Drop-in: Migration Sensation at Charleston Slough
Western Sandpiper by Chris Johnson
Santa Clara Valley Bird Alliance volunteers will be at Shoreline Park (Mountain View) from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Visit our birding station at the Charleston Slough observation deck anytime during those hours, where our volunteers will help you enjoy fall/winter migration.
The SF Bay Area is a fantastic place to winter according to the tens of thousands of birds who choose to stay September through May. In addition to the estuary’s year-round residents such as Northern Harriers, Turkey Vultures, Snowy and Great Egrets, Marbled Godwits, American Avocets, and Black-necked Stilts, we are likely to encounter newly arrived “snow birds” such as Northern Shovelers, Green-winged Teals, Northern Pintails, and White-crowned and Golden-crowned Sparrows. We will observe them dabble, dive, dine and hobnob with one another.
Trip Notes: Bring binoculars if you have them. Otherwise, there will be some binoculars available.
Trip Difficulty: This is a stationary event
Leaders: Peg Albrets (408) 891-3554 and Mary Ann Robertson (650) 521-3910
Beginner Friendly, Family Friendly All Ages, Wheelchair Accessible
Meet: Charleston Slough Observation Deck. To reach the observation deck, use the trail that starts at the restrooms near the corner of Terminal and San Antonio. The observation deck is about one eighth of a mile into the park (north). Latitude/Longitude: 37.436059, -122.098875. Free parking is available on Terminal Blvd. (See map below)
Driving 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
Walking directions from trail entrance to observation deck.
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.