MVSD Moorhen Marsh and McNabney Marsh

3800 Arthur Road,Martinez CA 94553

14 March, 2023

Description

Mt. View Sanitary and McNabney Marsh Tuesday March 14, 9 AM to 1PM Leader: Matt Tarlach (925 482 6129) and Sandy Ritchie Starting at the Mt. View Sanitation District Administration Building, we will spend most of our outing walking around the several large ponds that make up Moorhen Marsh. Parking is free, and there are restrooms at the beginning of the walk. Winter birding at the Marsh has been excellent so far this year, and hopefully, March will be no exception. Some of the types of birds we should see include: swans, pelicans, ducks, egrets, herons, coots, grackle, gulls, and hawks. Following our walk around Moorhen, we will drive the short distance to the other side of I-680 to the birding platform at McNabney Marsh, look for ducks and waterbirds there. Depending on how much fun we're having, we may extend the trip across the marsh at Waterbird Regional Preserve. This trip is well-suited for beginners. If you need to borrow a pair of binoculars contact the leader after you register. Rating: Category 1-Easy. Flat walking on smooth paths. Elevation change: N/A Leader: Matt Tarlach and Sandy Ritchie Meet: Mt. View Sanitary Administration Building Directions: From I-680 southbound exit at Arthur Road, turn left and go under the freeway. From I-680 northbound exit at Pacheco Blvd, turn right onto Arthur Road and go under the freeway. Arthur Road will eventually turn left. At .4 miles turn sharp left onto Mt. View Sanitary's private road. Follow the road through the entry gate, alongside the freeway and through the one-lane tunnel under I-680. Park and meet at the Administration Building, which will be on the right. MVSD limits groups to 20 participants. (Photo of Snowy Egret by Beth Branthaver)