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SUMMARY:Best of Mitchell Canyon with Bruce Mast
DESCRIPTION:Contra Costa County\nSaturday\, May 2\, 2020\n8 AM to 12 Noon \nMitchell Canyon\, on Mount Diablo’s northern flank is one of the best examples of mid-elevation riparian habitat in the East Bay.  Along with numerous avian residents\, spring brings an assortment of neotropical migrants including warblers\, vireos\, flycatchers\, tanagers\, grosbeaks\, and hummingbirds.  The canyon is also famous for its spring butterflies and wildflowers\, including the rare endemic Mount Diablo globe lily (also called fairy lantern). \nJoin us for a spring birding walk along Mitchell Canyon and Red Road trails.  We will walk about 4 miles through oak savannah\, mixed woodland\, riparian habitats\, and a little way up into chaparral/sage scrub.  The route has some ups and downs and a total elevation increase of up to 500 feet\, depending on how far up Red Road Trail we go. \nMeet at the Mitchell Canyon Visitor Center at 8 AM.  We will bird until noon.  You may wish to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy back at the Visitor Center.  Please bring binoculars and water\, and a hat/sunscreen\, as needed. \nDirections: The address for the Mitchell Canyon Visitor Center is 96 Mitchell Canyon Road\, Clayton\, CA 94517.  There are several possible routes to our destination.  Check your GPS app for the latest traffic conditions and allow plenty of time for your drive.
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LOCATION:Mitchell Canyon\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Spring Bird Songs with Lisa Hug (3 Classes) - Registration Now Open
DESCRIPTION:Five Brooks – Thursday\, May 7\, 2020\nBig Rock – Thursday\, May 14\, 2020\nMount Burdell – Thursday\, May 21\, 2020\n7:30 AM to 11:30 AM \nSpring is the best time of year to hear and learn bird songs.  Males are full of hormones and bursting with song.  Many neo-tropical migrants are returning and vying for mates and territories.  It is a very exciting time of year\, so even if you dislike getting up early\, it might be worth your while to join one or more of these classes.  Participants will be asked to stay quiet to enable us to listen to the myriad of bird sounds.  Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring layered clothing\, water\, binoculars\, field guides\, and snacks. \nThere will be a $10 fee for each class\, or you may enroll at the first class for all three sessions at a discounted price of $25.  We will collect payment at the beginning of each class and request payment by check or exact amount of cash. Each class will be limited to 15 participants.  To sign up for one or more of these classes\, email Jeanine Starritt at jeanineis@comcast.net.  Be sure to include the name(s) of the session(s) you wish to join and your phone number. Participants will be contacted to confirm registration\, and a wait list will be created if registration exceeds available space. Please be sure to notify us if you are unable to attend as planned. \n[ PAYPAL BUTTONS FOR EACH CLASS AND FOR SERIES ] \nDirections to Five Brooks:  From Fairfax\, take Sir Francis Drake Blvd approximately 15 miles. Turn left on Highway 1.  Turn right at Five Brooks in 3.5 miles.  We will meet at the Five Brooks parking area.  Restrooms available. \nDirections to Big Rock Trailhead to Loma Alta Trail:  From Highway 101 in San Rafael\, take the exit for Lucas Valley Road west approximately 5.5 miles (look for the big rock on the left).  The trailhead is on the south side of Lucas Valley Road. No restrooms available. \nDirections to Mount Burdell: Take Highway 101 to Novato.  Exit at San Marin Drive/Atherton Avenue.  At the end of the exit ramp\, turn west (left) on San Marin Drive.  Go approximately 2 miles and turn right on San Andreas Drive.  Park on the street near the end of the road.   No restrooms available.
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/spring-bird-songs-3-classes/2020-07-09/
LOCATION:Five Brooks / Big Rock / Mount Burdell\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:American Canyon Wetlands with Lucas & Mark Stephenson
DESCRIPTION:Napa County\nSaturday\, May 9\, 2020\n8:30 AM – 1:30 PM \nYouth Birder Lucas Stephenson will lead this fun trip to the American Canyon Wetlands that hosts species from the unique habitats found in American Canyon: Grassy Fields and Eucalyptus Groves\, to the Tidal Mudflats and the Bay.  The Wetlands are home to a diverse number of birds from Merlins and Peregrine Falcons\, to Burrowing Owls\, Marsh Wrens\, Sora and Virginia Rails\, migrating Black-bellied Plovers\, Long-billed Curlews\, Barrow’s Golden Eyes\, and possibly even a Long-tailed Duck! Last year with Lucas\, our group spotted an impressive 88 species!  As per usual with Lucas and his Dad\, we will be on the lookout for new local species of interest. \nThis trip will involve a 1½ – 2-mile level\, paved walk out to the Bay and back.  For those wishing to find Burrowing Owls\, we may hike an extra mile around the landfill where Lucas has spotted up to 4 owls at one time.  Participants may wish to picnic afterward at tables near the parking lot. The trip will be cancelled only in the event of heavy rain. \nDirections:  From San Rafael\, take Highway 101 North to Highway 37 East\, to Highway 29 North.  Exit at Rio Del Mar (at the 7-Eleven and opposite the Holiday Inn Express).  Take an immediate right before the 7-Eleven onto Eucalyptus Drive and follow it to the end where there is a parking lot for American Canyon Wetlands and the Bay Trail.
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/american-canyon-wetlands/
LOCATION:CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Spring Bird Songs with Lisa Hug (3 Classes) - Registration Now Open
DESCRIPTION:Five Brooks – Thursday\, May 7\, 2020\nBig Rock – Thursday\, May 14\, 2020\nMount Burdell – Thursday\, May 21\, 2020\n7:30 AM to 11:30 AM \nSpring is the best time of year to hear and learn bird songs.  Males are full of hormones and bursting with song.  Many neo-tropical migrants are returning and vying for mates and territories.  It is a very exciting time of year\, so even if you dislike getting up early\, it might be worth your while to join one or more of these classes.  Participants will be asked to stay quiet to enable us to listen to the myriad of bird sounds.  Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring layered clothing\, water\, binoculars\, field guides\, and snacks. \nThere will be a $10 fee for each class\, or you may enroll at the first class for all three sessions at a discounted price of $25.  We will collect payment at the beginning of each class and request payment by check or exact amount of cash. Each class will be limited to 15 participants.  To sign up for one or more of these classes\, email Jeanine Starritt at jeanineis@comcast.net.  Be sure to include the name(s) of the session(s) you wish to join and your phone number. Participants will be contacted to confirm registration\, and a wait list will be created if registration exceeds available space. Please be sure to notify us if you are unable to attend as planned. \n[ PAYPAL BUTTONS FOR EACH CLASS AND FOR SERIES ] \nDirections to Five Brooks:  From Fairfax\, take Sir Francis Drake Blvd approximately 15 miles. Turn left on Highway 1.  Turn right at Five Brooks in 3.5 miles.  We will meet at the Five Brooks parking area.  Restrooms available. \nDirections to Big Rock Trailhead to Loma Alta Trail:  From Highway 101 in San Rafael\, take the exit for Lucas Valley Road west approximately 5.5 miles (look for the big rock on the left).  The trailhead is on the south side of Lucas Valley Road. No restrooms available. \nDirections to Mount Burdell: Take Highway 101 to Novato.  Exit at San Marin Drive/Atherton Avenue.  At the end of the exit ramp\, turn west (left) on San Marin Drive.  Go approximately 2 miles and turn right on San Andreas Drive.  Park on the street near the end of the road.   No restrooms available.
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/spring-bird-songs-3-classes/2020-07-16/
LOCATION:Five Brooks / Big Rock / Mount Burdell\, United States
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