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Field Trip: Fall Birding at Ulistac Natural Area

  • 37.403418, -121.953984 (map)

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Fall Birding at Ulistac Natural Area

Yellow-rumped Warbler by Vinayak Hebbagil

Join us for a leisurely bird walk to look for songbirds, woodpeckers, raptors and wading birds. We'll be also looking out for migrating warblers, vireos, flycatchers and other songbirds! This urban open space with oak and riparian woodlands and seasonal wetlands contains the last 40 acres of natural, undeveloped land along the Guadalupe River in the city of Santa Clara. Park volunteers are continuing to remove invasive species and add California native plants making this place a rich urban sanctuary great for year-round birding.

Trip Difficulty: 2 miles, flat dirt trails and paved ramps up to the levee

Leaders: Vinayak Hebbagil (585) 705-6643 and Shweta Shidhore (585) 748-5117 and Sarah Chan ‪(650) 549-4576‬

Beginner Friendly

Meet: South entrance off Lick Mill Blvd

Directions: From CA-237 exit Great America Pkwy south, drive 0.8 miles, then turn left on Tasman Dr. In 1 mile turn right on Lick Mill Blvd and travel about 0.5 miles to the park which will be on your left. Street parking. Latitude/Longitude: 37.403418, -121.953984

Facilities: no, nearest facilities are across the street at Lick Mill Park

Parking Type and Fees: street parking, no fees

Banner Photo: Yellow-rumped Warbler by Vinayak Hebbagil

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

Earlier Event: October 4
Bay Area Bird Photographers (BABP)
Later Event: October 7
Field Trip: Charleston Slough