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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200125T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200125T120000
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SUMMARY:Save the Date: January 2020 Field Trips
DESCRIPTION:January 11 San Joaquin National Wildlife Refuge With Ruthie Rudesill \nJanuary 16 Birding the Northwest Passage With David Wimpfheimer \nJanuary 18 Bolinas With Jim White & Bob Battagin \nJanuary 20 Loch Lomond Yacht Harbor With Jim White \nJanuary 22 Corte Madera Ecological Preserve (CMER) With Rich Cimino \nJanuary 25 Western Yolo County With John Klobas \nJanuary 26 Rodeo Lagoon With Joseph Zeno & William Legge \nJanuary 28 Skaggs Island With Murray Berner Registration Opens December 23\, 2019 \nFebruary 2 Boat Trip: Sacramento Delta Boat Trip With David Wimpfheimer Registration Opens December 9\, 2019
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/save-the-date-january-2020-field-trips/2020-01-25/
LOCATION:CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200125T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200125T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T210915
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SUMMARY:Birding Western Yolo County
DESCRIPTION:Location: Beginning in Winters\nTrip Leader(s): John Klobas & Sarah Brooks\nStart Date: Saturday\, January 25\, 2020\nStart Time: 8:00 AM\nEnd Time: 3:00 PM\nDescription: Located within a one and one-half hour drive of many North Bay locations\, Yolo County offers diverse habitats ranging from Coast Range mountains to near sea level agricultural lands of the Sacramento Valley. This one-day trip will visit prime birding sites in western Yolo County during the height of winter bird diversity and numbers. We will meet in Winters where we will introduce our itinerary for the day and our target birds for the morning at Lake Solano Park. This park straddles both Yolo and Solano counties along Putah Creek at the base of the Coast Range. We will bird both outside and inside the park ($6/car day use fee) and\, weather permitting\, have lunch there\, as well. Specialties here include Hooded Merganser\, Barrow’s Goldeneye\, Phainopepla\, Wood Duck\, various raptors\, perhaps even Pileated and Lewis’s Woodpecker. After lunch we will walk along Putah Creek watching for both water and land birds. The day will conclude with a stop at a raptor hot spot near Woodland where overwintering specialties may include Ferruginous Hawk among several raptor species. The companion trip to this day features eastern Yolo County and is scheduled for Saturday\, February 22\, 2020. This trip begins in Davis. Directions: We will meet at Rotary Park located at Main and Railroad Streets in Winters. From Marin take Highway 101 North to Highway 37. Then exit onto Highway I-80 East. In approximately 22 miles\, take Exit 56 at Vacaville to merge onto I-505 North toward Redding. Take the Highway 128 exit (west toward Lake Berryessa) from Highway I-505. Take a left over the freeway\, then stay on Highway 128 until the light at Railroad Avenue. Turn left (south)\, travel 2 blocks to the intersection of Railroad and Main. Rotary Park is at the south side of this intersection. We will meet at the gazebo in the park.
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/birding-western-yolo-county/
LOCATION:CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200126T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200126T120000
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SUMMARY:Rodeo Lagoon
DESCRIPTION:Location: Marin Headlands\nTrip Leader(s): Joseph Zeno & William Legge\nStart Date: Sunday\, January 26\, 2020\nStart Time: 7:30 AM\nEnd Time: 12:00 PM\nDescription: This month’s trip will be led by youth birder Joseph Zeno and Rodeo Lagoon veteran William Legge. Joseph is a student at Terra Linda High School and an active member of the Bay Area Chapter of the California Young Birders Club. He is skilled at both identifying and photographing birds. William\, of course\, we know from previous field trips and recognize him as an expert at this location. We will be targeting migrant ducks\, grebes\, loons\, gulls\, and wintering passerines such as Fox Sparrow\, Hermit Thrush\, and Say’s Phoebe. Join us for a Sea Watch at 7:30 AM or arrive later at 8:30 AM for a circuit of the lagoon. Directions: 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/
LOCATION:CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200126T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200126T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T210915
CREATED:20191130T045935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200124T020158Z
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SUMMARY:Save the Date: January 2020 Field Trips
DESCRIPTION:January 11 San Joaquin National Wildlife Refuge With Ruthie Rudesill \nJanuary 16 Birding the Northwest Passage With David Wimpfheimer \nJanuary 18 Bolinas With Jim White & Bob Battagin \nJanuary 20 Loch Lomond Yacht Harbor With Jim White \nJanuary 22 Corte Madera Ecological Preserve (CMER) With Rich Cimino \nJanuary 25 Western Yolo County With John Klobas \nJanuary 26 Rodeo Lagoon With Joseph Zeno & William Legge \nJanuary 28 Skaggs Island With Murray Berner Registration Opens December 23\, 2019 \nFebruary 2 Boat Trip: Sacramento Delta Boat Trip With David Wimpfheimer Registration Opens December 9\, 2019
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/save-the-date-january-2020-field-trips/2020-01-26/
LOCATION:CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200128T091500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200128T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T210915
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200128T042748Z
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SUMMARY:Skaggs Island and Hudeman Slough - Registration Closed
DESCRIPTION:Location: Sonoma County\nTrip Leader(s): Murray Berner\nStart Date: Tuesday\, January 28\, 2020\nStart Time: 9:15 AM\nEnd Time: 2:00 PM\nDescription: Trip full. Wait list only. Space available on February 10 trip. \nSkaggs Island is part of the San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge. The area is not open to the general public and requires special permission to access\, which will be granted to Marin Audubon with our guide\, Murray Berner. Because of the high level of interest in this area\, we are requiring advance registration for this trip\, which will begin on Monday\, December 23\, 2019. Registration will be limited to 25 people.\nIf you would like to participate in one of these trips\, please contact Jeanine Starritt at jeanineis@comcast.net. Be sure to specify whether you wish to participate in the January 28 or February 10 field trip and include the names of people who will be attending with you. \nA second trip is scheduled for Monday\, Feb 10 (see alternate trip description. To sign up for this January 28 trip\, contact Jeanine Starritt at jeanineis@comcast.net. Be sure to include the names of the people who will be attending with you. Jeanine will confirm your registration via email. \nOur leader\, Murray Berner\, has been a longtime field trip leader for Napa Solano Audubon and is the author of the Solano County Breeding Bird Atlas. Our visit will coincide with the peak season for raptors. In previous years our group has spotted Golden Eagle\, Rough-legged Hawk\, Prairie Falcon\, and Burrowing Owl\, plus dozens of kites and harriers. Songbirds flock in the former residential area\, harassed by Merlin and Accipiter. \nPlease arrive promptly at the south entrance to Skaggs Island off of Hwy 37. Those arriving late may find themselves locked out! We will travel by car across the island\, stopping to bird along the way\, and depart through the north gate at approximately 1 PM. From this point interested birders may continue with the group to Hudeman Slough where we will bird on foot. Dress in layers and sturdy shoes and bring lunch and water. Heavy rain cancels. \nDirections: Take Hwy 101 north to Hwy 37 East. At the intersection with SR 121 (Sonoma Raceway)\, continue straight on Hwy 37 for 3.8 miles and turn left at Skaggs Island Road. No restrooms available.
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/skaggs-island-and-hudeman-slough-registration-closed/
LOCATION:CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200202T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200202T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T210915
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Sacramento Delta Boat Trip
DESCRIPTION:Location: Boat leaves from and returns to the Anioch Marina\nTrip Leader(s): David Wimpfheimer\nStart Date: Sunday\, February 2\, 2020\nStart Time: 8:15 AM\nEnd Time: 4:30 PM\nDescription: Join 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. This 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. \nThe cost will be $110 per person for Marin Audubon Chapter Supporting Members and $145 for all others. If you are not yet a Marin Audubon Chapter Supporting Member\, please sign up now at www.marinaudubon.org to enjoy the reduced cost of this trip. Online registration is now closed. If you wish to be placed on a wait list\, contact Jeanine Starritt at jeanineis@comcast.net. Include the name\, email address and phone number of each possible participant. \nThose 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-boat-trip/
LOCATION:Antioch Marina\, 5 Marina Plz\, Antioch\, CA\, 94509
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200208T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T210915
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200128T043012Z
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SUMMARY:Beaches of Northwest Marin
DESCRIPTION:Location: Point Reyes National Seashore\nTrip Leader(s): Derek Lecy & Bob Atwood\nStart Date: Saturday\, February 8\, 2020\nStart Time: 9:00 AM\nEnd Time: 12:00 PM\nDescription: Start the day with Derek and Bob at Kehoe Beach followed by a midday caravan to McClures Beach. The coastal California subspecies of White-crowned Sparrow (Z. I. nuttalli) start to sing more vigorously in January\, so we should be able to hear them well as we walk through the coastal scrub habitat to these beaches. Other species on our way to the beaches include Wrentit\, Peregrine Falcon\, and other raptors such as Northern Harrier\, Red-tailed Hawk\, and with luck\, a Bald Eagle. On the beaches\, a search of the gull flocks should be fun\, and a good variety of wintering gulls is expected. We will take a long look out at sea as well in an attempt to try and find all three species of scoter–Black Scoter\, White-winged Scoter\, and Surf Scoter. Both beaches can be one of the more reliable places in the county to encounter Black Scoter. We will keep our eyes open for a Harlequin Duck or any alcids flying out on the ocean as well. Participants should wear sturdy\, waterproof shoes and warm clothing. Light rain or fog is a strong possibility. Expect to walk a quarter mile to each beach with a total of 2 miles of hiking on this trip. Bring lunch as we will break between locations for a quick lunch. High tide looks to be around 11 AM\, which may impact our beach access at McClures (which we visit second)\, but we can always scope from above the beach or figure something out. Bring a scope if you have one. Heavy rain cancels. Directions: We will meet at the Kehoe Beach Parking area. From San Anselmo\, take Sir Francis Drake Blvd to Olema. From Olema\, continue north on Hwy 1 (SFDB)\, take the second left turn (SFDB west)\, continue through Inverness\, turn right (north) onto Pierce Point Road\, and drive approximately 4.6 miles to Kehoe Beach.
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/beaches-of-northwest-marin/
LOCATION:Point Reyes National Seashore\, 1 Bear Valley Visitor Center Access Road\, Point Reyes Station\, CA\, 94956\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200210T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200210T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T210915
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SUMMARY:Skaggs Island - Registration Required
DESCRIPTION:Location: Skaggs Island\nTrip Leader(s): Daniel Edelstein\nStart Date: Monday\, February 10\, 2020\nStart Time: 10:00 AM\nEnd Time: 2:00 PM\nDescription: Join Avian Biologist and Birding Guide\, Daniel Edelstein\, for this special opportunity to visit Skaggs Island\, a rich winter birding location not generally accessible to the public. The island was formerly home to a naval facility but is now part of the San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge. It often attracts uncommon visiting\, non-breeding season raptors such as Rough-legged Hawk\, Ferruginous Hawk\, and Merlin along with White-tailed Kite\, and other raptors in addition to diverse shorebirds\, waders\, and ducks. This will be our second winter field trip to Skaggs Island. The first is scheduled on January 28\, 2020 with Murray Berner (see alternate trip descriptionl). This second trip will not include a visit to Hudeman Slough. If you would like to participate in one of these trips\, please contact Jeanine Starritt at jeanineis@comcast.net. Be sure to specify whether you wish to participate in the January 28 or February 10 field trip and include the names of the people who will be attending with you. Meet on Skaggs Island Road after turning onto it from Highway 37. We’ll carpool through the locked gate far into the heavenly solitude and bird-filled environs of this amazing birding venue. Heavy rain cancels. Directions: Take Highway 101 North to Highway 37. At the intersection with SR 121 (Sears Point)\, continue straight on Highway 37 for approximately 4 miles to Skaggs Island Road. Please be careful crossing Highway 37 to turn onto this road because oncoming traffic is often heavy.
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/skaggs-island-registration-required/
LOCATION:Skaggs Island\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200213T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200213T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T210915
CREATED:20200122T032449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200207T053720Z
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SUMMARY:Iconic Tower\, Iconic Bird: Peregrines on the Campanile
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Allen Fish\nHost: Doug Waterman\nStart Date: Thursday\, February 13\, 2020\nStart Time: 7:30 PM\nEnd Time: 9:30 PM\nDescription: As Peregrine Falcons have recovered from endangered status in the 1990s-2000s\, they have often been found nesting on bridges and skyscrapers. For the last two nesting seasons\, a Peregrine Falcon pair has taken up residence on the Campanile on the UC Berkeley campus\, fledging two chicks in 2017\, and three in 2018. A team of citizen scientists led by UC Berkeley’s Museum of Vertebrate Zoology (MVZ) in cooperation with the East Bay Regional Park District and the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory\, has monitored the Peregrines\, enhancing their nest-site\, watching for threats\, and serving as an information source for captivated CAL falcon-spotters. In 2019\, the Cal Peregrine Team is working on getting a web-cam erected on the tower to deepen our knowledge of these urban Peregrines\, and to widen interest in these charismatic falcons via the web. \nBeyond their sheer magnetism – the athletic hunting flights of the adults and the clumsy antics of the fledglings – the Peregrines are a profound reminder of the ornithologists of a generation ago who walked a tight-rope between science and conservation activism to bring this species back from the edge of extinction. One of their critical conservation tools? The well-kept and meticulously-labelled egg collections of natural history museums\, including our own Museum of Vertebrate Zoology. \nDirector of the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory (ggro.org) since its founding in the mid-1980s\, Allen Fish earned his bachelor’s degree at UC Davis\, then returned to teach Raptor Biology there in the 2000s. He was honored with the Maurice Broun Award for achievements in raptor biology in 2003\, and the Bay Nature Environmental Educator Award in 2015. A fourth-generation Berkeleyan with deep CAL roots\, Fish lives near campus with his wife Allison Pennell\, their two kids and a coonhound. \nPhoto by Doug Bell
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/iconic-tower-iconic-bird-peregrines-on-the-campanile/
LOCATION:CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200213T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200213T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T210915
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SUMMARY:Birding the Northwest Passage - Trip Rescheduled for February 13\, 2020
DESCRIPTION:Location: Tomales\, Lawson’s Landing\, and Chileno Valley\nTrip Leader(s): David Wimpfheimer\nStart Date: Thursday\, February 13\, 2020\nStart Time: 9:00 AM\nEnd Time: 3:30 PM\nDescription: This annual winter trip repeats David’s popular guided explorations of the less familiar habitats in Marin near the town of Tomales. We will meet at the Tomales Bakery\, and our itinerary for the day will cover coastal and interior habitats. Our first destination will be Lawson’s Landing\, a private resort near the mouth of Tomales Bay. Loons\, grebes (including Red-necked Grebe)\, ducks\, and Brant can be quite numerous here. Shorebirds are diverse here as well. After birding the coast\, the rest of the day may be spent covering the open grasslands\, wetlands\, and forests of this part of Marin. Raptor sightings may include Ferruginous and Rough-legged Hawk\, Golden Eagle\, and Merlin\, and\, if we are lucky\, we may spot the now uncommon-in-Marin Loggerhead Shrike. Meet at the Tomales Bakery at 9:00 AM. Plan on arriving early to sample the delicious pastries. If the bakery is closed\, the deli nearby has a nice variety of food and beverages. Check your map for your best route to Tomales. You can head west from Highway 101 at Old Redwood Highway in Petaluma or from Novato at San Marin Drive. The address of the bakery is 27000 Highway 1\, Tomales. Allow about an hour from Marin. Light rain will not cancel this trip\, but a heavy storm will.
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/birding-the-northwest-passage-trip-rescheduled-for-february-13-2020/
LOCATION:CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200215T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200215T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T210915
CREATED:20200122T030346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200128T043153Z
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SUMMARY:Nicasio Reservoir
DESCRIPTION:Location: Nicasio\, CA\nTrip Leader(s): Jim White & Bob Battagin\nStart Date: Saturday\, February 15\, 2020\nStart Time: 8:30 AM\nEnd Time: 3:00 PM\nDescription: We will meet at the backstop to the baseball field in the small West Marin hamlet of Nicasio. This is Bob’s home “patch” where the riparian\, open field\, and wooded habitats are good for a nice variety of sparrows\, gleaners\, and woodpeckers. From town we’ll head over to nearby Nicasio Reservoir and make several stops along the shoreline. Many water bird species hang out there while raptors grace the sky\, and who knows what will be flitting around in the willows and shrubs that line the shore? In the afternoon we are likely to explore along the northern shoreline of Tomales Bay. Heavy rain cancels. Early Birds will meet at the entrance to Roy’s Redwoods on Nicasio Valley Road for a short walk through bay\, redwood\, oak\, and madrone habitats in search of Pileated Woodpecker and other forest denizens. DIRECTIONS: From Highway 101 take the Lucas Valley Road exit. Turn left on Lucas Valley Road and continue approximately 10.3 miles. Keep right on Nicasio Valley Road for 0.5 mile to the town of Nicasio. The baseball field is in the center of town. For GPS\, use 1 Old Rancheria Road\, Nicasio\, the address for the Rancho Nicasio Restaurant.
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/nicasio-reservoir/
LOCATION:CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200217T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200217T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T210915
CREATED:20200122T030513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200128T043223Z
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SUMMARY:Birding Eastern Yolo County
DESCRIPTION:Location: Davis\, CA\nTrip Leader(s): John Klobas & Sarah Brooks\nStart Date: Monday\, February 17\, 2020\nStart Time: 8:30 AM\nEnd Time: 3:30 PM\nDescription: The low lying agricultural fields\, ponds\, and refuges of eastern Yolo County are the focus of this trip. In February\, bird diversity and numbers are at their wintertime peak\, and we will seek the spectacle of those numbers. Burrowing owls are among the most threatened of California’s owls. We will look for this small\, ground dwelling owl in the Davis area before heading to West Sacramento’s Bridgeway Pond. Sandwiched between a suburb\, mega warehouses\, and the deep-water shipping channel\, this pond is the winter home of Blue-winged Teal and Cinnamon Teal\, Sora\, raptors\, and perhaps some diving ducks as well. This pond was the home for several months of last year’s mega rarity\, a male Garganey duck\, which was seen by a few members of the trip last February\, a week before it was positively identified. Next we will seek habitat for Wood Ducks near the Sacramento River. Wood Ducks\, usually a restive\, shy species\, are not as skittish here as they are in hunting areas. Our location for lunch is weather dependent\, but the afternoon will find us heading back towards Davis\, finishing our day at the Vic Fazio Wildlife Area (Yolo Bypass) where we will enjoy the waterfowl and water bird spectacle. In the event of flooding in the Bypass\, we will bird other areas around Davis. Directions: We will meet in Davis in the El Macero Center (Nugget Market and Starbucks) to organize the day and introduce the itinerary. Exit I-80 at Mace Blvd. in Davis\, turn left on the frontage road\, then a quick right to Mace Blvd.\, then an immediate right into the El Macero parking lot. We’ll be in between Nugget Market and Starbucks. Please carpool if at all possible. A smaller number of cars allows us to be much more opportunistic and lessens our carbon footprint. Allow 2 hours for an early morning winter drive to Davis from most North Bay locations. Heavy rain cancels. Dress in layers. Include rain gear. Binoculars are a must and bring a scope if you have one. This is a car-oriented trip with minimal walking. Wear shoes that can withstand muddy conditions. Bring lunch\, snacks\, and drinks. Nugget is a full-service market that opens at 7 AM. Let’s go birding!
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/birding-eastern-yolo-county/
LOCATION:CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200222T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200222T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T210915
CREATED:20200122T030622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200128T043306Z
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SUMMARY:Presidio and Crissy Lagoon
DESCRIPTION:Location: San Francisco\, CA Golden Gate National Recreation Area\nTrip Leader(s): Juan Garcia\nStart Date: Saturday\, February 22\, 2020\nStart Time: 8:00 AM\nEnd Time: 3:00 PM\nDescription: Within the range of a moderate walk\, several extensive habitat restorations can be seen up close\, with several more works-in-progress. Here’s an opportunity to celebrate these vital projects and contemplate their success. Beginning at Inspiration Point\, we’ll slowly wind our way down Tennessee Hollow\, with its carefully restored riparian and grassland habitat\, and hold a sit-spot at El Polin Spring\, looking for visiting warblers\, among others. Next\, we’ll trace the path to lower Tennessee Hollow\, which affords good views of slow-flowing and pooling sections. We’ll proceed to Crissy Lagoon via the now well-known Tunnel Tops\, which will soon form an extension of the native plant corridor. The Lagoon itself offers habitat for shorebirds and waterfowl\, as well as a good mixed gull flock. We’ll walk the circuit of the Lagoon\, stalking warblers in the willows and seed eaters foraging on Crissy Field. A small nature reserve on the beach side protects habitat for sparrows\, phoebes\, and a small wintering group of Snowy Plover. We’ll end with telescopic views of San Francisco Bay\, with its loons\, grebes\, cormorants\, terns\, scoters\, and so on. Restrooms and drinking water will be accessible at several points\, but you should bring snacks and or lunch. As usual in the Bay Area\, wear layered warmth and bring sun protection. A birding scope will be provided\, but please bring binoculars. Meet at 8 AM at Inspiration Point\nLink: https://www.predisio.gov/places/inspiration-point-overlook
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/presidio-and-crissy-lagoon/
LOCATION:CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200226T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200226T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T210915
CREATED:20200122T030803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200128T043402Z
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SUMMARY:Rodeo Lagoon
DESCRIPTION:Location: Marin Headlands\nTrip Leader(s): William Legge & David Wiechers\nStart Date: Wednesday\, February 26\, 2020\nStart Time: 7:30 AM\nEnd Time: 12:00 PM\nDescription: This trip launches our new program featuring eight field trips to Rodeo Lagoon. These trips will focus on migration with four monthly field trips planned for the spring migration and four for the autumn migration. On this date William and David promise to assist with gull identification\, which proves challenging for many birders. We will also be targeting migrant ducks\, grebes\, loons\, gulls\, and wintering passerines such as Fox Sparrow\, Hermit Thrush\, and Say’s Phoebe. Join us for a Sea Watch at 7:30 AM or arrive later at 8:30 AM for a circuit of the lagoon. DIRECTIONS: 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-2/
LOCATION:CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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