House Finch by Tom Grey
Drop-in Family Birding at McClellan Ranch (Cupertino)
Want to learn more about your local birds? Drop-in anytime between 8:30 am and 10:30 am to bird with us! SCVBA volunteers will be stationed at the feeders in front of the nature shop with binoculars and field guides to help you identify birds such as Lesser Goldfinch, Chestnut-backed Chickadee, Oak Titmouse and Nuttall’s Woodpecker. We will also show you how to use Merlin Bird ID (a free bird identification app), eBird and other birding tools and resources.
Trip Difficulty: stationary event paved trails, little or no elevation gain, some shade
Other Trip Notes: Bring binoculars. Optional: download Merlin Bird ID to your smartphone (https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/). Parents: there is a very nice playground at the ranch about 1/2 mile from the Nature Shop.
Leaders: Peg Albrets (408) 891-3554
Beginner Friendly, Loaner Binoculars Available, Family Friendly All Ages,
Meet: In front of the SCVBA Nature Shop
Directions: From I-280 in Cupertino, exit Foothill Expy. Travel south onto Foothill Blvd for 1.3 miles. Turn left onto McClellan Rd and continue for 0.5 miles. Turn left into the overflow parking lot Latitude/Longitude: 37.313534, -122.064897. The nature shop is located across the creek at the preserve entrance (address: 22221 McClellan Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014, Latitude/Longitude: 37.313072, -122.063695).
Facilities: ADA accessible bathroom, drinking water, cell phone service
Parking Type and Fees: paved parking lot, ADA compliant spots
Questions? Email general questions to fieldtrips@scvbirdalliance.org or contact the trip leader for questions regarding the event.