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Horned Lark by Brooke Miller

Field Trip: Birding Mayyam Ooyakma/Coyote Ridge from Metcalf Road (San Jose)

This is a joint event with Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority.

Coyote Ridge (Máyyan 'Ooyákma) is located in the Diablo Range foothills in southern Santa Clara County. We will explore the top of the ridge for Lark Sparrow, Grassopper Sparrow, Rufous-crowned Sparrow, Horned Lark, Rock Wren and other residents and explore the unique serpentine grassland.

Trip Difficulty: ~3 mile walk along the ridge, uneven or rutted trails, some hills (less than 300 ft elevation gain), little to no shade

Other Trip Notes: Bring binoculars, sunscreen and water. It can be hot.

Leaders: Karen Rush (650) 669-9250

English will be the primary language of this field trip, but other languages spoken by our trip leaders include German.

Family Friendly Ages 10 and up

Meet: Metcalf Motorcycle County Park overflow lot

Directions: From 101 take the Bailey exit east (373). Continue onto Malech Road past the main entrance to Mayyan Ooyakma until you reach a T-intersection. Turn right onto Metcalf for about 2.2 miles and go past the entrance to Metcalf Motorcycle Park to the next large turnout with a black fenced gate. Turn right. Lat/Long: 37.236723, -121.718135

Facilities: Toilets at the Motorcycle Park

Parking Type and Fees: no fees

Banner Photo: Horned Lark by Brooke Miller

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