Drop-in: McClellan Ranch (Cupertino)

Nuttall's Woodpecker by Deanne Tucker

Learn birding basics and your backyard birds, meet some new people, and experience the joys of birding! This event will take place outside the SCVBA Nature Shop in Cupertino, where we will focus on the birds that visit our feeders. These are the same backyard birds that you may see in your garden. With the help of our volunteers, you’ll learn how to use binoculars, Merlin Bird ID (a free bird identification app for both android and iPhones), and some birding basics. Drop in anytime during the event, stay for as long or as little as you would like, no reservations required.

Trip Difficulty: this is a stationary event, there will be some shade and benches close by

Notes: Bring binoculars if you have them; we will have loaner binoculars available as well. Parents, there are animals near the barn (alpacas, goats, chickens, ducks) as well as a playground about half a mile down the path.

Leaders: Peg Albrets (408) 891-3554

Beginner Friendly, Loaner Binoculars Available, Family Friendly All Ages, No elevation gain

Meet: In front of the SCVBA Nature Shop

Directions: From I-280 in Cupertino, exit Foothill Expy. Travel south onto Foothill Blvd for 1.3 miles. Turn left onto McClellan Rd and continue for 0.5 miles. Turn left into the overflow parking lot (Latitude/Longitude: 37.313534, -122.064897). The nature shop is located across the creek at the preserve entrance (address: 22221 McClellan Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014, Latitude/Longitude: 37.313072, -122.063695).

Facilities: ADA accessible bathroom, bathroom, drinking water, cell phone service

Parking Type and Fees: Please use the overflow lot if you are able, two paved lots with ADA spots, no fees

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