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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. 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, bring a scope if you have one. If you need to borrow binoculars, I can bring some to the event with 1 week advanced notice.

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, Phil Chen, Junyan Wang

Beginner Friendly, Loaner Binoculars Available, Family Friendly Ages 10 and up

Meet: Baytrail Parking

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.

Facilities: bathrooms, cell coverage may be intermittent or non-existent

Parking Type and Fees: paved parking lot, entrance fee is $5 for each vehicle.

Banner Photo: Mixed Flock by Mary Ann Robertson

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