Hooded Oriole: John Scharpen

PUBLIC 4 HOUR TRADITIONAL

We will initially bird around Almaden Lake area, then walk along the Alamitos Creek (paved trail first, then back along the adjacent dirt trail). Time permitting, we may go to a nearby area such as Los Capitancillos Ponds, or Guadalupe Oak Grove Park, or Santa Clara Valley Water District to increase our bird species count.

Trip Difficulty: 3 miles, paved trails, packed dirt trails, muddy or possibly muddy after rain

Leader: Helen Daley, (408) 410-3638

Birding Intensity: Serious birding

Meet Location: Almaden Lake parking lot on Winfield Blvd, near the blue bathrooms

Directions: Almaden Lake Park and Los Alamitos Creek Trail

From CA-85 in San Jose, exit Almaden Expy. Drive south for 0.8 miles, turn left onto Coleman Rd, then make the first right onto Winfield Blvd. Park entrance is on your right in less than ½ mile. Latitude/Longitude: 37.2389964, -121.8698891

Facilities: ADA accessible bathroom, cell phone service

Parking Fees: parking fee (credit card only) or free street parking

Banner Photo: Hooded Oriole by John Scharpen

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