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SUMMARY:A Birder’s Tour of Santa Cruz: Beaches to Redwoods\, Shorebirds to Songbirds
DESCRIPTION:Fri-Sunday\, Nov. 8-10 \nSanta Cruz\, located just south of San Jose\, is known for its beaches\, amusement park\, surfers and university. But with its dramatic coastline and many parks\, this college town is also known for its great birding\, especially in the fall and winter. Among the ocean headlands\, beaches and forests you can find many ducks\, raptors\, shorebirds\, grebes\, pelicans and songbirds. On a typical day we see 40 or more species\, from Peregrine falcons\, Willets and Varied Thrushes to Black turnstones\, phoebes\, Oystercatchers and Bufflehead. Over this weekend we’ll explore many different areas\, including Natural Bridges State Beach\, Lighthouse Point\, Seacliff State Beach in nearby Aptos\, Neary Lagoon and many others. We’ll also visit two sites to view swarms of over-wintering monarch butterflies! Hikes are at a moderate pace\, less than a mile per day\, broken up by short drives to different parks. Tour is three days and two nights\, and will begin noon Friday at the Santa Cruz Mission Inn\, our headquarters for the weekend. The tour continues through early Sunday afternoon\, when we take our leave of this memorable weekend. Driving directions provided at registration.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/a-birders-tour-of-santa-cruz-beaches-to-redwoods-shorebirds-to-songbirds/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Weekend Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191102T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191102T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T114348
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LAST-MODIFIED:20191029T032915Z
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SUMMARY:Las Gallinas Wetlands\, San Rafael
DESCRIPTION:Sat. Nov. 2\,  9am-12pm \nAt Las Gallinas hundreds of acres of grasslands\, ponds and marshes extend around a small water treatment facility. In the distance\, the marshes are surrounded by the beautiful hills of Marin. It is an idyllic location. Acre for acre\, it has some of the greatest diversity of birdlife I’ve ever seen\, a favorite fall and winter resort for ducks\, herons\, egrets\, shorebirds\, raptors and songbirds. Harriers\, Red-tails\, White-tail kites\, almost 10 species of ducks\, pelicans\, grebes\, rails — all are found here\, and numbers are frequently impressive. Join us for a leisurely\, 1-2 mile walking tour around the ponds. Total species observed usually over 30\, up to 50. Great bird photography! From the East Bay cross the Richmond Bridge\, take 101 north and make a right at Smith Ranch Road (just north of San Rafael) to the entrance of McGuiness Park\, where you make a left into the facility. Meet in the parking lot.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/las-gallinas-wetlands-san-rafael-6/
LOCATION:McGuiness Park\, 350 Smith Ranch Rd\, San Rafael\, ca\, 94903
CATEGORIES:Morning Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191019T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191019T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T114348
CREATED:20191029T033412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191029T033412Z
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SUMMARY:Sandhill Cranes of the Sacramento Delta
DESCRIPTION:Sat. Oct. 19\, 10am-4pm \nA trip to the Sacramento delta during the fall and winter months is like returning to old California before the Gold Rush\, in the 1840’s\, when it teemed with wildlife of all kinds. In these pioneer days the valley was full of birds of every description and grizzlies\, elk\, beaver\, otters and Mule deer roamed the land. The grizzlies are gone\, but the Cosumnes River Preserve is still pretty close to paradise for bird-lovers! Located a few miles north of Lodi\, just off I5\, the preserve is home to tens of thousands of migratory birds from October to March. Ducks\, Tundra swans\, geese\, raptors (Red-tails\, harriers\, Kestrels)\, shorebirds and many songbirds are there in great numbers. These birds include the majestic Sandhill Cranes\, which spend the winter in the nearby fields and sloughs. They fly overhead in V- shaped patterns constantly bugling to one another. Songbirds\, including warblers\, swallows\, kinglets\, thrushes and finches\, flit in and out among the large trees along the river’s edge. Scaup\, Gadwall\, teal\, Shovelers\, Wigeon\, Pintail dabble among the wetlands pools and marshes. Even Great Horned Owls\, Bitterns and Peregrine falcons can sometimes be spotted! In the afternoon after lunch we’ll visit nearby Woodbridge Road to see even more cranes\, waterfowl and hawks. The trip is easy walking\, less than a mile. Bring lunch\, drinks and cameras for great photography. Allow for a two hour drive from the East Bay\, slightly more from San Francisco or the peninsula. Two main routes: from 580 to I5 north\, exit at Franklin Blvd. Slightly shorter route is directly through the delta: from 80 in the East Bay take 4 east to 160 north\, near Antioch; then take 12 north-east to I5\, and then north about 10 miles to Franklin Blvd. Exit\, make right and go several miles to the Visitor’s Center\, meet in the parking lot.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/sandhill-cranes-of-the-sacramento-delta/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Day Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191012T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191012T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T114348
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LAST-MODIFIED:20191029T032514Z
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SUMMARY:Shorebirds at Shollenberger Park Wetlands\, Petaluma
DESCRIPTION:Sat. Oct. 12\, 9am-12am\nThis large wetland complex of several hundred acres along the Petaluma River is a wonderful setting for viewing a great array of birdlife year-round. Against a panoramic view of the Marin hills to the south\, herons\, blackbirds or sandpipers can often be seen flying over the ponds. Particularly in the fall and winter it hosts large numbers of herons\, ducks\, egrets\, sandpipers\, hawks\, geese and swans. Additionally\, many species of songbirds\, including sparrows\, finches\, pipits\, bluebirds and jays\, live in the thickets and woodlands around the ponds. It is also a good place to see Mute swans\, the very impressive\, large snow-white member of the wildfowl family. Altogether a very exciting place for birds this fall! Terrain is flat\, with a leisurely walk of about 1-2 miles. The park is a short drive from 101 in Petaluma: from 101 make left (first exit in Petaluma\, go east) on 116\, or Lakeville Hwy; drive several blocks to S. McDowell\, right again short distance to Cader Lane\, right into parking lot. Meet there. Check Google maps for more info; about a 30-45 minute drive from the East Bay. Very scenic\, with good opportunities for landscape and bird photography. A typical number of species seen in a morning is about 30-40.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/shollenberger-park-and-wetlands-petaluma/
LOCATION:Shollenberger Park\, Petaluma\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Morning Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170923T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170923T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T114348
CREATED:20170901T164312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170901T164513Z
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SUMMARY:Beaches\, Boardwalks\, Surf and Shorelines: A Birder’s Tour of Santa Cruz
DESCRIPTION:Sat. Sept. 23\, 10am-4pm \nSanta Cruz\, located on the northern end of beautiful Monterey Bay (south of San Jose)\, is famed for its beaches\, boardwalk\, high surf and university. But with its many parks\, rocky cliffs and dramatic coastline\, this Coney Island of the West is also a favorite spot for birds. Its many wild areas include ocean headlands and inlets\, beaches and redwood forests. We will try to sample as many habitats as possible as we tour the city\, from the seacoast to hillside woodlands. We anticipate many birds of all kinds\, from ducks\, raptors and shorebirds to grebes\, pelicans and songbirds. We usually see about 40-50 different species in a day\, of all kinds. We will also visit two local sites to view thousands of over-wintering monarchs! Minimal walking\, less than a mile\, broken up by short drives to different parks. Bring or buy lunch there; meet at Natural Bridges State Beach entrance. Quickest route from the East Bay is 880 to 17 south to Santa Cruz\, then Hwy 1 west (Cabrillo Hwy) a short way to Natural Bridges State Beach. Meet at the entrance to the park.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/beaches-boardwalks-surf-and-shorelines-a-birders-tour-of-santa-cruz/
LOCATION:2531 W Cliff Dr\, Santa Cruz\, CA 95060\, 2531 W Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Day Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170615T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T114348
CREATED:20161229T010953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161229T010953Z
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SUMMARY:The Birds of the Sierras: Summer 2017
DESCRIPTION:June 7 and 14 and June 15-18 (Thurs.-Sunday) Meets at North Berkeley Senior Center\, 1901 Hearst\, Berkeley\, & the Sierras (Sierra Valley) \nRegistration fee is $175 \nThis course includes two Wednesday morning classes (9am-12pm) in Berkeley and a weekend birding tour of the Sierra Valley\, just north of Lake Tahoe. The class sessions will provide information on the many birds of the Sierras\, which include sapsuckers and other woodpeckers\, numerous warblers\, kinglets\, Yellow-headed Blackbirds\, Osprey\, White Pelicans\, Mt. Bluebirds\, White-faced Ibis\, Sandhill Cranes\, Black–billed Magpies\, Nighthawks\, Clark’s Nutcrackers\, ducks\, hummingbirds and many additional songbirds. Visiting different settings such as Lake Davis\, the Sierra Valley marshes\, the Feather River\, Yuba Pass and Plumas-Eureka State Park\, we expect to see between 80-100 different bird species and numerous wildflowers\, butterflies and small mammals. The weekend trip begins at noon Thursday in Sierraville and ends Sunday at noon in Portola. I will provide a list of local accommodations (including campgrounds) for your stay. We typically visit two locations per day\, break for lunch and share dinner in the evenings. Lodging and most meals are not included in the tour price. Contact me for any additional information you may need\, including birds and natural history of the area\, lodging and car-pooling to the Sierras. Class space limited — early registration advised!
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/the-birds-of-the-sierras-summer-2017-2/
LOCATION:North Berkeley Senior Center\, 1901 Hearst\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170607T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170607T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T114348
CREATED:20161229T010626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161229T011015Z
UID:810-1496826000-1496836800@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:The Birds of the Sierras: Summer 2017
DESCRIPTION:June 7 and 14 and June 15-18 (Thurs.-Sunday) Meets at North Berkeley Senior Center\, 1901 Hearst\, Berkeley\, & the Sierras (Sierra Valley) \nRegistration fee is $175 \nThis course includes two Wednesday morning classes (9am-12pm) in Berkeley and a weekend birding tour of the Sierra Valley\, just north of Lake Tahoe. The class sessions will provide information on the many birds of the Sierras\, which include sapsuckers and other woodpeckers\, numerous warblers\, kinglets\, Yellow-headed Blackbirds\, Osprey\, White Pelicans\, Mt. Bluebirds\, White-faced Ibis\, Sandhill Cranes\, Black–billed Magpies\, Nighthawks\, Clark’s Nutcrackers\, ducks\, hummingbirds and many additional songbirds. Visiting different settings such as Lake Davis\, the Sierra Valley marshes\, the Feather River\, Yuba Pass and Plumas-Eureka State Park\, we expect to see between 80-100 different bird species and numerous wildflowers\, butterflies and small mammals. The weekend trip begins at noon Thursday in Sierraville and ends Sunday at noon in Portola. I will provide a list of local accommodations (including campgrounds) for your stay. We typically visit two locations per day\, break for lunch and share dinner in the evenings. Lodging and most meals are not included in the tour price. Contact me for any additional information you may need\, including birds and natural history of the area\, lodging and car-pooling to the Sierras. Class space limited — early registration advised!
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/the-birds-of-the-sierras-summer-2017/
LOCATION:North Berkeley Senior Center\, 1901 Hearst\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170316T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170316T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T114348
CREATED:20161229T010243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161229T010243Z
UID:798-1489654800-1489665600@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Birds of the Bay Area: Spring 2017
DESCRIPTION:The class meets every Wednesday morning for 10 weeks\, with six fieldtrips and four class sessions. Classes will discuss binocular use and techniques of bird identification\, observation\, behavior and distribution. Fieldtrips to beautiful parks and shorelines such as Pt. Molate\, Coyote Hills\, Garin Dry Creek/Hayward Hills\, Arrowhead Marsh and the Hayward Shoreline will provide practical experience in bird observation techniques. Total species observed during the semester usually averages 90-100\, with a great variety of raptor\, shorebird\, wildfowl and songbirds seen. Birds frequently observed include Western\, Horned and Eared grebes\, Cinnamon and Green-winged teal\, Canvasback\, Widgeon\, Bufflehead and Lesser Scaup ducks\, Avocets\, stilts\, Great Blue Herons\, Black-bellied plover\, Anna’s hummingbirds\, Chestnut-backed chickadee\, Red-tailed hawks\, White-tailed kites\, Say’s phoebe\, Bewick’s wren\, Western bluebirds\, Yellow-rumped and Townsend’s Warblers\, Nuttall’s and Acorn woodpeckers and Double-crested cormorants\, among many. Class sessions include films\, lectures\, book reviews and readings\, and encourages students at all levels of birding experience. Car-pooling available for field trips.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/birds-of-the-bay-area-spring-2017/
LOCATION:North Berkeley Senior Center\, 1901 Hearst\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170202T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170202T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T114348
CREATED:20161229T013311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161229T013311Z
UID:945-1486044000-1486051200@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Late Renaissance and Baroque Art in European Civilization
DESCRIPTION:This course surveys the development of new traditions in European art\, architecture and civilization from the late Renaissance (ca. 1550/1600) through the Baroque period (ca. 1600/1700) in European civilization. The Golden Age of Dutch painting (Rembrandt\, de Hooch\, Ruisdael\, Hals\, Vermeer) will be highlighted. It will examine the lives\, work and historical background of artists such as Caravaggio\, Rubens\, Rembrandt\, Vermeer\, Titian\, Tiepolo\, Hals and Velasquez. Class format includes films\, internet\, readings\, class discussion\, lectures and fieldtrips to local museums.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/late-renaissance-and-baroque-art-in-european-civilization/
LOCATION:North Berkeley Senior Center\, 1901 Hearst\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170202T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170202T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T114348
CREATED:20161229T013156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161229T013156Z
UID:924-1486029600-1486036800@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Current Events and Film: the Art of the Documentary
DESCRIPTION:This course presents documentary films that examine current social\, economic and political issues around the world. In the last two decades films such as The Fog of War\, Waiting for Superman\, Fahrenheit 9/11\, An Inconvenient Truth and Enron: the Smartest Guys in the Room have brought complex national and international issues to the attention of millions. In the process they have helped to increase awareness and educate the public on important issues in the news. Film topics this semester will examine issues such as the weapons industry\, gender identity\, national security\, the Middle East\, the environment\, immigration and health care. Course format includes films\, lectures\, class discussion\, readings and guest lecturers.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/current-events-and-film-the-art-of-the-documentary/
LOCATION:North Berkeley Senior Center\, 1901 Hearst\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170201T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170201T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T114348
CREATED:20161229T013013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161229T013040Z
UID:883-1485957600-1485964800@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:History by Hollywood: Cinematic Visions of the 20th Century
DESCRIPTION:This class examines recent history by showing films that depict the lives of people caught up in the important events of the 20th century. Through historical dramas and satires such as Gandhi\, The Third Man\, Paths of Glory and Dr. Strangelove\, major issues of the last century have been brought to life by great film-makers. This semester films about the 1960’s and ‘70’s will include Silkwood\, The Graduate\, 8 1/2\, Apocalypse Now and Annie Hall by directors such as Stanley Kubrick\, Federico Fellini\, Mike Nichols and Woody Allen. The lives and performances of stars such as Mastroianni\, Nicholson\, Keaton\, Brando and Streep will be highlighted. The films interpret events of the last half of the 20th century\, a period of great innovation\, revolution and conflict in Western civilization. Discussion\, commentary and analysis of the films and their historical context will follow showings.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/history-by-hollywood-cinematic-visions-of-the-20th-century-3/
LOCATION:North Berkeley Senior Center\, 1901 Hearst\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170131T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170131T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T114348
CREATED:20161229T012834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161229T012857Z
UID:842-1485871200-1485878400@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Music and Civilization of the Renaissance
DESCRIPTION:This course celebrates the music and civilization of the European Renaissance (ca. 1450-1600). Course topics will include musical style (such as polyphony and the popular song)\, musical notation \, the mass\, madrigals\, the Burgundian school\, ancient instruments\, the Early Music revival of the 20th century and others. The lives and music of Josquin des Prez\, Ockeghem\, Dowland\, Palestrina\, Orlando de Lasso\, Praetorius\, Susato\, Milan\, Gesualdo\, Byrd and others will be examined in light of innovations in art\, science\, technology\, politics and ideas. Course includes performances on CDs\, class recitals\, lectures\, readings and films.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/music-and-civilization-of-the-renaissance/
LOCATION:North Berkeley Senior Center\, 1901 Hearst\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170131T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170131T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T114348
CREATED:20161229T012730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161229T012730Z
UID:819-1485856800-1485864000@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:The Nature of America: Ecology\, Wildlife and Conservation
DESCRIPTION:This new course surveys the history of North America’s wildlife and human ecology of the last two centuries (1800-2000) up to the present. Major themes this semester will include: endangered wildlife\, lives of great 19th and 20th century biologists and naturalists; the natural history of major eco-regions such as Alaska\, California and the Southwest\, and the birth of the conservation movement. Classes will also occasionally focus on individual mammals\, reptiles or birds\, such as buffalo\, beaver\, alligators\, moose or the Passenger pidgeon. The influence on the conservation movement by John Muir\, Teddy Roosevelt\, David Brower\, Aldo Leopold and Rachel Carson will be examined. It will conclude with current environmental challenges (global warming\, human population increase\, resource management) and the explosive growth of new conservation initiatives\, national organizations and strategies. The course includes use of films\, lectures\, readings\, fieldtrips and guest lecturers.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/the-nature-of-america-ecology-wildlife-and-conservation-3/
LOCATION:North Berkeley Senior Center\, 1901 Hearst\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170121T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170121T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T114348
CREATED:20160814T231402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160814T231402Z
UID:629-1484992800-1485014400@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Bodega Bay Tour\, Sonoma Coast
DESCRIPTION: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 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 bird-filled and colorful locations such as Bodega Head\, Doran Beach and Owl Canyon. Minimal walking; bring lunch (or purchase one locally) and drinks. Great marine photography.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/bodega-bay-tour-sonoma-coast-2/
LOCATION:Bodega Bay\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Day Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170114T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170114T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T114348
CREATED:20160814T225854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160814T225854Z
UID:624-1484384400-1484395200@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Hayward Hills & Garin Creek Tour
DESCRIPTION:This wild and open expanse of East Bay hills is part of Garin Dry Creek regional park\, high above the city of Hayward. Our bracing tour will also include riparian groves and oak woodlands\, additional habitats for many varieties of songbirds. Warblers\, kinglets\, finches and thrushes fly or forage in the woody thickets along the tree-lined creek. Flying in circles overhead or sitting as silent sentinels watching our peregrinations\, Kestrels\, Red-shoulder and Red-tail hawks await our discovery. Western bluebirds may hover or cavort over the grasslands. Occasionally we spy relative rarities\, such as the Loggerhead shrike\, or the striking\, stripe-headed Lark sparrow. Ducks and grebes are also possibilities in a nearby secluded woodland pond\, such as Ring-necks\, Mallards and Pied-billeds. Altogether\, this tour will be a fine morning full of a great variety of birds\, raptors\, songbirds\, woodpeckers and wildfowl.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/hayward-hills-garin-creek-tour/
LOCATION:Garin Dry Creek Regional Park\, 1320 Garin Ave\, Hayward\, CA\, 94544\, United States
CATEGORIES:Morning Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170104T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170104T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T114348
CREATED:20161229T005919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161229T005919Z
UID:767-1483520400-1483531200@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Birds of the Bay Area: Winter 2017
DESCRIPTION:Registration fee is $95 for the whole term and $50 for a half term. Individual trips are $30. Register online or contact me. \nThe class meets every Wednesday morning for 10 weeks\, with six fieldtrips and four class sessions. Classes will discuss binocular use and techniques of bird identification\, observation\, behavior and distribution. Fieldtrips to beautiful parks and shorelines such as Pt. Molate\, Coyote Hills\, Garin Dry Creek/Hayward Hills\, Arrowhead Marsh and the Hayward Shoreline will provide practical experience in bird observation techniques. Total species observed during the semester usually averages 90-100\, with a great variety of raptor\, shorebird\, wildfowl and songbirds seen. Birds frequently observed include Western\, Horned and Eared grebes\, Cinnamon and Green-winged teal\, Canvasback\, Widgeon\, Bufflehead and Lesser Scaup ducks\, Avocets\, stilts\, Great Blue Herons\, Black-bellied plover\, Anna’s hummingbirds\, Chestnut-backed chickadee\, Red-tailed hawks\, White-tailed kites\, Say’s phoebe\, Bewick’s wren\, Western bluebirds\, Yellow-rumped and Townsend’s Warblers\, Nuttall’s and Acorn woodpeckers and Double-crested cormorants\, among many. Class sessions include films\, lectures\, book reviews and readings\, and encourages students at all levels of birding experience. Car-pooling available for field trips.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/birds-of-the-bay-area-winter-2017/
LOCATION:North Berkeley Senior Center\, 1901 Hearst\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161210T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161210T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T114348
CREATED:20160814T231308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160814T231308Z
UID:628-1481364000-1481385600@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Davis Raptor Center\, Winters & Lake Solano
DESCRIPTION:This tour will highlight several beautiful locations: Winters\, a charming valley town\, the Davis Raptor center and Lake Solano. We’ll start at the Davis Raptor Center south of Sacramento in the morning for ducks\, raptors and woodpeckers along Putah Creek. At the center we frequently see Golden eagles\, Red-shouldered and Swainson’s Hawks\, Great Horned and Screech owls\, among others. After lunch at the historic little town of Winters\, we’ll head off to nearby Lake Solano. Surrounded by stunningly beautiful hill country\, this woodedlake has a great variety of songbirds\, woodpeckers and ducks in the spring. Commonly found species include mergansers\, Bufflehead\, Wood ducks\, teal\, goldeneye and Widgeon\, together with grebes\, cormorants\, geese\, herons and egrets. Woodpeckers usually include sapsuckers\, Nuttall’s\, Flickers\, Downies and occasionally Lewis’. We usually spy a total of 40-50 different species. Great water bird and landscape photography.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/davis-raptor-center-winters-lake-solano-3/
LOCATION:UC Davis Raptor Center\, 1340 Equine Ln.\, Davis\, CA\, 95616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Day Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161203T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161203T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T114348
CREATED:20160814T225716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160814T225716Z
UID:623-1480755600-1480766400@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Las Gallinas Wetlands\, San Rafael
DESCRIPTION:At Las Gallinas\, hundreds of acres of grasslands\, ponds and marshes extend from 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 winter and spring resort for ducks\, herons\, egrets\, shorebirds\, raptors and songbirds. Harriers\, Red-tails\, White-tail kites\, almost 10 species of ducks\, pelicans\, grebes\, rails — all are found here\, and numbers are frequently impressive. Leisurely walking tour around the ponds is about one-two miles. Total species observed usually range from 40 to 50. Great photographic opportunities for shorebirds of all kinds.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/las-gallinas-wetlands-san-rafael-5/
LOCATION:Las Gallinas Wetlands\, San Rafael\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Morning Tours
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UID:622-1478941200-1478952000@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Rush Ranch Owl Prowl     new!
DESCRIPTION:We return to early frontier California at Rush Ranch\, part of the Grizzly Island Wildlife Area near Fairfield. This is a Gold Rush-era farm complete with horse corrals and old barns\, set within 2\,000 acres of grasslands and marshes. The land has been preserved for the public by the Solano Land Trust. Sweeping to the horizon in all directions\, the grasslands are the hunting ground of many owls\, such as the Great Horned\, Barn\, Burrowing and Short-eared. Raptors include Red-tailed hawks\, harriers\, White-tailed Kite and Kestrels\, among others. We listen to the music of singing meadowlarks as we walk the fields\, and occasionally glimpse Loggerhead shrikes on the fence lines. So if you’re partial to wide open spaces and large wing-swept predatory birds\, this trip is sure to become a “rapturous” memory! Moderate walking\, good genre and landscape photography.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/rush-ranch-owl-prowl-new/
LOCATION:Rush Ranch\, 3521 Grizzly Island Rd\, Suisun City\, CA\, 94585\, United States
CATEGORIES:Morning Tours
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UID:626-1478340000-1478361600@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Merced National Wildlife Refuge Tour
DESCRIPTION:This 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. This profusion of wildlife is one that greeted early explorers of California almost 200 years ago. Thousands of wildfowl\, from Bufflehead to Snow geese to Tundra swans\, dabble and swim through the ponds. Sandhill cranes in large numbers\, as well as numerous varieties of shorebirds\, wade through the marshes. Raptors abound\, including Great Horned owls\, Marsh harriers and Kestrels\, and even Bald eagles occasionally make an appearance. And in the afternoon we’ll visit refuge headquarters to see herds of the magnificent Tule elk. Fifty to sixty bird species are usually observed during the day. Bring lunch and drinks; tour is mostly by car\, with minimal walking. Outstanding wildlife and bird photography opportunities.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/merced-national-wildlife-refuge-tour/
LOCATION:Merced National Wildlife Refuge\, Merced\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Day Tours
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UID:625-1477130400-1477152000@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Bolinas Lagoon and Marin Coast Tour
DESCRIPTION:Well-known to nature lovers\, the Marin coast is one of the Bay Area’s natural and cultural treasures. This day trip to the secluded village of Bolinas will demonstrate why: the soaring Bolinas Ridge and the pristine Pacific coastline\, thick coastal woodlands and the lagoon itself\, with Osprey\, harriers\, terns\, shorebirds\, ducks and grebes swimming and flying over the marshes. After walking a riparian trail alive with songbirds and noting the heron rookery near the village\, we’ll stop for lunch at the Coastal Café. Later we’ll drop by noted local artist Keith Hansen’s studio filled with extraordinary bird paintings. Moderate amounts of walking\, level terrain. Great nature and landscape photography opportunities.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/bolinas-lagoon-and-marin-coast-tour-2/
LOCATION:Bolinas Lagoon\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Day Tours
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161008T120000
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CREATED:20160814T225322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160814T225322Z
UID:621-1475917200-1475928000@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Birds of the Alameda Shoreline and Crab Cove
DESCRIPTION:The 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-2/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Morning Tours
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160908T160000
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CREATED:20160813T192051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161229T005146Z
UID:569-1473343200-1473350400@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Renaissance Art in European Civilization
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, 2-4pm \nThis course surveys the development of new traditions in European art\, architecture and civilization from the late Medieval to the mid-Renaissance (1300-1550) in Burgundy\, the Netherlands\, Italy and Germany. It will examine the lives\, work and historical background of artists such as Da Vinci\, Brunelleschi\, Ghiberti\, Michelangelo\, Durer\, Bosch\, Breughel and the van Eyck brothers. Class format includes films\, readings\, class discussion\, lectures and fieldtrips.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/renaissance-art-in-european-civilization/
LOCATION:North Berkeley Senior Center\, 1901 Hearst\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160908T120000
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CREATED:20160813T191939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161229T005133Z
UID:558-1473328800-1473336000@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:The Art of the Documentary: Contemporary History on Film
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\, 10am-12pm  \nThis course presents documentary films that examine important social\, economic and political issues around the world. In the last two decades films such as The Fog of War\, Waiting for Superman\, Fahrenheit 9/11\, An Inconvenient Truth and Enron: the Smartest Guys in the Room have brought complex national and international issues to the attention of millions. In the process they have helped to increase public awareness and attitudes on important issues in the news. Film topics this semester will include issues such as the weapons industry\, campaign finance\, national security\, the Middle East\, the environment\, immigration and health care. Course format includes films\, lectures\, readings and guest lecturers.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/the-art-of-the-documentary-contemporary-history-on-film/
LOCATION:North Berkeley Senior Center\, 1901 Hearst\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160907T160000
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CREATED:20160813T191812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161229T005123Z
UID:547-1473256800-1473264000@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:History by Hollywood: Cinematic Visions of the 20th Century
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\, 2-4pm\nThis class examines recent history by showing films that depict the lives of people caught up in the important events of the 20th century. Through historical dramas and satires such as Gandhi\, The Third Man\, Paths of Glory and Dr. Strangelove\, major issues of the last century are brought to life. This semester films will include Karen Silkwood\, On the Waterfront\, The Graduate\, 81/2\, Chinatown\, Apocalypse Now and Annie Hall\, by directors such as Kubrick\, Kazan\, Fellini\, Huston and Allen. The films also highlight the performances of stars such as Mastroianni\, Nicholson\, Keaton\, Brando and Streep. The films interpret recent history and promote class discussion about the last century\, a period of great innovation\, revolution and conflict. Discussion\, commentary and analysis of the films and their historical context will follow film showings.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/history-by-hollywood-cinematic-visions-of-the-20th-century-2/
LOCATION:North Berkeley Senior Center\, 1901 Hearst\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160907T120000
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CREATED:20160812T215639Z
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UID:494-1473238800-1473249600@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Birds of the Bay Area  Fall 2016
DESCRIPTION:Registration fee is $90 for the whole term and $45 for a half term. Individual trips are $30. Register online or contact me. \nThe class meets every Wednesday morning for 10 weeks\, with six fieldtrips and four class sessions. Classes will discuss binocular use and techniques of bird identification\, observation\, behavior and distribution. Fieldtrips to beautiful nature preserves such as Coyote Hills\, Arrowhead Marsh\, Las Gallinas and the Berkeley-Emeryville Shoreline will provide practical experience in bird observation techniques. Total species observed during the semester usually averages 75-80\, with a great variety of raptor\, shorebird\, wildfowl and songbird species seen. Birds frequently observed include Red-winged Blackbirds\, Western bluebirds\, Great and Snowy egrets\, California quail\, Avocets\, stilt\, Willet\, Chestnut-backed chickadee\, Red-tailed hawks\, White-tailed kites\, Bewick’s wren\, Yellow-rump Warblers\, Nuttall’s and Acorn woodpeckers and Double-crested cormorants\, among others. Class sessions include films\, lectures\, book reviews and readings\, and is designed for beginning and intermediate level students. Car-pooling available for field trips.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/birds-of-the-bay-area-fall-2016/
LOCATION:North Berkeley Senior Center\, 1901 Hearst\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160906T160000
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CREATED:20160813T191450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161229T005254Z
UID:526-1473170400-1473177600@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Music of the 20th Century: The Modernist Revolution from Stravinski to Glass
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\, 2-4pm\nThis course celebrates the music of the 20th century Modernist composers and performers from the late 19th century to the present. Course topics will include musical nationalism\, jazz and pop influences\, minimalism\, the Early Music revival and post-modernist innovators. Great performances by Rubenstein\, Toscanini\, Landowska\, Gould\, Rachmaninoff\, Casals and Rostropovich will be highlighted. The lives and music of Strauss\, Resphigi\, Elgar\, Reich\, Stravinsky\, Ravel\, Bartok\, Gershwin\, Cage\, Glass and others will be examined in light of 20th century innovations in technology\, science\, politics and ideas. Course includes performances on CDs\, class recitals\, lectures\, readings and films.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/music-of-the-20th-century-the-modernist-revolution-from-stravinski-to-glass/
LOCATION:North Berkeley Senior Center\, 1901 Hearst\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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CREATED:20160812T222350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161229T005314Z
UID:505-1473156000-1473163200@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:The Nature of America: Ecology\, Wildlife and Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\, 10am-12pm \nThis new course surveys the history of North America’s wildlife and human ecology from ancient times to the present. Major themes this semester will include: endangered wildlife\, early 19th century biologists and scientists such as Audubon\, Wilson\, Gray and Bartram; major eco-regions such as Alaska\, California and the Southwest; the birth of the conservation movement and the lives of Muir\, Roosevelt\, Brower\, Aldo Leopold and Rachel Carson. It will conclude with current environmental challenges (global warming\, human population increase\, resource management) and the explosive growth of new conservation initiatives\, organizations and strategies. The course will include use of films\, lectures\, readings\, fieldtrips and guest lecturers.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/the-nature-of-america-ecology-wildlife-and-conservation-2/
LOCATION:North Berkeley Senior Center\, 1901 Hearst\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160731T170000
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CREATED:20160224T044551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160224T044924Z
UID:490-1469692800-1469984400@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Yosemite\, Mono Lake & Eastern Sierras Tour
DESCRIPTION:This has become one of our most popular weekend tours\, and no wonder: a vast and ancient lake on the eastern slope of Yosemite\, Mono is famous for its unique tufa formations that surround its waters. Snow-capped Sierra peaks\, forests\, high desert country and volcanic geological features all combine to give a feeling of a vast wilderness. The lake and Eastern Sierra woodlands are a magnet to several hundred bird species\, including phalaropes\, plovers\, grebes\, pelicans\, swifts\, raptors and several species of ducks. Local songbirds include warblers\, nuthatches\, thrushes\, kinglets\, woodpeckers\, 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 80-90 species frequently observed. Our tour begins at Thurs. afternoon at June Lake\, south of Lee Vining on 395. Our lodging will be at Boulder Lodge\, right on the shores of June Lake. The tour ends Sunday at 1pm. Among many locations we will explore are Tuolomne Meadows\, Mono Lake\, the ghost town of Bodie\, Bridgeport Reservoir and Lee Vining Canyon. Great opportunities for nature and landscape photography. Tour cost does not include lodging or meals. Information on directions\, birding resources and other information will be provided at registration.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/yosemite-mono-lake-eastern-sierras-tour-2/
LOCATION:June Lake\, June Lake\, CA\, 93529\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekend Trips
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CREATED:20160224T044343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160224T044343Z
UID:489-1466668800-1466960400@www.birdingwithted.com
SUMMARY:Monterey Bay Weekend Birding and Coast Tour
DESCRIPTION:Monterey Bay is renowned as one of the most scenic areas of the central California coastline\, with an extraordinary concentration of wildlife. This wildlife includes an endless wealth of birds\, Sea otters and migrating whales. Outstanding beaches\, headlands and state parks dot the area: Elkhorn Slough and Moss Landing\, the Salinas and Carmel River estuaries\, Monterey beach\, Pt. Lobos and Julia Pfeiffer State Park in nearby Big Sur\, 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. Eighty to ninety different species of birds\, some in great numbers\, is typical during a weekend. We meet noon Thurs. at Elkhorn Slough (at Moss Landing\, south of Santa Cruz)\, and the tour ends Sunday in Monterey. It includes a half-day bay cruise for whales and pelagic birds Friday (additional fee). Lodging and most meals are not included in the tour price. We will stay at the Monterey Bay Lodge\, very close to the Monterey beachfront. Information on directions and birds will be provided at registration. Excellent wildlife and bird photography opportunities.
URL:http://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/monterey-bay-weekend-birding-and-coast-tour/
LOCATION:Monterey Bay\, Monterey\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekend Trips
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