Sanderlings, Doran Beach Jan 2017, photo Sami LaRocca
For winter birds of the coast – Bodega Bay, Harbor and Head, and Doran Beach offer ducks, grebes, loons, gulls and shorebirds in one compact area. Winter plumages offer interesting identification challenges. Good bird photo opportunities around the harbor. Weather can be surprisingly good in winter, but be prepared for cold and wet with layers, hat and gloves – easy walks. Only a major rainstorm will cancel the trip. Meet 6:30 AM at the Marketplace Shopping Center, in the parking lot for Big 5 Sporting Goods, at W. Covell & Highway 113 in Davis. Bring binoculars (spotting scope provided), lunch & snacks and beverages (option to buy take-out clam chowder or crab sandwich). If you plan on driving please RSVP (entrance to Doran Beach County Park is $7 per car). Two-hour drive each way; you should be back by 6 pm. Contact Chris Dunford [530 902-3576; christopher.j.dunford@gmail.com]