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Leader: Rich Cimino, yellowbilledtoursATgmail.com, 925-353-0266
Com
e along with birding guide Rich Cimino to explore the ponds, river, channel
s, bay, grassland and agricultural fields of San Joaquin, Contra Costa, and
eastern Alameda counties all in one day! Pick up ducks, grebes, swans, sho
rebirds, raptors and passerines for your county lists. Pre-registrati
on is not required, and all are welcome. Heavy rain cancels. Br
ing a scope, lunch, drinks and a smile! Contact the leader with any q
uestions.
Meet at 9:00 AM at the Shell service station on Mountain Hou
se Parkway at Schulte Road in Tracy, about 30 minutes east of Castro Valley
. Take I-580 east, and at the 205 split, stay on I-580 south towards
Los Angeles. Shortly, take exit 67 - Mountain House Parkway/Patterson
Pass Road - and turn left at the end of the ramp to go back over the freew
ay on Mountain House Parkway to Schulte Road. The Shell station (Subway, sn
acks, restrooms) will be on your left ahead.