Field Trips

Here you will find field trips offered by a number of GGA class instructors, as well as links to organizations that offer birding field trips.  These trips are free unless noted.

Alcatraz Island, May 12

Leader Bob Lewis. Make reservations through Stephanie Strait at GGAS. Trip limited to 10. See the GGAS web site for details.  Gull and Cormorant colonies, Pigeon Guillemots.

Yosemite National Park, June 4 - 6.

Leader Dave Quady. Limited to the first 20 signing up with Dave, 510-704-9353, after noon on February 22. 7 flycatchers, 7 warblers, 3 vireos, and remember, Dave's an owl guy!

Hayward Regional Shoreline, June 5

Leader Rusty Scalf. Meet at the Hayward Shoreline interpretive center at 9 AM for a special tour in the reclamation areas behind the locked gates. Reservations are required. Contact Rusty to reserve a spot.

Alcatraz Island, June 9

Leader Eddie Bartley. Make reservations through Stephanie Strait at GGAS. Trip limited to 10. See the GGAS web site for details.  Gull and Cormorant colonies, Pigeon Guillemots.

Mono Lake and Eastern Sierra, July 9 - 11

Leader Rusty Scalf and Emilie Strauss. Limited to 20 participants. Contact the trip leaders to reserve a spot.

General guidelines

Carpool if possible!

Try to be on time... but if you're late, you might be able to catch up with us.  We often spend a little time in the parking area looking at the birds!

Please don't bring pets.  Dress for a field trip - good walking shoes, hat, sunscreen are all helpful.  Don't forget your binoculars, and if you have a scope, it's especially nice to bring it on trips where we're looking at water birds.

Links to Organizations Offering Fieldtrips

Golden Gate Audubon
Mount Diablo Audubon
Ohlone Audubon