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SUMMARY:Coyote Hills Regional Park\, Fremont
DESCRIPTION:Sat. Feb. 1\, 9am-12pm\nThis large regional park in Fremont (East Bay\, north of San Jose) has everything: extensive cat-tail marshes\, grasslands\, hills and woodlands. It also has an outstanding Visitors’ Center\, with dioramas and large frescos depicting birds\, wildlife and Native Americans in ancient times. As a result of the different habitats\, Coyote Hills teems with birds of all kinds. These include hawks\, woodpeckers\, shorebirds\, ducks\, owls and many songbirds. Frequently found are Green-wing and Cinnamon Teal\, herons\, egrets\, White Pelicans\, harriers and White-Tail Kites. Songbirds include warblers\, thrushes\, sparrows\, Marsh Wrens\, Western Bluebirds and Red-wing Blackbirds\, among many. Great Horned Owls are resident and occasionally seen hiding in the eucalyptus trees. Walking is about 1-2 miles\, mostly flat\, with an occasional hill. Good landscape and bird photography. Species usually total 30-40 for a morning. Directions from Oakland: take 880 south to the Dumbarton Bridge (84) exit\, then right a short distance to the Paseo Padre Parkway exit (turn before the bridge!) The park entrance is less than a half mile ahead on the left\, at Patterson Ranch Road. Meet at the parking lot at the Visitor’s Center (found at the end of the park entrance road). Parking fee.
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LOCATION:Coyote Hills Regional Park\, Fremont\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Morning Tours
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SUMMARY:Bolinas Lagoon and Marin Coast Tour
DESCRIPTION:Sat. Feb. 8\, 10am-4pm \nThe secluded coastal village of Bolinas\, just south of Pt. Reyes National Seashore\, is our destination today. It is nestled between the Pacific coast and the Inverness Ridge\, in a spectacular location just north of Stinson Beach. This trip will combine birding along the lagoon and strolling along the beach with a tour of the village. We’ll visit the fascinating studio of the renowned bird artist Keith Hanson\, which doubles as a mini-museum. After lunch in the village we’ll take a stroll along the dramatic and beautiful coastline. Birds typically seen include a great many shorebirds\, herons and egrets\, ducks and songbirds\, with Osprey and Bald eagles possible. From the East Bay take the Richmond Bridge\, 101 north and go west at San Rafael to Sir Francis Drake Boulevard. This goes all the way to Olema near Pt. Reyes\, where we will meet at the parking lot of the Farm House Deli (at the base of a very steep hill). The Deli is at the junction of Hwy 1 and SFD Blvd in Olema. Moderate amounts of walking\, level terrain. Wonderful landscape and marine photographic opportunities. Allow 1.5 hours from the East Bay.
URL:https://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/bolinas-lagoon-and-marin-coast-tour-3/
CATEGORIES:Day Tours
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SUMMARY:Steinbeck Country\, the Pinnacles & Old San Benito Tour
DESCRIPTION:Fri-Sunday\, Feb. 21-23 \nAnother one of our exciting trips this year will be a weekend tour of San Benito County to experience its many historic and wildlife treasures. This very rural area east of Monterey has a wonderful variety of birds\, historic sites and great mountain scenery! This three-day\, two night tour is packed with recreational\, cultural and wildlife adventures: Pinnacles National Park\, Mercey Hot Springs Spa\, Mission San Juan Bautista and Elkhorn Preserve at Moss Landing (just north of Monterey). The area has some of the most exciting birding in California\, including Long-eared\, Barn and Great Horned owls\, California condors (at Pinnacles National Park)\, Golden eagles\, Chukers (very large colorful partridges)\, Mountain plover and Lawrence’s goldfinches\, just for starters! We’ll meet Friday at 11am to begin the tour at the legendary Andersen’s Restaurant at Santa Nella\, near Los Banos and I5. After lunch we’ll take off through the hills to Mercey Hot Springs. This old-fashioned spa is a hot-spot (literally and figuratively) for birds\, with Lawrence’s gold-finches and several owl species (Great Horned\, Long-eared\, Barn). And of course their signature hot-tubs and heated pool. Depending on your preference\, you can take a relaxing soak or search for owls. (Go to www.merceyhotsprings.com for a virtual tour.) Later in the afternoon we’ll drive through the dramatic Gabilan Mountains and stay overnight in Hollister\, with several choices of lodging\, either at the local Marriott or splendid old Victorian B&Bs. Saturday will be devoted to exploring the Pinnacles National Park\, with its imposing volcanic spires and California condors circling overhead! Many other birds grace the skies here: Prairie falcons\, Acorn woodpeckers and many songbirds. Returning to Hollister for the evening\, on Sunday we will travel over to nearby Mission San Juan Bautista. This is one of the most atmospheric of the old missions\, with the 200-year old Baroque chapel still in use. About noon we will continue north for our last stop\, Elkhorn Slough near Moss Landing. Among its wonderful wildlife are Sea Otters\, seals and Sea Lions and a great selection of birds\, such as loons\, ducks\, egrets\, shorebirds\, cormorants\, gulls and turnstones. Elkhorn is where we’ll take our leave in the early afternoon. There will be many great chances for nature\, landscape and bird photography. Most tours observe 60 or more bird species over the weekend. Directions to Andersen’s from San Francisco and the East Bay: take 580 to I5\, drive south to Santa Nella\, exit left\, look for their trademark windmill (only one in the area)! Allow 2-2.5 hours from Oakland; from Santa Barbara or LA take I5 north and allow 3-4 hours. Additional Hollister accommodations and directions provided at registration. It should be a great adventure\, combining cultural history\, exciting wildlife sightings and landscapes of remarkable natural beauty.
URL:https://www.birdingwithted.com/news/event/steinbeck-country-the-pinnacles-old-san-benito-tour/
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