| MAS Field Trips | ||
 The unCommon Marin Birdwatcher, seen here in its winter plumage, often gathers in flocks at the sides of local ponds around Marin County. |
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| Marin Audubon Field Trips are open to the public. Bring lunch, field guide, and binoculars. Information & Questions: Helen Lindqvist, 415-789-0703. |
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LAS GALLINAS STORAGE PONDS
- THURSDAY MORNINGS Continuing a tradition started by Bruce Bajema... Join Lowell, Jim or Len on one or all of the regular Thursday morning birding walks at the storage ponds. The Neotropicals arrived and the birds should be in their glorious breeding plumage! Directions: Meet at the Las Gallinas Storage Ponds’ parking lot. From Hwy 101 in northern San Rafael, take the Smith Ranch Road exit, bo east to the McInnis Park entrance, turn left immedi-ately after crossing the railroad tracks, and go to the end of the road. For information, call Lowell at 388-2821. Heavy rain cancels. MOUNT BURDELL This gem in northern Marin, with its oak woodland, grassland and mixed forest, is a prime nesting area for over 50 species of birds -- many of which have wintered south of our border. Join us on this uphill stroll as we look and listen for many of these birds. Past trips have yielded Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Bullock's Oriole, Lazuli Bunting and Western Kingbird, plus a host of other species. The weather can range from cool to hot, so dress accordingly! Bring Directions:From Hwy 101 in Novato, take the Atherton/San Marin exit and go west on San Marin Drive. Turn right onto San Andreas Dr. (fifth street on the right), continue towards the end and park near the Marin County Open Space entrance. FIVE BROOKS Join us for Spring birding at Five Brooks, a horse riding facility located on Hwy 1 south of Olema. The horsey smell and activities seem to attract many birds to this small area! There is a combination of grassy fields, coastal scrub and mixed forest with a small picturesque freshwater pond surrounded by willows, alder and a few dead trees (still standing). This is a great spot for woodpeckers, songbirds and wood ducks! Other birds that may be sighted are Steller’s Jay, Western Bluebird, towhees, Wrentit, Purple Martin, Green Heron, Red-shouldered Hawk and several species of swallow. Five Brooks, which is well sign-posted, is located on the west side of Hwy 1 between the towns of Bolinas and Olema. From Hwy 101 take either Shoreline Hwy (Hwy 1) from Mill Valley out to Stinson Beach, then drive 17 miles north or Sir Francis Drake Blvd. from Greenbrae to Olema then turn south and go about 3 miles. Directions: Meet at 9 AM in the upper parking lot (about a quarter of a mile off Hwy 1). Bring liquids, snacks and layered clothing. Beginning birders are especially welcome. For further info call Lowell at 415/388-2821. Please consider supporting the work of Marin Audubon, and the volunteers who lead these trips, by becoming a member!
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| Marin Audubon Society, Box 599, Mill Valley, California 94942-0599 | ||
