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SUMMARY:Can Citizen Science Save Us?
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, February 17\, 2021\n7 PM to 8:30 PM\nWith Mary Ellen Hannibal\nSign up for the Webinar HERE \nMary Ellen Hannibal is an award-winning author.  Her book Citizen Scientist: Searching for Heroes and Hope in an Age of Extinction was named a best book of 2016 by the San Francisco Chronicle and won a Nautilus book award. She frequently contributes to Bay Nature\, Nautilus\, the New York Times\, and Science magazines. Her Stanford TEDx talk addresses citizen science in general:   Can Citizen Science Save Us? Her most recent TED addresses How you can help save the monarch butterfly\, and the planet. Citizen science is an old/new practice of direct observation of nature by amateurs. Today the practice is turbo-charged by smartphone technology and vast computing power.  It is needed as never before\, because plants and animals are disappearing too fast\, and Earth is undergoing a mass extinction. The good news is that citizen science is a concept\, a format\, and a tool for addressing environmental problems at a local level\, including the urban environment. In this talk I’ll go over some of the basics of citizen science and focus on local projects that make a difference. \nwww.maryellenhannibal.com \ngo.ted.com/maryellenhannibal
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/can-citizen-science-save-us/
LOCATION:Zoom Event\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:The Breeding Behavior of our Local Owls – Getting to Know our Nocturnal Neighbors
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 17\, 2021\n7 PM to 8:30 PM\nWith Joe Mueller\nCLICK HERE to register for the Zoom Webinar \nThe best time of year to get to know owls is during the breeding season. This is the time when they communicate with each other and allow us a glimpse into their lives.  Join Joe for a guided journey into understanding the reproductive behavior of our local owls.  We’ll explore topics from territoriality and pair formation to courtship and nesting.   \nAs a Professor of Biology for 30 years Joe has been teaching a rich diversity of courses ranging from ornithology to marine invertebrate zoology as well as leading field courses from Alaskan tundra to Costa Rican Tropical Rain Forests. His teaching style has developed from a view of life focused on systems thinking and how interrelationships make up the essential nature of life.  He developed and coordinates the Natural History Program at College of Marin and is the 2008 recipient of the Terwilliger Environmental Education Award.
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/the-breeding-behavior-of-our-local-owls-getting-to-know-our-nocturnal-neighbors/
LOCATION:Zoom Event\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210331T190000
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SUMMARY:Rare Bird Sightings in Marin 2020
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 31\, 2021\n7 PM to 8:30 PM\nWith California Young Birders Club Members – Joseph Zeno\, Mark Schulist\, Lucas Corneliussen\, and John King\nCLICK HERE to Register for the Zoom Webinar \nMarin County hosts some of the best opportunities to see and find rare birds. You can see a new bird in Marin every time you go outside. As you grow as a birder and begin to be able to recognize most of the local species\, you will start to find new birds that may be rare where you live. The species you observe will change with the seasons. Fall migration in Marin County is exceptional for finding rare birds compared to most places on the west coast because the extent to which Point Reyes National Seashore extends into the Pacific Ocean makes it an ideal resting place for migrating birds. Some of the birds that stop there are regular migrants\, and some are truly rare because they get blown off course. These are known as vagrants. This webinar will illustrate where you can find rare migrants and vagrants in Marin county\, giving tips on how to find them\, and these talented and enthusiastic young birders will show you some of the highlights and best experiences they had with Marin’s rare birds in 2020. \nAll of the young birders presenting on this date are part of the Bay Area Chapter of the California Young Birders Club. Check out their website and read about their monthly field trips throughout the state. \nYoung Birders\nJoseph Zeno: Sophomore currently attending Terra Linda High School and part of the Marin School of Environmental Leadership (MarinSEL) program. Started birding in 2017 and likes to find and photograph birds and make photo books and calendars. Interested in studying how birds interact with other organisms in our changing environment. \nMark Schulist: Sophomore currently attending Marin Academy High School. Started birding in 2017 and enjoys photographing birds as well as any other wildlife. Interested in patterns of birds and how birds are able to migrate with such consistency. \nLucas Corneliussen: Junior currently attending Credo High School in Sonoma County. Started birding in 2011 and enjoys California county birding and birding in new locations all over the state as well as birding throughout the Point Reyes National Seashore on an almost weekly basis. Currently interested in nocturnal flight counts (NFC) and changes in migration patterns within certain species over the course of different periods of time. \nJohn King: Sophomore currently attending Terra Linda High School. Started birding in 2017\, and still enjoying the different habitats California has to offer. He enjoys birding in coastal forested areas where small passerines are abundant and in large flocks. Interested in the evolution of birds and the adaptations (structural/behavioral) they made to survive in the wild.
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/rare-bird-sightings-in-marin-2020/
LOCATION:Zoom Event\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:BIRDING IN MARIN - Point Reyes Fish Docks\, Lighthouse and Beaches
DESCRIPTION:Point Reyes – Fish Docks\, Lighthouse & Beaches\nSeptember 4th\n8:30AM – Mid Afternoon\nBirding with Jim White and Bob Battagin \nSeptember provides the most birding surprises in Marin as many juvenile birds make their first migration west and south without the aid of google maps. Western migrants such as Townsends\, Hermit and Black-throated Gray Warblers may be in the Point Reyes Tree islands with rarer eastern species. Western Tanagers may share a tree with a Rose-breasted Grosbeak. \nDrake’s Bay begins to harbor large numbers of wintering species like scoters\, loons\, terns and gulls. A Wandering Tattler may join Black Turnstones\, sanderlings and Godwits along the shores. This is a good time and place to witness Parasitic Jaegers harassing Elegant Terns to try to snitch a captured fish. \nThe Point Reyes Lighthouse sits well out into the Pacific Ocean so some pelagic birds like Shearwaters may be seen from the comfort of the shore. Peregrine Falcons are often seen\, especially on mornings when the fog hides the coast\, and migrating land birds may be hunted out over the ocean. The point with its few Monterey Cypress can then be a life saving vision to them. \nLimit of 15 participants. All participants must be vaccinated. CLICK HERE to register for this field trip. There will be NO waiting lists at this time.  \nDIRECTIONS: Meet at 8:30 at the Fish Docks parking lot on the outer point. Take Sir Francis Drake thru Inverness toward the Light House. Left turn to the FISH DOCKS just after Ranch A (The Nunes Ranch) and one mile before the Lighthouse. Carpool if possible\, be vaccinated and allow 1.5 hour from the San Rafael area. \n 
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/birding-in-marin-point-reyes-fish-docks-lighthouse-and-beaches/
LOCATION:CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210908T180000
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SUMMARY:VAUX’S SWIFTS AT MCNEAR BRICK 
AND BLOCK
DESCRIPTION:McNear Brick & Block\, San Rafael\, CA\n6 PM to 7:40 PM (depending on the weather)\nBirding with Rich Cimino   \nJoin other MAS members for an evening opportunity to witness Vaux’s Swifts during their fall migration through Marin\, which occurs in September and October. Dan McNear of McNear Brick & Block has kindly allowed Marin Audubon to access this remarkable site where decommissioned smoke stacks provide an important communal roosting place for the swifts.  \nWatching thousands of swifts as they descend into the stacks just before night- fall is an unforgettable sight. At the peak of migration\, as many as 19\,000 swifts have been counted in one evening. However\, keep in mind that the number of swifts varies greatly from night to night and can range from a few hundred to thousands. Like everything else in birding\, there are no guarantees!  \nSunset on the evening of our visit will be at 7:12 PM\, so plan on arriving early to be ready. If the weather on the day of our trip is particularly cool or windy\, the swifts are likely to enter the stacks early\, so plan accordingly. Bring scopes\, binoculars\, and\, if desired\, folding chairs for your seating comfort. It can be chilly at dusk. Please stay with our group and do not enter any of the private areas on the property. Use soft voices and be sure to respect the privacy of local residents. \nLimit of 15 participants. All participants must be vaccinated. CLICK HERE to register for this field trip. There will be NO waiting lists at this time.  \nDIRECTIONS: From Hwy 101 take the Central San Rafael exit. Head east on Third St./Point San Pedro Rd for about 3.5 miles. The brickyard will be on the right. The address is 1 McNear Brickyard Rd. Park as close to the San Pedro Road entrance as possible. Please do not drive to or park near the closed gate.  \n 
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/vauxs-swifts-at-mcnear-brick-%e2%80%a8and-block/
LOCATION:CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211002T083000
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SUMMARY:BIRDING IN MARIN - Abbott's Lagoon and the Inverness Tennis Area
DESCRIPTION:October 2nd: 8:30AM – Mid Afternoon\nBirding with Jim White and Bob Battagin \nAbbott’s Lagoon on the Pacific Coast in the Point Reyes National Seashore is one of Marin’s premier birding locations sporting an eBird sum of 283 species. Fall migration south along the coast brings many birds to this area. Some that we hope to see include Ferruginous Hawk\, Baird’s and Pectoral Sandpipers\, Red-necked Phalaropes\, Lapland Longspur\, Horned Lark and Pipits. Hundreds of ducks of a dozen species\, geese\, herons\, Peregrines and Ospreys are also likely visitors. Plus you get some exercise; out and back is about 3 miles (some in sand) and Jim likes to do a full 5 mile loop. So pack a lunch for a picnic on the beach and bring a couple of layers for the fresh ocean air and help us spot a rarity. \nWe have tried to show people 200 species each year and this year’s late start makes that goal a very big challenge. To help bolster our lists\, we plan to stop along Tomales Bay near the Inverness Tennis club to look for Pine and Alder woodland birds. A surprising number of species have been seen here and there is a nice little beach where we usually find several kinds of gulls. \nTickets will be available on September 23rd at 8AM. There is a limit of 15 participants for this trip. No waiting list at this time\, and no drop-ins allowed.  \nAll participants must be fully vaccinated. \nCLICK HERE to register for this field trip
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/birding-in-marin-abbotts-lagoon-and-the-inverness-tennis-area/
LOCATION:CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211009T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211009T120000
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SUMMARY:Birding at Olompali State Historic Park
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 9th\n9AM – 12PM\nBirding with Rich Cimino & Janet Bodle  \nIt’s always an exciting time to birdwatch at Olompali State Historic Park! October can bring fall surprises. This year\, with the fires in the northern part of the state\, Olompali Park may become home to species typically not seen in the park seeking shelter. Beginning and experienced birders are invited to join leaders Rich Cimino and Janet Bodle to bird the park. We will walk the old ranch road to the park’s reservoir. We hope to see a wide variety of species that thrive in the park’s oak savanna and open grasslands. The field trip will start at 9 AM meeting in the front of the visitor center. \nDIRECTIONS: Exit Hwy 101 at Atherton Ave/San Marin Dr in Novato. Follow the signs to Olompali State Historic Park. A right turn onto the Old Redwood Hwy frontage road will take you to the park. There is an $8 parking fee. Recently the park gates have been opening by 8:30AM. \nTickets will be available on September 30th at 8AM. There is a limit of 10 participants for this trip. No waiting list at this time\, and no drop-ins allowed.  \nAll participants must be fully vaccinated. \nCLICK HERE to register for this field trip.
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/birding-at-olompali-state-historic-park/
LOCATION:CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211020T073000
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SUMMARY:Rodeo Lagoon - Marin Headlands
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, October 20th\n7:30 AM to 12:00 PM\nBirding with William Legge and David Wiechers \nJoin William and David for one of their fall migration field trips at Rodeo Lagoon. This is their longtime “patch\,” which never seems to disappoint birders with daily variations in species seen and unusual sightings. On this particular trip\, our group will be targeting Parasitic Jaeger\, migrating shorebirds\, warblers\, early winter wildfowl and passerine migrants.\nWe will begin the morning with a Sea Watch at 7:30 AM. Those arriving later may join us at 8:30 AM for a circuit of the lagoon. \nRegistration for this trip will be open starting on October 11 at 8:00 AM. There is a limit of 12 participants for this trip. There will not be a waiting list\, and no drop-ins allowed. \nDIRECTIONS: Head south on Hwy 101 and take the last Sausalito exit just before the Golden Gate Bridge. At the exit stop sign\, turn right and go under the freeway\, then follow the road down to the left. Within 300 feet turn left at the sign to the Marin Headlands (This is the only available left turn before you begin the descent into Sausalito). You should see the tunnel with the five-minute light. Proceed through the tunnel on Bunker Rd to the Rodeo Lagoon Parking Lot at the end. Meet by the bridge over the channel to the beach or join MAS birders with scopes along the nearby beach area. \nClick HERE to register for this field trip.
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/rodeo-lagoon-marin-headlands/
LOCATION:CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211103T090000
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SUMMARY:Corte Madera Ecological Reserve & Newly Restored Golden Gate Wetlands
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday November 3rd\, 2021\n9:00 AM to noon\nBirding with Rich Cimino  \nRegistration for the Corte Madera trip will be open starting on October 25 at 8:00 AM. Limit of 15 for this trip. There will not be a waiting list. No drop ins\, please. All participants must be fully vaccinated. Please register via TicketBud HERE \nPurchased in 2016 by Marin Audubon\, this important bayland property has undergone extensive restoration work in subsequent years thanks to the hard work of Marin Audubon Society board members\, hired restoration specialists\, and volunteers. The area is now a restored marsh that supports an important population of Ridgway’s Rails and other special status species and includes a newly created high tide refuge habitat where hired crews have planted 16\,200 native upland plants.  \nRegularly scheduled workdays are held here for those who might like to help with the continuing restoration work\, but on this particular day\, we will join Rich for a tour of the area with a focus on BIRDS! Recently Rich began visiting the area regularly and will share his discoveries with us. High tide is approximately 11 AM\, species we may see are ducks\, long- legged waders\, shorebirds\, rails\, plovers\, White-tailed kites\, Osprey\, American Pipits\, Savannah Sparrows and Western Meadowlarks.  \nNo restrooms are available here. Bring binoculars\, scopes\, layers\, water\, and snacks\, planning a 1.5 to 2 mile walk\, light rain does not cancel the walk.  \nDIRECTIONS: Corte Madera Ecological Reserve is located behind Trader Joe’s at the eastern end of Industrial Way in Corte Madera. Meet and park behind Trader Joe’s. 
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/corte-madera-ecological-reserve-newly-restored-golden-gate-wetlands/
LOCATION:CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211106T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211106T140000
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SUMMARY:Birding in Marin - Las Gallinas & Hamilton Wetlands
DESCRIPTION:Saturday November 6th\, 2021\n8:30 AM – 2 PM \nBirding with Jim White and Bob Battagin \nRegistration for this trip will be available starting on October 27 starting at 8AM. Limit of 15 for this trip. There will not be a waiting list. No drop-ins allowed\, please. All participants must be fully vaccinated. Register via TicketBud HERE. \nJoin Jim and Bob on an easy birdy walk of 1.5mi around the Las Gallinas ponds where we are likely to see 10 species of ducks\, 5 of herons\, 5 of raptors\, 5 of sparrows and some rails like Ridgeway’s\, Sora\, and Virginia with Gallinules\, coots\, Swans and Geese! Shall we try to identify the duck species by females? I wonder if the Merlin will be back. These oxidation ponds\, where a large portion of Marin’s waste water is converted to useful nutrients and clean enough to return safely to the San Francisco Bay ecosystem\, demonstrate how we can provide for wildlife and live in harmony with nature. \nAfter lunch we are going to visit the Hamilton Wetlands\, restored by the Army Corp of Engineers in the recent 5-10 years to the SF Bay ecosystem\, which have become the winter home of some ten thousand birds. It is remarkable that thru the 2nd World War and the Cold War years the US Air Force stayed on alert and could launch jet fighter planes in minutes from an airport here to defend the Bay Area. We will try to find 10 species of shorebirds here while staying alert to many other possibilities. \nDirections: From 101 north San Rafael take the Lucas Valley/Smith Ranch Road exit east. In about .5mi\, immediately after crossing the RR tracks\, left turn and follow the road another 0.5 miles to the Las Gallinas parking at the end. \nTo the Hamilton Wetlands return to 101 North\, take the second exit\, Nave Drive toward Hamilton. Stay on Nave\, Dr.heading north\, to Main Gate Drive and turn right. Go east to Hanger Avenue and park along the levy behind Hangar 7.
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/birding-in-marin-las-gallinas-hamilton-wetlands/
LOCATION:CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211113T083000
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SUMMARY:Birding at Willow Creek Road - Jenner CA
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 13\, 2021\n8:30 AM to 12:30 PM \nBirding with Teresa and Miles Tuffli \nRegistration for this trip will be open starting on November 4 at 8:00 AM. There is a limit of 15 for this trip. There will not be a waiting list. No drop-ins allowed. All participants must be fully vaccinated. Please register via TicketBud HERE. \nHead up the Sonoma County coast to bird Willow Creek Road in Jenner. We’ll have the chance for multiple raptor species\, including potential for Ferruginous Hawk\, American Kestrel\, and maybe even Bald Eagle. Many year-round passerines will be frequenting the willows\, alders\, and scrub. With a view of the Russian River\, we’ll look for some waterbirds as well. \nWe’ll meet at the Russian House #1 restaurant and bird the road’s entrance on foot. We’ll then move all cars down the road to a large pullout. We’ll bird the willows\, creek area\, and river view on foot before consolidating cars and continuing down the road\, stopping to bird various sections. For a peek at the area\, check out Miles and Teresa’s recap of birding Willow Creek Road back in July. \nNo bathrooms. Heavy rain cancels. Bring binoculars\, layers\, sunscreen\, water\, lunch\, or snacks. Please carpool if possible. \nDIRECTIONS: Russian House #1 is at 9960 Hwy 1\, Jenner\, CA. It is 9 miles north of Bodega Bay (15–20 minutes)\, directly along Hwy 1\, on the right just before the Russian River bridge.
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/birding-at-willow-creek-road-jenner-ca/
LOCATION:CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211114T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211114T160000
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SUMMARY:Birds of the San Francisco and San Pablo Bays Cruise with Dolphin Charters
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, November 14\, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.\n \nCLICK HERE to register for the field trip. Registration for this trip opens October 8 at 8AM. There will be a waiting list if this trip sells out\, and you will be notified if space becomes available.  \nSan Francisco Bay\, the largest and one of the most important estuaries along the Pacific Flyway\, is right in our own backyard. Join us as we cruise from Berkeley toward the Golden Gate Bridge and north into San Pablo Bay\, hugging the shorelines and waters that are home to thousands of wintering birds. We will pass ten islands\, under two bridges\, and up two creeks in four counties in search of migrating and resident waterfowl\, shore-birds and marine mammals. This trip offers water bird and marine mammal viewing in stunning locations\, many of which can only be seen by boat. In addition to the many ducks\, loons\, pelicans and gulls that come into the Bay for the winter\, we can also expect to see resident cormorants\, grebes\, terns\, and murres. \nDress in layers\, and bring liquids and lunch. All participants must be fully vaccinated. Please bring a mask for any time spent inside the cabin. \nThe trip costs $120. Limited to 25 people.  \nRegistered participants will receive directions to the Berkeley Marina and other instructions prior to the trip. 
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/birds-of-the-san-francisco-and-san-pablo-bays-cruise-with-dolphin-charters/
LOCATION:CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Rodeo Lagoon - Marin Headlands
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 17\, 2021\n7:30 AM to noon\nWith William Legge and David Wiechers \nClick HERE to register for the field trip \nMid-November is a surprisingly active time for migrants at this Marin Headlands location\, as we search for scarcer late fall migrants including winter wildfowl\, loons\, grebes and passerine migrants. As always\, the weather will determine the focus of our search on the day.  With this ‘hotspot’ producing some memorable Marin rarities in recent Novembers\, including Tricolored Heron\, Scaly-breasted Munia and Rusty Blackbird\, almost anything is possible! We will begin the morning with a sea watch (most productive when onshore winds are blowing) and/or visible migration watch (most productive when offshore winds are blowing) at 7:30 AM. Those arriving later may join us at 8:30 AM for a circuit of the lagoon.  \nRegistration for this trip will be open starting on November 8 at 8:00 AM on the MAS website Field Trips page. There is a limit of 12 participants for this trip. There will not be a waiting list. No drop-ins\, please. All participants must be fully vaccinated. \nDIRECTIONS: Head south on Hwy 101 and take the last Sausalito exit just before the Golden Gate Bridge. At the exit stop sign\, turn right and go under the freeway\, then follow the road down to the left. Within 300 feet turn left at the sign to the Marin Headlands (This is the only available left turn before you begin the descent into Sausalito). You should see the tunnel with the five-minute light. Proceed through the tunnel on Bunker Road to the Rodeo Lagoon Parking Lot at the end and meet by the bridge over the channel to the beach. 
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/rodeo-lagoon-marin-headlands-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211204T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211204T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165446
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LAST-MODIFIED:20211119T134029Z
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SUMMARY:Birding in Marin - Bahia (Horseshoe Pond & Rush Creek)
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 12/04/21 from 8:30 to 2 PM – CLICK HERE to register for this field trip \nBirding with Jim White and Bob Battagin \nRegistration for this trip will be open starting on November 24 at 8:00 AM. There is a limit of 15 for this trip. There will not be a waiting list\, and no drop-ins allowed. All participants must be fully vaccinated.  \nThe Marin Audubon Society acquired and restored to tidal action the diked baylands around the residential Bahia neighborhood. As the ebbing tide exposes the mudflats thousands of shorebirds now descend to feed while on the flood tide hundreds of ducks and some gulls float\, forage and loaf about. The oak wooded ridge stretching from 101 to Bahia\, also saved from development by MAS\, holds Oak Titmice\, White-breasted nuthatch\, Hutton’s Vireo at least 4 woodpecker specie and many sparrows in the winter. It is always interesting and we have had Golden Eagles soaring above. \nThe horseshoe pond at the south east end of Topaz is a great place to look for wintering ducks. Goldeneyes\, Scaup\, Canvasbacks\, Buffleheads and Mergansers seem to like it and it has been Marin’s best place for Barrow’s Goldeneyes the last few years. \nAfter lunch we plan to take a look at the nearby Rush Creek area from the Airport Road which parallels the 101 freeway north of Atherton. So join Bob and Jim if you would like enjoy a day of birding and see about 80 species on the day. \nDirections: From 101 in north Novato take Atherton Avenue east\, take the Y left onto Bugeia which becomes Bahia Drive\, near the end at the bottom of the hill take a right onto Topaz\, follow Topaz to its end and park. 
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/birding-in-marin-bahia-horseshoe-pond-rush-creek/
LOCATION:CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211209T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211209T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165446
CREATED:20211119T133203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211119T134116Z
UID:10000135-1639047600-1639054800@marinaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Birding at Jean & John Starkweather Shoreline Park
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, December 9\, 2021 – 11 AM to 1 PM – CLICK HERE to register for this field trip \nBirding with Rich Cimino and Janet Bodle \nRegistration for this trip will be open starting on November 29 at 8:00 AM. There is a limit of 20 for this trip. There will not be a waiting list\, and no drop-ins allowed. All participants must be fully vaccinated. \nJoin Rich for an easy bird walk on level ground during the incoming high tide high tide. We will bird the shoreline of San Pablo Bay watching for shorebirds on the rocks and diving ducks\, loons\, and grebes on the bay. We will also bird the fresh ponds water looking for wintering dappling ducks\, warblers\, White- crowned Sparrow. Bring your scope\, water\, and snacks. No Restrooms are available at the bird walk. Meet in the parking lot for the Jean and John Starkweather Shoreline trailhead. Heavy rain will cancel. \nDIRECTIONS: From the north\, take Hwy 101 to the Bellam Blvd. exit. Turn left on Bellam then right on East Francisco Blvd.\, which parallels I-580. Head east (toward the Richmond/San Rafael Bridge for about 1-1/2 miles. You will see a Bay Café Signage follow to the rear of parking lot at the Bay Park Center. Turn left on Pelican Way then right to the trailhead parking area. From the south you can take the exit to the San Rafael Bridge getting off at the last Marin exit\, the San Quentin exit. For GPS\, use the Bay Café address\, 2165 Francisco Blvd.\, San Rafael. 
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/birding-at-jean-john-starkweather-shoreline-park/
LOCATION:CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211211T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165446
CREATED:20211119T133656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211208T092531Z
UID:10000092-1639227600-1639242000@marinaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Birding at the Cosumnes River Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, December 11 2021 – 1 PM to 5:30 PM – CLICK HERE to register for this field trip \nBirding with Kurt Rademacher \nRegistration for this trip will be open starting on December 1 at 8:00 AM. There is a limit of 15 for this trip. There will not be a waiting list\, and no drop-ins allowed. All participants must be fully vaccinated. \nAt the junction of the Great Central Valley and Delta\, the Cosumnes River Preserve is a 46\,000-acre conservation project acquired and jointly managed through the collaboration of a number of conservation organizations and agencies. Here\, the last un-dammed river on the west slope of the Sierra still routinely floods up in winter\, fostering bountiful habitats of wetlands\, savannah and riparian forest for wintering waterfowl\, shorebirds\, songbirds and raptors. Tundra Swans\, Shovelers\, American Wigeon\, Green-winged & Cinnamon Teal\, Pintails\, White-faced Ibis\, and White Pelicans are among the winter throngs. Greater and Lesser Sandhill Cranes are a highlight of our tour\, and we’ll end up at Staten Island for sundown to witness the spectacle of some 15% of the Pacific Flyway’s cranes noisily settling down for their nightly roost. \nDIRECTIONS: We’ll meet at the Cosumnes River Preserve Visitor Center parking lot at 13501 Franklin Blvd\, Galt. Allow about two hours from Central Marin via Hwys 37\, 80 and 12 through Rio Vista to I-5\, then north to Twin Cities Rd. exit. (Or you can take I-80 to Sacramento\, then south on I-5 to Twin Cities Rd. exit.) On Twin Cities Rd. proceed east briefly to turn right (S) on Franklin Rd. about 1.7 miles to the parking area. You are wel- come to come earlier and enjoy your lunch on the Visitor Center veranda. After a briefing at 1 PM\, we’ll enjoy a 1-mile loop hike on a trail and boardwalk\, then drive to other key observation points on the preserve ending up at Staten Island. Come prepared with warm clothing for changeable weather including rain and mud for “Crane-down.”
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/birding-at-the-cosumnes-river-preserve/
LOCATION:CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220108T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220108T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165446
CREATED:20211119T133939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211119T134248Z
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SUMMARY:Birding in Marin - Stinson Beach & Bolinas
DESCRIPTION:January 8th\, 2022 – 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM – CLICK HERE to register for this field trip \nBirding with Jim White and Bob Battagin \nRegistration for this trip will be open starting on December 29 at 8:00 AM. There is a limit of 15 for this trip. There will not be a waiting list. No drop-ins allowed. All participants must be fully vaccinated. \nBob and I are pleased to share the bird rich Stinson Beach/ Bolinas birding area with you. Coupled with non freezing winter weather and many diverse habitats the CBC\, Christmas Bird Counts\, show this to be most specie rich\, birdiest\, area in Southern Marin county. These habitats include ocean\, beaches\, rocky shores\, a large lagoon with acres of mudflats\, Douglas Fir and Redwood forests\, Alder riparian\, parking lots\, residential and more. The CBC data show an average of over 125 specie winter in this area. Plus many of these birds\, like ducks\, gulls and shorebirds\, are rather easy to see as they float about on the water or walk along the shores. Can we find 100 specie today? \nThanks can given today to the founders of Marin Audubon and some conservation minded elders for the parks\, open space\, public access\, and wildlife habitats in much of the country around Bolinas Lagoon. Dr Martin Griffith was instrumental in saving Bolinas harbor from a hotel and yacht club destination and is commemorated at the heron and egret rookery that we will pass along the east side of the lagoon. \nSo start your year list if you haven’t already. Bob is adept with ebird and will help by providing a list of the birds that we encounter today. We strive to help all of our participants to see or hear all of the birds but that is a goal\, not quite reality. Let’s go birding! \nDIRECTIONS: Meet at 8:30 AM at the Stinson Beach Parking Lot
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/birding-in-marin-stinson-beach-bolinas/
LOCATION:CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220115T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220115T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165446
CREATED:20211228T094852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211228T095222Z
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SUMMARY:Corte Madera Ecological Reserve
DESCRIPTION:Saturday Jan. 15\, 2022\n9:00 AM to noon\nWith Bryan Flaig  \nLimit of 15 fully vaccinated participants for this trip. Registration for the Corte Madera trip will be open starting on January 5 at 8:00 AM. There will not be a waiting list. CLICK HERE to register for this field trip.  \nThis trip is perfect for beginning birders looking to learn how to identify waterfowl and shorebirds\, as well as experienced birders interested in honing their skills \nCorte Madera Ecological Reserve contains a variety of birding habitats\, like tidal ponds\, pickleweed marshes and a high tide refuge purchased by Marin Audubon in 2016. Much of the area has undergone extensive restoration for rare and endangered saltmarsh species. \nOn this field trip\, we will hike a short distance to explore the marsh at high tide\, searching for elusive Ridgway’s Rails and seasonal migrants. Later\, we will walk to the shorebird overlook on the west side of the tidal pond\, spending the majority of our time observing the wide variety of ducks\, gulls\, and wading shorebirds that frequent the area in winter. Expect high tide around 9am. \nBryan Flaig has been monitoring bird activity at Corte Madera Marsh nearly every week since 2019 and recently completed Golden Gate Audubon’s Master Birding Program. \nRestrooms are available at nearby stores\, but not on the marsh. Bring binoculars\, scopes\, layers\, water\, and snacks. Plan for a 1.5 to 2 mile walk on flat terrain. Light rain does not cancel the trip. \nDIRECTIONS: Corte Madera Ecological Reserve is located behind Trader Joe’s in Corte Madera. Meet in the parking lot behind the store\, accessed by the driveway on the southside of World Market. 
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/corte-madera-ecological-reserve/
LOCATION:CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220205T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220205T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165446
CREATED:20220104T122816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T122816Z
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SUMMARY:Birding in Marin - Season 7 Trip 2 - Sausalito and Tiburon
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, February 5th\n8:30 AM – mid afternoon\nBirding with Jim White & Bob Battagin \nThere is a limit of 15 fully vaccinated participants for this trip. Registration for the Sausalito/Tiburon trip will be open starting on January 26 at 8:00 AM. There will not be a waiting list.    \nSign up on TicketBud HERE \nWe are going to explore the bay from the Sausalito waterfront to the Golden Gate and Richardson’s Bay\, around to Strawberry Point and finally on to Blacky’s pasture in Tiburon. Many ducks\, loons and grebes winter on the bay waters and we may find close comparative looks at similar specie pairs like Eared and Horned or Clark’s and Western Grebes\, Red-throated Loons\, Pacific and Common Loons\, and Greater or Lesser Scaup. We are likely to find some shorebirds too\, perhaps a Spotted Sandpiper or a rather rare Wandering Tattler. \nHerring runs happen around this time of year and if we are lucky they will still be numerous and they lay large numbers of eggs that they stick to eel grass that birds especially gulls love. The roe are fancied by some diners and there is a purse seining fleet hungry for profit. The Dept. of Fish and Game is trying to maintain a sustainable catch. Last year near this time I think that 10 specie of gulls were located. So brush up on your gull IDs and join Bob and I along the shore. \nDirections: Meet at the east end of Harbor Drive in Sausalito. Handicap Accessible. We will park where the birding is close\, near level and smooth. Thanks to enlightened development planning\, Harbor Drive and the rather posh Strawberry spit have fine public shoreline paths.
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/birding-in-marin-season-7-trip-2-sausalito-and-tiburon/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220206T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220206T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165446
CREATED:20211217T004147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T004247Z
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SUMMARY:Sacramento Delta by Boat
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, February 6\, 2022\n(Super Bowl Sunday)\n8:15 AM to 4:30 PM\nBoat leaves from and returns to the Antioch Marina\nWith David Wimpfheimer  \nOnline registration for this trip will begin on January 5\, 2022. The cost will be $125 per person. The trip limit is 25 fully vaccinated participants.  \nRegister for this field trip HERE \nJoin us aboard Dolphin Charters’ River Dolphin for a wonderful day of exploring the richness of the California Delta with naturalist David Wimpfheimer as our guide. Ronn Patterson\, a Bay Area historian and naturalist\, is captain of the River Dolphin and owner of Dolphin Charters. The boat is very comfortable\, and the outer decks provide views over the levees of the amazing array of birds found in the Delta during the winter.  \nThis rich area hosts a wide variety of raptors including Swainson’s Hawks\, Peregrine Falcons\, and Great Horned Owls. Large numbers of shorebirds\, Sandhill Cranes\, Tundra Swans\, Snow\, Canada and White- fronted Geese\, ducks\, as well as gulls\, terns\, bitterns and passerines make this cruise a highlight for birders. Uncommon mammals such as beaver\, river otter\, and mink often add interest to the cruise. We also will learn about the history\, ecology and politics of the levees and the Delta as we travel through its meandering channels.  \nThere will be a waiting list. To assure a spot for yourself\, we recommend booking your space asap as this is always a popular trip.  Those confirmed on the trip will receive directions to the Antioch Marina and other instructions the week before the trip. 
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/sacramento-delta-by-boat/
LOCATION:CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220219T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220219T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165446
CREATED:20220122T035242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220122T035242Z
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SUMMARY:Corte Madera Ecological Reserve
DESCRIPTION:Saturday February 19\, 2022\n9:00 AM to noon\nBirding with Bryan Flaig  \nLimit of 15 fully vaccinated participants for this trip. Registration for the Corte Madera trip will be open starting on February 9 at 8:00 AM. There will not be a waiting list. \nPlease register for this field trip HERE  \nThis trip is perfect for beginning birders looking to learn how to identify waterfowl and shorebirds\, as well as experienced birders interested in honing their skills \nCorte Madera Ecological Reserve contains a variety of birding habitats\, like tidal ponds\, pickleweed marshes and a high tide refuge purchased by Marin Audubon in 2016. Much of the area has undergone extensive restoration for rare and endangered saltmarsh species.  \nOn this field trip\, we will hike a short distance to explore the marsh at high tide\, searching for elusive Ridgway’s Rails and seasonal migrants. Later\, we will walk to the shorebird overlook on the west side of the tidal pond\, spending the majority of our time observing the wide variety of ducks\, gulls\, and wading shorebirds that frequent the area in winter.  \nBryan Flaig has been monitoring bird activity at Corte Madera Marsh nearly every week since 2019 and recently completed Golden Gate Audubon’s Master Birding Program.  \nRestrooms are available at nearby stores\, but not on the marsh. Bring binoculars\, scopes\, layers\, water\, and snacks. Plan for a 1.5 to 2 mile walk on flat terrain. Light rain does not cancel the trip.  \nDIRECTIONS: Corte Madera Ecological Reserve is located behind Trader Joe’s in Corte Madera. Meet in the parking lot behind the store\, accessed by the driveway on the southside of World Market. 
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/corte-madera-ecological-reserve-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220305T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220305T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165446
CREATED:20220212T043926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220305T134202Z
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SUMMARY:Birding in Nicasio & Tomales Bay
DESCRIPTION:Birding with Jim White and Bob Battagin\nSaturday – 3/5/2022\n8:30 AM to mid-afternoon\nRegister for this field trip HERE \nLimit of 15 fully vaccinated participants for this trip. Registration for the Nicasio/Tomales Bay trip will be open starting on February 23 at 8:00 AM. There will not be a waiting list. \nThe rolling hills of central Marin are covered with pastures\, horse ranches\, forested ridges\, homes\, reservoirs and occupied by many interesting birds. We will look for them in and around Nicasio and along the nearby stream before heading 3 miles north to see what is on and around Nicasio Reservoir. This is Bob’s birding “patch” and he has found both Bald and Golden Eagles recently with a nice array of other birds in this vicinity. \nWe expect to travel the few miles to Point Reyes Station for a lunch break or picnic. In the afternoon we will explore the south end Tomales Bay. Then\, as time allows\, we can explore the eastern edge of Tomales Bay along Highway 1\, which supports a winter population of thousands of ducks\, geese and shorebirds. We might travel 10 miles north to see if an Eagle’s nest is having success. Heavy Rain cancels. \nDirections: Meet at the ball field in Nicasio\nFrom Hwy 101 in north San Rafael take Lucas Valley road west 10.3 miles then right turn onto Nicasio Valley road for 0.5 miles and park near the baseball field\, the center of town.\nFor GPS use 1 Old Rancheria Rd Nicasio\, the address for the Rancho Nicasio Restaurants.
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/birding-in-nicasio-tomales-bay/
LOCATION:CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220312T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220312T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165446
CREATED:20220209T052049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220209T052251Z
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SUMMARY:Corte Madera Ecological Reserve
DESCRIPTION:Saturday March 12\, 2022\n9:00 AM to noon\nBirding Bryan Flaig\nCLICK HERE to register for this field trip  \nLimit of 15 fully vaccinated participants for this trip. Registration for the Corte Madera trip will be open starting on March 4 at 8:00 AM. There will not be a waiting list. \nThis trip is perfect for beginning birders looking to learn how to identify waterfowl and shorebirds\, as well as experienced birders interested in honing their skills \nCorte Madera Ecological Reserve contains a variety of birding habitats\, like tidal ponds\, pickleweed marshes and a high tide refuge purchased by Marin Audubon in 2016. Much of the area has undergone extensive restoration for rare and endangered saltmarsh species.  \nOn this field trip\, we will hike a short distance to explore the marsh at high tide\, searching for elusive Ridgway’s Rails and seasonal migrants. Later\, we will walk to the shorebird overlook on the west side of the tidal pond\, spending the majority of our time observing the wide variety of ducks\, gulls\, and wading shorebirds that frequent the area in winter.  \nRestrooms are available at nearby stores\, but not on the marsh. Bring binoculars\, scopes\, layers\, water\, and snacks. Plan for a 1.5 to 2 mile walk on flat terrain. Light rain does not cancel the trip.  \nDIRECTIONS: Corte Madera Ecological Reserve is located behind Trader Joe’s in Corte Madera. Meet in the parking lot behind the store\, accessed by the driveway on the southside of World Market. 
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/corte-madera-ecological-reserve-3/
LOCATION:CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220402T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220402T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165446
CREATED:20220312T052348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220312T052606Z
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SUMMARY:Mt. Tam & Corte Madera Marshes - Birding in Marin Season 7 - Trip 4
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 2\, 2022\nBirding with Jim White and Bob Battagin\n8:30 AM to mid afternoon\nRegister for this field trip HERE  \nRegistration for this trip opens at 8:00 AM on Wednesday\, March 23. 8:00 AM. Limit of 15 fully vaccinated participants for this trip. There will not be a waiting list. \nMount Tamalpais\, rising like an icon above Marin\, hosts some birds uncommonly seen in the rest of the county such as Pileated Woodpecker\, Red-breasted Nuthatch\, Purple Finch\, Red Crossbill\, and in the winter 1or 2 Townsend’s Solitaire. About twenty years ago our friend Dave MacKenzie discovered a TOSO feeding on mistletoe berries in some Sargent Cypress trees along the trail to Barth’s retreat and the bird or its children have returned every year since! But the trail\, built by the CCC\, California Conservation Corp\, back in the 1930s has not withstood the test of time quite as well. So\, if you are up for a vigorous though short (3.5mi) hike\, join us to see what we can find. \nAfter our lunch break back at Rock Springs with fine picnic Tables and a restroom\, we intend to drive down to sea level to look at the Corte Madeira marshes. This area is very birdy so depending on the tidal height we expect to see a lot of birds there. Wintering shorebirds are gearing up for the return to their arctic nesting grounds so we may be able to see why how Black-bellied Plovers got their name. As the shorebirds molt into their breeding plumage\, if we are diligent\, we might even be able to tell the two Dowitcher species apart. \nDirections: Meet at Rock Springs at 8:30. From Highway 1 in Stinson Beach or up 3.3mi from Tam Junction\, take Panoramic Drive to it’s crest then go uphill 1 mile on Pantoll Road to the Rock Springs parking lot.
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/mt-tam-corte-madera-marshes-birding-in-marin-season-7-trip-4/
LOCATION:CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220423T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220423T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165446
CREATED:20220328T055807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220328T055807Z
UID:10000104-1650704400-1650715200@marinaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Corte Madera Ecological Reserve - April
DESCRIPTION:Saturday April 23\, 2022\n9:00 AM to 12:00 PM\nBirding with Bryan Flaig\nRegister for this field trip HERE \nLimit of 15 fully vaccinated participants for this trip. Registration for the Corte Madera trip will be open starting on April 13 at 8:00 AM. There will not be a waiting list. No drop-ins please. \nJoin us for a spring bird walk to outer Corte Madera Marsh. We’ll start by visiting the Marin Audubon Restoration Area and continue out to the edge of San Francisco Bay. We’ll complete a 2.5 mile loop back to the flood control pond and finish at our starting location. The winter residents should be leaving and spring visitors arriving. We can expect to see red-wing blackbirds\, several species of swallows\, sparrows and boisterous Western Meadowlarks. We may also catch a glimpse of the resident osprey and peregrine falcon. We’ll stop along the trees that line the main hiking trail to check for migrating warblers! This trip requires several miles of walking on flat terrain at a comfortable pace. It’s the perfect trip for beginning birders and those who want to explore more of Corte Madera Marsh. \nRestrooms are available at nearby stores\, but not on the marsh. Bring binoculars\, scopes\, layers\, water\, and snacks. Light rain does not cancel the trip. \nDIRECTIONS: Corte Madera Ecological Reserve is located behind Trader Joe’s in Corte Madera. Meet in the parking lot behind the store\, accessed by the driveway on the southside of World Market. 
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/corte-madera-ecological-reserve-april/
LOCATION:CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220430T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220430T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165446
CREATED:20220328T060135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220328T060135Z
UID:10000137-1651309200-1651320000@marinaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Olompali State Historic Park - Novato
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 30\, 2022\n9 AM to 12 PM\nBirding with Rich Cimino & Janet Bodle\nRegister for this field trip HERE \nLimit of 15 fully vaccinated participants for this trip. Registration for the Olompali trip will be open starting on April 20 at 8:00 AM. There will not be a waiting list. No drop-ins please. \nIt’s always an exciting time to birdwatch at Olompali State Historic Park! Some think spring is the best time. Beginning and experienced birders are invited to join leaders Rich Cimino and Janet Bodle to bird the park. Late spring arrivals should be on hand as we walk the old ranch road to the park’s reservoir. We hope to see a wide variety of species that thrive in the park’s oak savanna and open grasslands: raptors\, flycatchers\, vireos\, warblers\, woodpeckers\, nuthatches\, thrushes\, and Hooded Oriole. The field trip will start at 9 AM in the parking lot. Heavy rain cancels. \nDIRECTIONS: Exit Hwy 101 at Atherton Ave/San Marin Dr in Novato. Follow the signs to Olompali State Historic Park. A right turn onto the Old Redwood Hwy frontage road will take you to the park. There is an $8 parking fee.
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/olompali-state-historic-park-novato/
LOCATION:CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220507T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220507T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165446
CREATED:20220328T060350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220328T060350Z
UID:10000138-1651912200-1651932000@marinaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Mount Burdell / Stafford Lake - or - Rush Creek
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 7\, 2022\n8:30 AM to mid-afternoon\nBirding with Jim White and Bob Battagin\nRegister for this field trip HERE \nLimit of 15 fully vaccinated participants for this trip. Registration for the Mount Burdell trip will be open starting on April 27 at 8:00 AM. There will not be a waiting list. \nJoin Jim and Bob for a field trip to the gentle slopes of Mt. Burdell where we’ll listen to and observe the impressive variety of songbirds that make this area their springtime home. Species we might see include Lark Sparrow\, Ash-throated Flycatcher\, Bullock’s Oriole\, Lazuli Bunting\, and Grasshopper Sparrow\, among many other possibilities. In the afternoon we plan to continue birding at Stafford Lake or Rush Creek. \nThis will be a moderate hike with many opportunities to look at birds and spring wildflowers. Wear comfortable walking shoes and layered clothing. Bring water and snacks. We will meet at the end of San Andreas Drive in Novato. \nBirding at Stafford Lake or Rush Creek will be decided the day of the event when we meet at Mt. Burdell. \nDIRECTIONS: Take Hwy 101 to Novato. Take the San Marin Dr./Atherton Ave. exit. At the end of the exit ramp\, turn west (left) on San Marin Dr. Go approximately two miles and turn right on San Andreas Dr. Drive nearly to the end of the road and park on the street. No restrooms available.
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/mount-burdell-stafford-lake-or-rush-creek/
LOCATION:CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220604T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220604T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165446
CREATED:20220526T024226Z
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SUMMARY:Bear Valley & Five Brooks - Birding in Marin - Season 7\, Trip 6
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 4\, 2022\n8:30 AM to 3 PM\nWith Jim White & Bob Battagin\nRegister for this field trip HERE \nLimit of 15 fully vaccinated participants for this trip. Registration for the Bear Valley/Five Brooks trip will be open starting on May 25 at 8:00 AM. There will not be a waiting list. \nJoin Jim and Bob on this trip as part of their yearly series of Marin walks. We will start our day at Bear Valley in search of nesting birds. Next\, we’ll travel to Olema Marsh and Whitehouse Pool for a look at some different habitats. Our final stop of the day will be Five Brooks where we have a chance of finding Wood Duck at the retired logging pond. We will also look for birds in the Douglas Fir forest. \nDIRECTIONS: From Hwy 101 take Sir Francis Drake Blvd toward Point Reyes for about 20 miles. At Olema turn right onto Hwy 1. \nIn 600 feet\, turn left onto Bear Valley Rd. In approximately 0.5 mile\, turn left at the entrance to Point Reyes National Seashore Headquarters at Bear Valley. We will meet at the picnic tables near the parking lot.  \nBecome a chapter supporting member of the Marin Audubon Society starting at $35 a year\, or RENEW your membership today! Your membership helps to fund important efforts such as our ongoing habitat restoration projects\, the Monarch Rescue Project\, and our Northern Spotted Owl Outreach program. We cannot do these important projects\, along with our many other efforts\, without the support of our dedicated members!
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/bear-valley-five-brooks-birding-in-marin-season-7-trip-6/
LOCATION:CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Lunar Viewing Event - Bahia
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, June 10\, 2022\n8:30 -10:30 pm\nWith Ken George\nNo registration required! \nJoin Ken George\, longtime member of San Francisco Amateur Astronomers\, to share his homemade astronomical telescope to view the Moon at its optimal viewing angle and phase for the month. Ken has been giving free public night sky viewings for over 12 years at various locations in the North Bay Area\, including Chabot Space and Science Center and many Marin Public Libraries. He also meets with fellow “Sidewalk Astronomers” on Mt. Tam once a month for free public star parties. \nDirections: Exit 101N at Atherton/San Marin Dr (exit 463). At end of exit ramp\, turn east (right) onto Atherton. In 0.8 miles\, turn left onto Bugeia Ln. In approx. 1/2 mile\, slight right onto Bahia Dr\, continue approx.1 mile to stop sign. Turn right onto Topaz until near the end of the road. Meet at gate entrance across from Bahia Clubhouse. \nRain\, high wind or excessive cloud cover cancels. \n~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ \nBecome a chapter supporting member of the Marin Audubon Society starting at $35 a year\, or RENEW your membership today! Your membership helps to fund important efforts such as our ongoing habitat restoration projects\, the Monarch Rescue Project\, and our Northern Spotted Owl Outreach program. We cannot do these important projects\, along with our many other efforts\, without the support of our dedicated members!
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/lunar-viewing-event-bahia/
LOCATION:CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Muir Beach & Redwood Creek
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 11\, 2022\n8:30 AM to noon\nBirding with young birders John King\, Joseph Zeno\, and Mark Schulist\nRegister for this field trip HERE \nLimit of 20 fully vaccinated participants on this trip. Registration opens on June 1. \nJoin John\, Joseph\, and Mark for a field trip to the coastal riparian habitats of Muir Beach and Redwood Creek where we’ll observe some of Marin’s nesting songbirds and catch the tail end of Spring Migration. We will meet at the Muir Beach parking lot\, and then bird the Green Gulch Trail. We will likely encounter breeding warblers\, flycatchers\, and other small passerines. Next\, we will travel to another portion of Redwood Creek’s Riparian corridor just down the road to find more songbird species in the vegetation around the creek. Finally\, we will end our trip at the Muir Beach overlook where encounters with Peregrine Falcons are common and we can eat lunch with a nice view of the ocean. \nDIRECTIONS: Meet at Muir Beach parking lot. From Hwy 101\, take exit 445B and merge onto CA-1S\, in approx. ½ mile\, turn left onto CA-1N\, in 5.1 miles\, left onto Pacific Way\, continue straight 0.2 miles to parking lot.
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/muir-beach-redwood-creek/
LOCATION:CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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