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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260513T083000
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SUMMARY:Mitchell Canyon\, Mt. Diablo State Park
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 13\, 8:30 AM – noon\nLeaders: Rich Nicholson and Bob Dunn\nrs****@***oo.com\n\nEnjoy an easy to moderate walk on a dirt road for a two to three mile round trip. Migration will be in full swing\, so we’ll be looking for flycatchers\, thrushes\, vireos\, and warblers\, in addition to the resident woodpeckers and raptors. Scopes can be useful\, but they are not necessary. Lunch is optional as we recap the list after the walk.\n\nDirections: Take SR-24 east or 680-north to Walnut Creek; exit at Ygnacio Valley Rd. Proceed east 8.5 miles to Clayton Rd; turn right. Drive one mile to Mitchell Canyon Rd.; turn right. At the end of the road\, enter the park after paying the $6 entry fee. Meet at the parking lot. Restrooms are available.
URL:https://ohloneaudubon.org/event/mitchell-canyon-mt-diablo-state-park-2/
LOCATION:Mitchell Canyon\, Mt. Diablo State Park\, 96 Mitchell Canyon Rd\, Clayton\, CA\, 94517\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rich Nicholson and Bob Dunn":MAILTO:rsn711@yahoo.com 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260520T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260520T120000
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SUMMARY:Niles Hotspots
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 20\, 9:00am – noon\nLeaders: Kathy Robertson & Karen Kramer\n(Use the “Register” button above  to sign up) \nWe will visit several birding spots in the Niles area\, along the Alameda Creek channel and adjacent riparian areas\, in the hopes of seeing spring migrants and nesting birds\, including orioles\, warblers\, and waterfowl. Pre-registration is not required\, and all are welcome. Heavy rain cancels. Meet at Niles Community Park. \nDirections: To reach the park from I-880\, take Decoto Rd. northeast about 2 miles. Turn right on Alvarado Niles Blvd. and stay on it for about 2.5 miles (it becomes Niles Blvd.) Turn right on H Street. The park is at the end of H Street. From I-680\, take Niles Canyon Rd. (Hwy 84) southwest to Fremont. Cross Mission Blvd. to reach Niles Blvd.\, and bear right on Niles Blvd. to go through the main part of Niles. Turn left on H Street. The park is at the end of H Street. From Mission Blvd. north or south\, turn onto Niles Blvd. and follow directions above.
URL:https://ohloneaudubon.org/event/niles-hotspots-2/
LOCATION:Alameda Creek Trail\, Niles CA
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Robertson & Karen Kramer":MAILTO:katbirdca@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260525T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T000000
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SUMMARY:Tour: Extremes of Inyo County (plus a little Mono County)
DESCRIPTION:Dates: May 25 – 30\, 2026\nLeaders: Bob Toleno and Juli Chamberlin\nCost: $975 per person for a shared room; $1\,175 for a single (includes all lodging and meals\, excluding alcohol)\nThe tour IS SOLD OUT\n\nWe’re running a repeat of last year’s popular Inyo County tour. We’ve added one additional night and an extra half day to try and see a few more species than we did last year. Some examples of breeding birds we saw on last year’s tour: Gambel’s Quail\, Greater Roadrunner\, Lesser & Common Nighthawk\, Black Swift\, Calliope Hummingbird\, Black-backed Woodpecker\, Brown-crested Flycatcher\, Plumbeous Vireo\, Juniper Titmouse\, Verdin\, Black-tailed Gnatcatcher\, LeConte’s Thrasher\, Black-throated Sparrow\, Sagebrush Sparrow\, Scott’s Oriole\, Lucy’s Warbler\, and Summer Tanager. Besides the breeding birds\, late May is also peak migration time\, so we’ll be searching the desert oases for the birds who are just passing through on their way north.\n\nThe tour IS SOLD OUT
URL:https://ohloneaudubon.org/event/tour-extremes-of-inyo-county-plus-a-little-mono-county/
LOCATION:Inyo County
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bob Toleno & Juli Chamberlin":MAILTO:bob@toleno.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260604T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260604T120000
DTSTAMP:20260508T143533Z
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SUMMARY:CALIFORNIA BIRD ATLAS BIG WEEKEND - JUNE 4 -7\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:California is undertaking its very first statewide breeding bird atlas from 2026 thru 2030\, and Ohlone Audubon Society is one of the founding partners. To help promote this massive effort\, from June 4 thru 7\, partner organizations will be hosting field trips and educational events. OAS will be providing two field trips during this period\, looking for breeding birds\, and educating birders about why the atlas is so important for science and conservation.\n \nReinhardt Redwood Regional Park\nThursday\, June 4\, 9:00am – noon\nLeader: Bob Toleno\n \nThe willows along the creek that runs through the canyon at RRRP provide rich nesting habitat for many species\, including Wilson’s Warbler\, Western Warbling Vireo\, Black-headed Grosbeak\, and Pacific Wren. We’ll walk about 1.5 miles along a gently sloping trail that follows the creek. This trip is part of the Caliifornia Bird Atlas Big Weekend event\, so our focus will be on detecting nesting birds. The trip is limited to 20 participants; reserve your spot by using the “Register” button above!\n\nDirections: Take I-580 W toward Oakland to Hwy 13 toward Berkeley. Take Exit 1 toward Redwood Rd\, continue straight at the stop sign onto Mountain Blvd\, then make a right onto Redwood Rd. Continue up over the hill about 4 miles and make a left into the park. Drive all the way to the last parking lot\, Canyon Meadow Staging Area\, where we’ll meet.
URL:https://ohloneaudubon.org/event/california-bird-atlas-big-weekend-june-4-7-2026/
LOCATION:Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park\, Canyon Meadow Staging Area\, Oakland\, CA\, 94619
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260607T083000
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SUMMARY:CALIFORNIA BIRD ATLAS BIG WEEKEND - JUNE 4 -7\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:California is undertaking its very first statewide breeding bird atlas from 2026 thru 2030\, and Ohlone Audubon Society is one of the founding partners. To help promote this massive effort\, from June 4 thru 7\, partner organizations will be hosting field trips and educational events. OAS will be providing two field trips during this period\, looking for breeding birds\, and educating birders about why the atlas is so important for science and conservation.\n \nBort Meadow\, Anthony Chabot Regional Park\nSunday\, June 7\, 8:30am – noon\nLeader: Kate Reed\n \nThe hills of Anthony Chabot Regional Park are diverse and rich breeding habitat for many species\, including Ash-throated Flycatcher\, California Thrasher\, Wrentit\, and Orange-crowned Warbler. We’ll walk about 1.5 – 2 miles on some hilly trails through riparian areas\, oak woodland\, and chaparral. This trip is part of the Caliifornia Bird Atlas Big Weekend event\, so our focus will be on detecting nesting birds. The trip is limited to 20 participants; reserve your spot by using the “Register” button above.\n\nDirections: Take I-580 W toward Oakland to Hwy 13 toward Berkeley. Take Exit 1 toward Redwood Rd\, continue straight at the stop sign onto Mountain Blvd\, then make a right onto Redwood Rd. Continue up over the hill about 5.5 miles and park in the lot for Bort Meadow Staging Area.
URL:https://ohloneaudubon.org/event/california-bird-atlas-big-weekend-june-4-7-2026-2/
LOCATION:Bort Meadow\, Anthony Chabot Regional Park\, Bort Meadow Staging Area\, Redwood Rd\, Oakland\, CA\, 94619
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kate Reed":MAILTO:birdingkate@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260609T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260609T200000
DTSTAMP:20260512T175740Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Potluck Picnic Installation of Officers
DESCRIPTION: Bird Walk: 4PM   •  Setup: 5PM  •  Dinner: 6PM  \nLocation: Lake Chabot Regional Park\, Group picnic area near restrooms\, 17600 Lake Chabot Road\, Castro Valley  \nOur annual meeting dinner will take place outdoors with a potluck picnic\, (in-person!) with us flocking together at Lake Chabot Regional Park in Castro Valley. Time to catch up with fellow members about birds\, happenings\, or life\, over delicious food. We will also be installing our new Board of Directors for FY 2026-27.  \nCome early—Kathy Robertson will lead a bird walk beforehand. Please bring your own table service\, utensils\, and a dish to share (about 10 to 12 servings) \nLast names: A-G: entrée\, vegetable or side dish; H-O: dessert; P-Z: salad.  \nBeverages will be supplied\, courtesy of OAS. (Visitors are requested to refrain from alcoholic beverages in the park).  \nDirections: In Castro Valley on I-580 westbound\, take the Strobridge Avenue exit. Turn right on Strobridge\, right on Castro Valley Blvd. and left on Lake Chabot Road. The Lake Chabot Marina is about two miles ahead on the right. In Castro Valley on I-580 eastbound\, exit at Redwood Rd and go left\, go left at Castro Valley Boulevard\, right at Lake Chabot Rd\, and follow the directions above. From I-580 in San Leandro\, exit at Fairmont Drive and go east (uphill). The marina entrance will be to the left at the bottom of the hill. (Parking fee/EBRPD pass)  \nNO MEETINGS IN JULY OR AUGUST\nPLEASE CONSIDER AN ELECTRONIC KITE CALL!  \nWe are urging members to switch over to an electronically issued Kite Call (but you don’t have to! ) The benefits are a cost savings to our chapter\, in both printing costs and postage. Other benefits include getting it quicker and it is much more colorful!!! See all of these beautiful photos in color! Also\, note that links are live! 
URL:https://ohloneaudubon.org/event/annual-potluck-picnic-installation-of-officers-2/
LOCATION:Lake Chabot Regional Park\, 17600 Lake Chabot Road\, Castro Valley \, CA\, 94546
CATEGORIES:Membership Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T103000
DTSTAMP:20260506T211828Z
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SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes at “Tern Town” – Hayward Regional Shoreline Interpretive Center
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, June 12\, 8:00am – 10:30am\nLeaders: David “Doc Quack” Riensche & Maggie Clark\n\n\nJoin us for a behind-the-gates tour at the Hayward Shoreline. We will have an opportunity to see nesting California Least Tern\, Western Snowy Plovers\, and Black Skimmers. We may see migrating Black Terns and numerous other summer shorebirds. Scopes will be essential as we will want to minimize disturbances to nesters. We will have to go in together\, so be sure to arrive on time. The trip is limited to 20 participants; reserve your spot by using the “Register” button above. \nDirections: From I-880 in Hayward\, exit onto Hwy 92 West toward the San Mateo Bridge\, then take the Clawiter Road/Eden Landing Road exit. Go straight through the light (do not turn onto Clawiter). Make the first left onto Breakwater Avenue. Turn left to stay on Breakwater Avenue. Go all the way to the end of the street and park near the Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center.
URL:https://ohloneaudubon.org/event/behind-the-scenes-at-tern-town-hayward-regional-shoreline-interpretive-center/
LOCATION:Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center\, 4901 Breakwater Ave\, Hayward\, CA\, 94541
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="David %E2%80%9CDoc Quack%E2%80%9D Riensche & Maggie Clark":MAILTO:maggieclark99@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260713T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260713T123000
DTSTAMP:20260622T164139Z
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SUMMARY:Hayward Regional Shoreline - Winton Ave
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, July 13\, 10:30am – 12:30pm\nLeader: Bob Toleno\n\nJoin us for a 2 1/2 mile round-trip walk on flat paved and gravel paths to Frank’s Dump\, a wonderful high tide roost for shorebirds. July is an excellent month to view early migrating species\, and we hope to see Red Knots\, Short-billed Dowitchers\, maybe some Red-necked and Wison’s Phalaropes\, and Snowy Plovers\, most still in beautiful breeding plumage. July is also a great month for “peeps”\, and we should see thousands of Western Sandpipers\, possibly a Semipalmated Sandpiper\, or maybe even a real rarity like the Red-necked Stint found ten years ago on this trip. Most birds will be far away\, so bring a scope if you have one (leaders will have scopes to share\, of course).\n\nDirections: From I-880\, take the Winton Ave exit west and drive to the end. We’ll meet in the dirt parking lot just outside the gate.
URL:https://ohloneaudubon.org/event/hayward-regional-shoreline-winton-ave/
LOCATION:Hayward Regional Shoreline – Winton Ave\, 3050 West Winton Ave.\, Hayward\, CA\, 94545
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T113000
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SUMMARY:Elsie Roemer Bird Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 25\, 9:30am – 11:30am\nLeaders: Bob Toleno & Juli Chamberlin\nSan Francisco Bay is one of the most important tidal estuaries for migrating shorebirds on the west coast of North America. When the tide is just right\, Elsie Roemer Bird Sanctuary can provide excellent views of these birds\, and in late July\, most will still be in full breeding plumage. Meet at the Elsie Roemer viewing platform where Broadway meets Shore Line Drive. Bring a scope if you have one. Limited to 20 participants. Reserve a spot by using the button above.\n\nDirections: Take I-880 to Davis Street exit west then turn right on Doolittle Drive to the bridge to Alameda\, where the street becomes Otis Drive. Turn left at Broadway\, drive southwest to Shore Line Drive\, and park along the street.
URL:https://ohloneaudubon.org/event/elsie-roemer-bird-sanctuary-3/
LOCATION:Elsie Roemer Bird Sanctuary\, corner of Shoreline Drive and Broadway\, Alameda\, CA\, 94501
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bob Toleno & Juli Chamberlin":MAILTO:bob@toleno.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260808T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260808T120000
DTSTAMP:20260622T164057Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T164057Z
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SUMMARY:Hayward Shoreline - Grant Ave
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 8\, 9:00am – noon\nLeaders: Kathy Robertson and Rich Nicholson\n\nMeet at the Grant Avenue staging area in San Lorenzo for a walk along the canal to the shoreline and south to reach Oro Loma Marsh. We expect to\nsee shorebirds such as Red Knots\, Short‐Billed Dowitchers\, Ruddy Turnstones\, and Black‐bellied Plovers\, as well as gulls and terns\, and maybe a resident Osprey.\n\nDirections: From I-880 north take the Hesperian Blvd exit. Make a sharp left onto Hesperian and a right on Grant Avenue. Continue west on Grant to the parking lot near the end of the road.
URL:https://ohloneaudubon.org/event/hayward-shoreline-grant-ave-2/
LOCATION:Hayward Shoreline – Grant Ave\, 2639 Grant Ave\, San Lorenzo\, CA\, 94580
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Robertson and RIch Nicholson":MAILTO:rsn711@yahoo.com 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260816T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260816T123000
DTSTAMP:20260811T205543Z
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SUMMARY:Middle Harbor Shoreline Park
DESCRIPTION:Middle Harbor Shoreline Park\nSunday\, August 16\, 10am – 12:30pm\nLeader: Bob Toleno \nThis 38-acre park opened to the public in 2004\, and is an excellent example of how former industrial sites can be transformed through habitat restoration. Shorebirds will be the main focus of the trip\, with a possibility for some rarities at this time of year (Baird’s Sandpiper and Bar-tailed Godwit have been found at this location.) Terns\, gulls\, Ospreys\, pelicans\, and other piscivores will also be seen\, as well as maybe some rocky shore shorebirds\, like turnstones or Wandering Tattler\, all with the photogenic background of the San Francisco skyline.  \nDirections: Take I-880 north toward Oakland to the 7th St exit toward West Grand Ave. Turn left onto 7th Street and head west to the stoplight at Middle Harbor Rd. Proceed through the intersection and take the first right turn into the MHSP parking lot.
URL:https://ohloneaudubon.org/event/middle-harbor-shoreline-park/
LOCATION:Middle Harbor Shoreline Park\, 2777 Middle Harbor Road\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260901T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260901T213000
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SUMMARY:Birds of Uruguay with Viviana Wolinsky & Steve Hunter
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday\, Sept 1\, 2026\nTime: 7:30 PM Via Zoom \nThis presentation offers a preview of what to expect on a birding trip to Uruguay. While the country is roughly the size of Washington state with a climate similar to California’s\, it possesses a wide range of habitats\, including the Pampas\, Atlantic Forest\, savannas\, wetlands\, and palm tree forests. This diversity allows for a great variety of bird species to be seen easily across short distances. Uruguay is also a vital feeding and breeding destination for many migratory species. \nViviana Wolinsky and Steve Hunter began birding within the last decade\, combining this new passion with their love of travel. Steve focuses on bird photography and provided all the bird images for the presentation. Viviana has a life-list of over 3000 birds\, more than half of which she observed in South America. She has visited Uruguay twice for birding\, most recently on the Golden Gate Birding Alliance’s (GGBA) “Total Uruguay” trip\, and currently holds the number 123 spot on the eBird lifetime list for the country. \nBoth are active GGBA volunteers. Viviana serves as an assistant instructor for Steve’s intermediate birding and sparrow classes. Together\, they have led numerous local field trips and a special Birdathon trip to Colorado. Viviana also serves as the co-compiler for the Oakland Christmas Bird Count.
URL:https://ohloneaudubon.org/event/birds-of-uruguay-with-viviana-wolinsky-steve-hunter/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Membership Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260908T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260908T120000
DTSTAMP:20260811T220537Z
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SUMMARY:Don Edwards National Wildlife Refuge
DESCRIPTION:Don Edwards NWR\nTuesday\, September 8\, 9:30am – noon\nLeader: Bob Toleno \nFounded in 1974 as the first urban National Wildlife Refuge established in the United States\, Don Edwards NWR protects sensitive bayshore habitat\, stretching from the salt ponds near Coyote Hills all the way to the shoreline of Sunnyvale. On this trip\, we’ll walk along the Newark Slough Trail that runs around the pond just south of the Dumbarton Bridge. We’ll primarily be looking at shorebirds that visit this pond and use it as a roosting spot at high tide. We’ll walk about 3 miles out and back over mostly flat trails to the roost. There we’ll see shorebirds of all sizes\, including Marbled Godwits\, Short-billed Dowitchers\, Western Sandpipers\, and maybe even some Red Knots\, or possibly some rarer shorebirds. \nDirections: From I-880\, take the Decoto Rd/CA-84 exit toward the Dumbarton Bridge. From 84\, take the Thornton Rd exit and turn left. Continue for almost a mile then turn right on Marshlands Rd\, then drive about half a mile and turn left into the large parking lot.
URL:https://ohloneaudubon.org/event/don-edwards-national-wildlife-refuge/
LOCATION:Don Edwards National Wildlife Refuge\, 1 Marshlands Rd.\, Fremont\, CA\, 94555
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T203000
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SUMMARY:Las Gallinas & Healdsburg Vaux’s Swift Spectacle
DESCRIPTION:Las Gallinas & Healdsburg Vaux’s Swift Spectacle\nSaturday\, September 19\, 3:00pm – sunset\nLeaders: Bob Toleno & Juli Chamberlin \nJoin us to see thousands of migrating Vaux’s Swifts entering a single chimney at Rio Lindo Adventist Academy in Healdsburg at sunset! It’s truly a spectacle not to be missed. We’ll meet first at Las Gallinas in Marin County\, where we’ll walk a flat trail\, birding the ponds and marshes. If we’re very lucky\, we might spot a Least Bittern. Then we’ll continue about an hour north to Healdsburg\, allowing some time for folks to grab dinner along the way\, then meet at Rio Lindo around 6:45\, in time for sunset at 7:15 PM. The sky will be swirling with birds as they descend into the chimney. The field trip ends after the swifts have entered the chimney. \nDirections to Las Gallinas: Take I-580 west and cross the Richmond Bridge to connect to 101 north. In about four miles\, exit at Lucas Valley Rd/Smith Ranch Rd\, and turn right on Smith Ranch Rd. Continue for about half a mile then turn right to stay on Smith Ranch and continue to the parking lot at the end. Directions to Rio Lindo Academy: Take 101 N for about 60 miles to Exit 502 for Healdsburg Ave\, where you’ll turn right\, then turn right again onto Bailhache Ave. Continue until the name changes to Rio Lindo Ave. The road winds up into the hills\, and in 3 miles you’ll reach the Academy’s main entrance. Follow the swift signs to reach the chimney\, and park on the right. Bring a folding chair and enjoy the show.
URL:https://ohloneaudubon.org/event/las-gallinas-healdsburg-vauxs-swift-spectacle/
LOCATION:Las Gallinas\, Healdsburg\, CA\, 95448
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bob Toleno & Juli Chamberlin":MAILTO:bob@toleno.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260920T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260920T170000
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SUMMARY:Membership Appreciation Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, September 20\, 2026  \nEnsenada North Group Picnic Area\,\nQuarry Lakes RP\, Fremont \nSchedule: Field trip with Kathy Robertson at 11:00 AM\nLunch at Noon (RSVP required) Special Presentation at 1:00 PM \nThis picnic is in honor of our two benefactors\, Sara Matthews and Helen Sowers and a thank you to our members for their continued support. \nPlease join us!\nPlease RSVP to Pat Gordon (pa****@*ol.com) for a catered (no charge) lunch!  \nThere will be a special presentation by Joe Sweeney on his Northern Saw-whet Owl project! \nDirections: From I-880 in Fremont\, take the Decoto Road exit east and proceed to Paseo Padre Parkway. Turn right on Paseo Padre\, then left on Isherwood Way. Proceed to the park entrance on the right. From Mission Blvd (Hwy. 238) in Fremont\, turn south on Nursery Ave. (away from the hills) and right (west) on Niles Blvd. Turn left on Osprey Drive and left on Quarry Lakes Drive. Proceed to the park entrance on the left. The Ensenada North Group picnic area is the covered pavilion to the right after you enter the park.  \nPLEASE RSVP TO PAT GORDON PA****@*OL.COM FOR LUNCH!
URL:https://ohloneaudubon.org/event/membership-appreciation-picnic-2/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Membership Meetings,PIcnic-Outing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T160000
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SUMMARY:Point Reyes Rare Bird Round-up
DESCRIPTION:Point Reyes Rare Bird Round-up\nThursday\, September 24\, 7am – 4pm\nLeaders: Bob Toleno & Juli Chamberlin \nEarly autumn can be an excellent time for migrants and rarities at the birding hotspots in outer Point Reyes National Seashore. This all-day\, caravan-style birding trip will visit some of the prime birding locations on the outer point\, such as the fish docks\, lighthouse\, various ranches\, and Drake’s Beach\, where we’ll have lunch. We’ll plan to finish the day at the RCA building cypresses and the Inverness Tennis Club. \nWe will leave from Bovine Bakery in Point Reyes Station at 7:15am so we can get to the outer point as early as possible. You should plan to arrive at 7am if you want to get coffee and delicious pastries from the bakery. Wear layers—the outer point can be chilly! Bring lunch\, liquids\, sunscreen\, and a full gas tank. We will try to bring as few cars as possible to the outer point because parking is very limited in places. \nDirections: Take the Richmond Bridge to Hwy 101N\, take Lucas Valley Rd exit and turn left\, then turn right on Nicasio Valley Rd\, left on Petaluma-Point Reyes Rd\, and left on Shoreline Hwy (Hwy 1). The address of Bovine Bakery is 11315 Shoreline Hwy\, Point Reyes Station\, CA.
URL:https://ohloneaudubon.org/event/point-reyes-rare-bird-round-up/
LOCATION:Point Reyes National Seashore\, 11315 Shoreline Hwy\, Point Reyes Station\, CA
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bob Toleno & Juli Chamberlin":MAILTO:bob@toleno.com
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