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| Event: | Marta’s Marsh, |
| Organization: | Marin Audubon Society |
| Location: | Marta’s Marsh, Corte Madera |
| Date/Time: | Sunday, March 14, 9 am (Note: Daylight Savings Time begins) to 11 am |
| Description: |
Join Meryl Sundove and Roger Harris on a bird walk in Marta's Marsh in Corte Madera. This field trip often affords a look at and a listen to the namesake of the Marin Audubon Society's newsletter, the endangered California Clapper Rail. Meryl and Roger have been studying the marsh for over twenty-five years. Walking the levee around the marsh makes it possible to get good looks at a variety of shore and water birds. This walk is timed with the incoming tide that pushes feeding shorebirds off exposed Bay mudflats into mudflats in the marsh for closer views. Marta's Marsh is a great place to learn about marsh processes, watch shorebird behavior, and practice identifying the birds. Beginners welcome! Depending on the weather the levee can be damp so wear appropriate shoes, bring layers of clothes, and, of course, a bird book and binoculars (scope if you have one.) There are no bathroom facilities at the marsh. Steady rain cancels. Directions to Marta's Marsh From Highway 101 take the Corte Madera Paradise exit. Come east toward the Bay and then curve right coming past the Highway Patrol office. At the second stop light, turn left on Harbor Drive, then right on Yolo, and left on Channel, a dead end road. Park at the end of Channel.
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| Cost: | None |
| Contact/Leader: | Roger Harris and Meryl Sundove |
| Notice: | Since we often post events far in advance, please be sure to check the web link provided or call the contact before you go to ensure that there have not been schedule changes or cancellations. |
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