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Northern Harrier by Teresa Cheng

Field Trip: Byxbee Park (Palo Alto)

Let’s explore the grassy hillsides, native garden and sloughs of Byxbee Park. We’ll look and listen for songbirds, raptors, swallows and meadowlarks. 

Trip Difficulty: 2-3 miles, wide, flat, dirt-packed and gravel paths; benches available along the way; no shade

Other Trip Notes: Rain cancels

Leaders: Diane McCoy (650) 714-3769, Pauline Marchon (650) 269-8692

Beginner Friendly, Family Friendly Ages 10 and up

Meet: sidewalk near T-intersection of Embarcadero Road

Directions: Note: we are not meeting in the Byxbee Park parking lot. From US-101, take the Embarcadero Road exit east towards the bay. Continue on Embarcadero Road for about half a mile, past the Palo Alto airport entrance. At the stop sign at the T-intersection, make a U-turn and park along the north side of Embarcadero Road. Please do not park in the no-stopping zones. Cross the street to meet on the sidewalk near the T-intersection, next to the interpretive sign. Latitude/Longitude for parking: 37.4538935, -122.1102540 Latitude/Longitude for meeting: 37.4538456, -122.1102412

Facilities: ADA accessible bathrooms and drinking water

Parking Type and Fees: free, paved street parking

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