Corte Madera Marsh
Wednesday, December 9, 2026
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Birding with Michelle Muir and David Edelson
Limit of 15 participants for this trip.
Registration is required. Registration opens Sunday, November 29 at 8 AM.
This trip is perfect for both beginning birders looking to learn how to identify waterfowl and shorebirds, as well as experienced birders interested in honing their skills or just enjoying birds in this spectacular habitat. We will explore the Corte Madera Ecological Reserve, which contains a variety of birding habitats, such as tidal ponds, pickleweed marshes and refuge purchased by Marin Audubon in 2016. Much of the area has undergone extensive restoration for rare and endangered saltmarsh species. On this field trip, we will walk the Reserve starting at the Marin Audubon Society site lookout. We will also spend time observing the wide variety of ducks, gulls and wading shorebirds at the shorebird overlook on the west side of the tidal pond. The walk is level and easy, about two miles.
Dress with warm layers, and bring binoculars, scopes, snacks and water. In case of rain, participants will receive an email by 7:00am the morning of the field trip informing them of cancellation. There are restrooms at nearby stores, though no public restrooms on the walk.
DIRECTIONS: Corte Madera Marsh Ecological Reserve is located behind Trader Joe’s in Corte Madera. Meet in the parking lot behind the store, accessed by the driveway on the southside of World Market.