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.
This walk is for ages 15 and up. We request that no pets (except service
animals) attend. Heavy rain may cancel. If questionable weather, call (415)
893-9527 on the morning of the walk for a recorded message to see if the walk
is cancelled. Shannon Burke will lead. Questions: contact Shannon at (415)
893-9520 or SBurke@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). Follow Smith Ranch Rd 0.8 mile to treatment facility. Park on
the left.