Birds at Las Gallinas

The ponds at the Las Gallinas water treatment facility are a fabulous place to get close looks at a variety of waterfowl and shorebirds, plus there are usually plenty of hawks hunting for rodents and other prey in the surrounding fields. Bring lunch. This walk is for ages 15 and up. We request that no animals (except service animals) attend. David Herlocker will lead. Questions: Contact David at (415) 893-9508 or DHerlocker@marincounty.org. Meet at the Las Gallinas Sanitary District water treatment ponds in San Rafael (310 Smith Ranch Road). DIRECTIONS: From Hwy 101 in San Rafael, take exit 456 for Smith Ranch Rd east approximately 0.7 mile. Drive over the railroad tracks and immediately turn left to stay on Smith Ranch Rd. (If you go through the park entrance, you have gone too far).