Sat. Nov. 2,  9am-12pm 
At 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.