Trip List
January 2002
January 23rd - Mitchell Canyon, Mt. Diablo State Park, Clayton, Contra Costa County, California
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by many to be one of the best places to bird for landbirds in Contra
Costa County, this canyon is quite nice. I went on a cool winter day and
only spent a noon-hour, so don't go by this list. Besides, it's supposed
to be best in spring.
To get there, find Clayton Road in Concord heading for Clayton. Turn right on Mitchell Canyon Road and drive to the end. There's a fee for parking, and no parking along the road leading to the park. There's a quarry near the park entrance, be careful of the big trucks along the road there.. |
ACORN WOODPECKER |
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AMERICAN KESTREL |
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AMERICAN ROBIN |
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DARK-EYED JUNCO |
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DOWNY WOODPECKER |
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HERMIT THRUSH |
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NORTHERN FLICKER |
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NORTHERN HARRIER |
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OAK TITMOUSE |
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WESTERN BLUEBIRD |
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WESTERN SCRUB-JAY |
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YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLER |
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