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Chipping Sparrow by Sushanta Bhandarkar
Beginner Birding at TJ Martin Park (San Jose)
Start your new year with a new birding habit or hobby. We’ll wander an urban park to scan the lawns for winter and resident sparrows with an eye toward the skies for any raptors flying overhead.
Trip Difficulty: 2 miles, paved trails, gravel trails, lawns (potentially wet), little or no elevation gain, some shade
Other Trip Notes: Street parking only. This trip may cross lawns that are wet or uneven. Bring layers for various weather conditions. Rain cancels.
Leaders: Ryan Ludman (248) 719-1331
Family Friendly Ages 14 and up, No elevation gain, Beginner Friendly
Meet: The Strand Ave by playground
Directions: From CA-85, take the Almaden Expressway exit and go south. Turn right on Coleman Road. Turn left on Meander Drive. At the end of the road turn right and park on The Strand Ave. Latitude/Longitude: 37.233610, -121.889280
Facilities: no toilets, cell phone service
Parking Type and Fees: street parking
Questions? Email general questions to fieldtrips@scvbirdalliance.org or contact the trip leader for questions regarding the event.