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Embark on a Mandarin Bilingual Birding Field Trip in Coyote Hills！
Mixed Flock by Mary Ann Robertson
Embark on a spectacular birding field trip at Coyote Hills Regional Park in Fremont! Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature and explore various bird species: raptors, song birds, ducks, pelicans, egrets, shorebirds and gulls, even a glimpse of the Chilean Flamingo: Fernando in the bay salt ponds! Keep an eye out for adorable burrowing owls on the hills. It's the perfect season to observe the migratory birds in winter, too! Post-trip, don't miss the chance to visit the Coyote Hills Visitor Center, where educational displays and exhibits await. This trip is exclusively tailored for Mandarin speakers, extending the joy of birdwatching to our vibrant multicultural community.
Binoculars: Bring your binoculars, and if you have a scope, bring it along. If you require binoculars, kindly select the "binoculars loaner" option during registration on Eventbrite. Your preparedness ensures a more enjoyable birding experience for everyone.
Trip Difficulty: 3 miles, paved and gravel trails, some hills (less than 300 ft elevation gain), little to no shade
Other Trip Notes: The trip may be canceled due to special weather considerations, such as rain or fog. In such cases, the lead will send an email in advance to notify about the cancellation. Please be attentive to your email before you embark on the trip.
Leaders: Joyce Zhang (650) 656-5830, Mary Ann Robertson (650) 521-3910, Diane McCoy (650) 714-3769
Beginner Friendly, Family Friendly Ages 10 and up
Meet: Baytrail Parking Lot
Directions: From East Palo Alto, drive across the Dumbarton Bridge (CA-84 E), take exit 36 for Thornton Avenue toward Paseo Padre Pkwy. Use any lane to turn left onto Thornton Ave. Continue onto Paseo Padre Pkwy, travel 1.0 miles, Turn left onto Patterson Ranch Rd, travel another 1 mile, turn left into the baytrail parking lot. From 880-N, take exit 21 for Decoto Rd/CA-84 W toward Dumbarton Br. Continue to follow CA-84 W for 0.9 miles, take exit 37 for Ardenwood Blvd toward Newark Blvd, continue on Ardenwood Blvd for 0.6 miles, turn left onto Commerce Dr, continue onto Patterson Ranch Rd. Turn left into the baytrail parking lot in 1 mile. Latitude/Longitude: 37.55099, -122.08582.
Carpooling: If you wish to carpool, you may contact the trip leader. The leader will share driver names and contact info with everyone who wants to carpool so that attendees can make carpooling arrangements directly with each other.
Facilities: bathrooms, cell coverage may be intermittent or non-existent
Parking Type and Fees: paved parking lot, entrance fee is $5 for each vehicle.
Questions? Email general questions to fieldtrips@scvas.org or contact the trip leader for questions regarding the event.