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Drop-in: McClellan Ranch (Cupertino)

Nuttall's Woodpecker by Deanne Tucker

Learn birding basics and your backyard birds, meet some new people, and experience the joys of birding! This event will take place outside the SCVBA Nature Shop in Cupertino, where we will focus on the birds that visit our feeders. These are the same backyard birds that you may see in your garden. With the help of our volunteers, you’ll learn how to use binoculars, Merlin Bird ID (a free bird identification app for both android and iPhones), and some birding basics. Drop in anytime during the event, stay for as long or as little as you would like, no reservations required.

Trip Difficulty: stationary event

Other Trip Notes: bring binoculars if you have them

Leaders: Peg Albrets (408) 891-3554

Additional Languages: English will be the primary language of this field trip, but other languages spoken by our trip leaders include some German.

Beginner Friendly, Loaner Binoculars Available, Family Friendly All Ages, No elevation gain

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, bathroom, drinking water, cell phone service

Parking Type and Fees: fee paved parking, ADA spots available, use overflow lot if possible.

Banner Photo: Nuttall's Woodpecker by Deanne Tucker

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