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Field Trip: Charleston Slough (Mountain View)

Great Blue Heron, Snowy Egret, Great Egret by Matthew TW Huang

This easy trip covers Charleston Slough, Coast-Casey Forebay, Salt Pond A1 and Shoreline Lake. We will look for sandpipers, ducks, wading birds, terns, and a variety of other species. Advanced birders, beginning birders and everyone in between are all welcome to attend! 

Trip Difficulty: 1.5 miles, paved trails, gravel trails, little or no elevation gain, little to no shade

Leaders: Nick Yatsko (408) 891-3187 and Diane McCoy (650) 714-3769 

Family Friendly Ages 10 and up, No elevation gain, Beginner Friendly

Meet: Please note, there will be no parking allowed on Terminal Blvd on July 4. Please park on one of the side streets. We will still meet near the bathrooms at the trailhead near the corner of Terminal Blvd and San Antonio Rd, Mountain View

Directions: From US-101 in Mountain View, exit San Antonio Rd. Continue north to the end of San Antonio Rd then turn right onto Terminal Blvd. Park along Terminal Blvd. Latitude/Longitude: 37.433767, -122.099796.

Facilities: ADA accessible bathroom, drinking water, cell phone service

Parking Type and Fees: street parking, no fees

Questions? Email general questions to fieldtrips@scvbirdalliance.org or contact the trip leader for questions regarding the event.