Mines Road is a trip through wild and rugged country into the forgotten history of Alameda. It begins near the Wente vineyards on the southwest edge of Livermore, and winds past cattle ranches, sycamore-lined creeks, pine/oak woodlands and chaparral-covered hillsides. … Continue reading
Elkhorn Slough, situated in the middle of Monterey Bay, has a fabled reputation as one of the greatest concentrations of marine mammals (sea otters and seals) and birdlife found anywhere on the California coast. The preserve and the surrounding area … Continue reading
This day trip to the secluded and fabled village of Bolinas in West Marin is sponsored by the Albany Senior Center, and transportation and lunch are included in the fee. We will bird along the lagoon, explore the village shops, … Continue reading
The magnificent San Mateo coastline harbors many inlets, beaches, rocky headlands and marshes. Perhaps the finest combination is around Pescadero, a quaint village about 15 miles south of Half Moon Bay that “time forgot and the ages cannot improve.” Birds … Continue reading
This visit to magnificent Pt. Reyes National Seashore, one of the greatest natural assets of the Bay Area, will combine birding, a visit to McClure’s Beach and observations of the Tule Elk at Tomales Point. We will stop at the … Continue reading
Merced NWR is one of several San Joaquin Valley preserves that comprise the San Luis National Wildlife Refuge. Together the refuges total more than 50,000 acres. This combination of marshes, ponds, riparian areas and farmlands host many thousands of birds, … Continue reading
Located near the Sacramento Delta, this preserve of woodlands, marshes and farmland has enormous numbers of waterfowl, Tundra swans, raptors (Red-tails, harriers, kestrels), shorebirds and songbirds. Sandhill Cranes are generally in good numbers this time of year. Walking along the … Continue reading
Sat. May 17, 2014, 9am-4pm Mines Road is a trip into the forgotten past of old Alameda County. The trip begins at the Concannon vineyards on the outskirts of Livermore, and proceeds for 30 miles, past horse ranches, sycamore-lined creeks, pine/oak woodlands … Continue reading
Sat. June 21, 2014, 9am-4pm Elkhorn Slough, situated south of Santa Cruz, has a fabled reputation as one of the greatest concentrations of marine mammals and birdlife found anywhere on the California coast. This estuarine preserve and the surrounding area … Continue reading
Sat. July 26, 9am-4pm Santa Cruz, on the northern end of Monterey Bay, is famed as a friendly college town. But it is also studded with wonderful parks and bordered by rocky shorelines, all with great numbers of birds. Natural … Continue reading