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SUMMARY:Gray Lodge/Sacramento Refuge Wildfowl Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Fri.-Sun. March 27-29 \nThis weekend tour of several of the Central Valley’s legendary birding areas should produce great numbers of raptors\, ducks\, geese\, swans\, shorebirds\, Sandhill cranes and songbirds. More than 300 species of birds and mammals\, both resident and migratory\, use the refuges of the Sacramento Valley\, including almost half of the Pacific flyway’s waterfowl population. Several million ducks and geese migrate through the area during the fall\, and many stay to overwinter. The tour will begin at 1pm Friday at the Sacramento NWR and continue Saturday at Gray Lodge. Sunday morning we will visit nearby Colusa refuge and depart by early afternoon. Local accommodations will be in Yuba City. Lodging\, directions and birding information provided at registration. Cost does not include transportation\, lodging or meals. Great bird photography opportunities.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/gray-lodgesacramento-refuge-wildfowl-weekend-2/
CATEGORIES:Weekend Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150321T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150321T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T170402
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LAST-MODIFIED:20141230T000226Z
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SUMMARY:Bodega Bay Tour\, Sonoma Coast
DESCRIPTION:Sat. March 21\, 9am-4pm \nScenic 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 marshes surrounding the bay protect great numbers and varieties of birds\, such as Peregrine falcons\, Brant geese\, plovers\, loons\, shorebirds\, songbirds and many species of ducks. Numerous rarities have also turned up here\, such as the Emperor Goose and Red-throated Grebe. We will circle the bay\, visiting locations such as Bodega Head\, Doran Beach\, Owl Canyon\, Spud Pt. Marina and Hole-in-the-Head. Minimal walking; bring lunch (or purchase one locally) and drinks. Good photographic opportunities. Optional dinner after the tour.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/bodega-bay-tour-sonoma-coast/
CATEGORIES:Day Tours
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150316
DTSTAMP:20260507T170402
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UID:287-1426204800-1426463999@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Monterey Bay Weekend Birding Tour
DESCRIPTION:Fri.-Sun. March 13-15 \nEven considering the spectacular coastline of California\, Monterey and Big Sur stand out. With its unique marine ecology\, Monterey Bay has a great concentration of wildlife: birds\, overwintering monarch butterflies\, sea mammals and migrating whales. Outstanding wildlife locations dot the area: Elkhorn Slough and Moss Landing\, Salinas and Carmel River estuaries\, Pt. Lobos and Julia Pfeiffer State Park\, among many. During this exciting weekend we can expect to see Sea otters and Sea Lions as well as pelicans\, plovers\, herons and egrets\, raptors\, and many kinds of shorebirds\, ducks and songbirds. From 80 to 90 species of birds is typical during a weekend. We meet noon Friday at Elkhorn Slough (at Moss Landing\, south of Santa Cruz)\, and the tour ends Sunday in Monterey. Tour includes half-day bay cruise for whales and pelagic birds (additional). Tour fee does not include meals\, accommodations or transportation. We will stay at the Monterey Bay Lodge\,  not far from the beach. Information on directions and birds will be provided at registration. Many excellent wildlife and bird photography opportunities.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/monterey-bay-weekend-birding-tour/
CATEGORIES:Weekend Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150307T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150307T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T170402
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LAST-MODIFIED:20141229T235835Z
UID:277-1425718800-1425729600@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Baylands Preserve Tour\, Palo Alto
DESCRIPTION:Sat. March 7\, 9am-12pm  \nHome of the secretive Black Rail\, this section of Palo Alto shoreline and marshland has some of the greatest concentrations of wildfowl\, shorebirds\, raptors and waders of any in the Bay Area. Herons and egrets\, stilts\, Avocets\, rails and shorebirds\, terns\, kites and harriers\, Cinnamon and Green-winged teal\, Canvasback and Ruddy ducks\, among many others\, are common from fall to early spring. Occasionally Peregrine falcons grace the skies over the marshes and we find Burrowing owls near the Ground squirrel burrows. Commonly we see more than 40 species in a morning. Easy walking along the trails is slightly more than a mile.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/baylands-preserve-tour-palo-alto/
CATEGORIES:Morning Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150302T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150302T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T170402
CREATED:20141230T000012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141230T000012Z
UID:279-1425286800-1425297600@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Birds of Sunol & Alameda Creek
DESCRIPTION:Sat. May 2\, 9am-12pm  \nTucked away in southeastern Alameda County\, Sunol is one of the wildest and most beautiful of Alameda’s parklands\, far from towns and highways. It is also bisected by crystalline Alameda Creek\, teeming with songbirds of all kinds\, such as phoebes\, wrens\, orioles\, nuthatches\, warblers and Western tanagers. High dramatic crags have Golden eagles and falcons soaring overhead. Noisy (and eccentric) Acorn woodpeckers fly among oak woodlands lining the steep hillsides. Along the trails we can encounter Lazuli Buntings\, Yellow-billed Magpies\, Western bluebirds\, Nuttall’s Woodpeckers and many others. One word sums it up: extraordinary. (Parking fee)
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/birds-of-sunol-alameda-creek/
CATEGORIES:Morning Tours
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150302
DTSTAMP:20260507T170402
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LAST-MODIFIED:20141230T000536Z
UID:286-1424995200-1425254399@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Mendocino Seacoast Weekend Tour
DESCRIPTION:Fri.-Sat. Feb. 27- March 1 \nMendocino County is renowned for its great northern seacoast\, rural charm and deep wild forests. Rugged headlands are pounded by enormous breakers; unspoiled rivers like the Navarro and Albion meet the sea to create expansive beaches. The town of Mendocino itself appears to be a transplanted New England village. State parks protect the coastline\, including McKerricher\, Van Damme and Russian Gulch\, and are home to many forms of wildlife\, birds and marine mammals. Loons\, Black oystercatchers and turnstones\, together with many species of ducks and songbirds\, gulls and cormorants\, patrol the oceans and forests. Among the headlands and crashing surf we’ll search for Surfbirds\, mergansers and the elusive Harlequin\, a spectacular sea duck. Inland\, as we search the woodlands for warblers\, thrushes and kinglets\, we will also note colorful fungi that bring the forest floor to life. Mendocino is part of the heritage of old-time California\, a paradise for nature photographers. We will be staying at the Beach House Inn in Ft. Bragg\, but nearby there are also many comfortable B&Bs. Transportation\, lodging and meals are not included in the tour cost.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/mendocino-seacoast-weekend-tour/
CATEGORIES:Weekend Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150221T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150221T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T170402
CREATED:20141230T000144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141230T000144Z
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SUMMARY:Raptors of Panoche Valley & Mercey Hot Springs
DESCRIPTION:Sat. Feb. 21\, 9am-4pm (NEW) \nDeep 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\, Rock and Canyon wrens\, Lawrence’s goldfinches\, Chukars (large colorful partridges) and Mountain plover. Our destination on this tour is Mercey Hot Springs\, a resort known for its Long-eared and Barn owls. The $30 resort day-use fee (additional) includes optional hot-tub or heated pool break. Bring lunch\, drinks and a full tank of gas. Overnight accommodations at the resort are usually available to extend your stay. Nearby are Mission San Juan Bautista and Pinnacles National Park (home to California condors)\, both also wonderful places to visit. Good opportunities for nature and bird photography.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/raptors-of-panoche-valley-mercey-hot-springs/
CATEGORIES:Day Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150131T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150131T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T170402
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LAST-MODIFIED:20141229T235659Z
UID:276-1422694800-1422705600@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Birds of the Alameda Shoreline and Crab Cove
DESCRIPTION:Sat. Jan. 31\, 2015\, 9am-12pm \nThe Alameda shoreline\, with miles of sandy white beaches and stunning views of the bay\, is one of our local environmental treasures. During the fall and winter it is also a magnet for hundreds of shorebirds — dunlin\, godwits\, peeps\, curlews\, plover\, avocets and stilts\, with lesser numbers of turnstones and oystercatchers — totaling thousands of birds. During a morning walk we usually see over 40 different species of shorebirds\, egrets\, grebes and ducks\, sometimes in great numbers. Best of all\, it’s part of a relaxing morning of beautiful beaches\, salt air and panoramic views of the bay. Too good to be true? Come see for yourself. Good opportunities for bird and marine photography.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/birds-of-the-alameda-shoreline-and-crab-cove/
CATEGORIES:Morning Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150117T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150117T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T170402
CREATED:20141230T000055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141230T000055Z
UID:280-1421485200-1421510400@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:San Luis/Merced National Wildlife Refuge Tour
DESCRIPTION:Sat. Jan. 17\, 9am-4pm \nThis 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 hold countless thousands of geese\, raptors\, ibis\, ducks and great flocks of shorebirds\, all in constant motion. Sandhill cranes give their long trumpeting calls as they fly overhead\, and thousands of Snow geese suddenly fly up from the ponds. Great Horned owls sit silently in the willows. Over the course of the day\, we usually observe fifty or more species of birds\, and occasionally mammals such as otters\, elk or deer. Bring lunch and drinks; tour is mostly by car\, with minimal walking. Outstanding opportunities for bird photography.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/san-luismerced-national-wildlife-refuge-tour/
CATEGORIES:Day Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20141226T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20141228T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T170402
CREATED:20140519T191236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140519T191236Z
UID:248-1419580800-1419786000@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:San Joaquin Valley Birding Tour
DESCRIPTION:Fri.-Sun. Dec. 26-28\, 2014 \nThe great complex of San Joaquin wildlife refuges near Los Banos\, including Merced\, West Bear Creek\, Kesterson and San Luis\, comprise over 50\,000 acres of wetlands\, teeming with migratory birds. They are the winter quarters for tens of thousands of raptors\, ducks\, egrets and shorebirds. Sandhill Cranes\, Snow and Ross’ geese\, Ferruginous hawks\, Cinnamon and Green-wing Teal\, Great Horned Owls\, Boat-tail Grackles\, Water Pipits and Bald eagles are only a few of the many species. Mammals also make their homes here\, such as Coyotes\, cottontails\, river otter and Tule Elk. Typically we see 80-90 bird species at these refuges\, some in the thousands. The tour begins at noon Friday at the Merced Refuge\, continues Saturday at Los Banos and Sunday morning we’ll search for the Tule Elk at San Luis. En route we’ll stop at refuge HQ near Los Banos\, not far from our hotel. This classic valley wildlife tour will provide wonderful photographic and birding opportunities. Lodging\, directions and birding information provided at registration. Cost does not include transportation\, lodging or meals.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/san-joaquin-valley-birding-tour/
CATEGORIES:Weekend Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20141213T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20141213T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T170402
CREATED:20140519T190207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140519T190207Z
UID:239-1418461200-1418486400@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Sandhill Crane Tour\, Cosumnes Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Sat. Dec. 13\, 9am-4pm  \nLocated in the Sacramento Delta (at Galt\, north of Lodi)\, this wetland preserve has enormous numbers of migratory waterfowl\, Tundra swans\, raptors (Red-tails\, harriers\, kestrels)\, shorebirds and songbirds. Sandhill Cranes are everywhere this time of year\, their gargling yodels carrying over the marshes for great distances as they fly over. Walking along the Cosumnes River we can see warblers\, kinglets\, thrushes\, finches and wrens flitting through the trees. Wildfowl such as scaup\, Gadwall\, teal\, Shovelers\, Wigeon and Pintail hide among the reeds dotting the wetlands. Occasionally Peregrine falcons\, Great Horned Owls and bitterns can be spotted. In the afternoon we’ll visit Woodbridge Road for even more waterfowl and raptors. Minimal walking. Bring lunch and drinks for a picnic lunch at the Cosumnes Visitor’s Center. \n 
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/sandhill-crane-tour-cosumnes-preserve/
LOCATION:Cosumnes Preserve\, 13501 Franklin Blvd\, Galt\, CA\, 95632\, United States
CATEGORIES:Day Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20141206T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20141206T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T170402
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LAST-MODIFIED:20140519T192014Z
UID:256-1417856400-1417867200@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Las Gallinas Wetlands\, San Rafael
DESCRIPTION:Sat. Dec. 6\, 9am-12am  \nAt Las Gallinas\, hundreds of acres of grasslands and wetlands (ponds\, marsh) surround a small waste-water treatment facility. The marshes recede in all directions for hundreds of yards\, and are surrounded by the beautiful unspoiled hills of Marin. Acre for acre\, it has some of the greatest diversity of birdlife I’ve ever seen\, a favorite resort of many kinds of ducks\, herons\, egrets\, shorebirds\, raptors\, rails and songbirds. Numbers are very impressive\, 30-50 species of birds common in winter. Walking tour is a little less than two miles around pond.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/las-gallinas-wetlands-san-rafael-2/
LOCATION:Las Gallinas Wetlands\, San Rafael\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Morning Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20141129T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20141129T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T170402
CREATED:20140519T190017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140519T190017Z
UID:237-1417251600-1417276800@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Davis Raptor Center and Lake Solano
DESCRIPTION:Sat. Nov. 29\, 9am-4pm  \nThis fall tour begins at the Raptor Center at UC Davis\, where we’ll view Great Horned Owls\, Golden Eagles\, accipiters and several species of hawks. At nearby Putah Creek we’ll search for Red-tails\, Western bluebirds\, warblers\, kinglets\, finches and blackbirds. Heading west to Winters\, we’ll lunch at a local diner. Then it’s off to Lake Solano where birds include many kinds of ducks (including mergansers and Wood ducks)\, woodpeckers and songbirds. Along the lake shore we’ll search for elusive Phainopeplas and Pygmy owls. Finally we head up to dramatic Lake Berryessa for White-throated swifts\, raptors and wrens\, among others. This is an exciting tour with a constantly changing landscape\, wonderful scenery and many birds. Walking is minimal.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/davis-raptor-center-and-lake-solano/
LOCATION:UC Davis\, Davis\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Day Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20141114T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20141116T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T170402
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UID:247-1415952000-1416157200@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Gray Lodge/Sacramento Refuge Wildfowl Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Fri.-Sun. Nov. 14-16\, 2014 \nThis weekend tour of several of the Central Valley’s legendary birding areas should produce great numbers of raptors\, ducks\, geese\, swans\, shorebirds\, Sandhill cranes and songbirds. More than 300 species of birds and mammals\, both resident and migratory\, use the refuges of the Sacramento Valley\, including almost half of the Pacific flyway’s waterfowl population. Several million ducks and geese migrate through the area during the fall. The tour will begin at 2pm Friday at the Sacramento NWR and continue Saturday at Gray Lodge. Sunday morning we will visit nearby Colusa refuge and depart by early afternoon. Local accommodations will be in Yuba City. Lodging\, directions and birding information provided at registration. Cost does not include transportation\, lodging or meals .
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/gray-lodgesacramento-refuge-wildfowl-weekend/
CATEGORIES:Weekend Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20141023T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20141026T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T170402
CREATED:20140519T190924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140519T190924Z
UID:245-1414051200-1414342800@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Klamath Refuge Weekend Tour
DESCRIPTION:Thurs.-Sun. Oct. 23-26\, 2014 \nEvery year hundreds of thousands of migrating wildfowl\, shorebirds and raptors pass through the great Klamath Basin refuge on the California-Oregon border. This is very wild\, open and rugged country. The refuge covers many thousands of acres of marshes\, forests and lakes. Fall at Klamath is the greatest spectacle of migrating birds on the West Coast\, with the snow-capped peak of Mt. Shasta to the south. A great variety of birds\, such as Sandhill cranes\, Snow\, White-fronted and Ross’ geese\, shorebirds\, Tundra swans\, Gray Jays\, ducks of every description\, Bald Eagles\, owls and many kinds of songbirds. Each day will provide new refuges and opportunitiesto view wildlife and birds. Typical bird species observed are between 70-80. Walking is minimal\, on level terrain.Thursday through Saturday accommodations will be in nearby Klamath Falls\, Oregon. Tour begins Thurs. afternoon\, after check-in\, and continues to noon Sunday morning. From the Bay Area drive time is about 6-7 hours\, car-pooling recommended. Amtrak service to Klamath Falls and van transportation on site is available. Lodging and travel information provided at time of registration. Cost does not include transportation\, lodging or meals.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/klamath-refuge-weekend-tour/
LOCATION:Klamath Refuge\, tule lake\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekend Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20141011T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20141011T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T170402
CREATED:20140519T191912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140519T191912Z
UID:255-1413018000-1413028800@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Baylands Preserve\, Palo Alto
DESCRIPTION:Sat. Oct. 11\, 9am-12pm  \nThis section of Palo Alto shoreline and marshlands has some of the greatest variety and numbers of wildfowl\, shorebirds\, raptors\, waders and songbirds of any in the Bay Area. Herons and egrets\, stilts\, Avocets\, many shorebirds\, ducks such as Ruddies\, Canvasback\, Cinnamon and Green-winged teal\, terns and raptors\, among many others\, are common in the fall. Easy and moderate level of walking.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/baylands-preserve-palo-alto/
LOCATION:Baylands Nature Preserve\, Palo Alto\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Morning Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20141004T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20141004T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T170402
CREATED:20140519T185821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140519T185821Z
UID:235-1412413200-1412438400@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Merced National Wildlife Refuge\, Merced\, Central Valley
DESCRIPTION:Sat. Oct. 4\, 9am-4pm  \nMerced NWR is one of several San Joaquin Valley wildlife refuges that comprise the San Luis National Wildlife Refuge. Together they total more than 50\,000 acres. This combination of marshes\, ponds\, riparian areas and farmlands host many thousands of birds each fall and winter. Ducks\, owls\, geese\, swans\, shorebirds\, Sandhill Cranes\, raptors of all kinds\, songbirds and waders are in such numbers and variety it takes your breath away. In the afternoon we’ll visit another refuge in the area. Bring lunch and drinks\, there is no local place to buy them. This is primarily a car tour\, with minimal walking. \n 
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/merced-national-wildlife-refuge-merced-central-valley/
LOCATION:Merced National Wildlife Refuge\, 7376 Wolfsen Rd\, Merced\, CA\, 95341\, United States
CATEGORIES:Day Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20140920T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20140920T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T170402
CREATED:20140519T185651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140519T185651Z
UID:233-1411203600-1411228800@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Bodega Bay Bird Tour\, Sonoma
DESCRIPTION:Sat. Sept. 20\, 9am-4pm \nBodega Bay\, nestled on the Sonoma coast west of Sebastopol\, is one of the best birding locations of the North Bay\, designated an IBA (Important Bird Area) by the American Bird Conservancy. The marshes\, headlands\, coves and willow thickets that surround the bay host great numbers and varieties of birds. Peregrine falcons\, Snowy plovers\, loons\, shorebirds\, turnstones\, perhaps a late osprey\, songbirds\, ducks and wildfowl swim and dive in the calm waters. Rarities occasionally turn up\, such as the Steller’s Eider\, Emperor goose and Red-throated Grebe. We will spend the day circling the bay\, visiting Bodega Head\, Doran Beach\, Owl Canyon\, Spud Pt. Marina and Hole-in-the-Head. Minimal walking; bring lunch (or purchase one) and drinks.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/bodega-bay-bird-tour-sonoma/
LOCATION:Bodega Bay\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Day Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20140906T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20140906T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T170402
CREATED:20140519T191752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140519T191752Z
UID:253-1409994000-1410004800@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Arrowhead Marsh/ML King Shoreline\, Oakland
DESCRIPTION:Sat. Sept. 6\, 9am-12pm \nThis large marsh on San Leandro Bay (near the Oakland Airport) has extensive tidal flats\, marshes and grasslands\, all of which attract large numbers of waders\, terns\, shorebirds\, avocets\, ducks\, stilts\, Burrowing Owls\, songbirds\, ducks and raptors. Clapper Rails are also possible. Walk is a level\, easy one-mile loop. If we have time\, we’ll hop on over to Crown Beach in Alameda for more shorebirds (Elsie Roemer Bird Sanctuary).
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/arrowhead-marshml-king-shoreline-oakland/
LOCATION:San Leandro Bay\, San Leandro\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Morning Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20140822T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20140824T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T170402
CREATED:20140519T190408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140519T190408Z
UID:242-1408694400-1408899600@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Monterey Bay Weekend Birding Tours
DESCRIPTION:Fri.-Sun. Aug. 22-24\, 2014 \nMonterey and nearby Big Sur are two of the most spectacular coastlines of California. Monterey Bay\, with its unique marine ecology\, has a great concentration of wildlife: birds\, monarch butterflies\, sea mammals and migrating whales. The list of outstanding spots to see birds and mammals is long: Elkhorn Slough and Moss Landing\, the Salinas and Carmel River estuaries\, Pt. Lobos and Julia Pfeiffer State Park\, among many. During this exciting weekend we can expect to see Sea otters as well as pelicans\, terns\, plovers\, herons and egrets\, raptors and many kinds of shorebirds and songbirds. Totals bird species usually seen ranges from 80- 100. The weekend begins at noon Friday at Elkhorn Slough (near Moss Landing on Hwy 1) and ends at 1pm Sunday in Monterey. Tour fee does not include accommodations\, meals or transportation. Lodging\, directions and birding information provided at registration.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/monterey-bay-weekend-birding-tours-2/
LOCATION:Monterey Bay\, Monterey\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekend Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20140816T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20140816T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T170402
CREATED:20140519T185502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140519T185502Z
UID:231-1408179600-1408204800@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Bolinas Lagoon Birding Tour\, Bolinas
DESCRIPTION:Sat. Aug. 16\, 9am-4pm \nBolinas Lagoon and the Marin coast are two natural treasures of the Bay Area\, luckily preserved for wildlife and people alike. Along this spectacular coast we can expect to see many ducks\, shorebirds\, raptors\, songbirds\, terns\, cormorants and egrets. After a picnic lunch in Bolinas\, we’ll explore the village\, visit wildlife artist Keith Hansen’s studio and hike the beach. Low to moderate amounts of walking\, level terrain. \n 
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/bolinas-lagoon-birding-tour-bolinas/
LOCATION:Bolinas Lagoon\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Day Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20140802T090000
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UID:251-1406970000-1406980800@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Crab Cove\, Alameda
DESCRIPTION:Sat. Aug. 2\, 9am-12pm  \nCrab Cove and the Alameda shoreline\, with miles of unspoiled beaches\, is a magnet for shorebirds\, gulls\, herons and egrets\, terns\, grebes and ducks of all kinds. This is a convenient local spot to see legions of godwits\, peeps\, curlews\, Black turnstones\, occasional phalaropes and oystercatchers\, Black-bellied Plover and Forster’s\, Caspian and Elegant terns\, among others. Forty species in a morning is not unusual; early migratory birds will be starting to arrive from the Arctic to enliven the shoreline with even greater numbers and variety
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/crab-cove-alameda/
LOCATION:Crab Cove\, Alameda\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Morning Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20140726T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20140726T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T170402
CREATED:20140519T185335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140519T185335Z
UID:229-1406365200-1406390400@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Surf to Redwoods Tour\, Santa Cruz
DESCRIPTION:Sat. July 26\, 9am-4pm  \nSanta 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 areas include ponds\, ocean headlands and inlets\, wetlands\, beaches and redwood forests. We will try to sample as many areas as possible. Ducks\, raptors\, shorebirds\, grebes\, pelicans\, woodpeckers and songbirds are numerous in different locations. Minimal walking\, broken up by short drives to different areas.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/surf-to-redwoods-tour-santa-cruz/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Day Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20140717T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20140720T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T170402
CREATED:20140519T190738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140519T190738Z
UID:244-1405584000-1405875600@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Mono Lake/Eastern Sierras Weekend Tour
DESCRIPTION:Thurs.-Sun. July 17-20\, 2014 \nA vast and ancient lake on the eastern slope of Yosemite\, Mono is famous for its unique tufa formations that rise from its shoreline. Snow-capped Sierra peaks\, forests\, high desert country and volcanic geology all combine to give a feeling of a vast wilderness shaped by great natural forces. The lake and Sierra woodlands are a magnet to several hundred bird species\, including phalaropes\, plovers\, grebes\, pelicans\, swifts\, raptors\, ducks and woodpeckers. Local songbirds include warblers\, nuthatches\, thrushes\, kinglets\, corvids\, shrikes and flycatchers. Osprey\, Mt. Bluebird\, Sage Grouse\, Black-billed Magpie\, Clark’s Nutcracker\, Audubon’s warblers\, Red-breasted Sapsucker and Townsend’s Solitaire are among a total of 75-80 species usually observed. Our tour begins at Thurs. afternoon at June Lake\, south of Lee Vining (HQ at Boulder Lodge) and ends Sunday at noon. Over the weekend\, among many locations we will explore are Mono Lake\, the ghost town of Bodie\, Bridgeport Reservoir and Lee Vining Canyon. Tour cost does not include accommodations\, meals or transportation. Lodging\, directions and birding information provided at registration.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/mono-lakeeastern-sierras-weekend-tour/
LOCATION:Mono Lake\, CA\, 93541\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekend Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20140712T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20140712T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T170402
CREATED:20140519T191528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140519T191528Z
UID:250-1405155600-1405166400@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Las Gallinas Wetlands\, San Rafael
DESCRIPTION:Sat. July 12\, 9am-12pm \nAt Las Gallinas\, hundreds of acres of grasslands and wetlands (ponds\, marshes) surround a small waste-water treatment facility. The marshes recede in all directions for hundreds of yards\, and are surrounded by the beautiful hills of Marin. Acre for acre\, it has some of the greatest diversity of birdlife I’ve ever seen\, a favorite resort of many kinds of ducks\, herons\, egrets\, shorebirds\, rails\, White pelicans\, raptors and songbirds. Numbers are very impressive. Walking tour is a little less than two miles around ponds.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/las-gallinas-wetlands-san-rafael/
LOCATION:Las Gallinas Wetlands\, San Rafael\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Morning Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20140702T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20140702T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T170402
CREATED:20140519T185144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140519T185144Z
UID:228-1404288000-1404316800@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Pescadero Village and Coastal Birding
DESCRIPTION:Weds. July 2\, 8am-4pm \nThe rugged San Mateo coastline\, with the Pacific surf crashing on the beaches between the headlands\, is one of the Bay Area’s most beautiful sights. Just south of Half Moon Bay it contains the tiny village of Pescadero\, surrounded by woodlands and hills. In our morning walk along the beach we can observe birds such as Heerman’s and Western gulls\, White-tailed Kites\, harriers\, Red-tails and grebes. Next stop will be the rocky headlands\, with Brown pelicans\, Willets\, turnstones and oystercatchers flying among the rocks. Then we head over to the village for lunch and in the afternoon visit the Harley Goat Farm\, a unique and charming institution made up of several hundred goats and several people. This trip is sponsored by the Albany Senior Center\, and the cost includes van transportation\, lunch and guiding fees. Call the center directly at (510) 524-9122 to register. \n 
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/pescadero-village-and-coastal-birding/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20140621T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20140621T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T170402
CREATED:20140519T185024Z
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UID:227-1403341200-1403366400@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Elkhorn Slough Estuarine Preserve\, Moss Landing
DESCRIPTION:Sat. June 21\, 2014\, 9am-4pm \nElkhorn 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 has a great variety of wetlands\, seacoast\, ponds\, beaches and woodlands\, all of which harbor an enormous gathering of birds and mammals. We can expect to see pelicans\, gulls and terns\, plus numerous kinds of raptors\, cormorants\, grebes\, shorebirds\, songbirds and perhaps owls and loons. Great numbers of birds and sea mammals such as Harbor seals and Sea otters give a continuous rush of excitement to our wildlife observations. Lunch at Moss Landing\, bring a sandwich and drinks or buy some.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/elkhorn-slough-estuarine-preserve-moss-landing/
LOCATION:Elkhorn Slough Safari Nature\, 8022 Moss Landing Road\, Moss Landing\, CA\, 95039\, United States
CATEGORIES:Day Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20140614T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20140614T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T170402
CREATED:20140519T191339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140519T191339Z
UID:249-1402736400-1402747200@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Sunol Regional Park\, Sunol
DESCRIPTION:Sat. June 14\, 9am-12pm  \nThis area is one of the most secluded\, wild and beautiful of Alameda’s parklands\, far from towns and highways. It is bisected by Alameda Creek and surrounded by high crags and hillsides covered with pines and oak woodlands. It’s a paradise for birds\, with many raptors (including Golden Eagles\, kites and Kestrels)\, Acorn woodpeckers\, flycatchers\, nuthatches\, bluebirds\, Yellow-billed Magpies\, finches\, warblers and wrens. In addition\, we’ll keep an eye out for the elusive Lazuli Bunting. (Parking fee)
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/sunol-regional-park-sunol/
LOCATION:Sunol Regional Park\, Sunol\, CA\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Morning Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20140606T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20140608T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T170402
CREATED:20140519T190618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140519T190618Z
UID:243-1402041600-1402246800@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Sierra Nevada Weekend Birding Tour
DESCRIPTION:Fri.-Sun. June 6-8\, 2014 \nWhen you visit the Sierras you understand why John Muir devoted his life to them: these great forests\, pure rivers\, lakes and soaring peaks are a revelation. Our headquarters for this summer weekend getaway will be the Sierra Valley\, 25 miles north of Lake Tahoe. It is a vast and wild landscape dotted with little villages like Portola\, Blairsden and Sierraville. The valley’s wetlands and forests provide homes to a extraordinary variety of birds\, butterflies\, wildflowers\, trees and mammals. We will visit Lake Davis\, the valley marshes\, the Feather River\, Yuba Pass\, Plumas-Eureka State Park and other locations. Likely birds will include sapsuckers\, warblers\, Yellow-headed Blackbirds\, Bald Eagles\, Osprey\, White Pelicans\, Mt. Bluebirds\, White-faced Ibis\, Sandhill Cranes\, Black–billed Magpies\, Nighthawks\, ducks and hummingbirds. Songbirds include flycatchers\, finches\, swallows\, nuthatches and thrushes. We typically see 80-100 species. The trip begins at noon Friday in Sierraville on Hwy 89 and ends Sunday at noon. Tour cost does not include accommodations\, meals or transportation. Lodging\, directions and birding information provided at registration.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/sierra-nevada-weekend-birding-tour/
CATEGORIES:Weekend Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20140523T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20140525T170000
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CREATED:20140519T190313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140519T190313Z
UID:241-1400832000-1401037200@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Monterey Bay Weekend Birding Tours
DESCRIPTION:Fri.-Sun. May 23-25\, 2014 \nMonterey and nearby Big Sur are two of the most spectacular coastlines of California. Monterey Bay\, with its unique marine ecology\, has a great concentration of wildlife: birds\, monarch butterflies\, sea mammals and migrating whales. The list of outstanding spots to see birds and mammals is long: Elkhorn Slough and Moss Landing\, the Salinas and Carmel River estuaries\, Pt. Lobos and Julia Pfeiffer State Park\, among many. During this exciting weekend we can expect to see Sea otters as well as pelicans\, terns\, plovers\, herons and egrets\, raptors and many kinds of shorebirds and songbirds. Totals bird species usually seen ranges from 80- 100. The weekend begins at noon Friday at Elkhorn Slough (near Moss Landing on Hwy 1) and ends at 1pm Sunday in Monterey. Tour fee does not include accommodations\, meals or transportation. Lodging\, directions and birding information provided at registration.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/monterey-bay-weekend-birding-tours/
LOCATION:Monterey Bay\, Monterey\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekend Trips
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