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Green Heron by Sarah Chan

Beginner’s Bird and Plant Identification Walk at Lake Cunningham Park. Joint event with the California Native Plant Society and Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority

As Winter sets in, join us for the fourth walk of its kind this year: a beginner’s bird and plant identification walk through Lake Cunningham Park. Lake Cunningham is a major destination for waterfowl and migratory birds, and its native garden is home for many resident birds for its habitat value. On this walk, Vicki Silvas-Young will show you how to identify the common birds of our area, while Arvind Kumar will identify the native plants that they depend on for food, shelter, and nesting places.

Trip Difficulty: 4 miles round trip. A nice level paved path.

Other Trip Notes: Bring a hat, water, your bird and plant list, binoculars, while wearing your comfortable walking shoes.

Leaders: Vicki Silvas-Young (408) 807-6993, Sarah Chan (650) 549-4576, Arvind Kumar and Ashok Jethanandani

Beginner Friendly, Family Friendly Ages 14 and up, Stroller Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible, Intermediate Level Birding

Meet: Lake Cunningham Marina parking lot

Directions: From US-101, exit Tully Rd. Continue east on Tully Rd. Park entrance road is on your left in 2 miles. Continue into the park, following the signs to the marina. Latitude/Longitude: 37.334164, -121.809997

Facilities: There is a bathroom available at the beginning of the trip.

Parking Type and Fees: Paved parking, $6.00, credit card only

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