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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Birding Moorhen Marsh
DESCRIPTION:An outing for birders of all experience levels\, and especially good for beginners. \nMoorhen Marsh in Martinez was one of the first water treatment facilities in the US designed to provide healthy habitat for birds. Today its several ponds are home to many resident species\, and it’s often visited by migrants as well. Managed by the Mountain View Sanitary District\, Moorhen Marsh is open for birding only by appointment. This is not a two-day class: Similar outings will be held on both Wednesday and Sunday\, to accommodate various schedules. \nWe’ll meet at 8:30AM in front of the MVSD administration building\, then proceed together into Moorhen Marsh. There will be a short introductory presentation on the birds we hope to see and on birding in general. Then we’ll take a walk around the marsh\, hoping to see and hear egrets\, herons\, warblers and wrens\, with raptors and other species also possible. As we depart Moorhen Marsh we’ll stop at Waterbird Regional Preserve\, just across the freeway\, where we’ll use scopes to identify the variety of long-legged shorebirds\, ducks\, and more who winter there. \nBinoculars will be available to lend. If you’d like to borrow a pair please contact the leader in advance\, so we have enough on hand. \nHike Rating: 1 – Easy. Under 1 mile on flat terrain. Unpaved paths\, potentially muddy if it’s rained recently.\nElevation change: N/A\nLeader: Matthew Tarlach\, MDBAFieldtrips@gmail.com\, Cheryl Abel and Elisa Fernandes-McDade.\nMeet: In front of the MVSD administration building at 8:30AM. Please note that Moorhen Marsh is gated. If you’re more than a few minutes late you won’t be able to get in.\nDirections: From I-680 northbound\, exit at Pacheco Blvd\, turn right onto Arthur Road and go under the freeway. At the end of Arthur Road\, continue ahead and left through the MVSD gate. Follow the service road about half a mile and proceed through the tunnel under the freeway—watch for oncoming traffic! After emerging from the tunnel\, the admin building will be on your right. \nRegister HERE for Sunday March 29:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-moorhen-marsh-beginners-welcome-tickets-1983197453971 \nor HERE for the same itinerary on March 25:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-moorhen-marsh-tickets-1983167706997 \n(Image of Black-crowned Night Herons by Isaac Aronow)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdba-field-trip-birding-moorhen-marsh-mar-2026-2/
LOCATION:Mountain View Sanitary District\, 3800 Arthur Rd\, Martinez\, CA\, 94553\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Birding Moorhen Marsh
DESCRIPTION:An outing for birders of all experience levels\, and especially good for beginners. \nMoorhen Marsh in Martinez was one of the first water treatment facilities in the US designed to provide healthy habitat for birds. Today its several ponds are home to many resident species\, and it’s often visited by migrants as well. Managed by the Mountain View Sanitary District\, Moorhen Marsh is open for birding only by appointment. This is not a two-day class: Similar outings will be held on both Wednesday and Sunday\, to accommodate various schedules. \nWe’ll meet at 8:30AM in front of the MVSD administration building\, then proceed together into Moorhen Marsh. There will be a short introductory presentation on the birds we hope to see and on birding in general. Then we’ll take a walk around the marsh\, hoping to see and hear egrets\, herons\, warblers and wrens\, with raptors and other species also possible. As we depart Moorhen Marsh we’ll stop at Waterbird Regional Preserve\, just across the freeway\, where we’ll use scopes to identify the variety of long-legged shorebirds\, ducks\, and more who winter there. \nBinoculars will be available to lend. If you’d like to borrow a pair please contact the leader in advance\, so we have enough on hand. \nHike Rating: 1 – Easy. Under 1 mile on flat terrain. Unpaved paths\, potentially muddy if it’s rained recently.\nElevation change: N/A\nLeader: Matthew Tarlach\, MDBAFieldtrips@gmail.com\, Cheryl Abel and Elisa Fernandes-McDade.\nMeet: In front of the MVSD administration building at 8:30AM. Please note that Moorhen Marsh is gated. If you’re more than a few minutes late you won’t be able to get in.\nDirections: From I-680 northbound\, exit at Pacheco Blvd\, turn right onto Arthur Road and go under the freeway. At the end of Arthur Road\, continue ahead and left through the MVSD gate. Follow the service road about half a mile and proceed through the tunnel under the freeway—watch for oncoming traffic! After emerging from the tunnel\, the admin building will be on your right. \nRegister HERE for Wednesday March 25:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-moorhen-marsh-tickets-1983167706997 \nor HERE for the same itinerary on Sunday March 29:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-moorhen-marsh-beginners-welcome-tickets-1983197453971 \n(Image of Black-crowned Night Herons by Isaac Aronow)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdba-field-trip-birding-moorhen-marsh-mar-2026/
LOCATION:Mountain View Sanitary District\, 3800 Arthur Rd\, Martinez\, CA\, 94553\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T083000
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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- McNabney Marsh & MVSD
DESCRIPTION:**Sorry\, this event has been CANCELLED by MVSD.** \nThis field trip is very suitable for beginning birders! Binoculars are available for borrowing\, just let the leader know in advance to bring an extra pair. \nMoorhen Marsh\, maintained by the Mt. View Sanitary District in Martinez is of the first water treatment facilities in the US that was designed to offer quality habitat for migrating birds. The marsh is usually only open for visits by appointment\, Monday thru Friday\, so this is an unusual chance to visit on a Saturday. We hope to see resident and overwintering ducks geese\, herons\, and passerines. \nJust across the freeway\, McNabney Marsh\, a.k.a Waterbird Regional Preserve\, hosts many more waterbirds and shorebirds as well. Marsh passerines and raptors might also be present. \nWe’ll meet at the observation deck near the south end of McNabney Marsh\, off Arthur Road\, and scan with our scopes. After that we’ll move the cars a short distance and take a walk around the artificial marshes operated by Mt. View Sanitary District. \nHike Rating: 1 – Easy. Under 1 mile on flat terrain. Paths are unpaved paths and potentially muddy\, if it’s rained recently.\nLeader: Matthew Tarlach\, mdbafieldtrips@gmail.com\nMeet: The observation deck off Arthur Road at 8:30AM.\nGPS for meeting point: 38.019304268086714\, -122.09612963848679 \nDirections: From I-680 northbound\, exit at Pacheco Blvd\, turn right onto Arthur Road and go under the freeway. Arthur Road will bend left. Where Arthur Road ends the paved road turns sharp left through a gate onto MVSD’s private road. Drive about .3 mile to the gravel parking lot just before the one-lane tunnel. The observation deck is to the right (east) of the road. \nLimited to 15 participants. Participants acknowledge the MDBA Liability Waiver (available during registration)\, and will be required to sign a release of viability in order to enter the MVSD facility. \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-mvsd-and-mcnabney-marsh-tickets-1853799075939 \n(Image by Alan Bade)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdba-field-trip-mt-view-sanitary-mcnabney-marsh-nov-2025/
LOCATION:Mountain View Sanitary District\, 3800 Arthur Rd\, Martinez\, CA\, 94553\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250319T083000
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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Moorhen + McNabney Marshes
DESCRIPTION:Two trips this month! Mt. View Sanitary District has offered MDBA special access for a Saturday visit. Both trips will be open to the public\, and are very suitable for beginning birders. Binoculars are available for borrowing—just email the leader in advance so they know how many extra pairs to bring. \nCreated by MVSD in 1974\, Moorhen Marsh was the first wetland on the west coast that made use of treated effluents as its primary water source. Today the 21-acre constructed wetland offers critical habitat for wildlife. Native species dependent on Moorhen Marsh for habitat include the western pond turtle\, North American river otter\, and many species of birds. Directly across the freeway\, McNabney Marsh—aka Waterbird Regional Preserve—in winter hosts many species of ducks\, shorebirds and waterbirds. \nWe’ll meet at the observation deck near the south end of McNabney Marsh\, off of Arthur Road\, and scan the area with our scopes. After that we’ll move the cars a short distance into the MVSD facility and take a walk around the cleverly human-made Moorhen Marsh. \nHike Rating: 1 – Easy. Under 1 mile on flat terrain. Unpaved paths can get muddy after rain.\nElevation change: N/A\nLeader: Matthew Tarlach\, mdbafieldtrips@gmail.com \nMeet: Meet at the observation deck off of Arthur Road at 8:30 AM. There’s plenty of parking. \nDirections: From I-680 northbound\, exit at Pacheco Blvd\, turn right onto Arthur Road and go under the freeway. Arthur Road will bend left. Where Arthur Road ends\, the paved road turns sharp left through a gate into Mt. View Sanitary’s private access road. Drive about .3 mile to the gravel parking lot just before the one-lane tunnel. The observation deck is to the right (east) of the road. \nThis field trip is free and open to the public\, with prior registration required. Limited to 15 participants. Participants will need to click to acknowledge the MDBA liability waiver. Anyone entering Moorhen Marsh will need to sign the MVSD liability waiver also\, to be provided on site. \nRegister for Wednesday 3/19:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-moorhen-marsh-and-mcnabney-marsh-tickets-1252473153919 \n(Image of Black-crowned Night Herons by Isaac Aronow.)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdba-field-trip-moorhen-mcnabney-marshes-mar-2025-2/
LOCATION:Mountain View Sanitary District\, 3800 Arthur Rd\, Martinez\, CA\, 94553\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250315T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250315T120000
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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Moorhen + McNabney Marshes
DESCRIPTION:Two trips this month! Mt. View Sanitary District has offered MDBA special access for a Saturday visit. Both trips will be open to the public\, and are very suitable for beginning birders. Binoculars are available for borrowing—just email the leader in advance so they know how many extra pairs to bring. \nCreated by MVSD in 1974\, Moorhen Marsh was the first wetland on the west coast that made use of treated effluents as its primary water source. Today the 21-acre constructed wetland offers critical habitat for wildlife. Native species dependent on Moorhen Marsh for habitat include the western pond turtle\, North American river otter\, and many species of birds. Directly across the freeway\, McNabney Marsh—aka Waterbird Regional Preserve—in winter hosts many species of ducks\, shorebirds and waterbirds. \nWe’ll meet at the observation deck near the south end of McNabney Marsh\, off of Arthur Road\, and scan the area with our scopes. After that we’ll move the cars a short distance into the MVSD facility and take a walk around the cleverly human-made Moorhen Marsh. \nHike Rating: 1 – Easy. Under 1 mile on flat terrain. Unpaved paths can get muddy after rain.\nElevation change: N/A\nLeader: Matthew Tarlach\, mdbafieldtrips@gmail.com \nMeet: Meet at the observation deck off of Arthur Road at 8:30 AM. There’s plenty of parking. \nDirections: From I-680 northbound\, exit at Pacheco Blvd\, turn right onto Arthur Road and go under the freeway. Arthur Road will bend left. Where Arthur Road ends\, the paved road turns sharp left through a gate into Mt. View Sanitary’s private access road. Drive about .3 mile to the gravel parking lot just before the one-lane tunnel. The observation deck is to the right (east) of the road. \nThis field trip is free and open to the public\, with prior registration required. Limited to 15 participants. Participants will need to click to acknowledge the MDBA liability waiver. Anyone entering Moorhen Marsh will need to sign the MVSD liability waiver also\, to be provided on site. \nRegister for Saturday 3/15:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-moorhen-marsh-and-mcnabney-marsh-tickets-1250021350509 \n(Image of Black-crowned Night Herons by Isaac Aronow.)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdba-field-trip-moorhen-mcnabney-marshes-mar-2025/
LOCATION:Mountain View Sanitary District\, 3800 Arthur Rd\, Martinez\, CA\, 94553\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241104T113000
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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Mt. View Sanitary and McNabney Marsh
DESCRIPTION:In winter McNabney Marsh\, aka Waterbird Regional Preserve\, hosts many species of ducks\, shorebirds and waterbirds. Marsh passerines and raptors might also be present. \nWe’ll meet at the observation deck off of Arthur Road\, and scan the marsh with our scopes. After that we’ll move the cars a short distance and take a walk around the man-made marshes operated by Mt. View Sanitary District. Bring your scope if you have one! \nThis trip is very suitable for beginning birders! Binoculars are available for borrowing\, just let the leader know in advance to bring an extra pair. \nHike Rating: 1 – Easy. Under 1 mile on flat terrain. Unpaved paths in MVSD\, potentially muddy.\nElevation change: N/A\nLeader: Matthew Tarlach\, 925-482-6129\nMeet: Meet at the observation deck off of Arthur Road at 8:30AM.\nGPS: 38.01949443777331\, -122.09610747171664 \nDirections: From I-680 northbound\, exit at Pacheco Blvd\, turn right onto Arthur Road and go under the freeway. Arthur Road will bend left. Where Arthur Road ends the paved road turns sharp left onto Mt. View Sanitary’s private road. Drive about .3 mile to the gravel parking lot just before the one-lane tunnel. The observation deck is to the right (east) of the road. \nLimited to 15 participants. Participants acknowledge the MDBA Liability Waiver (available during registration).\nREGISTER: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mcnabney-marsh-and-mvsd-tickets-1051583794437 \n(Image of Long-billed Dowitchers by Alan Bade)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdba-field-trip-mt-view-sanitary-mcnabney-marsh-nov-2024/
LOCATION:Mountain View Sanitary District\, 3800 Arthur Rd\, Martinez\, CA\, 94553\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240311T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240311T123000
DTSTAMP:20260522T202815
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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Mt. View Sanitary and McNabney Marsh
DESCRIPTION:We’ll begin by scanning McNabney Marsh from the viewing platform\, then head over to Moorhen Marsh at Mt. View Sanitary District—one of the first water treatment facilities in the US to be developed as bird habitat. We expect to see a variety of waterbirds at these locations\, from grebes and ducks to waders and peeps. Marsh passerines and raptors might also be present. This trip is great for beginners! \nHike Rating: 1 – Easy. Under 1 mile on flat terrain. Unpaved paths\, potentially muddy.\nElevation change: N/A\nLeader: Sandy Ritchie & Matt Tarlach \nMeet: Meet at the wooden observation deck overlooking McNabney Marsh\, east of I-680\, at 8:30 AM. \nDirections: Exit from I-680 southbound at Arthur Road\, turn left and go under the freeway. Exit I-680 northbound at Pacheco Blvd\, turn right onto Arthur Road and go under the freeway.\nArthur Road will turn left. At .4 miles turn sharp left onto Mt. View Sanitary’s private road. Follow the road through the entry gate\, with the freeway to your left and the marsh to your right\, until you arrive at the gravel parking lot by the observation deck. \nLimited to 15 participants. Sign up HERE:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-mt-view-sanitarymcnabney-marsh-tickets-797319884237 \n(Photo of Green Heron by Matt Tarlach)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdas-field-trip-mt-view-sanitary-mcnabney-marsh-mar-2024/
LOCATION:Mountain View Sanitary District\, 3800 Arthur Rd\, Martinez\, CA\, 94553\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231121T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231121T120000
DTSTAMP:20260522T202815
CREATED:20231024T043442Z
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip -- Mt. View Sanitary and McNabney Marsh
DESCRIPTION:We expect to see a variety of water birds here\, from grebes and ducks to waders and peeps. Marsh passerines and raptors might also be present. This trip is suitable for beginners. \nHike Rating: 1 – Easy. Under 1 mile on flat terrain. Unpaved paths\, potentially muddy.\nElevation change: N/A\nLeader: Randy Huey\, 925-518-8439\nMeet: Mt. View Sanitary Visitor Center at 9:00 AM \nDirections: Exit from I-680 southbound at Arthur Road\, turn left and go under the freeway. Exit I-680 northbound at Pacheco Blvd\, turn right onto Arthur Road and go under the freeway. Arthur Road will turn left. At .4 miles turn sharp left onto Mt. View Sanitary’s private road. Follow the road through the entry gate\, alongside the freeway and through the tunnel under I-680. Park and sign-in at the Visitor Center. \nLimited to 15 participants. All Field Trips are first-registered\, first-served. Participants acknowledge the MDAS Liability Waiver (available during registration). Register for this trip here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mt-view-sanitarymcnabney-marsh-tickets-736239511197 \n(Image of Green Heron by Matt Tarlach)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdas-field-trip-mt-view-sanitary-mcnabney-marsh-nov-2023/
LOCATION:Mountain View Sanitary District\, 3800 Arthur Rd\, Martinez\, CA\, 94553\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230314T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230314T130000
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CREATED:20230217T023019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T023335Z
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip -- Mt. View Sanitary and McNabney Marsh
DESCRIPTION:Mt. View Sanitary and McNabney Marsh\nTuesday March 14\, 9 AM to 1pm\n \nStarting at the Mt. View Sanitation District Administration Building\, we will spend most of our outing walking around the several large ponds that make up Moorhen Marsh. Parking is free\, and there are restrooms at the beginning of the walk. Winter birding at the Marsh has been excellent so far this year\, and hopefully\, March will be no exception. Some of the types of birds we should see include: swans\, pelicans\, ducks\, egrets\, herons\, coots\, grackle\, gulls\, and hawks. Following our walk around Moorhen\, we will drive the short distance to the other side of I-680 to the birding platform at McNabney Marsh\, look for ducks and waterbirds there. Depending on how much fun we’re having\, we may extend the trip across the marsh at Waterbird Regional Preserve. \nThis trip is well-suited for beginners. If you’d like to borrow a pair of binoculars to use while on the trip contact leader Matt Tarlach\, after you register. \nRating: Category 1-Easy. Flat walking on smooth paths.\nElevation change: N/A\nLeader:Matt Tarlach (925 482 6129) and Sandy Ritchie\nMeet: Mt. View Sanitary Administration Building \nDirections: From I-680 southbound exit at Arthur Road\, turn left and go under the freeway. From I-680 northbound exit at Pacheco Blvd\, turn right onto Arthur Road and go under the freeway.\nArthur Road will eventually turn left. At .4 miles turn sharp left onto Mt. View Sanitary’s private road. Follow the road through the entry gate\, alongside the freeway and through the one-lane tunnel under I-680. Park and meet at the Administration Building\, which will be on the right. \n \nMVSD limits groups to 20 participants\, and requires a liability waiver. All MDAS trip participants must also accept our waiver\, which will be available upon registration. Register for this trip here:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/mvsd-moorhen-marsh-and-mcnabney-marsh-tickets-544650513347 \n(Snowy Egret photo by Beth Branthaver)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdas-field-trip-mt-view-sanitary-mcnabney-marsh-mar-2023/
LOCATION:Mountain View Sanitary District\, 3800 Arthur Rd\, Martinez\, CA\, 94553\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221122T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221122T120000
DTSTAMP:20260522T202815
CREATED:20221018T032112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T034346Z
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip -- MVSD - McNabney & Moorhen Marshes
DESCRIPTION:MVSD – McNabney and Moorhen Marshes\nTuesday\, November 22\, 9am – Noon \nWe expect to see a variety of water birds here\, from grebes and ducks to waders and peeps. Marsh passerines and raptors might also be present. \nHike Rating: 2 – Moderate. Almost entirely flat\, but over half a mile of walking around the ponds.\nElevation change: N/A\nLeader: Randy Huey\, please call to confirm: 925-518-8439\nMeet: Meet at Mt. View Sanitary Visitor Center at 9:00 AM \nThis hike is limited to 15 participants. All field trips require registration and participants must acknowledge the MDAS Liability Waiver (available during registration). Registration at this link\, beginning two weeks before and closing two nights before the trip:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/mt-view-sanitarymcnabney-marsh-tickets-440164603177 \nDirections: Exit from I-680 southbound at Arthur Road\, turn left and go under the freeway. Exit I-680 northbound at Pacheco Blvd\, turn right onto Arthur Road and go under the freeway. Arthur Road will turn left. At .4 miles turn sharp left onto Mt. View Sanitary’s private road. Follow the road through the entry gate\, alongside the freeway and through the tunnel under I-680. Park and sign-in at the Visitor Center. \n \nExit from I-680 southbound at Arthur Road\, turn left and go under the freeway. Exit I-680 northbound at Pacheco Blvd\, turn right onto Arthur Road and go under the freeway. Arthur Road will turn left. At .4 miles turn sharp left onto Mt. View Sanitary’s private road. Follow the road through the entry gate\, alongside the freeway and through the tunnel under I-680. Park and sign-in at the Visitor Center. \n(Snowy Egret photo by Beth Branthaver)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdas-field-trip-mvsd-mcnabney-moorhen-marshes-nov-2022/
LOCATION:Mountain View Sanitary District\, 3800 Arthur Rd\, Martinez\, CA\, 94553\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220308T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220308T120000
DTSTAMP:20260522T202815
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UID:6776-1646730000-1646740800@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip -- Mt. View Sanitary and McNabney Marsh
DESCRIPTION:Mt. View Sanitary and McNabney Marsh\nTuesday March 8\, 9 AM to Noon\nLeader: Randy Huey\, 925-518-8439 \nStarting at the Mt. View Sanitation District Administration Building\, we will spend most of our outing walking around the several large ponds making up Moorhen Marsh. Parking is free\, and there are restrooms at the beginning of the walk. Winter birding at the Marsh has been excellent so far this year\, and hopefully\, March will be no exception. Some of the types of birds we should see include: swans\, pelicans\, ducks\, egrets\, herons\, coots\, grackle\, gulls\, and hawks. Following our walk around Moorhen\, we will drive the short distance over to the birding platform at McNabney Marsh\, and depending on how well and long our time goes\, we may end up the trip across the marsh at Waterbird Regional Preserve. \nRating: Category 1-Easy\nElevation change: N/A\nLeader: Randy Huey\nMeet: Mt. View Sanitary Administration Building parking lot \nDirections: Exit from I-680 southbound at Arthur Road\, turn left and go under the freeway. Exit I-680 northbound at Pacheco Blvd\, turn right onto Arthur Road and go under the freeway. Arthur Road will turn left. At .4 miles turn sharp left onto Mt. View Sanitary’s private road. Follow the road through the entry gate\, alongside the freeway and through the tunnel under I-680. Park and meet at the Administration Building\, which will be on the right. \n \nThe field trip is limited to 20 participants. Register for this event HERE starting on 2/20. Participants must acknowledge the MDAS Liability Waiver (available during registration). \n(Snowy Egret photo by Beth Branthaver)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdas-field-trip-mt-view-sanitary-mcnabney-marsh-mar-2022/
LOCATION:Mountain View Sanitary District\, 3800 Arthur Rd\, Martinez\, CA\, 94553\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211123T120000
DTSTAMP:20260522T202815
CREATED:20210919T225727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T080505Z
UID:6454-1637661600-1637668800@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip—Mt. View Sanitary/McNabney Marsh
DESCRIPTION:We expect to see a variety of water birds here\, from grebes and ducks\, to waders and peeps. Marsh passerines and raptors might also be present. \nThis hike is limited to 20 participants. All Field Trips are first-registered\, first-served. Participants acknowledge the MDAS Liability Waiver (available during registration). \nRating: Moderate \nElevation change: N/A \nLeader: Randy Huey\, please call to confirm: 925-518-8439 \nMeet: Meet at Mt. View Sanitary Visitor Center at 10:00 AM. \nDirections: Exit from I-680 southbound at Arthur Road\, turn left and go under the freeway. Exit I-680 northbound at Pacheco Blvd\, turn right onto Arthur Road and go under the freeway. Arthur Road will turn left. At .4 miles turn sharp left onto Mt. View Sanitary’s private road. Follow the road through the entry gate\, alongside the freeway and through the tunnel under I-680. Park and sign-in at the Visitor Center. \nRegister for this field trip HERE. \n(Snowy Egret photo by Beth Branthaver)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdas-field-trip-mt-view-sanitary-mcnabney-marsh/
LOCATION:Mountain View Sanitary District\, 3800 Arthur Rd\, Martinez\, CA\, 94553\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200317T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200317T140000
DTSTAMP:20260522T202815
CREATED:20191106T191624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200313T005722Z
UID:3554-1584435600-1584453600@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Mt. View Sanitary/McNabney Marsh - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:This event is cancelled due to the emerging concerns regarding COVID-19.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mt-view-sanitary-mcnabney-marsh/
LOCATION:Mountain View Sanitary District\, 3800 Arthur Rd\, Martinez\, CA\, 94553\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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