-heather-farm-tickets-802310411037
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/introducing-birds-of-heather-farm-nov-2024/
LOCATION:Heather Farm Park\, 301 N San Carlos Dr\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, 94598\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Birding Classes,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240207T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260522T231640
CREATED:20240121T014010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T045232Z
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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Walnut Creek Parks
DESCRIPTION:Starting in Heather Farm Park\, we will walk around the large\, mostly natural pond\, birding along the way. We will visit one or two other parks within the city\, to be determined the day of the trip.\nThis is a great trip for beginners! \nRating: Category 2-Moderate\nElevation change: N/A at Heather Farm\, perhaps some climbing later at Borges Ranch.\nLeader: Randi and Herb Long\, hrlong13@sbcglobal.net \nMeet: Wooden railing at the natural pond (not the one surrounded with concrete.) \nDirections: Turn into the park on North San Carlos Drive from Ygnacio Valley Road. This is east of John Muir Hospital – the intersection has a Shell and a Chevron gas station. Drive past the community building to the stop sign and turn left into the parking lot. The wooden railing is straight ahead. \nThis field trip is limited to 10 participants. Sign up HERE:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/walnut-creek-city-parks-tickets-797317166107
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdas-field-trip-walnut-creek-feb-2024/
LOCATION:Heather Farm Park\, 301 N San Carlos Dr\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, 94598\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Herb and Randi Long":MAILTO:herblong7@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231101T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231101T103000
DTSTAMP:20260522T231640
CREATED:20231018T004644Z
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SUMMARY:Introducing the Birds of Heather Farm
DESCRIPTION:Sunday October 29\, 8:30-10:30AM and\nWednesday November 1\, 8:30-10:30AM \nHeather Farm Park in Walnut Creek is an underrated birding spot\, home to dozens of resident species and attracting many migrants as well!\nWe’ll meet at the overlook of the Natural Lake\, on the west side of North San Carlos Drive about 100 yards beyond the community center.\nMeeting point GPS: 37.921260813409184\, -122.04358260674651 \nAt 8:30AM an experienced birder or two will be on hand to demonstrate how to properly use binoculars\, and to discuss birding guidebooks and apps. We’ll begin scanning the lake too\, looking to see which ducks and other birds might be arriving to spend the winter. \nWhen we’re good and ready\, we’ll set off on a walk around the lake and adjacent Nature Area—an easy stroll of about half a mile on mostly level\, accessible trails. Along the way we’ll hope to see and hear sparrow\, finch\, woodpecker and warbler\, along with nuthatch and dove. Wrens\, thrushes\, raptors and heron are often found here too—though in birding\, as in life\, nothing is guaranteed! Our guides will explain what features on the birds to look for\, that help tell one from the other. We should be done around 10:30\, or 11 if the birding is especially good. \nBirders of all experience levels are welcome! Binoculars will be available to borrow for those who need them. Trip will go on in gray weather\, but rain or high wind cancels. \nSignup for Oct 29 here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/734957556837\nor for Nov 1 here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/737238278537 \nImage of White-breasted Nuthatch by Matt Tarlach
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/introducing-birds-of-heather-farm-nov-2023/
LOCATION:Heather Farm Park\, 301 N San Carlos Dr\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, 94598\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Birding Classes,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231029T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231029T103000
DTSTAMP:20260522T231640
CREATED:20231018T003953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T004538Z
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SUMMARY:Introducing the Birds of Heather Farm
DESCRIPTION:Sunday October 29\, 8:30-10:30AM and\nWednesday November 1\, 8:30-10:30AM \nHeather Farm Park in Walnut Creek is an underrated birding spot\, home to dozens of resident species and attracting many migrants as well!\nWe’ll meet at the overlook of the Natural Lake\, on the west side of North San Carlos Drive about 100 yards beyond the community center.\nMeeting point GPS: 37.921260813409184\, -122.04358260674651 \nAt 8:30AM an experienced birder or two will be on hand to demonstrate how to properly use binoculars\, and to discuss birding guidebooks and apps. We’ll begin scanning the lake too\, looking to see which ducks and other birds might be arriving to spend the winter. \nWhen we’re good and ready\, we’ll set off on a walk around the lake and adjacent Nature Area—an easy stroll of about half a mile on mostly level\, accessible trails. Along the way we’ll hope to see and hear sparrow\, finch\, woodpecker and warbler\, along with nuthatch and dove. Wrens\, thrushes\, raptors and heron are often found here too—though in birding\, as in life\, nothing is guaranteed! Our guides will explain what features on the birds to look for\, that help tell one from the other. We should be done around 10:30\, or 11 if the birding is especially good. \nBirders of all experience levels are welcome! Binoculars will be available to borrow for those who need them. Trip will go on in gray weather\, but rain or high wind cancels. \nSignup for Oct 29 here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/734957556837\nor for Nov 1 here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/737238278537 \nImage of White-breasted Nuthatch by Matt Tarlach
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/introducing-birds-of-heather-farm-oct-2023/
LOCATION:Heather Farm Park\, 301 N San Carlos Dr\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, 94598\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Birding Classes,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230222T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230222T130000
DTSTAMP:20260522T231640
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip — Walnut Creek Parks
DESCRIPTION:Walnut Creek Parks\nWednesday\, February 22\, 8:30 AM-1 PM\n \nStarting in Heather Farm Park\, we will walk around the large\, mostly natural pond\, birding along the way. We will visit one or two other parks within the city\, to be determined the day of the trip. \nRating: Category 2-Moderate\nElevation change: None\nLeader: Hugh Harvey\nMeet: The wood railing at the natural pond in Heather Farm Park. \nDirections: Turn into the park on North San Carlos Drive from Ygnacio Valley Road. This is east of John Muir Hospital\, the intersection has a Shell and a Chevron gas station. Drive to the stop sign past the community building and turn left into the parking lot. The wooden railing is straight ahead. \nThe field trip is limited to 10 participants. \nAll trips require registration and participants must acknowledge the MDAS liability waiver\, available during registration. Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/517246457077
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdas-field-trip-walnut-creek-feb-2023/
LOCATION:Heather Farm Park\, 301 N San Carlos Dr\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, 94598\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220223T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220223T130000
DTSTAMP:20260522T231640
CREATED:20220120T031013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T073334Z
UID:6708-1645605000-1645621200@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip—Walnut Creek City Parks
DESCRIPTION:Walnut Creek City Parks\nWednesday\, February 23\, 8:30 AM-1 PM\nLeader: Hugh Harvey\, 925-935-2979 \nStarting in Heather Farm Park\, we will walk around the large\, mostly natural pond\, birding along the way.  We will visit one or two other parks within the city\, to be determined the day of the trip. \nRating: Category 2-Moderate\nElevation change: N/A\nLeader: Hugh Harvey\nMeet: Wooden railing at the big pond \nDirections:  Turn into the park on North San Carlos Drive from Ygnacio Valley Road.  This is east of John Muir Hospital\, the intersection has a Shell and a Chevron gas station.  Drive to the stop sign past the community building and turn left into the parking lot.  The wooden railing is straight ahead. \nThe field trip is limited to 10 participants.  Register for this event HERE.  Participants must acknowledge the MDAS Liability Waiver (available during registration).
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdas-field-trip-walnut-creek-feb-2022/
LOCATION:Heather Farm Park\, 301 N San Carlos Dr\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, 94598\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="MDAS Field Trips":MAILTO:fieldtrips@mtdiabloaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200226T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200226T130000
DTSTAMP:20260522T231640
CREATED:20191106T170320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191106T170320Z
UID:3546-1582705800-1582722000@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Walnut Creek City Parks
DESCRIPTION:Meet 8:30 AM Heather Farm Park at wooden railing at the natural pond\, just past the community center. This is down the hill from where our monthly meetings are held. We will continue our birding at the Borges Ranch off Castle Rock Road. Leader: Hugh Harvey\, 925-935-2979. Category 1.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/walnut-creek-city-parks/
LOCATION:Heather Farm Park\, 301 N San Carlos Dr\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, 94598\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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