Birding Mitchell Canyon

Tuesday, April 22, 8 AM to 2 PM

We will walk into Mitchell Canyon on the lower slopes of Mount Diablo State Park. Many spring birds are possible here: warblers, hummingbirds, flycatchers, gnatcatchers and more. Spring flowers may still be blooming.

It can get warm here in the afternoon so bring enough water, and a lunch, if you'd like to eat with the group at the end of the walk.

Trail Rating: Category 3. 3+ miles on a potentially hot, dusty trail. It is an out-and-back, though, so anyone who gets too hot or tired can head back early.

Elevation change: up to 400 feet

Leader: Ted Robertson, 925-899-1872

Meet: Mitchell Canyon parking lot, Clayton.

Directions: From Ygnacio Valley Road in Concord, turn south on Clayton Road. Turn right onto Mitchell Canyon Road and drive past the quarry to the end. Unless you have a State Parks pass, a $6 parking fee is required---bring exact bills.

This field trip is limited to 10 participants.

(Wilson’s Warbler photo by Jerry Britten)

Host or Publisher Mount Diablo Bird Alliance