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Every December, hundreds of Bay Area birders take part in Golden Gate Bird Alliance’s Christmas Bird Counts (CBCs). From before dawn until dusk, they trek through parks, neighborhoods, and wetlands, venture out in boats on the bay, and skirt reservoirs … Read more
Celebrate World Animal month by participating in a BioBlitz! Located in Milpitas, we will explore Coyote Creek Trail near McCarthy Boulevard. We will start at the Coyote Creek Trail – Ranch Drive entry, and explore north and south along the … Read more
The Berkeley Bird Festival is a free “All Day All Berkeley” public event to honor and celebrate our local birdlife through bird-themed activities; including birding field trips, family-friendly art and craft activities like building your own birdhouse, chalk art, and … Read more
These field trips are free, open to the public, and suitable for all levels of interest. No sign-up is required. Bring your binoculars, field guide, liquids, plus lunch for full-day trips; wear layered clothing, hats, and sun protection. Sturdy walking … Read more
Join Sugarloaf docent Dana Glei in a 2-mile hike (250 ft elevation change) focusing on some of the most social birds at Sugarloaf: woodpeckers. Learn how to identify them by sight, sound, flight pattern, and/or behavior. We are almost certain … Read more
Take advantage of the outer reaches of the county to enjoy the numerous species of birds that are found along the coast this time of year; some are migrating to southern destinations, some will stay for the winter, and some … Read more
The short levee that wraps around Loch Lomond Harbor is a great place to go birding, and this is a wonderful time of year to visit. Within a stone’s throw of the bay, and with fabulous views of the Marin … Read more
Join naturalist Dan Fitzgerald for a nature walk in the Mitchell Canyon area of Mount Diablo. We will be looking for birds, butterflies, and some seasonal blooms. Bring water, snacks, and binoculars if you have them. The walk is about … Read more
The Environmental Action Committee of West Marin (EAC) will be hosting the 15th Annual Point Reyes Birding & Nature Festival. This annual fundraising event celebrates spring bird and wildlife migrations along the Pacific Flyway in Marin and Sonoma counties and … Read more
Join this Baylands Bioblitz to see how many plants and animals you can find in a day! Fall is a wonderful time for migrating birds. Join us to learn about some of our native and non-native species, become a community … Read more
