Drop-in: Enjoy the Waterbirds and Shore Birds at Charleston Slough
American Avocet by John Edwards
Observe, enjoy and learn about the hundreds of bird species that visit our wetlands every year. If you haven't spent time by the bay, you are in for a real treat. SCVBA will have docents stationed on the Charleston Slough observation deck overlooking the tidal estuary, identifying birds and discussing their behaviors and adaptations. Drop in anytime during the event and bring binoculars if you have them. Otherwise, there will be some binoculars available. Registration is not required for drop-ins, but we encourage it so you can be notified of cancellations and add the event to your calendar.
Trip Difficulty: the observation deck is 1/8 m mile from parking lot; paved trails, gravel trails, little or no elevation gain, little to no shade
Other Trip Notes: Wear layers as it can be chilly by the bay.
Leaders: Peg Albrets (408) 891-3554, SM, and Diane McCoy (650) 714-3769
Additional Languages: English will be the primary language of this field trip, but other languages spoken by our trip leaders include Spanish, Tamil and some German
Family Friendly All Ages, No elevation gain, Beginner Friendly, Loaner Binoculars Available, will have scopes
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: ADA accessible bathroom, cell phone service
Parking Type and Fees: free street parking
Walk from Terminal Blvd Parking to observation deck
Banner Photo: American Avocets by John Edwards
Questions? Email general questions to fieldtrips@scvbirdalliance.org or contact the trip leader for questions regarding the event.