Long-billed Curlew by Sushanta Bhandarkar

Drop-in at Charleston Slough

Drop-in anytime between 9 am and 11 am to bird with us! SCVAS volunteers will be stationed at the Charleston Slough observation deck with binoculars to help you identify the huge variety of shorebirds and ducks that call the Bay Area home. No RSVP required.

Trip Difficulty:  This is a stationary event

Leaders: Colin Urmson, Linda Sue Johnson (650) 906-9186 and Dan Bloch (650) 862-2178

Beginner Friendly, Family Friendly All Ages, Wheelchair Accessible

Meet: Charleston Slough Observation Deck

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. Once parked, use the trail that starts at the restrooms near the corner of Terminal and San Antonio to walk to the observation deck which is about one eighth of a mile into the park. Latitude/Longitude: 37.436059, -122.098875

Facilities:  restrooms and drinking water at trailhead

Parking Type and Fees: Plenty of street parking with ADA-compliant spots available

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