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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221204
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SUMMARY:A Day with Richard Crossley
DESCRIPTION:A DAY WITH RICHARD CROSSLEY \nWild Birds Unlimited of Pleasant Hill is pleased to present\, A Day with Richard Crossley on Sunday\, December 4\, 2022. Please join us at the store for either a “Learning to Look – A Field Exercise” and/or the “Past\, Present and Future” talk and book signing. Richard Crossley is an internationally acclaimed birder\, photographer and award-winning author of “The Crossley ID Guide” series. \nTHESE ARE FREE EVENTS BUT RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Please email the store at wbursvp@gmail.com to RSVP for the following events: \nLearning to Look – A Field Exercise \n@ Wild Birds Unlimited\n692 Contra Costa Blvd.\nPleasant Hill\, CA 94523 \nProgram times:\n8:00am – 10:00am\n10:30am – 12:00pm \nProgram Description: You will enjoy an intimate setting connecting with nature. You will learn to look like the experts do with Richard. This program focuses on how to understand and interpret what you are seeing\, observe interesting behaviors and discover identification tricks of the birding trade! \nPast\, Present and Future \n@ Wild Birds Unlimited\n692 Contra Costa Blvd.\nPleasant Hill\, CA 94523 \nProgram time:\n1:00pm – 3:00pm \nProgram Description: Tales of lessons learned while growing up in the wild British birding scene\, from travels around the world\, to living in Japan and settling down in his birding utopia\, Cape May\, NJ. It will be a fast-paced story told in a Yorkshire brogue\, through a camera lens that loves color and art\, but with a strong point of view. \nWith humor and depth Richard will also highlight the thoughts behind the revolutionary ‘The Crossley ID Guide’ series to self-publishing his latest guide on Western Birds. He also talks about the positive impact of birds on people through Ornitherapy: For your Mind\, Body and Soul (co-authored with Holy Merker\, Sophie Crossley). \nCome and listen to Richard’s optimistic outlook for birding\, lifestyles and conservation. It’s sure to change the way you think! \nRichard will have all of his books available for sale during the programs. \n \nRICHARD CROSSLEY BIO \nRichard Crossley is an internationally acclaimed birder\, photographer and award-\nwinning author of ‘The Crossley ID Guide’ series. Born in Yorkshire\, he also lived in\nJapan\, and birded worldwide before settling down in the USA. \nAfter one of his frequent mid-life crises at the turn of the millennium\, Richard decided it\nwas time to spend less time obsessively birding and to focus on paying it forward.\nSometimes called crazy (his badge of honor)\, wildly passionate\, and driven\, Richard’s\nfocus is youth birding\, and connecting people to a fuller appreciation and understanding\nof nature. \nRichard’s recently published books The Crossley ID Guide: Western Birds\, The\nCrossley ID Guide: Waterfowl\, and Ornitherapy April 2021. These books continue to\nconnect us all to nature with a stronger appreciation and understanding of our\nsurroundings\, including their many health benefits. Self-published\, these new guides\nencourages all outdoor conservation groups to view each other as one. \nRichard also co-founded the global birding initiative Pledge to Fledge\, Race4Birds and\nThe Cape May Young Birders Club. He served on the board of directors at Hawk\nMountain Sanctuary. He has contributed to most major birding publications\, is frequently\nheard on radio\, and is a sought-after public speaker.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/wbu-a-day-with-richard-crossley-dec-2022/
LOCATION:Wild Birds Unlimited\, Pleasant Hill\, 692 Contra Costa Blvd\, Pleasant Hill\, CA\, 94523\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wild Birds Unlimited":MAILTO:pleasanthillwbu@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200606T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200606T120000
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SUMMARY:Pine Canyon (Wild Birds Unlimited Bird Walk Series) - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:In light of the continuning COVID 19 crisis\, Mt. Diablo Audubon Society has canceled the few scheduled field trips through the month of June. 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.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/pine-canyon-wild-birds-unlimited-mdas-bird-walk-series/
LOCATION:Wild Birds Unlimited\, Pleasant Hill\, 692 Contra Costa Blvd\, Pleasant Hill\, CA\, 94523\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200502T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200502T120000
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CREATED:20191207T200117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200401T005204Z
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SUMMARY:Big Break Shoreline (Wild Birds Unlimited Bird Walk Series) - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:This event is cancelled in line with Contra Costa County and California Shelter-In-Place Directives issued due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.  Please\, go birding on your own and Stay Safe!
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/big-break-shoreline-wild-birds-unlimited-mdas-bird-walk-series/
LOCATION:Wild Birds Unlimited\, Pleasant Hill\, 692 Contra Costa Blvd\, Pleasant Hill\, CA\, 94523\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200420T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200420T120000
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CREATED:20191207T195521Z
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SUMMARY:Mitchell Canyon (Wild Birds Unlimited Bird Walk Series) - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:This event is cancelled in line with Contra Costa County and California Shelter-In-Place Directives issued due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.  Please\, go birding on your own and Stay Safe!
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mitchell-canyon-wild-birds-unlimited-mdas-bird-walk-series/
LOCATION:Wild Birds Unlimited\, Pleasant Hill\, 692 Contra Costa Blvd\, Pleasant Hill\, CA\, 94523\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200307T080000
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SUMMARY:Coyote Hills (Wild Birds Unlimited Bird Walk Series)
DESCRIPTION:Walk among the Ohlone Indian grounds and shell mounds looking for northern harriers\, great horned owls\, rare rough legged hawks and pygmy owls.  Also seeing many marsh & shore birds\, ducks\, yellowthroats\, meadowlarks\, hermit thrushes\, and rare black & white warblers.   Leave at 8:00 am from the Wild Birds Unlimited parking lot returning approximately 2 pm.  Carpooling encouraged.  Parking $5.00.  Wear layers and bring lunch.  Leader: Kevin Hintsa\,  925-798-0303. Category 2. Donations to MDAS encouraged.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/coyote-hills-wild-birds-unlimited-mdas-bird-walk-series/
LOCATION:Wild Birds Unlimited\, Pleasant Hill\, 692 Contra Costa Blvd\, Pleasant Hill\, CA\, 94523\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200201T080000
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SUMMARY:Contra Loma reservoir (Wild Birds Unlimited Bird Walk Series)
DESCRIPTION:An easy winter 3 mile stroll looking for common gallinules\, green herons\, soras\, as well as red-shouldered hawks\, harriers and other raptors.  Leave at 8:00 am from the Wild Birds Unlimited parking lot returning approximately noon.  Carpooling encouraged.  Parking $5.00.  Wear layers and bring rain gear. Leader: Kevin Hintsa\,  925-798-0303. Category 1.  Donation to MDAS encouraged.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/contra-loma-reservoir-wild-birds-unlimited-mdas-bird-walk-series/
LOCATION:Wild Birds Unlimited\, Pleasant Hill\, 692 Contra Costa Blvd\, Pleasant Hill\, CA\, 94523\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200104T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200104T160000
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SUMMARY:Colusa Wildlife Refuge (Wild Birds Unlimited Bird Walk Series)
DESCRIPTION:A long journey\, but well worth it. Visitors report snow geese\, bald eagles\, white faced ibis\, herons\, pintails\, teals\, northern shovelers\, and other ducks\, white pelicans\, grebes\, ring necked pheasants\, horned owls\, kites\, and many other raptors.  Eurasian wigeons are often seen\, and in the past there have even been reports of the elusive falcated duck. Most of the refuge will be seen in vehicles with short walks at several points. There is a small entrance fee per car unless you have a Duck Stamp or other pass.  Leave at 8:00 am from the Wild Birds Unlimited parking lot returning approx. 4:00 pm.  Carpooling encouraged.  Wear layers\, bring lunch and rain gear. Leader: Chick Chickering\, 925-686-9231. Category 1.  Donation to MDAS encouraged.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/colusa-wildlife-refuge-wild-birds-unlimited-mdas-bird-walk-series/
LOCATION:Wild Birds Unlimited\, Pleasant Hill\, 692 Contra Costa Blvd\, Pleasant Hill\, CA\, 94523\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191005T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191005T160000
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SUMMARY:Back to Nature Event\, Wild Birds Unlimited
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 5\, 2019\, 10 AM-4 PM\n692 Contra Costa Blvd\, Pleasant Hill\, CA 94523 \nThis is Wild Birds Unlimited’s 28th year sponsoring a Nature Event\, giving you the chance to meet and learn about organizations working to protect our local wildlife and environment. This will be a family event even the kids will love\, with a live bald eagle\, birds\, bugs\, snakes\, and spiders. Nature artists and authors will show their creations. Mt. Diablo Audubon will have a table along with many area conservation groups. To volunteer\, please contact Susana de Trapaga at outreach@mtdiabloaudubon.org
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/back-to-nature-event-wild-birds-unlimited/
LOCATION:Wild Birds Unlimited\, Pleasant Hill\, 692 Contra Costa Blvd\, Pleasant Hill\, CA\, 94523\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outreach
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