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American Avocet with dowitchers by Diane McCoy

Palo Alto Baylands: Seasons Changing

The seasons are changing; summer into fall and along with these changes we see the first fall migrating birds arriving, while continuing to enjoy the 'growing up' bird families from this summer. Along the trails, and in the sloughs we'll look for resident American Avocets and Black-necked Stilts, Killdeer, pelicans and maybe a Northern Harrier. We will check in on the Barn and Cliff Swallows with the youngsters getting ready to fledge, while spotting returning migrants including sandpipers, dowitchers, Marbled Godwits and more numbers of Yellowlegs, Willets, Long-billed Curlews and Whimbrels.

Trip Difficulty: 2 miles. Gravel and dirt trails; little or no elevation gain, little to no shade

Other Trip Notes: Trip will be cancelled if weather is too hot.

Leaders: Diane McCoy (650) 714-3769, Andy Melnick (650) 823-4117 and Sheila Raymond (408) 887-4854

Beginner Friendly, Family Friendly All Ages, Wheelchair Accessible, Intermediate Level Birding

Meet: Parking lot across from Lucy Evans Nature Center

Directions: From US-101 in Palo Alto take Embarcadero Rd east towards the bay. Pass the airport and turn left at the T-intersection. Continue for 0.5 miles passing the duck pond. Just over the bridge, the nature center (2775 Embarcadero Rd) will be on your left and the paved parking area will be on your right. Latitude/Longitude: 37.459384, -122.106171 (for in front of Lucy Evans) or 37.458949, -122.105212 for the parking lot

Facilities: ADA accessible porta-potty, drinking water, cell phone service

Parking Type and Fees: paved parking lot, no fees

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