Sat. Jan. 17, 9am-4pm This large wildlife preserve in the San Joaquin Valley totals more than 50,000 acres of marshes and riparian woodlands, and provides one of the greatest wildlife spectacles still found in California. In the winter, the marshes … Continue reading
Sat. Feb. 21, 9am-4pm (NEW) Deep in the inner coastal range 20 miles south-west of Los Banos, lies Panoche Valley. This very wild and scenic country is home to many varieties of exciting birds, including Golden Eagles, Prairie falcons, bluebirds, … Continue reading
Sat. March 21, 9am-4pm Scenic Bodega Bay, nestled on the Sonoma coast west of Sebastopol, is one of our most exciting local birding locations, designated an IBA (Important Bird Area) by the American Bird Conservancy. The great headlands, coves and … Continue reading
Sat. April 4, 9am-4pm Elkhorn Slough, situated in the middle of Monterey Bay near Moss Landing, has a fabled reputation as one of the greatest concentrations of marine mammals (large numbers of Sea otters and Sea Lions) and birdlife anywhere … Continue reading
Sat. May 9, 9am-4pm Mines Road is a trip through wild and rugged country into the vanished landscape of Alameda County. It begins at the Concannon Winery in Livermore, and winds past sycamore-lined creeks, oak woodlands and chaparral-covered hillsides. It … Continue reading
Sat. June 27, 9am-4pm Simply put, Bolinas and the Marin coast are Bay Area natural and cultural treasures. This West Marin day trip to the secluded village of Bolinas will demonstrate why: the soaring Bolinas Ridge and the pristine Pacific … Continue reading
The rugged San Mateo coastline, studded with great headlands and huge waves crashing on the beaches, is one of the Bay Area’s most dramatic and beautiful sights. Just south of Half Moon Bay we find Pescadero, a tiny 19th century … Continue reading
Elkhorn Slough, situated in the middle of Monterey Bay at Moss Landing, has one of the greatest concentrations of marine mammals (Sea otters and Sea Lions) and birdlife anywhere in California. The Elkhorn River and coastline have a great variety … Continue reading
Bodega Bay, nestled on the Sonoma coast west of Sebastopol, is one of our most exciting local birding locations, designated an IBA (Important Bird Area) by the American Bird Conservancy. The towering headlands, coves and marshes surrounding the bay protect … Continue reading
This day tour of the central valley will feature a wide variety of birds, beginning with the UC Davis Raptor Center. We’ll search for ducks, raptors, woodpeckers and flycatchers along Putah Creek before viewing the many species of raptors and … Continue reading