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SUMMARY:Ripon Water Treatment Plant & River Trail
DESCRIPTION:As shorebirds begin their journey southward they pass through the Ripon Sewage ponds. Our hope is to be there when they pass through\, we can expect to see Greater Yellowlegs\, sandpipers (least and maybe western)\, Black neck Stilts\, long billed dowitchers and maybe a few unexpected species. Join leader Donna Marciano for a morning of birding. This will be a good trip for beginners to learn about shorebirds or for experienced birds to improve your identification skills. The trip is for folks of all ages. We will start at the gravel parking lot located at the south end of Jack Tone Road. We’ll be walking the smooth dirt/path\, accessible by stroller or wheelchair. Bring water\, hat\, sunscreen and binoculars\, we do have a few pairs to loan out for the trip if you need them.\nFirst we will look for water and shore birds on the ponds\, and then we will bird the path along the Stanislaus River.\nNote: there are no bathroom facilities on site.
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/ripon-water-treatment-plant/
LOCATION:Ripon Water Treatment Plant
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260210T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260210T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T114101
CREATED:20260114T232113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260118T170552Z
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SUMMARY:Birds of the California Delta by Aaron Haiman
DESCRIPTION:The Delta is a place of connections where rivers meet each other\, where freshwater meets salt water\, where ocean fish come inland\, where birds from the north come for the winter\, and where birds from the south come to breed. The Delta is also a place of complexity. How water interacts with land and forms soil is a complex process. How birds and fish find and utilize habitats are complex sets of instincts and signals. How humans use water and land contains a nest of complex pressures. All these connections and complexities play out on a daily basis throughout the Delta. Exploring the many wetlands\, grasslands\, and sloughs of the Delta is always a fascinating and beautiful adventure into this meeting ground of complexity. And these adventures have led to a book that Aaron has written titled: Birds of the California Delta. This book introduces the reader to the Delta and to a scattering of the birds that live and visit it. Aaron will be sharing this book\, and his own birding experiences and knowledge.\n\nAaron Haiman began birding when he was 6 years old\, and his passion for birds has remained strong ever since. Following this passion has included volunteering for a variety of bird research organizations\, undergraduate and graduate degrees studying birds\, and working for the State of California as a Senior Environmental Scientist on ecosystem restoration. Aaron’s love of birds also takes him out birding on his own and with friends\, old and new\, and onto social media to share information and love of birds\, nature\, and science under the handle “A Birding Naturalist”.
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/birds-of-the-california-delta-by-aaron-haiman-2/
LOCATION:Central United Methodist Church\, 3700 Pacific Avenue\, Stockton\, California
CATEGORIES:Chapter Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260201T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260201T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T114101
CREATED:20260125T041715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T062033Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Sit at University of Pacific (Stockton Campus)
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this fun event suitable for everyone. No matter your age\, your knowledge of birds and your level of mobility. We will be sitting in one spot to enjoy\, observe and/or discuss the birds\, and all other parts of nature\, around us.\nBring your questions regarding bird identification by sight or sound\, binoculars\, free phone apps\, etc.\n\nCome at any time from 2pm and stay as short or long as you like. Bring your binoculars or borrow our extras.\n\nThe fountain is located to the north of the library and bench seating is available.\n\nHandicapped parking on Atchley Wlkwy and regular parking on Dave Brubeck Way.
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/bird-sit-at-university-of-pacific-stockton-campus/
LOCATION:University of Pacific Stockton Campus\, 3601 Pacific Ave.\, Stockton\, CA\, 95211\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260125T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260125T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T114101
CREATED:20260105T174905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T174931Z
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SUMMARY:Merced NWR Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:We will drive the loop trail.  If conditions permit and there is interest\, we can hike the refuge trails.  Expect to be back in Stockton by late afternoon.  Bring lunch\, water.  Keep your eye on the weather and dress accordingly. Carpooling is encouraged. \nMeet Jim Rowoth at\n\n07:30 AM PST @ Bagel St Cafe (formerly Tout Sweets) (Quail Lakes & March)  OR\n09:00 AM PST @ Main parking lot at entrance of NWR
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/merced-nwr-field-trip/
LOCATION:Merced National Wildlife Refuge (NWR)\, 7430 West Sandy Mush Road\, Merced\, CA\, 95341\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T230000
DTSTAMP:20260423T114101
CREATED:20241001T010828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251228T023353Z
UID:4845-1769241600-1769295600@www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Wetlands Beginner Birding at the San Joaquin River NWR
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Henry Koertzen \nWe will hike along the wetlands section of the Pelican Trail for a flat couple of miles looking for a variety of bird species. Binoculars will be available for use. There are bathrooms at the parking lot.\nDirections: Meet at the refuge gravel parking lot on Dairy Road (2714 Dairy Rd\, Vernalis\, CA 95385)
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/wetlands-beginner-birding-at-the-san-joaquin-river-nwr/
LOCATION:San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge\, 2714 Dairy Road\, Vernalis\, CA\, 95385\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260103T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260103T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T114101
CREATED:20241127T020602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T180059Z
UID:4974-1767423600-1767459600@www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Wallace-Bellota Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Compiler-Kasey Foley\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a Christmas Bird Count (CBC) that goes from the valley floor up to the lower foothills and incorporates San Joaquin County\, Calaveras County\, with a sliver in Amador County. It is centered in San Joaquin County. \nBeginning birders to experienced birders are welcome. Some area have all walking (~7 miles)\, others areas have birding mostly from the car\, still other areas are a combination of both. \nChristmas Bird Counts are performed rain or shine (except in extreme conditions). \nDirections: contact Kasey Foley at kaseyfoley@sbcglobal.net for assignments\, please put “CBC” in Subject line
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/wallace-bellota-christmas-bird-count/
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251214T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251214T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T114101
CREATED:20241127T020407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T023312Z
UID:4972-1765695600-1765731600@www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Stockton Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Compiler-Donna Marciano\nThis is one of two Christmas Bird Count (CBC) within San Joaquin County. The Stockton count is comprised of north Stockton\, Lodi and Thornton\, a valley floor count as compared to our foothill count.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBeginning birders to experienced birders are welcome. Some area have all walking (~7 miles)\, others areas have birding mostly from the car\, still other areas are a combination of both. \nChristmas Bird Counts are performed rain or shine (except in extreme conditions). \nPlease contact Donna Marciano @ paulmarciano@att.net if you would like to join a group. \nThe Stockton count circle is at the intersection of Hwy 12 & Hwy 5\, the official center point. The count circle radiates out 15 miles in all directions. Counts will start 7-7:30 am with designated leaders in 15 areas and ends when the count is completed\, usually before sundown. Count area surveys consist of all driving\, some walking & driving or all walking 6-7 miles. Some count leaders also conduct an owl survey occurring before dawn.
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/stockton-christmas-bird-count/
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251209T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251209T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T114101
CREATED:20231021T174033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T183838Z
UID:4394-1765308600-1765314000@www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Bird Count Review and Prep
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our annual Christmas Bird Count review with updates provided by our very own David Yee. David will discuss the latest information on birds in the Central Valley\, the State\, North America\, and the World. David has his finger on the pulse of all-things bird related so you can rest assured that we will be receiving the latest information that’s out there. \nDavid Yee is a past San Joaquin Audubon Society President\, Board Member\, and Field Trip Leader. He is also a Founding member\, Past President\, and Board member of the Central Valley Bird Club\, the creator of the Central Valley Birding Symposium\, and a wonderful friend and mentor to most San Joaquin Audubon Society birders
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/christmas-bird-counts-a-discussion-with-david-yee/
LOCATION:Central United Methodist Church\, 3700 Pacific Avenue\, Stockton\, California
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips,Chapter Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251129T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251129T230000
DTSTAMP:20260423T114101
CREATED:20241001T010726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T003909Z
UID:4843-1764403200-1764457200@www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Birding at the San Joaquin River NWR
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Henry Koertzen \nWe will drive and/or walk from the parking lot along Pelican Road to enjoy the sunrise\, bird sounds and the Geese and Cranes departing for the day from the wetlands. Binoculars will be available for use. There are bathrooms at the parking lot.\nDirections: Meet at the refuge gravel parking lot on Dairy Road (2714 Dairy Rd\, Vernalis\, CA 95385)
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/sunrise-beginner-birding-at-the-san-joaquin-river-nwr/
LOCATION:San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge\, 2714 Dairy Road\, Vernalis\, CA\, 95385\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251111T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251111T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T114101
CREATED:20240204T164042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T155046Z
UID:4501-1762889400-1762894800@www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Listening to Nature's Divas: What Female Songsters Tell Us
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Karan Odom\n\nMost bird enthusiasts are familiar with the intricate\, beautiful songs of male songbirds. However\, it is less well known that females of many bird species also sing. While male songbirds sing to attract mates or defend territories\, the reasons that females sing can be much broader\, including competing for year-round resources for herself and her young. However\, there is still a lot to learn about the extent of differences between male and female songs\, the reasons that female songbirds sing\, and the evolutionary pressures that led female songbirds to sing in the first place. Dr. Karan Odom will provide a glimpse into the world’s diversity of female bird songs and explain what these natural divas have to tell us.Bio: Karan Odom is an Assistant Professor at University of the Pacific and a behavioral ecologist. Karan is especially interested in the evolution of elaborate bird songs in female as well as male songbirds. She combines phylogenetic comparative methods with field studies to tease apart the evolutionary processes responsible for the sexual dimorphism we see in female and male song today. Karan recently came to Stockton after complete postdoctoral positions at the University of Maryland\, College Park and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Karan received her Ph.D. at the University of Maryland\, Baltimore County (UMBC) studying male and female song in troupials\, a tropical oriole in Puerto Rico\, and her Master’s at the University of Windsor in Ontario\, studying the function and geographic variation in Barred Owl duets. Karan also runs a citizen science project (the Female Bird Song Project- www.femalebirdsong.org)\, encouraging wildlife enthusiasts to help document the understudied singing behaviors of female songbirds.
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/listening-to-natures-divas-what-female-songsters-tell-us/
LOCATION:Central United Methodist Church\, 3700 Pacific Avenue\, Stockton\, California
CATEGORIES:Chapter Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251027T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251027T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T114101
CREATED:20250819T201300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T201300Z
UID:5611-1761591600-1761598800@www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Tesla – “Hismet Warep” – “Sacred Earth” Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for special joint meeting of the Sierra Club and Audubon to learn about the state parkland known as Tesla. Located in eastern Alameda County near the San Joaquin County line\, Tesla has been as the center of conservation efforts in the northern Diablo Range for over 2 decades.  Celeste Garamendi\, a founding member of Friends of Tesla Park\, will discuss Tesla’s rich natural and cultural landscape. Generations of naturalists and scientists have studied Tesla’s exceptional biodiversity and sensitive habitats. Local Tribes call Tesla “Hismet Warep\,” meaning “Sacred Earth” in the Ohlone Chochenyo language.  Having fought back the destructive plan to open Tesla to OHV recreation\, State Parks is now planning for what type of unit of the State Parks System Tesla will be.  A large coalition\, including the Sierra Club and Audubon\, are working to establish Tesla as a State Park Reserve.  Join us to learn more about the work to permanently preserve this important native landscape on our doorstep. \n There is  a short 6+ minute video that is on the website at www.teslapark.org (home page ‘Watch the Story” button\, or at this post link https://teslapark.org/watch-video-tesla-hismet-warep-sacred-earth/
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/tesla-hismet-warep-sacred-earth-presentation/
LOCATION:Central United Methodist Church\, 3700 Pacific Avenue\, Stockton\, California
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips,Chapter Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T114101
CREATED:20250922T162357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T162357Z
UID:5662-1761379200-1761390000@www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Birding by Bike at Clifton Court Forebay
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Henry Koertzen \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHave a bicycle\, e-bike or scooter\, and like to bird? Join leader Henry Koertzen at Clifton Court Reservoir in eastern Contra Costa County\, where we will do an out-and-back biking/birding trip of approximately 10 miles on a flat\, paved levee road to see a myriad of bird species. \n\nClifton Court Forebay is an enormous reservoir that collects Delta water and sends it south through the Delta-Mendota canal. The reservoir itself can hold staggering numbers of waterfowl and gulls\, and the surrounding habitat of slough\, marshland\, grassland\, scrub and riparian woods is very productive.\nTrip is approximately 3 hours\, although participants can turn back at any time. There is plenty of free parking at the Forebay\, but no restroom facilities or potable water. Must be able to transport your bike/scooter to the site. It can be windy out there\, but is pleasant most of the time. We will monitor the forecast\, gale-force winds will cancel.\nMeet at the parking lot at the end of Clifton Court Road at 8am. Bring layers\, sunscreen\, water and a snack or lunch for when we get back to the cars.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDirections: 5298 Clifton Court Rd\, Discovery Bay\, CA 94505
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/birding-by-bike-at-clifton-court-forebay/
LOCATION:Clifton Court Forebay\, 5298 Clifton Court Rd\, Discovery Bay\, CA\, 94505\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251011T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251011T093000
DTSTAMP:20260423T114101
CREATED:20250922T162051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T162051Z
UID:5658-1760164200-1760175000@www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Bird Sit at Louis Park
DESCRIPTION:Guide: Henry Koertzen \nPlease join us for this fun event suitable for everyone. No matter your age\, your knowledge of birds and your level of mobility. We will be sitting in one spot to enjoy\, observe and/or discuss the birds\, and all other parts of nature\, around us. Come at any time between 6:30am and 9:30am and stay as short or long as you like. Bring a folding chair and binoculars if you have them. We will have extras if you don’t. \n\nJust follow Monte Diablo Avenue until it ends at the boat launch in Louis Park.
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/bird-sit-at-louis-park/
LOCATION:Louis Park\, 3121 Monte Diablo Ave\, Stockton\, CA\, 95203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T114101
CREATED:20250917T190735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T190853Z
UID:5653-1759570200-1759586400@www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Fieldtrip to Golden Gate Observation Deck
DESCRIPTION:Join San Joaquin Audubon for a day trip to Golden Gate Observation Deck\, 5702 Conzelman Rd\, Mill Valley\,  Marin county( Hawk Hill & road is temporarily closed) to see the annual Fall Raptor Migration. Fall is a great time to see a wide variety of Raptors migrating south over the Marin headlands. We hope to see a variety of hawks such as Broad-wing\, Red tailed\, Coppers\, & Sharp shinned\, we could also see falcons such as\, peregrine\, Merlin and more! Join Donna Marciano on Saturday for October 4th. If you would like to carpool meet us at Starbucks\, 14820 Starr Rd\, off Hwy 12. @ 7:00 am  or you can meet us at the Golden Gate Observation Deck about 9:30-9:45 am.  Dress in layers\, it could be cold & windy\, bring snacks and drinks.  If we have too much fog\, we  will can go to Las Gallinas Valley Sanitary District to bird instead.  Please RSVP to Donna @ 209 403-4270 or if you have any questions.
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/fieldtrip-to-to-golden-gate-observation-deck/
LOCATION:Golden Gate Observation Desk\, 5701 Conzelman Road\, Mill Valley\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T114101
CREATED:20230901T233656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T142704Z
UID:4274-1758358800-1758387600@www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Point Reyes National Seashore Trip
DESCRIPTION:Guide – Ralph Baker \nPoint Reyes National Seashore\, located in Marin County\, offers some of the finest birding in the United States. The park’s coastal location and its wealth of unspoiled habitats\, estuaries\, grasslands\, coastal scrub\, and forest attract many migrating and wintering birds. \n\nThe Point Reyes peninsula projects some 10 miles seaward from the “mainland” and acts as a sort of funnel. Many land birds travel south along the coast during fall migration and when they reach the end of the peninsula\, they see open water ahead of them and tend to stop and rest before heading “out to sea”. Many vagrants (birds that may have made errors in navigation and thus are unexpected in this area) pass through during September and October and the number of birds seen on or over the water from the fish docks can be astonishing. According to eBird\, over 73% of the naturally occurring bird species in California have been reported in Marin County! We’ll see how many we can find.\nThe precise locations we will bird will depend upon what is being reported in the days leading up to the trip. This will be an all-day trip\, so dress in layers\, as the weather can be unpredictable\, and wear comfortable shoes\, as we may do a considerable amount of walking. Also bring water\, lunch/snacks\, a scope (if you have one) and don’t forget your binoculars. Mosquitoes are not usually a problem and there are restrooms available. \n\n\nPlease RSVP to Ralph at sharks_hockey_maniac@yahoo.com \n\n\n\n\nDirections: Meet at 8:45am at the Bear Valley Visitor Center\, 1 Bear Valley Visitor Center Access Road\, Point Reyes Station\, CA 94956
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/point-reyes-national-seashore-trip/
LOCATION:Bear Valley Visitor Center – Point Reyes Station\, Bear Valley Visitor Center\, 1 Bear Valley Road\, Point Reyes Station\, CA\, 94956\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T114101
CREATED:20250824T143359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T143359Z
UID:5620-1758358800-1758369600@www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org
SUMMARY:The 2025 Coastal Cleanup is a Trashure Hunt
DESCRIPTION: Please join us Sat Sept. 2025 from 9am to 12pm at the Calaveras River site by University of the Pacific.\nTo preregister for the event please visit the website:\nhttps://www.coastal.ca.gov/publiced/ccd/ccd.html#:~:text=September%2020%2C%202025\,sites%20all%20across%20the%20state.\nYou can download waivers and print them here also. Minors must have signed waivers from their parent or guardian. Registration and waiver forms will also be available onsite\, however it will save time if you download and bring the completed waiver form with you.\n\n\nif you are joining us this year\, here are some important reminders and information;\n*Wear closed-toed shoes\n*Wear a hat or visor\n*Bring sunscreen\nif you can\, but not necessary;\n*Bring your own garden gloves\n* Use a refillable water bottle\n* Bring a bucket and garbage picker\nDisposable gloves\, water\, and trash bags will be available at the site. We work in teams of two or three.\nPlease tell a Friend! The more the merrier.\n\n\n\nAttendees should meet at 8:30 am for sign-in and instructions. Please meet at the Calaveras River at the Northwest corner of Pacific Avenue and Brookside Drive. Parking is available in the UOP Parking Lot #8.  map: https://www.pacific.edu/sites/default/files/users/user243/stkCampusMap.pdf\n\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, you may contact me directly as the site Captain\, Antonia Hernandez at 209 589 4056\, or dominantdolly5@yahoo.com.\nHope to see you at the 40th year Coastal Clean Up Sept. 20th. Earth Day Every Day!
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/the-2025-coastal-cleanup-is-a-trashure-hunt/
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips,External Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T114101
CREATED:20250824T142829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T142829Z
UID:5617-1758355200-1758369600@www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Great Sierra River Cleanup - Mokelumne River Day Use Area
DESCRIPTION:GSRC is a Sierra-wide watershed cleanup event coordinated by Sierra Nevada Alliance in collaboration with California’s Coastal Cleanup Day. We will be joining the cleanup at the Mokelumne River Day Use Area.\nFor more information and to register go to https://sierranevadaalliance.org/great-sierra-river-cleanup/\nQuestions: sjasfieldtrip@gmail.com
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/great-sierra-river-cleanup-mokelumne-river-day-use-area/
LOCATION:Mokelumne River Fish Hatchery Day Use Area\, 25800 N Mcintire Rd\, Clements\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips,External Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250910T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250910T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T114101
CREATED:20250826T011941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T011941Z
UID:5627-1757491200-1757523600@www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Bodega Bay Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Nestled along the rugged California coastline\, Bodega Bay is a haven for nature enthusiasts\, especially birders.  With its diverse habitats\, including sandy beaches\, rocky shorelines\, estuaries\, and coastal cliffs\, Bodega Bay offers a rich environment for many bird species.  Bodega Bay is a critical stopover point for many migratory birds along the Pacific flyway.  During the spring and fall\, thousands of birds make their way through the region\, taking advantage of its resources before continuing their journey. (Above information borrowed from bodegabay.com)\n\nThere are many location options for birding that we will explore based upon what is being seen in the area but we will surely stop at Bodega Bay north shore (including rail ponds)\, Campbell Cove and Hole in the Head (bathroom available)\, Bodega Head\, and the shore all along that route.  We may enter Doran Beach or other areas that require a fee so be prepared.\n\nThis midweek trip will be an all-dayer\, so dress in layers\, as the weather can be unpredictable\, and wear comfortable shoes\, as we may do a considerable amount of walking. Also bring water\, lunch/snacks\, a scope (if you have one) and don’t forget your binoculars. Mosquitoes are not usually a problem and there are restrooms available.\n\n\nPlease RSVP to kaseyfoley@sbcglobal.net use Bodega Bay in subject line of email.\n\nDirections:  Meet at the US Post Office parking lot\, 537 Smith Brothers Rd\, Bodega Bay\, CA 94923\, at 9:00 AM.  If you want to ride share meet at the Flag City Starbucks\, 14820 Star St\, Lodi\, Ca 95242\, at 6:00 AM.
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/bodega-bay-field-trip/
LOCATION:Bodega Bay\, 537 Smith Brothers Rd\, Bodega Bay\, 94923\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250909T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250909T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T114101
CREATED:20250819T201111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T201111Z
UID:5609-1757444400-1757451600@www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org
SUMMARY:How the Proposed Delta Conveyance Project Would Affect Birds and Birding in the Delta
DESCRIPTION:Dave will give an overview of the Delta Tunnel Project and discuss the projects potential impacts on bird habitat.  Locations of proposed mitigation sites will be detailed and evaluated.
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/how-the-proposed-delta-conveyance-project-would-affect-birds-and-birding-in-the-delta/
LOCATION:Central United Methodist Church\, 3700 Pacific Avenue\, Stockton\, California
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips,Chapter Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250823T070000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250823T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T114101
CREATED:20230407T225331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T223913Z
UID:3434-1755932400-1755943200@www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Birding at the Oak Grove Park in Ripon
DESCRIPTION:Join leader Henry Koertzen for a beginner birding walk for folks if all ages through this beautiful oak grove on the bank of the Stanislaus River. ALL LEVELS OF BIRDERS ARE WELCOME\, particulalrly newbies who are interested in learning more about birds and birding. Everyone has to start somewhere! Bring your own optics if you have them\, but there will be a few loaners available. \n\n\nNote: there are no bathroom facilities on site. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDirections: We will meet at the park’s gravel parking lot. The entrance is at the south end of S Stockton Ave\, on the outside of the curve where it turns to become Doak Blvd. The entrance road is on the outside of the chain link fence. (1250 S Stockton Ave\, Ripon\, CA 95366)
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/oak-grove-regional-park-fieldtrip/
LOCATION:Ripon Sewage Ponds (East) & Oak Grove park.\, 1250 S Stockton Ave\, Ripon\, CA\, 95366\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250726T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250726T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T114101
CREATED:20250317T215206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T224042Z
UID:5181-1753513200-1753524000@www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Birding Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area
DESCRIPTION:Join leader Henry Koertzen for a birding walk through the riparian habitat with several ponds. The levee walk gives great views over the ponds and the lake (once a gravel pit). There are restrooms at the lake. Extra binoculars will be available. \n\nDirections:  We will enter the park from the south at 8am. There is an entrance and free street parking on Park Access Road.\nA carpool will leave from the Tracy Applebee’s (3060 Naglee Rd\, Tracy\, CA 95304) at 6:45 am.
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/birding-shadow-cliffs-regional-recreation-area/
LOCATION:Cliffs Regional Recreation Area\, 2500 Stanley Boulevard\, Pleasanton\, 94566\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250719T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250719T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T114101
CREATED:20230207T072248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250706T215240Z
UID:3291-1752910200-1752926400@www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Waldo Holt Preserve Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Meet leader Dave Fries at the entry gate at 7:30 a.m.  For those who haven’t been to the Preserve\, it is located on Lower Sacramento Rd\, on the left\, about 200 yards north of where Liberty Rd tees in to Lower Sac.  The plantings for the mitigation have grown considerably making good habitat for Western Bluebirds and other species.  We will be walking on dirt roads with maybe a couple of pokes into the riparian area.  Bring water and any food you might want for yourself.  The is a port-a-pot on the site.  Plan to leave the site around 11:00 a.m.  Contact Dave at dfries.audubon@gmail.com if you have questions about the trip.
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/birding-and-workday-at-the-waldo-holt-preserve/
LOCATION:Waldo Holt Preserve\, Galt\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250713T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250713T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T114101
CREATED:20250706T214847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250706T214847Z
UID:5529-1752386400-1752426000@www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Silver Lake Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Meet field trip leader\, Kasey Foley\, in the parking lot of Young’s Payless Market\, 18980 N Highway 88\, Lockeford\, CA at 6:00 AM to carpool or meet at the Plasse Resort\, 30001 Plasse Rd\, Pioneer\, CA (38.64096\, -120.1260) parking area at Silver Lake at 8:30 AM.  Parking at the Plasse Resort is $10/vehicle.  We will probably stop at Peddler Hill to look for Green-tailed towhee and other area specialties.  Possible birds to see on this trip are Hairy woodpecker\, Steller’s jay\, Western Wood Pewee\, Warbling vireo\, Golden-crowned kinglet\, Red-breasted nuthatch\, Mountain chickadee\, Western tanager\, Bald eagle\, Osprey and if we’re lucky maybe some Hermit warblers. \n\nThis will be an all day trip so bring lunch or snacks\, plenty of water\, sun protection\, insect repellent\, sturdy boots and hiking sticks\, if you use them.  Be prepared for changing weather conditions.\nRSVP to kaseyfoley@sbcglobal.net using “Silver Lake” in the subject line (or I may never find your email).\nHope to see you there!
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/silver-lake-field-trip/
LOCATION:Silver Lake\, Amador County
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250618T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250618T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T114101
CREATED:20250606T001345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T001345Z
UID:5513-1750231800-1750244400@www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Black Hole Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Meet leader Dave Fries at the entrance driveway to the Black Hole on West Woodbridge Rd at 7:30 a.m.\, Wednesday\, June 18.  We will drive in to the clubhouse parking area as a group.  Plan to walk for several hours on flat farm roads.  Restrooms are available in the clubhouse area.  Bring food and water for yourself.  We will end the field trip by noon.  Contact Dave at dfries.audubon@gmail.com if you have additional questions.
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/black-hole-field-trip/
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250614T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250614T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T114101
CREATED:20230418T042425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250524T221322Z
UID:3443-1749889800-1749915000@www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org
SUMMARY:San Joaquin County Summer Butterfly Count
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual summer butterfly count (San Joaquin Audubon field trip) on Saturday\, June 14\, 2025\, @ 8:30. It will be a full warm summer day\, and in recent years we work hard to find more than ten butterfly species within the count area. But this is a very special year\, the 50th year since this count was first started.\n\nWe will start out at Shumway Oak Grove Park off of Eight Mile Road\, at 8:30am\, there is a parking charge per vehicle\, then we divide up into two groups\, covering the entire Miwok Trail\, the closest to natural areas at that park.  After that our group visits three more sites: county and city parks\, along with state open areas. We encourage all to bring nets\, and we try to share our nets.  We especially encourage children\, who often find our best butterflies. You will need to bring lunch and wear hats\, sunscreen and comfortable shoes. We will provide a complementary color\, life sized butterfly field guide for each participant. Sponsors of the count are\, San Joaquin Audubon Society\, University of California Cooperative Extension & the North American Butterfly Association. Questions\, \nPlease RSPV with leader Kathy Schick (209-612-5130 or kschick2@gmail.com) by Thursday June 12th so she can bring enough nets and free parking passes for all. Questions are welcome.
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/san-joaquin-county-summer-butterfly-count/
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips,ButterflyCount
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250613T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250613T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T114101
CREATED:20250603T034738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T181956Z
UID:5494-1749801600-1749816000@www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Indian Grinding Rocks SP Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Join leader Donna Marciano for a day of birding at this beautiful State Park. We should see many species including Turkey Vultures\, Scrub and Steller’s Jays\, California Quail\, Acorn and Hairy Woodpeckers\, Northern Flickers\, Hermit Thrushes\, Wild Turkeys\, and Black capped Chickadee. With the warmer weather upon us\, many of the bright colors of the Western Tanager\, Bullock’s Oriole\, Calliope and Anna’s Hummingbirds can be seen in the nearby woods around the meadow. A bird list is available at the museum. Trip goes until 12 or 1 PM\, so bring water\, hat\, sunscreen and a lunch for the small picnic area. There will be some light to moderate walking. Restrooms available\, there is a park entrance fee of $8.00/car. Meet at 8am in the State Park parking lot. If you would like to carpool\, meet at the Payless Market in Lockford at 7am.\nDirections: 14881 Pine Grove Volcano Rd\, Pine Grove\, CA 95665
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/indian-grinding-rocks-sp-field-trip/
LOCATION:Indian Grinding Rocks\, 14881 Pine Grove-Volcano Road\, Pine Grove\, CA\, 95665\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T114101
CREATED:20240325T000629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T192940Z
UID:4562-1748678400-1748700000@www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org
SUMMARY:McDonald Island Fieldtrip
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the bridge to McDonald Island at 8:00am. The bridge is next to the Tiki Lagoon Marina. We must cross the private bridge to the Island as a group\, so don’t be late. Birding will be a mix of driving and walking different habitat areas. The Island is usually a hot spot for Blue Grosbeaks\, Tanagers and nesting Yellow Warblers\, but expect the species count to reach the 70s. There’s usually a pot-a-pot somewhere along the route. Bring your on food and drink as we normally eat lunch somewhere along the levee drive. Expect to leave sometime around 2:00 p.m.\, but you can exit the Island earlier if necessary. \n\nContact Dave Fries at dfries.audubon@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/mcdonald-island-fieldtrip/
LOCATION:McDonald Island – Tiki Lagoon Resort & Marina\, 12988 W Mcdonald Rd\, Stockton\, CA\, 95206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250525T084500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250525T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T114101
CREATED:20230527T035859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T192841Z
UID:3538-1748162700-1748185200@www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Big Trees State Park\, Calaveras County
DESCRIPTION:We will bird the North Grove Trail\, the meadow\, and Dardanelles Overlook. Species we may encounter include Mountain Quail\, Band-tailed Pigeon\, Northern Pygmy-Owl\, Red-breasted Sapsucker\, Hairy\, White-headed and Pileated Woodpecker\, flycatchers\, vireos\, mountain and Chestnut-backed Chickadee\, nuthatches\, Brown Creeper\, Canyon and Pacific Wren\, GC Kinglet\, Townsend’s Solitaire\, warblers\, sparrows\, Western Tanager and Black-headed Grosbeak. \n\nBring lunch\, as this will be an all-day trip\, comfortable shoes\, as we will be doing a considerable amount of walking\, water and whatever else you need for a full day of birding.\nMeeting Time: 7:30am at the Circle K\, 4469 Escalon-Bellota Rd\, Farmington\, CA or\n8:40am at the North Grove Visitor Center parking lot.\nPlease RSVP to Ralph at sharks_hockey_maniac@yahoo.com if you plan to attend.
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/big-trees-state-park-calaveras-county/
LOCATION:BIG TREES STATE PARK\, CALAVERAS COUNTY\, 1170 CA-4\, Arnold\, CA\, 95223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250524T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250524T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T114101
CREATED:20240420T180045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T192630Z
UID:4672-1748082600-1748089800@www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Annual General Membership Meeting and Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our General Membership Meeting and Picnic\, this year we will be having elections taking place for a new president and secretary. We will have our monthly bird survey at 8:00 am and the elections and picnic to follow at about 10:30am. We will plan to utilize the picnic tables near the restrooms\, but if you have a chair you might want to bring it along. You can either bring your own food or if you would like to bring something to share. Everyone is welcome to attend. We will meet at the parking lot closest to the dam to begin the day and will end the day at this location. Hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/annual-picnic-and-birding-black-hole/
LOCATION:Mokelumne River Fish Hatchery Day Use Area\, 25800 N Mcintire Rd\, Clements\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250514T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250514T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T114101
CREATED:20240311T035610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T185748Z
UID:4557-1747209600-1747227600@www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Medford Island Fieldtrip
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the dock at the end of Eight Mile Rd at 8:00 a.m. for boat transport to the Island. Peter Ottesen will host us. The levee road at Potato Slough is closed\, so you will need to tell the security guard that you are going to Medford Island. Access to the Clubhouse facility will be available. Plan to bird by walking parts of the Island all morning. Bring your own food for lunch at the clubhouse around 1:00 p.m.\, and transport off the Island shortly there after. We’ll especially be looking for signs of nesting Yellow-breasted Chats\, as well as other late migrants. \n\nContact Dave Fries at dfries.audubon@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/medford-island-field-trip/
LOCATION:Medford Island
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips
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