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American Avocet by Shubha Tuljapurkar
Charleston Slough
We will look for sandpipers and ducks in Charleston Slough, wading birds in the nearby marsh, terns and gulls on the salt pond, and scoters and grebes on Shoreline Lake. Advanced birders, beginning birders and everyone in between are all welcome to attend!
Trip Difficulty: 2 miles, flat trails, mostly paved
Leaders: Allen Royer and Sarah Chan, (650) 549-4576
Beginner Friendly, Family Friendly All Ages, Wheelchair Accessible
Meet: trailhead near corner of Terminal Blvd and San Antonio Rd, Mountain View
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. Latitude/Longitude: 37.433767, -122.099796
Facilities: Restroom and drinking water at trailhead
Parking Type and Fees: paved parking, ADA compliant spots available, no fees
Questions? Email general questions to fieldtrips@scvas.org or contact the trip leader for questions regarding the event.