Cranes and other Charismatic Critters: Cosumnes River Preserve, Woodbridge Ecological Reserve, and more Saturday, December 27, 1:30pm to sunset Leader: David “Doc Quack” Riensche RSVP: Use form to RSVP Each fall Sandhill Cranes return to the Central Valley where they feed, socialize, and rest in the fields and then fly to roost overnight in wetlands....
Saturday, January 2, 9am – 11:30am Leaders: David “Doc Quack” Riensche & Maggie Clark A 8.4 high tide will hit Arrowhead Marsh creating an opportunity to see Ridgway's Rails, Virginia Rails, and Soras. Wintering ducks and shorebirds will be plentiful., We will use “Doc Quack’s” special access code to visit the New Marsh and...
By Joe Burnett and Kelly Sorenson, Ventana Wildlife Society Join us for a very special evening with Joe Burnett and Kelly Sorenson from the Ventana Wildlife Society who will give a brief update on condor recovery and status in the wild, as well as a special presentation on a wild-raised chick, named "Ohlone" in honor...
Contact Kathy Robertson & Karen Kramer katbirdca@aol.com Saturday, January 31, 9:00am – noon Leaders: Kathy Robertson & Karen Kramer katbirdca@aol.com We will walk along the Arroyo, where we can expect wading birds such as stilts and egrets, ducks, including Cinnamon Teal, and many wintering and resident songbirds. Rails and snipe are possible. The open fields are...
Contact bob@toleno.com February 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, 5:30pm - 7pm Leader: Bob Toleno RSVP required: bob@toleno.com (or use the registration form) Though highly sought after, owls are often the most difficult birds for us to see, for the obvious reason that most are typically only out after dark. On this trip, we'll take a...
Contact bob@toleno.com February 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, 5:30pm - 7pm Leader: Bob Toleno RSVP required: bob@toleno.com (or use the registration form) Though highly sought after, owls are often the most difficult birds for us to see, for the obvious reason that most are typically only out after dark. On this trip, we'll take a...
Join us for an engaging educational presentation on the Bats of Northern California. Discover the remarkable adaptations of these flying mammals, what they eat, and the vital roles they play in both natural ecosystems and agriculture. We'll also explore the challenges bats face today. As a special feature, the presentation will include a rare opportunity to...
Contact bob@toleno.com February 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, 5:30pm - 7pm Leader: Bob Toleno RSVP required: bob@toleno.com (or use the registration form) Though highly sought after, owls are often the most difficult birds for us to see, for the obvious reason that most are typically only out after dark. On this trip, we'll take a...
Contact bob@toleno.com February 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, 5:30pm - 7pm Leader: Bob Toleno RSVP required: bob@toleno.com (or use the registration form) Though highly sought after, owls are often the most difficult birds for us to see, for the obvious reason that most are typically only out after dark. On this trip, we'll take a...
Contact bob@toleno.com February 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, 5:30pm - 7pm Leader: Bob Toleno RSVP required: bob@toleno.com (or use the registration form) Though highly sought after, owls are often the most difficult birds for us to see, for the obvious reason that most are typically only out after dark. On this trip, we'll take a...
Contact Kathy Robertson & Karen Kramer katbirdca@aol.com Sunday, February 8, 9:00am – noon Leaders: Kathy Robertson & Karen Kramer katbirdca@aol.com Join us at Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area to explore the lake, levees, and marsh for wintering waterfowl, Common Gallinules, egrets, herons, and grebes. Osprey are found around the lake and ponds, while the trees hold woodpeckers and...
Contact driensche@ebparks.org Thursday, February 12, 8:00 –10:30am Leader: David “Doc Quack” Riensche RSVP: driensche@ebparks.org The trip will be canceled if inclement weather is forecast (i.e., high heat, high wind, and rain) With a wiggle of their tail or a bob of their head, waterfowl send their valentines suggestive messages! Come join us for a pair bonding...
Saturday, February 21, 8:30am - noon Leaders: Kathy Robertson & Bob Dunn katbirdca@aol.com The low-lying flood plains found in American Canyon include mudflats, tidal and seasonal wetlands, former salt ponds, riparian corridors, and marshes. The wetlands are home to many species of birds, both residents and winter visitors. This is a hotspot for wintering waterfowl,...
By Gregor Yanega, PhD, Conservation Project Manager at the California Central Coast Joint Venture, American Bird Conservancy Dr. Yanega will talk about the role that the California Central Coast Joint Venture and the American Bird Conservancy plays in connecting landscapes, people/ partners, and birds in a common cause. He will also talk about active projects...
Leader: Kathy Robertson & Karen Kramer katbirdca@aol.com Join us at Quarry Lakes in Fremont to explore the lakes for wintering waterfowl. Pelicans, grebes, ospreys, loons, ducks, cormorants, and sometimes rare gulls are found on the lakes, while the trees hold woodpeckers, kinglets, Yellow-rumped Warblers and more. Bald Eagles moved into the area in Fall 2015, and...
San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center Fremont, CA Sunday, Mar 8 from 9 am to 12 pm Join us for a day of conservation and community bonding at the Don Edwards SF Bay National Wildlife Refuge! Welcome, Nature Enthusiasts!Join us for Stewardship Sunday at the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge on March 8, 2026, at 9:00 AM...
Thursday, March 12, 9:00am - noon Leader: Bob Toleno bob@toleno.com Lake Elizabeth provides excellent late winter birding. Breeding Allen's and migrating Rufous Hummingbirds may be near the palm trees, swallows will be foraging over the lake, and early migrants might be found in the willows. We'll walk on mostly paved sidewalks a little over half...
Presenter: Benny Jacobs-Schwartz Description: Explore the birdiest country on Earth! Discover Colombia’s five regions, the power of the Andes, and why this nation hosts nearly 2,000 bird species and over 80 endemics. A vibrant journey through extraordinary habitats and unforgettable birds. Bio: Benny Isaac Jacobs-Schwartz owns and operates a bird-guiding business and lifestyle brand called...
Wednesday April 8, 9AM-12 Noon Leaders: Bill Hoppes & Pat Gordon Hoppes1949@gmail.com Sabercat Creek trail follows a stream in Fremont with excellent riparian woodland in addition to many ornamentals. There are also grassy hillsides with sites for perching birds. We have a good chance to see both Allen’s and Anna’s Hummingbirds and have a five...
Thursday, April 16 9am – 11am Leaders: Maggie Clark and Bill Scoggins maggieclark99@gmail.com Come explore birding by ear. The willow and sycamore lined creekside supporting an amazing array of insects, which in turn provides food for foraging and nesting neotropical songbirds, such as Tree Swallow, Swainson’s Thrush, Black-headed Grosbeak, Bullock's Oriole, Wilson’s Warbler, and much...
Saturday, April 18, 7:30am-3pm Leaders: Bob Toleno & Juli Chamberlin RSVP: birding@toleno.com FIELD TRIP RESCHEDULED! Mines Road ascends from Livermore Valley into the hills of the Diablo Range. As you increase elevation the habitat moves from oak savannah through chemise chaparral and into mixed pine woodland. The varied habitats support an excellent variety of breeding and...
Friday, April 24, 8:30am-noon Leader: Bob Toleno & Kate Reed bob@toleno.com Sunol Wilderness is one of the most beautiful parks in the East Bay. Spring migration can be an excellent time to hear and see birds in the park. Rufous-crowned Sparrows, Lazuli Buntings, and Black-headed Grosbeaks will be singing on breeding territories, and migrants like...
Saturday, April 25, 8:30 AM - noon Leaders: Rich Nicholson and Bob Dunn rsn711@yahoo.com Enjoy a nice walk through oak woodlands in the Diablo foothills. Paved trails and moderate hills will give us a chance to see birds such as Cassin's Vireo, Rock and Canyon Wrens, and possibly nesting Peregrine Falcons. Scopes can be useful...
Saturday, May 2, 8:30am - noon Leaders: Bob Toleno & Juli Chamberlin birding@toleno.com Mill Creek Road is an underappreciated birding hotspot in Fremont. It parallels Mill Creek, which creates a rich riparian habitat that flows from Mission Peak. In early May, we hope to see migrants like Ash-throated Flycatcher, Cassin's Vireo, migrating warblers, as well...
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Maxine Gutierrez was born in the Bay Area as the daughter of Filipino American immigrants and is the first scientist in her family. Her appreciation for nature and younger brother, who has Down Syndrome, inspires her passion and curiosity in science. After studying kinesiology, rehabilitation sciences, and Spanish at San José State University, she pursued her masters in cell and molecular biology at CSU East Bay. Her studies and research experience shape her desire to give back to underrepresented groups in STEM. In her free time, she enjoys art, music, reading, film, quadball, sports, and spending time with loved ones.
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