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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
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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:20211014T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211014T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164404
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SUMMARY:Amigos Alados: Students of the Americas Protecting Migratory Birds 
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Alison Quoyeser \nHost: Doug Waterman\nDate: October 14\, 2021\nStart time: 7:30 PM by Alison Quoyeser\nEnd time: 8:30 PM\nPlease register for the Zoom webinar HERE \nPhoto: Amigos Alados Bird Observation Walk by Alison Quoyeser \nHow do we teach the younger generation to know and care about birds? How do we raise the next generation of conservationists? This presentation will be about Amigos Alados\, an environmental education and pen pal program founded 14 years ago to address those questions. Amigos Alados links school classes in California and Mexico in the study of 16 migratory birds that they share. The program uses bird studies to guide children towards becoming stewards of the environment\, as well offering an opportunity for cultural and scientific exchange across the US-Mexico border. \nAlison is the Co-Founder and Co-Director of Amigos Alados. Upon retiring from 28 years of teaching at a local elementary school\, she has been able to devote much of her time to the project. She is also a faculty member with STRAW or Students and Teachers Restoring a Watershed\, which is the educational arm of Point Blue Conservation Science. She works with students in the Bay Area to raise awareness of birds and their habitats\, watershed ecology\, and environmental restoration\, as well as to instill cultural appreciation of our friends in Mexico. 
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/amigos-alados-students-of-the-americas-protecting-migratory-birds/
LOCATION:Zoom Event\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211020T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211020T120000
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211103T120000
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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
DTSTAMP:20260403T164404
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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:20211111T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211111T213000
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SUMMARY:Birding Adventures in Morocco
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: John Sterling\nHost: Doug Waterman\nDate: Thursday\, November 11\, 2021\nStart: 7:30 PM \nPlease register for the Zoom webinar HERE \nPhoto Caption: Northern Bald Ibis\nPhoto Credit: John Sterling \nJohn Sterling will share highlights from his tours’ adventures in Morocco. With its high mountains\, high desert\, low Sahara desert\, agricultural plains\, coastal lagoons\, cork oak woodland\, and coniferous forest\, Morocco has much to offer to birds and birders. Home to several endemic bird species as well as North Africa species not readily seen elsewhere\, it is also along the major migratory pathway for European migrants including shorebirds\, raptors\, songbirds and others. Join us for virtual tour of the country’s birds\, landscapes and culture. \nJohn is a professional ornithologist and has worked for the Smithsonian Institution and US Forest Service research stations among other organizations since 1981.  John has traveled extensively throughout California learning about local bird distribution and is an authority on that state’s avifauna. John currently has his own company\, Sterling Wildlife Biology (www.sterlingbirds.com)\, specializing in tours\, birding classes\, research and environmental consulting for The Nature Conservancy\, the Kern Water Bank\, the California Rice Commission\, the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center\, National Audubon’s International Alliance Program\, CA Dept. of Water Resources among other organizations.
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/birding-adventures-in-morocco/
LOCATION:Zoom Event\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211117T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211117T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164404
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LAST-MODIFIED:20211109T004654Z
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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:20260403T164404
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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:20260403T164404
CREATED:20211119T133203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211119T134116Z
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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:20211209T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211209T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164404
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SUMMARY:Monarchs in Marin! How Much Trouble Are They In?
DESCRIPTION:Speakers:  Mia Monroe and Ed Nute\nHost: Missy Crowe\nThursday\, December 9th\nStart: 7:30 PM  \nPhoto: Monarch and Poppies\nBy Mia Monroe \nPlease register for the Zoom webinar HERE \nOur program will review the monarch butterfly life history\, causes of the current population crisis\, the roles for community scientists and how we each can help offer a safer healthy future for this amazing butterfly. \nMia Monroe is a volunteer for Xerces Society and has helped coordinate the Western Monarch Count for its entire 25 years! She is also a National Park Service ranger\, on the steering committee of OneTam and participates in the Marin Monarch Working Group. \nEd Nute\, Marin Audubon Society board member\, took the initiative to offer monarchs such chances at MAS properties at Deer Isle and Bahia by establishing a milkweed meadow. He will share the amazing experiences he and other volunteers have had as they grow up a successful monarch nursery amidst drought\, pests and more!
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/monarchs-in-marin-how-much-trouble-are-they-in/
LOCATION:Zoom Event\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211211T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164404
CREATED:20211119T133656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211208T092531Z
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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:20260403T164404
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:20220113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220113T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164404
CREATED:20211217T011651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T040952Z
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SUMMARY:Birding New Mexico – Following the Central Flyway
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Rich Cimino\nHost: Douglas Waterman\nThursday\, January 13th\nStart: 7:00 PM (NOTE NEW TIME) \nPhoto caption – “Gray-crowned Rosy Finch”\nPhoto by Rich Cimino \nPlease register for the program HERE \n This month’s zoom presentation will take us into northeastern New Mexico-the Land of Enchantment. Currently eBird lists 556 bird species found in the state. From the Cottonwood Bosque Forest outside of Albuquerque to the aspen forests of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains surrounding Taos\, it’s many birding spots include a variety of colorful habitats and landscapes. Rich Cimino will take us on a virtual tour of the New Mexico Central Flyway hotspot habitats during spring migration. Just a few of the birds found along the way include three species of Tanager\, three of the Grosbeaks and the Cordellian Flycatcher. \nRich leads field trips for the Marin Audubon Society and works with the Corte Madera Restoration property\, Point Blue Conservation and Golden Gate Raptor Watch. Rich is the owner and field guide for Yellowbilled Tours\, offering small group birding tours to Alaska\, Belize and other western U.S. states.
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/birding-new-mexico-following-the-central-flyway/
LOCATION:Zoom Event\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220115T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220115T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164404
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:20260403T164404
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:20260403T164404
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:20220210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220210T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164404
CREATED:20220120T042451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T042451Z
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SUMMARY:Minnesota's Sax-Zim Bog & the "Invasion of the Vole Snatchers"
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, February 10  at 7:00 PM\nSpeaker: Sparky Stensass\nPhoto: “Boreal Owl” by Sparky Stensass \nPlease register for the program HERE \nAfter an Introduction to the Sax-Zim Bog and why it’s the “magic mix” for boreal birds\, we’ll learn about the Invasion each winter of “vole snatchers”: Great Gray Owls\, Hawk Owls\, Boreal Owls\, Northern Shrikes\, hawks\, ermine\, marten\, fox\, coyote and more survive and thrive on a diet of voles. And we’ll also enjoy some HD video of these critters actually snatching voles. We’ll also touch on the work of Friends of Sax-Zim Bog to preserve over 4\,000 acres of bog lands for future generations of birds and birders. \nSparky Stensaas is the founder and executive director of Friends of Sax-Zim Bog (www.SaxZim.org). Sparky is also a naturalist\, publisher\, wildlife photographer and now YouTuber (really?). He is the author of 6 books on the natural history of the North Woods. You can see more of Sparky’s images at www.ThePhotoNaturalist.com and his videos on YouTube “Sparky Stensaas”
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/minnesotas-sax-zim-bog-the-invasion-of-the-vole-snatchers/
LOCATION:Zoom Event\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220219T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220219T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164404
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:20260403T164404
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:20220310T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220310T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164404
CREATED:20220303T064941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T064941Z
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SUMMARY:Turkey Vultures\, California Condors\, and the Migration of Raptors Through the Desert
DESCRIPTION:Thursday. March 10 at 7:00 PM\nBy Kurt Leuschner\nPhoto: “Turkey Vulture Sunning Wings” by Stephen Myers\nPlease register for this event HERE \nEach Fall and Spring the desert comes alive with migrating birds.  Turkey Vultures are one of the earliest and most interesting of these migrants.  Where are the going and what special habits and traits set Turkey Vultures apart from other migrating raptors?   Are they really raptors or scavengers or both?   Many of the secrets about Turkey Vultures\, California Condors\, and the migration of birds will be unveiled in this presentation. \nKurt Leuschner is a Professor of Natural Resources at College of the Desert where he teaches courses on Conservation\, Entomology\, Field Ornithology\, Native Plants\, and GPS Navigation.  He is the founder of the Desert Cities Bird Club and is the past President of Western Field Ornithologists and the Natural Science Collaborative of the Desert. His most recent publications are the Palms to Pines Birding and Nature Trail map and brochure and a Field Guide to Desert Golf Course Wildlife.  
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/turkey-vultures-california-condors-and-the-migration-of-raptors-through-the-desert/
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220312T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220312T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164404
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:20260403T164404
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:20220414T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220414T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164404
CREATED:20220312T053041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220312T053119Z
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SUMMARY:Eye\, Mind\, Hand\, Line: Identifying Birds Through the Eyes and Words of an Artist
DESCRIPTION:THURSDAY\, April 14 at 7:00 PM\nSpeaker: Keith Hansen\nRegister for this Speaker Series HERE \nIllustration by Keith Hansen \nOur program focuses on highlights from Hansen’s Field Guide to the Birds of the Sierra Nevada\, artist-naturalist Keith Hansen’s sixteen-year project to illustrate the birds of the Sierra Nevada. From the tiniest hummingbirds to condors with nine-foot wingspans\, Keith brings his artist’s perspective to the identification and characteristics of his avian subjects through his beautiful illustrations and unique descriptions. \nKeith’s path to his life’s work began as a barefoot kid exploring the woods of Maryland. Captivated by birds\, he began drawing them as a teenager. Gathering fundamental experience regarding avian anatomy\, he studied and banded hundreds of birds over the years on California’s Farallon Islands through the Point Reyes Bird Observatory. His life has been a generous mix of art and travel as he illustrated numerous books\, ornithological publications and countless private commissions.
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/eye-mind-hand-line-identifying-birds-through-the-eyes-and-words-of-an-artist/
LOCATION:CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220423T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220423T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164404
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220430T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220430T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164404
CREATED:20220328T060135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220328T060135Z
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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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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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SUMMARY:Northern Spotted Owl Monitoring in Marin County
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 12 – Start Time 7:00 PM\nSpeaker: Renee Cormier\nRegister for this Speaker Series HERE \nPlease join us for a presentation by Point Blue Conservation Science’s\, Renée Cormier\, to learn about Northern Spotted Owl natural history\, conservation of this iconic species\, and the long-term monitoring of this species in Marin County. Northern Spotted Owls are federally “Threatened” and state “Threatened” in California\, but Marin County – at the southernmost extent of their range – is a stronghold for this subspecies. Renée is an avian ecologist at Point Blue\, where she started as an intern in 2002. In addition to her work on long-term landbird studies at the Palomarin Field Station\, and migration studies of songbirds\, and she has been working with Spotted Owls in Marin County since 2006. \nPhoto Caption; Adult Northern Spotted Owl\nCredit: Maggie Brown/Point Blue \n  \nNext Month’s Speaker:\nTricolored Blackbirds in the Sierra Foothills\nThursday\, June 9 7:00 PM\nSpeaker: Dan Airola
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/northern-spotted-owl-monitoring-in-marin-county/
LOCATION:CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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