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SUMMARY:Beginner’s Bird Walk At Mountain House Creek Park & Wetlands
DESCRIPTION:Join leader Henry Koertzen for a beginning bird trip for people of all ages. We will start the bird walk near the intersection of Main Street and Central Parkway (at the pond side of the road). We will be walking the dirt path\, accessible by stroller or wheelchair. \nLocation:  Mountain House Park\, 25 Main St\, Mountain House
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/beginners-bird-walk-at-mountain-house-creek-park-wetlands/
LOCATION:Mountain House Park\, 25 Main St\, Mountain House\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260425T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260425T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T114024
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T204635Z
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SUMMARY:Tracy Earth Day
DESCRIPTION:Tracy Earth Day is on 25th April (Saturday)\, 2026 at 9th Street and Central Avenue\, Tracy.  Please visit the web site of the event for more info. San Joaquin Audubon will be there. Please make sure to visit our booth!. \n 
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/tracy-earth-day/
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips,External Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260419T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260419T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T114024
CREATED:20230419T015737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T204529Z
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SUMMARY:Stockton Earth Day Festival
DESCRIPTION:Please join the 2026 Stockton Earth Day Festival (The Seeds of Change) on April 19th (10-00 AM to 4:00 PM) at Stockton Victory Park. Admission is Free. Find more information about the event at https://www.earthdaystockton.com/ \nSan Joaquin Audubon will have a table there selling T-shirts. Make sure to visit us!.
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/stockton-earth-day-festival/
LOCATION:Stockton Victory Park\, 1001 N Pershing Ave\, Stockton\, CA\, 95203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips,External Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260419T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260419T103000
DTSTAMP:20260423T114024
CREATED:20221230T060616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T204355Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Census @ Fish Hatchery
DESCRIPTION:Join leader Liz West for our monthly census of this lovely riparian area on the Mokelumne River below Camanche Dam. Meet the leaders in the fish hatchery parking lot below the dam at 8:00 AM.
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/monthly-census-fish-hatchery/
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:20260418T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T103000
DTSTAMP:20260423T114024
CREATED:20230419T110257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T204318Z
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SUMMARY:Woodbridge Wilderness Survey
DESCRIPTION:Join leader Cavan Allen for our monthly census of this small riparian area on the banks of the Mokelumne River. \nWoodbridge Wilderness Area\, 301 E. River Meadows Dr.\,Woodbridge \n 
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/woodbridge-wilderness-survey-6/
LOCATION:Woodbridge Wilderness Area\, 301 E. River Meadows Dr.\, Woodbridge\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260414T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260414T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T114024
CREATED:20260131T215101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T004712Z
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SUMMARY:Against All Odds...Protecting the West's Largest Wetland
DESCRIPTION:Presenter:  Peter Ottesen\n\nWill discuss my book of the same title\, going from the time of the northern Yokuts\, to Cattle Baron Henry Miller\, to the dewatering of the San Joaquin River\, to fighting for water to sustain and protect the 240\,000-acre Grassland Ecological Area.Legacy: A classic example of private ownership fighting for a public trust resource. \nClick here to see the book review
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/against-all-odds-protecting-the-wests-largest-wetland/
LOCATION:Central United Methodist Church\, 3700 Pacific Avenue\, Stockton\, California
CATEGORIES:Chapter Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260414T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260414T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T114024
CREATED:20260326T035947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T035947Z
UID:6061-1776151800-1776200400@www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Rainforest in Flight: Birds of the Ecuadorian Amazon
DESCRIPTION:Presenter:  Jim Gain \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn the late fall of 2025\, I joined five other adventurers for a descent into the Amazon Basin. This Zoom Program centers on our time at the Sani Bird Lodge. Nestled deep within the Ecuadorian Amazon near the broad\, meandering Napo River\, Sani Bird Lodge sits at the heart of one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth\, surrounded by pristine rainforest that forms a living bridge between Yasuní National Park to the south and the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve to the north. Together\, these protected areas create a vast ecological corridor—an unbroken sweep of forest where life thrives in staggering abundance. The lodge’s grounds are alive with over 550 bird species.\n\nJim Gain is a biologist by training\, an educator for more than 35 years\, and a lifelong naturalist whose curiosity has fueled decades of work in citizen science and conservation. His involvement with the Stanislaus Audubon Society spans over three decades in nearly every leadership role\, including past president\, complemented by service on the Central Valley Bird Club board and years with the Modesto Camera Club. He remains deeply engaged in the birding community as a Webmaster\, eBird Reviewer\, and member of the Stanislaus County and San Joaquin County Bird Records Committee. Blending photography with field observation has become one of his greatest joys\, and his images have been featured on platforms such as Audubon Field Guide\, Birds of the World\, All About Birds\, and the Merlin Bird ID App—reflecting a lifelong commitment to celebrating and sharing the beauty of the natural world.
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/rainforest-in-flight-birds-of-the-ecuadorian-amazon/
LOCATION:Central United Methodist Church\, 3700 Pacific Avenue\, Stockton\, California
CATEGORIES:Chapter Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T064500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T114024
CREATED:20221229T014950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T204248Z
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SUMMARY:Cosumnes River Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join leader Jim Rowoth for the monthly River Walk bird count through the varied habitats of the CRP. Meet Jim at the visitor center on Franklin Blvd.
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/cosumnes-river-walk/
LOCATION:Cosumnes River Preserve\, 13501 Franklin Blvd\, Galt\, CA 95632\, Galt\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T114024
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T205018Z
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SUMMARY:Carnegie State Vehicular Recreation Area (Kiln Canyon)
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Kasey Foley and John Blades \n\nPlease join trip leaders John Blades and me\, Kasey Foley\, on our annual Kiln Canyon Trip at Carnegie State Vehicle Recreation Area\,18600 West Corral Hollow Rd\, Tracy.  We will meet at the ranger station at 8:00 AM and will be accompanied by a Park Ranger\, as birders are only allowed in Kiln Canyon when accompanied by Park staff.  We will look for area specialties like Rufous-crowned sparrow\, Roadrunner\, Golden and Bald eagles\, Bullock’s orioles\, maybe Cassin’s kingbird\, California thrashers\, hopefully some Rufous\, Costa’s\, and Calliope hummingbirds (we can always hope!)\, native plants\, butterflies\, oh yeah\, and rattlesnakes!\n\nThe trip will last until about 12-1:00 PM.  Bring LOTS of water\, sun protection (hat\, sunscreen\, etc)\, boots\, snacks\, and of course\, binoculars.  Bring a sack lunch if you want to join us for lunch under the canopy after the hike.  Bathrooms available near the ranger station and at the bottom of the canyon.\n\nThe trip is approximately a 3 mile long round trip with steep trails and some slippery\, rocky soil in areas.  You may want to bring hiking poles.  Be aware this is an active motorcycle trail that we will be walking on.\n\n\nYou can email me to RSVP at kaseyfoley@sbcglobal.net.
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/carnegie-state-vehicular-recreation-area-kiln-canyon/
LOCATION:Kiln Canyon\, Carnegie State Vehicle Recreation Area\, 18600 Corral Hollow Road\, Tracy\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260405T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260405T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T114024
CREATED:20260218T004858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T204208Z
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SUMMARY:Beginner Bird Walk at UoP
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Henry Koertzen \nPlease join leader Henry Koertzen for this fun beginner event.  We will stroll around the campus identifying the birds we find. \nBring your questions regarding bird identification by sight or sound\, binoculars\, free phone apps\, etc.\, \nRemember your binoculars or borrow our extras. \nWe will meet at the fountain which is located just north of the library
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/beginner-bird-walk-at-uop/
LOCATION:University of Pacific Stockton Campus\, 3601 Pacific Ave.\, Stockton\, CA\, 95211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260404T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260404T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T114024
CREATED:20230623T113502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T204135Z
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SUMMARY:Introductory Birding at Lodi Lake
DESCRIPTION:Join leader Cavan Allen at the north end of Laurel Ave. in Lodi (on the east side of Lodi Lake Park\, off of Turner Rd.) at 8:00 AM. Birders of all skill levels are welcome\, but the focus will be on birding fundamentals. Extra binoculars and field guides will be available.Location:  Lodi Lake\,1101 W Turner Rd\, Lodi
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/introductory-birding-at-lodi-lake-2/
LOCATION:Lodi Lake\, 1101 W Turner Rd\, Lodi\, CA\, 95240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260328T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260328T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T114024
CREATED:20221229T020425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T045554Z
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SUMMARY:Beginner’s Bird Walk @ River Islands
DESCRIPTION:Join leader Henry Koertzen for a beginning bird walk for folks of all ages. We will start at the gravel parking lot at the south entrance of River Islands (at the river side of the road) . We will walk the smooth paved path\, accessible by a stroller or wheelchair.We will do a two mile loop. First we will follow the path along the San Joaquin River\, and then we will cross over to return around the lake. Note: there are no bathroom facilities at the site. \nDirectionsTake exit 460 (Manthey Rd) from I-5(S).Turn right onto Manthey Road.At the first stop sign turn left onto Stewart Road. When you reach the first roundabout the parking area is on the right. Coordinates 37.788505\, -121.309836\nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/2jzoQsgQJcNVeDhf7
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/beginners-bird-walk-mountain-house-creek-park-wetlands/
LOCATION:River Islands\, 301\, Stewart Rd\, Lathrop\, CA\, 95330\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260314T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260314T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T114024
CREATED:20230407T224926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T054759Z
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SUMMARY:Del Puerto Canyon Fieldtrip
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip Coordinator – Ralph Baker \nDel Puerto Canyon is Stanislaus County’s most diverse natural environment. Its habitats range from grasslands along the western valley floor to chaparral\, blue oak woodland\, and pines. Over 150 species of birds have been observed here (your guide has personally seen 128). Species we could see at this time of year include Golden Eagle\, Prairie Falcon\, Greater Roadrunner\, Northern Pygmy-Owl\, Lewis’s Woodpecker\, Rock and Canyon Wren\, Wrentit\, California Thrasher\, Phainopepla (which would make it a good day\, indeed) and Rufous-crowned Sparrow. The birds\, along with interesting geology\, herps\, insects\, and other wildlife\, make this a must-see birding spot. A Townsend’s Solitaire has recently been seen in the upper reaches of the canyon and this is one of the few places in the county where it’s possible to see Steller’s Jay (though they are extremely rare\, even here). \n\nVisit the Stanislaus Audubon website HERE for a more detailed description of the canyon.\n\nWe will traverse the canyon\, stopping at several locations to bird. Most birding will be done near or from the road\, but there will be a couple of hikes away from the road; the one at Frank Raines Park will be rather steep\, but anyone who does not wish to participate in the steep climb can bird around the parking lot and picnic area. Dress in layers\, where comfortable walking shoes and bring lunch/snacks (as we will not be returning to Patterson until sometime after lunch)\, water and binoculars. A scope would also be useful if you have one \nDirections: Meet at Starbucks\, 2952 Speno Dr\, Patterson\, CA 95363
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/del-puerto-canyon-fieldtrip/
LOCATION:Del Puerto Canyon Meeting Point\, Starbucks \, 2952 Speno Dr\, Patterson\, CA\, 95363\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260310T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260310T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T114024
CREATED:20260114T232243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T232243Z
UID:5852-1773171000-1773176400@www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Climate Change and the Birds of the Zuni Mountains Region of New Mexico: Past and Present\, and Maybe Future
DESCRIPTION:The Zuni region enjoys a history of ornithological study that must be the envy of every other place in interior western North America.  The specimens collected in the second half of the 19th Century and the early years of the 20th Century are mostly still extant and form the basis of assessing how the regional avifauna has changed and is changing across time.  Change has been very rapid since the turn of the new millennium.\n\n\nBorn and reared in Vallejo\, John Trochet has lived in Sacramento for the last 44 years.  He briefly practiced medicine before returning to school in ornithology\, and retired from the UC Davis Museum of Wildlife and Fish Biology in 2017.  He remains a research affiliate of the museum.  Along with following the birds of the Cosumnes River Preserve and being a team member of Project Principalis in Louisiana\, the 45+ year study of the birds of the Zuni Mountains Region is one of three long-term projects that keeps him busy in retirement.
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/climate-change-and-the-birds-of-the-zuni-mountains-region-of-new-mexico-past-and-present-and-maybe-future/
LOCATION:Central United Methodist Church\, 3700 Pacific Avenue\, Stockton\, California
CATEGORIES:Chapter Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T103000
DTSTAMP:20260423T114024
CREATED:20240727T205036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T162449Z
UID:4728-1772265600-1772274600@www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org
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:20260423T114024
CREATED:20260114T232113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260118T170552Z
UID:5850-1770751800-1770757200@www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org
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:20260423T114024
CREATED:20260125T041715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T062033Z
UID:5884-1769954400-1769961600@www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org
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:20260423T114024
CREATED:20260105T174905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T174931Z
UID:5838-1769331600-1769364000@www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org
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:20260423T114024
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:20260423T114024
CREATED:20241127T020602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T180059Z
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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:20260423T114024
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:20260423T114024
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:20260423T114024
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:20260423T114024
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:20260423T114024
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:20260423T114024
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:20260423T114024
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:20260423T114024
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:20260423T114024
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:20260423T114024
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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