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California Thrasher by Sarah Chan
Field Trip: Bird Walk at Ulistac (Santa Clara)
This is a joint event with Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority.
Join Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority and Santa Clara Valley Bird Alliance as we explore Ulistac Natural Area in search for a variety of birds in late fall. Ulistac Natural Area is a small (40 acre) open space in Santa Clara and is the last area of undeveloped land along the Guadalupe River. Despite its small size, it offers a wide range of habitats to explore, including grassland areas and coastal scrub; riparian woodlands of cottonwood, willow and box elders; and mature valley oak trees and sycamores. We'll search for migrating warblers and wintering sparrows as well as year-round species such as Northern Flickers, California Thrashers, and California Scrubjays!
Trip Difficulty: 1 mile, paved trails, lawns (potentially wet), some shade
Leaders: Sarah Chan (650) 549-4576 and John Harshman (408) 406-4733
Additional Languages: English will be the primary language of this field trip, but other languages spoken by our trip leaders include Cantonese.
Ages 18 and up, 1 mile or shorter, Beginner Friendly
Meet: Ulistac 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. GPS: 37.403418, -121.953984
Facilities: cell phone service, Bathroom across the street
Parking Type and Fees: street parking, no fees
Questions? Email general questions to fieldtrips@scvbirdalliance.org or contact the trip leader for questions regarding the event.