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Northern Harrier by Michelle Nelson
Birding the Bottom of Byxbee
Join us for this easy walk for beginning birders and those wanting to learn about the birds that inhabit the marshlands of Palo Alto during the winter months. We'll see ducks, shorebirds, raptors and more.
Trip Difficulty: up to 4 miles with options to shorten, wide, flat, dirt-packed and gravel paths; benches available along the way; no shade
Other Trip Notes: Bring water and your snack/lunch. This trip can go up to 4 hours but there will be options to shorten it if you would like.
Leaders: Howard Friedman (408) 806-6772 and Sarah Chan (650) 549-4576
Beginner Friendly, Family Friendly Ages 10 and up
Meet: Byxbee Parking Lot
Directions: From US-101, take the Embarcadero Road North exit; continue on Embarcadero Road for about three quarters of a mile to a "T;" turn right at the "T" onto Embarcadero Road; drive to the parking lot beside the restrooms Latitude/Longitude: 37.451015, -122.106613. There is a dirt overflow parking area just before the left turn into the main parking lot. If that is also full, return to the "T" intersection, drive straight through and park in the first lot to your right Latitude/Longitude: 37.455403, -122.109472. It will be about a 5 minute walk to the meeting spot.
Facilities: ADA accessible bathrooms and drinking water
Parking Type and Fees: Paved and dirt parking lots, no fees
Questions? Email general questions to fieldtrips@scvas.org or contact the trip leader for questions regarding the event.