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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
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20140802T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T184825
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LAST-MODIFIED:20140519T191634Z
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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:20260507T184825
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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:20260507T184825
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:20260507T184825
CREATED:20140519T191528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140519T191528Z
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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:20260507T184825
CREATED:20140519T185144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140519T185144Z
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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/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20140621T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20140621T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T184825
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LAST-MODIFIED:20140519T185024Z
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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:20260507T184825
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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:20260507T184825
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/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Weekend Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20140523T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20140525T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T184825
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140518
DTSTAMP:20260507T184825
CREATED:20140519T184914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140519T184914Z
UID:225-1400284800-1400371199@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Mines Road\, Livermore
DESCRIPTION:Sat. May 17\, 2014\, 9am-4pm \nMines 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 and chaparral-covered hillsides. It is wild and beautiful country\, with a legendary assortment of birds\, such as Golden Eagles\, Yellow-billed Magpies\, Phainopeplas\, Roadrunners\, orioles\, owls\, woodpeckers\, songbirds of all kinds and many raptors. Bring drinks or lunch\, or buy one at the Junction Café. This is an all-day tour\, primarily roadside birding\, with very little walking. Fill your tank for the 60-mile roundtrip journey from and back to Livermore.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/mines-road-livermore/
LOCATION:Concannon vineyards\, 590 Tesla Rd\, Livermore\, CA\, 94550\, United States
CATEGORIES:Day Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20140514T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20140514T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T184825
CREATED:20140519T184508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140519T192145Z
UID:224-1400058000-1400068800@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Birds of the Bay Area\, Summer 2014
DESCRIPTION:May 14-July 16 (Weds. 9am-12pm) \nMeets at North Berkeley Senior Center\, 1901 Hearst (at ML King Way)\, Berkeley \nRegistration is $85 for the whole term\, $45 for half term. Individual trips are $30.  Use the website or register at the first class. \nThe BBA class is a relaxed introduction to the birds of the Bay Area. It meets for 10 weeks\, with six fieldtrips and four class sessions (class sessions meet at the NBSC). Fieldtrips will explore parks throughout the Bay Area\, such as Bolinas Lagoon\, the Sonoma-Napa Shoreline\, Sunol Regional Park and Rush Creek\, among others. The class discusses binocular use and techniques of identification and observation\, together with standard field-guides. Among the 75 plus species we frequently see on class outings are raptors such as Red-tail hawks\, White-tail kites and Kestrels\, Pintail\, Green-wing Teal\, Shoveler and Gadwall ducks; Acorn\, Nuttall’s\, Flickers and Downy woodpeckers\, and shorebirds such as Killdeer\, godwits\, Long-billed Curlews and Willets. Car-pooling available for field trips.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/birds-of-the-bay-area-summer-2014/
LOCATION:North Berkeley Senior Center\, 1901 Hearst\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20131214T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20131214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T184825
CREATED:20130404T225421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130531T225804Z
UID:108-1387011600-1387036800@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Cosumnes Preserve\, Galt (north of Lodi)
DESCRIPTION: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 Cosumnes River we can see all manner of songbirds (warblers\, kinglets\, thrushes\, finches\, etc.) flitting through the trees. Scaup\, gadwall\, teal\, Hundreds of Shovelers\, Wigeon and Pintail are placidly moving about in the many wetlands. Occasionally Peregrines\, Great Horned Owls and bitterns can be spotted. In the afternoon we’ll visit Woodbridge Road for more cranes\, waterfowl and raptors. Minimal walking. Bring lunch and drinks.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/cosumnes-river-preserve/
LOCATION:Cosumnes River Preserve\, Galt\, CA\, 95632\, United States
CATEGORIES:Day Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20131207T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20131207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T184825
CREATED:20130404T225345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130406T234948Z
UID:107-1386406800-1386417600@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Las Gallinas Wetlands
DESCRIPTION:At Las Gallinas\, hundreds of acres of grasslands and wetlands (ponds\, marshes) surround a small 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\, raptors and songbirds. Numbers are very impressive. Walking tour is about 1-2 miles around ponds. Total species observed usually range from 40 to 50.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/las-gallinas-wetlands-2/
LOCATION:Las Gallinas Wetlands\, San Rafael\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Morning Tours
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131117
DTSTAMP:20260507T184825
CREATED:20130404T225305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130702T173649Z
UID:106-1384560000-1384646399@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Merced/San Luis National Wildlife Refuge
DESCRIPTION: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\, such as ducks\, owls\, geese\, shorebirds\, Sandhill Cranes\, raptors and songbirds. One of the most exciting wildlife concentrations in the valley. Bring lunch and drinks; tour is mostly by car\, with minimal walking. 9am – 4pm.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/merced-nat-wildlife-refuge/
LOCATION:Merced National Wildlife Refuge\, Merced\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Day Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20131102T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20131102T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T184826
CREATED:20130404T225228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130406T234836Z
UID:105-1383382800-1383393600@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Baylands Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:This 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\, dowitchers\, ducks such as Ruddies\, Canvasback\, Cinnamon and Green-winged teal\, terns and raptors\, among many others\, are common in the fall. Low to moderate level of walking.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/baylands-nature-preserve/
LOCATION:Baylands Nature Preserve\, Palo Alto\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Morning Tours
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131028
DTSTAMP:20260507T184826
CREATED:20130404T225110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130630T215729Z
UID:104-1382659200-1382918399@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Gray Lodge/Sacramento NWR Wildfowl Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Several million ducks and geese migrate through the Sacramento Valley during the fall. 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. This weekend tour of several of the valley’s legendary birding areas should produce great numbers of raptors\, ducks\, geese\, swans\, shorebirds\, waders\, Sandhill cranes and songbirds. The tour will begin at 1pm Friday at the Sacramento NWR\, break for dinner at 5pm\, and continue Sat. morning at Gray Lodge. Sunday morning we will visit a nearby refuge and depart by early afternoon. Local accommodations will be in Yuba City. Directions and other information will be sent at the time of registration. \n 
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/gray-lodge-wildlife-area-gridley/
LOCATION:Sacramento National Wildlife Complex\, Willows\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekend Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20131005T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20131005T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T184826
CREATED:20130404T225007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130531T225516Z
UID:103-1380963600-1380974400@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Marin Headlands Tour: Hawk Hill to Rodeo Beach
DESCRIPTION:This tour of the Marin Headlands gives you an introduction to the birds of the woodlands\, seacoast\, ponds and lagoons of the area\, all in the spectacular setting of San Francisco Bay\, Pt. Bonita Lighthouse and the Golden Gate Bridge. Harbor seals frequently display themselves on the rocks. Fall is the prime season for viewing raptor migration\, and we usually see Red-tails\, accipiters and falcons. Pelicans\, oystercatchers\, ravens\, finches and other songbirds; woodpeckers\, ducks and terns are common. Touring is by car with minimal walking\, with one short slope.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/hawk-hillmarin-headlands-area-tour/
LOCATION:Marin Headlands\, Sausalito\, CA\, 94965\, United States
CATEGORIES:Morning Tours
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130922
DTSTAMP:20260507T184826
CREATED:20130404T224931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130520T224248Z
UID:102-1379721600-1379807999@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Pt. Reyes Seashore Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 Bear Valley Visitor’s Center and other points of interest. Bring lunch or buy one in Olema. 8am – 4pm.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/pt-reyes-seashore-tour/
LOCATION:Pt. Reyes National Seashore\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Day Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20130907T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20130907T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T184826
CREATED:20130404T224849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130520T223726Z
UID:101-1378544400-1378555200@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Shollenberger Park\, Petaluma
DESCRIPTION:This wetland complex along the Petaluma River is a wonderful setting for viewing a surprising array of birdlife\, almost any season. In the fall and winter it hosts cormorants\, herons\, egrets\, geese and swans\, some raptors\, many species of ducks and shorebirds — not to mention a great variety of songbirds (such as sparrows\, finches\, pipits\, bluebirds). Terrain is flat\, with a short walk of about 1-2 miles.  
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/shollenberger-park-petaluma/
LOCATION:Shollenberger Park\, Petaluma\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Morning Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20130904T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20130904T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T184826
CREATED:20130404T224808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130520T223528Z
UID:100-1378285200-1378296000@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Fall Birds of the Bay Area Class\, Sept 4–Nov 6
DESCRIPTION:Sept. 4- Nov. 6 (Weds. 9am-12pm) \nMeets at North Berkeley Senior Center\, 1901 Hearst (at ML King Way)\, Berkeley\nRegistration is $75\, use the website or register at first class. \nThe BBA fall class meets for 10 weeks\, with six fieldtrips and four class sessions. Fieldtrips will explore parks throughout the Bay Area\, such as Coyote Hills and Crab Cove Regional Parks\, Hawk Hill/GGNRA and Las Gallinas Wetlands in Marin. With fall migration in full swing\, the class will again concentrate on raptor and shorebird identification. Total species observed usually top 75\, with many songbirds seen\, including finches\, wrens\, thrushes\, flycatchers\, warblers\, sparrows\, towhees and corvids. Many raptor\, shorebird\, woodpecker and wildfowl species are also among birds frequently observed.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/fall-birds-of-the-bay-area/
LOCATION:Meets at North Berkeley Senior Center\, 1901 Hearst\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130816
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130819
DTSTAMP:20260507T184826
CREATED:20130404T224707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130531T225058Z
UID:99-1376611200-1376870399@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Monterey Bay Birding Tour
DESCRIPTION:Monterey Bay is one of the most scenic areas of the entire California coastline\, with an extraordinary concentration of wildlife\, including birds\, wintering monarch butterflies\, sea mammals and migrating whales. The area includes Monterey itself\, Elkhorn Slough and Moss Landing\, the Salinas and Carmel River estuaries and Pt. Lobos\, among many. We can expect to see Sea otters and seals paddling in the surf\, as well as pelicans\, terns\, herons and egrets\, raptors\, many kinds of shorebirds\, woodpeckers and songbirds—our species total should top 80. The weekend begins at noon Friday at Elkhorn Slough (near Moss Landing on Hwy 1) and ends at 1pm Sunday in Monterey. Lodging options will be sent at registration.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/monterey-bay-birding-tour-2/
LOCATION:Monterey Bay\, Monterey\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekend Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130812
DTSTAMP:20260507T184826
CREATED:20130404T224624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130520T223145Z
UID:98-1376179200-1376265599@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Pescadero Marsh/San Mateo Coast
DESCRIPTION: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 are extremely diverse\, from raptors such as Great Horned Owls\, White-tailed Kites and harriers to many kinds of wildfowl\, shorebirds and songbirds. Waterbirds usually include turnstones\, heron and egrets\, oystercatchers and terns. Lunch is in picturesque Pescadero. 9am – 4pm.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/pescadero-marshsan-mateo-coast/
LOCATION:Pescadero Marsh Natural Preserve\, Pescadero\, CA\, 94060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Day Tours
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130805
DTSTAMP:20260507T184826
CREATED:20130404T223922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130617T190004Z
UID:92-1375315200-1375660799@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Mono Lake/Eastern Sierra Tour
DESCRIPTION:Mono Lake\, the jewel of the Eastern Sierras\, is alive and well\, and home to hundreds of bird species! The great lake\, known for its unique tufa formations\, is at the eastern edge of the Sierras and surrounded by the rolling sagebrush country of the high plains. This Ice Age lake is almost a million years old and still forming under volcanic action\, with lava domes\, hot springs and volcanic craters nearby. Snow-capped peaks line the horizon. Birds such as Sage grouse\, Clark’s nutcracker\, Black-billed Magpies\, Brewer’s sparrow\, Yellow-headed Blackbirds\, Mt. Bluebird\, Mt. Chickadee and White-headed woodpeckers are among the many found in the surrounding area. Also included among the 70-80 species we expect to see are many warbler\, woodpecker\, raptor\, shorebird and wildfowl species. We will stay at Boulder Lodge in the village of June Lake\, and visit sites such as Bridgeport Reservoir\, the ghost-town of Bodie\, Mammoth Lakes\, Lee Vining and Mono Lake itself. This combination of birdlife and mountain scenery is unique in California.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/mono-lakeeastern-sierra-tour/
LOCATION:Mono Lake\, CA\, 93541\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekend Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130716
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130717
DTSTAMP:20260507T184826
CREATED:20130404T224145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130701T223400Z
UID:95-1373932800-1374019199@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Bolinas Lagoon/Coast Birding
DESCRIPTION: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\, have lunch at the Bolinas Café\, and bird along the beach. Many species of ducks\, shorebirds\, raptors\, terns\, grebes and cormorants\, among others\, are found in the lagoon and along the coastline. To register\, call the center directly at (510) 524-9122. 8am- 4pm.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/bolinasseacoast-tour/
LOCATION:Bolinas\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Day Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20130713T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20130713T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T184826
CREATED:20130406T234141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130520T222848Z
UID:110-1373706000-1373716800@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Coyote Hills Regional Park
DESCRIPTION:For its size\, this small regional park has a great diversity of habitat\, including extensive marshes\, grasslands\, hills and scattered open woodlands. Consequently it has a great diversity of birds such as raptors\, woodpeckers\, shorebirds\, wildfowl\, owls and songbirds. Included are Green-wing and Cinnamon Teal\, White Pelicans\, Harriers\, White-Tail Kites and Forster’s Terns. Songbirds such as Orioles\, Marsh Wrens\, Western Bluebirds and Red-wing Blackbirds are among the many songbirds seen in the summer. Great Horned Owls are resident.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/coyote-hills-regional-park/
LOCATION:Coyote Hills Regional Park\, Fremont\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Morning Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20130710T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20130710T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T184826
CREATED:20130520T220842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130520T220842Z
UID:172-1373446800-1373457600@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Summer Birds of the Bay Area Class\, May 8 – July 10
DESCRIPTION:May 8-July 10 (Weds. 9am-12pm) \nMeets at North Berkeley Senior Center\, 1901 Hearst (at ML King Way)\, Berkeley \nRegistration is $75\, use the website or register at the first class. \nThe BBA class is a relaxed introduction to the birds of the Bay Area. It meets for 10 weeks\, with six fieldtrips and four class sessions (class sessions meet at the NBSC). Fieldtrips will explore parks throughout the Bay Area\, such as Martinez and Del Valle Regional Parks\, Baylands Preserve and Shollenberger Park in Petaluma. The class will concentrate on raptor and shorebird biology and identification\, and also includes discussion of field-guides and binocular use. Among the 75 plus species we frequently see on class outings are raptors such as Red-tail hawks\, White-tail kites and Kestrels\, Pintail\, Green-wing Teal\, Shoveler and Gadwall ducks; Acorn\, Nuttall’s\, Flickers and Downy woodpeckers\, and shorebirds such as Killdeer\, godwits\, Long-billed Curlews and Willets. Car-pooling available for field trips. \n 
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/summer-birds-of-the-bay-area-class-may-8-july-10-9/
LOCATION:North Berkeley Senior Center\, 1901 Hearst\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20130706T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20130706T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T184826
CREATED:20130404T224020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130531T224743Z
UID:93-1373101200-1373126400@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Elkhorn Slough Estuarine Preserve\, Moss Landing
DESCRIPTION: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 has a great variety of wetlands\, seacoast\, ponds\, beautiful beaches and woodlands. We can expect to see pelicans\, ducks\, shorebirds and terns\, plus raptors\, cormorants\, grebes\, songbirds and perhaps owls\, as well as Sea Otters and seals. Bring or buy lunch at Moss Landing. Walking is at a casual pace\, about two miles.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/elkhorn-estuarine-preserve/
LOCATION:Elkhorn Slough Estuarine Preserve\, Moss Landing\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Day Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20130703T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20130703T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T184826
CREATED:20130520T220710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130520T220930Z
UID:170-1372842000-1372852800@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Summer Birds of the Bay Area Class\, May 8 – July 10
DESCRIPTION:May 8-July 10 (Weds. 9am-12pm) \nMeets at North Berkeley Senior Center\, 1901 Hearst (at ML King Way)\, Berkeley \nRegistration is $75\, use the website or register at the first class. \nThe BBA class is a relaxed introduction to the birds of the Bay Area. It meets for 10 weeks\, with six fieldtrips and four class sessions (class sessions meet at the NBSC). Fieldtrips will explore parks throughout the Bay Area\, such as Martinez and Del Valle Regional Parks\, Baylands Preserve and Shollenberger Park in Petaluma. The class will concentrate on raptor and shorebird biology and identification\, and also includes discussion of field-guides and binocular use. Among the 75 plus species we frequently see on class outings are raptors such as Red-tail hawks\, White-tail kites and Kestrels\, Pintail\, Green-wing Teal\, Shoveler and Gadwall ducks; Acorn\, Nuttall’s\, Flickers and Downy woodpeckers\, and shorebirds such as Killdeer\, godwits\, Long-billed Curlews and Willets. Car-pooling available for field trips. \n 
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/summer-birds-of-the-bay-area-class-may-8-july-10-8/
LOCATION:North Berkeley Senior Center\, 1901 Hearst\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20130626T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20130626T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T184826
CREATED:20130520T220522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130520T220522Z
UID:168-1372237200-1372248000@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Summer Birds of the Bay Area Class\, May 8 – July 10
DESCRIPTION:May 8-July 10 (Weds. 9am-12pm) \nMeets at North Berkeley Senior Center\, 1901 Hearst (at ML King Way)\, Berkeley \nRegistration is $75\, use the website or register at the first class. \nThe BBA class is a relaxed introduction to the birds of the Bay Area. It meets for 10 weeks\, with six fieldtrips and four class sessions (class sessions meet at the NBSC). Fieldtrips will explore parks throughout the Bay Area\, such as Martinez and Del Valle Regional Parks\, Baylands Preserve and Shollenberger Park in Petaluma. The class will concentrate on raptor and shorebird biology and identification\, and also includes discussion of field-guides and binocular use. Among the 75 plus species we frequently see on class outings are raptors such as Red-tail hawks\, White-tail kites and Kestrels\, Pintail\, Green-wing Teal\, Shoveler and Gadwall ducks; Acorn\, Nuttall’s\, Flickers and Downy woodpeckers\, and shorebirds such as Killdeer\, godwits\, Long-billed Curlews and Willets. Car-pooling available for field trips. \n 
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/summer-birds-of-the-bay-area-class-may-8-july-10-7/
LOCATION:North Berkeley Senior Center\, 1901 Hearst\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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