Birding Mitchell Canyon

A field trip with the Mt. Diablo Bird Alliance. Non-members are welcome, with prior registration. This trip is good for beginners!

We will walk into Mitchell Canyon on the lower slopes of Mount Diablo State Park. Many spring birds are possible here: warblers, hummingbirds, flycatchers, gnatcatchers and more. Spring flowers will be blooming.

Trail Rating: Category 3. 3+ miles on a potentially hot, dusty trail.

Elevation change: up to 400 feet

Leader: Sandy Ritchie, (925) 381-2514

Meet: Mitchell Canyon parking lot, Clayton.

Directions: From Ygnacio Valley Road in Concord, turn south on Clayton Road. Turn right onto Mitchell Canyon Road and drive past the quarry to the end. Unless you have a State Parks pass a $6 parking fee is required---bring exact bills.

This field trip is limited to 15 participants. Participants must acknowledge the MDBA Liability Waiver (available during registration).

(Wilson’s Warbler photo by Jerry Britten)