Springtime is beautiful at Point Reyes. This five-mile hike will take you through lush riparian habitat, grassland, coastal chaparral, sand dunes, and beach. Along the way, enjoy wildflowers and ocean views! Extensive stands of pure Ceanothus are a specialty here. In past years we’ve had Virginia Rails, MacGillivary’s Warbler, Red Crossbill, Pileated Woodpecker and Red-necked Grebe. Who knows what 2022 will bring?

Logistics: Participants need to bring lunch & water and be able to walk five miles with a modest descent and climb. Please be in reasonably good hiking shape. 

Registration will close at 11pm on April 8, 2022.

Registrants: If you have any questions email rn*****@********************ce.org or call Ryan at (510) 227-619…

This trip is now full. You may register to be on a waiting list in case of cancellations

We’ll stroll up Mitchell Canyon and Red Roads in the evening looking for the many birds that should still be active as dusk settles. We’ll linger part way out Red Road until full darkness (about 9:00) in hopes of seeing and hearing Common Poorwills and perhaps some owls and bats. 

The total round trip distance is about 3.5 miles. Walking is on wide, unpaved roads, generally going gently uphill, but with one steep but short section. Bring flashlights as well as your usual birding accoutrement. Check the weather forecast and dress appropriately, since we’ll have a one hour walk in the dark to our cars. Evening birding tends to be ear-birding, so we’ll ask that conversation be minimal and quiet.

Registration will close at 11pm on May 24, 2022.

Registrants: If you have any questions email rn*****@********************ce.org or call Ryan at (510) 227-6190. …

This trip is now full. You may register to be on a waiting list in case of cancellations

Mitchell Canyon on the north side of Mount Diablo is a magnet for migrating birds seeking a refueling stop, as riparian habitat is scarce in these parts. 

Along with migrants, we’ll see and hear a number of permanent residents and summer nesting birds.  We’ll look for warblers and flycatchers while enjoying early wildflowers and butterflies. In addition to walking along Mitchell Creek, we’ll traverse chaparral and walk under a variety of mature trees.

Registration will close at 11pm on April 19, 2022.

Registrants: If you have any questions email rn*****@********************ce.org or call Ryan at (510) 227-6190. …