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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Vaux's Swifts at McNear Brickyard\, San Rafael
DESCRIPTION:Vaux’s Swifts migrate south along the Pacific Americas Flyway each fall\, and one of their few known stopping points in Northern California is McNear Brick and Block in San Rafael. At sunset on many September and October evenings as many as 20\,000 swifts mass and fly into the decommissioned brickyard chimneys to spend the night. It’s an unforgettable sight! \nLeader: Maureen Lahiff\, MLahiff@aol.com\, 510.484.6529\nHike Rating: 1. This is essentially stationary observing\, so there is very little walking\, but a lot of standing. Those who find a portable stool or lawn chair helpful are welcome to bring one. \nCheck for more details and sign up HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vauxs-swifts-at-mcnear-brickyard-tickets-1598157314549
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/vauxs-swifts-mcnear-brickyard-sep-2025/
LOCATION:McNear Brickyard\, 1 McNear Brickyard Rd.\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maureen Lahiff":MAILTO:MLahiff@aol.com
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip -- Vaux's Swifts at McNear Brickyard\, San Rafael
DESCRIPTION:Sign up HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vauxs-swifts-tickets-989735384177 \nLeader: Maureen Lahiff\, MLahiff@aol.com\, 510.484.6529 \nVaux’s Swifts migrate south along the Pacific Americas Flyway each fall\, and one of their few known stopping points in Northern California is McNear Brick and Block in San Rafael. At sunset on many September and October evenings as many as 20\,000 swifts mass and fly into the decommissioned brickyard chimneys to spend the night. It’s an unforgettable sight! \nAlthough this trip is timed for the height of the swifts’ migration\, based on past years’ counts the number of swifts can vary greatly from night to night\, and can range from a few hundred to thousands. Like everything else in birding\, there are no guarantees! \nSpotting scopes are helpful\, to better view the action around the chimney mouths.\nPhotographers will be challenged as sunset nears (7:01 pm on the night of our field trip.)\nGiven the time of day\, it is OK to bring snacks as well as water. However\, this is a birding event\, not a picnic\, so please don’t bring an elaborate spread. Those who find a portable stool or lawn chair helpful are welcome to bring one.There are no restroom facilities on site. \nHike Rating: 1. This is essentially stationary observing\, so there is very little walking\, but a lot of standing.\n(There is a shopping center on N San Pedro Road en route.) \nCarpooling is strongly encouraged since there is very little parking. To respect both the swifts and the McNear property owners\, this trip is limited to 20 people. \nMaureen will send driving directions and parking instructions by email about a week before the trip.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/vauxs-swifts-mcnear-brickyard-sep-2024/
LOCATION:McNear Brickyard\, 1 McNear Brickyard Rd.\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maureen Lahiff":MAILTO:MLahiff@aol.com
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip -- Vaux's Swifts at McNear Brickyard
DESCRIPTION:Vaux’s Swifts migrate south along the Pacific Americas Flyway each fall\, and one of their few known stopping points in Northern California is McNear Brick and Block in San Rafael. At sunset on many September and October evenings\, as many as 20\,000 swifts mass and fly into the decommissioned brickyard chimneys to spend the night. It’s an unforgettable sight! \nAlthough this trip is timed for the height of the swifts’ migration\, based on past years’ counts the number of swifts can vary greatly from night to night\, and can range from a few hundred to thousands. Like everything else in birding\, there are no guarantees! \nSpotting scopes are helpful\, to better view the action around the chimney mouths. Photographers will be challenged as sunset nears (7:10 pm on the night of our field trip.) Given the time of day\, it is OK to bring snacks as well as water. However\, this is a birding event\, not a picnic\, so please don’t bring an elaborate spread. There are no restroom facilities on site. \nHike Rating: 1 – Stationary. People who find a portable stool or lawn chair helpful can bring one.\nElevation change: N/A\nLeader: Maureen Lahiff\, MLahiff@aol.com\, 510.484.6529 \nMeeting point and Directions will be sent by email before the trip. Carpooling is strongly encouraged since there is very little parking.To respect both the swifts and the McNear property owners\, this trip is limited to 20 participants. All Field Trips are first-registered\, first-served. Participants acknowledge the MDAS Liability Waiver (available during registration). \nRegister HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vauxs-swifts-tickets-695145497897 \n(Vaux’s Swifts photo via Wikicommons)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/vauxs-swifts-mcnear-brickyard-sep-2023/
LOCATION:McNear Brickyard\, 1 McNear Brickyard Rd.\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maureen Lahiff":MAILTO:MLahiff@aol.com
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip — Vaux's Swifts at McNear Brickyard
DESCRIPTION:Vaux’s Swifts at McNear Brickyard\nThursday\, September 15\, 5 PM to dark\nLeader: Hugh and Rosita Harvey\, 925-935-2979 \nEvery fall when Vaux’s Swifts fly to Central and northern South America\, they pass through the Bay Area and take advantage of chimneys for evening roosts.  Two well-known locations are in Healdsburg and San Rafael.  Due to its proximity\, the MDAS trip this year will visit McNear Brickyard in San Rafael.  This is our first trip to this site.  We may easily see more than 10\,000 swifts enter a tall brick chimney. \nRating: Category 1 — short walk and sitting\nElevation change: N/A\nLeader: Hugh and Rosita Harvey\, 925-935-2979\nMeet: McNear Brickyard in San Rafael \nDirections: Drive to San Rafael and exit Hwy 101 at 3rd Street near the downtown area when driving north–4th street when driving south.  Turn east onto 3rd Street which becomes Point San Pedro Road.  Drive about 5-1/2 miles and look for the entry road to McNear Brickyard.  Turn right and park on the side of the road before the closed gate. \nWe shall arrive while it is still light\, then watch the Swifts circle before they enter the chimney.  Bring a lawn chair and take-out dinner.  We shall eat while waiting for the big show.  Call leaders for exact details. \nThis field trip is limited to 13 participants.  Register for this event HERE:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/401539735157/ \nParticipants must acknowledge the MDAS Liability Waiver (available during registration). \n(Vaux’s Swifts photo by Maren Smith)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/vauxs-swifts-mcnear-brickyard-sep-2022/
LOCATION:McNear Brickyard\, 1 McNear Brickyard Rd.\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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