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If you’re interested in bird-watching, then you’re incredibly fortunate to be living near one of the best birding hotspots in California, Mount Diablo. Throughout the year, Mount Diablo has over…

Want to spend your afternoon on a beautiful trail with amazing views? Check out Donner Canyon, the Falls Trail, and the Donner Creek loop at Mount Diablo State Park! Distance:…

Grab your favorite pair of binoculars and celebrate Black Birders Week from Sunday, May 29th to Saturday, June 4th. This will be the third year of Black Birders Week; this…

With wings stretched far apart and hundreds of feet of air separating him from the ground, Mol’-luk soared far above the world. With his giant wingspan, flying was effortless—he could…

What is a raptor? A raptor is a type of bird that eats large prey—although carrion eaters like some eagles, vultures, and condors are raptors too, and herons and other…

What Is Black Birders Week? Last year in May, a video of a birdwatching incident in Central Park took flight, getting media coverage across the nation. In summary, black birdwatcher…

Photo: The Peregrine Team on a training hike in Pine Canyon Peregrine falcons now nest in the cliffs of Pine Canyon, a direct result of ongoing conservation efforts since 1970,…

Spring is finally here, and if you like birds, it’s time to get excited. The soft-spoken American poet Emily Dickinson wrote that “March is the Month of Expectation.” She was…

From seasoned birders with hawk-like eyes for spotting birds to fledgling beginners, Mount Diablo offers awesome birding opportunities. More than 200 bird species have been spotted on Mount Diablo. Some…

Interviewed by Roxana Lucero, Land Stewardship Manager About Maren How long have you lived in the Bay Area? I have lived in the Bay Area off and on for about…