Outer Point Reyes

Mount Diablo Bird Alliance

A birding field trip with the Mt. Diablo Bird Alliance

Kenneth C. Patrick Visitor Center

Outer Point ReyesSaturday,May 31, 8:30 AM to 3 PMPoint Reyes is one of the premiere birding locations in Northern California, a great spot to find rarities during migration---like the Prairie Warbler pictured above (image by Beth Branthaver). MDBA tries to visit at least twice a year. On our spring trip we hope to see northbound migrants as well as resident birds in their best plumage. The exact itinerary will depend on weather, but after checking Drake's Beach and the lagoon behind it we'll probably visit the lighthouse area, and the "fish docks." After lunch we may walk down the Avenue of Cypresses to the old RCA building.Bring water and lunch, as this area is remote. Weather is highly changeable---bring one more warm layer than you think you'll need, and sun protection too!Rating: Category 2 -- some walking through grass under trees, and on paved roads with some signficant grade.Elevation change: 100 ftLeader: Matt Tarlach, mdbafieldtrips@gmail.comMeet: Kenneth C. Patrick Visitor Center, Drake's BeachGPS: 38.027828257127936, -122.96201741318059Directions: Depending on your starting point, take the best route to San Rafael and go North on US 101. From 101, take Lucas Valley Road to Nicasio. At the reservoir turn left. Follow signs to Point Reyes Station, and when you get to town turn left onto US-1. After passing through town (the Bovine Bakery is a tasty stop for breakfast pastries), turn right from US-1 onto Sir Francis Drake Blvd and follow it for 15 miles to Drakes Beach Road.Due to limited parking at several stops on the Outer Point, this field trip is limited to 12 participants. Sharing a car is helpful! An optional carpool meeting point will be sent out to participants, and there's room to leave extra cars at the Drakes Beach meeting point.Participants must acknowledge the MDBA Liability Waiver (available during registration).

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