Beginner-Friendly Birding at Valle Vista EBMUD Watershed

Leaders: David Edelson, (415) 215-7238, davidedelson6@gmail.com, and Rory Reid

Date: Friday, November 7, 8-11 am

Description: Valle Vista is an EBMUD protected watershed near the town of Moraga. It offers a wonderful combination of forest, open, and aquatic habitats, which means we can hope to see a wide variety of birds.  We’ll share our observations of year-round residents, enjoy the return of migratory species like Yellow-rumped Warblers and White-crowned and Golden-crowned Sparrows, and take close looks at overwintering ducks and waterbirds.  Suitable for all birders; “beginner’s mind” encouraged.  This is a relatively flat, approximately 2 mile walk on dirt roads, with a few ups and downs.    There is a bathroom at the trailhead but no water.  

Trip Size: 15 maximum

Directions: Take Highway 24 to Orinda/Moraga exit (exit 9).  Head southeast on Moraga Way towards Moraga and proceed approximately 4.5 miles.  Turn right onto Canyon Road.  Proceed approximately 1 mile to EBMUD Valle Vista Staging Area (on the left)

Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/A7HehdUc8wQSVsmp9

Registration for this event will open at 1 pm on Tuesday, October 21, and close at 11 pm on Thursday, October 6.