Raptors
Source: Marin County Parks
Marin Headlands – Rodeo Lagoon
Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 10am – 2pm
Every year thousands of raptors move down the Pacific coast as they head to wintering sites as far away as South America. A large percentage of these birds pass through the Marin Headlands with the highest numbers passing through in early October. Due to construction, Hawk Hill is closed to human visitors this year, but raptors will still be visiting the area! We’ll spend the day walking the trails of Gerbode Valley learning to identify these birds and discussing their life histories. Walking distance: 4 miles. Elevation change: 600'. Remember to bring lunch, and binoculars if you have them. No pets are allowed, except for service/companion animals. Adverse weather or poor air quality may cancel. Registration is required.
Questions: Contact Shannon Burke
Directions: Meet at the Miwok Trailhead on the east end of Rodeo Lagoon. From Hwy 101, take the exit for Alexander Ave and follow the signs to the Headlands. Follow Bunker Rd (through the tunnel) and continue west down the valley 2.9 miles. Park in the dirt lot on the right, just beyond the bridge at the top of the lagoon.
Sponsor: Parks
Accommodation Information: If you are a person with a disability and require an accommodation to participate in a County program, service, or activity, requests may be made by calling 415-473-4381 (Voice), Dial 711 for CA Relay, or by submitting a Disability Accommodation Request at least five business days in advance of the event. We will do our best to fulfill requests received with less than five business days’ notice. Copies of documents are available in alternative formats upon request.
Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 10am – 2pm
Every year thousands of raptors move down the Pacific coast as they head to wintering sites as far away as South America. A large percentage of these birds pass through the Marin Headlands with the highest numbers passing through in early October. Due to construction, Hawk Hill is closed to human visitors this year, but raptors will still be visiting the area! We’ll spend the day walking the trails of Gerbode Valley learning to identify these birds and discussing their life histories. Walking distance: 4 miles. Elevation change: 600'. Remember to bring lunch, and binoculars if you have them. No pets are allowed, except for service/companion animals. Adverse weather or poor air quality may cancel. Registration is required.
Questions: Contact Shannon Burke
Directions: Meet at the Miwok Trailhead on the east end of Rodeo Lagoon. From Hwy 101, take the exit for Alexander Ave and follow the signs to the Headlands. Follow Bunker Rd (through the tunnel) and continue west down the valley 2.9 miles. Park in the dirt lot on the right, just beyond the bridge at the top of the lagoon.
Sponsor: Parks
Accommodation Information: If you are a person with a disability and require an accommodation to participate in a County program, service, or activity, requests may be made by calling 415-473-4381 (Voice), Dial 711 for CA Relay, or by submitting a Disability Accommodation Request at least five business days in advance of the event. We will do our best to fulfill requests received with less than five business days’ notice. Copies of documents are available in alternative formats upon request.