This Palo Alto city park offers a variety of habitats including grassland, weedy fields, oak woodland, semi-riparian mixed woods, and a small lake. We’ll spend the morning by walking along the Arastradero Creek Trail while we are on the lookout for Cooper’s and Red-shouldered Hawks, California Thrashers, and other oak woodland birds. We’ll also scan the small lake for Green Herons and more. 2-3 miles, moderately strenuous.

Meet: near restrooms

Kirsten Holmquist, (408) 747-0988

Google Plus Code: “9RPG+RF Palo Alto, California” (paste code, city, and state into Google maps)

Directions: From I-280 take the Page Mill Rd exit. Go west for 0.5 miles and follow signs for Arastradero Rd. Turn right onto Arastradero Rd. The parking lot is on the right in 0.3 miles.

Facilities: yes

For all trips: Contact the trip leader or email scvasfieldtrips@gmail.com with questions. Beginners welcome. Heavy rain cancels. Carpool if possible. Bring binoculars. No unaccompanied minors.

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