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Join guide David Lumpkin for a stellar birding excursion and field discussion related to the identification, conservation, and ecology of Tomales Bay birds. Participants will meet at the preserve along Tomales Bay. We will have a chance to view migrating shorebirds and waterbirds, as well as the usual mix of coastal prairie species, depending on the tides and weather.

Experience Levels/Ages: Intermediate, Ages 12+
Difficulty/Length: Easy, 2 miles round-trip
Participants: 10

Guide Bio | Bilingual in German
David Lumpkin is an avian ecologist working at All Hands Ecology. He is involved in several research programs, including radio tracking Dunlin, surveying shorebirds and waterbirds, and conducting breeding bird surveys. He has worked with various bird species around North America, mostly centered on population monitoring and conservation work.

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