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Rufous-crowned Sparrow by Michael Hawk

Calero Creek Trail Spring Birds (San Jose)

We will start at the Stile Ranch trailhead in the Almaden Valley of San Jose and look for hummingbirds and late sparrows. We will then follow the creek trail towards the IBM Almaden orchard looking for chaparral birds, riparian species, woodpeckers, and raptors. Possible birds include Warbling Vireo, Ash-throated Flycatcher, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, and Pacific-slope Flycatcher.

Notes: Wear shoes that you don’t mind getting wet; we will be stepping over a small creek.

Trip Difficulty: 3.0 (round trip), dirt and grass route, muddy or possibly muddy after rain, little or no elevation gain, trail barrier that you must step over, some shade

Leaders: Hugh McDevitt (408) 375-0943, Sheila Raymond (408) 887-4854 and Andy Melnick (650) 823-4117

Beginner Friendly, Family Friendly Ages 4 and up

Meet: Stiles Ranch dirt parking lot on San Vicente Avenue

Directions: From CA-85 in San Jose, exit Almaden Expy south. Drive south for about 5 miles, turn right onto Harry Rd, take the next left onto McKean Rd and go 1.3 miles. Turn left onto Fortini Rd, in 0.6 miles turn left onto San Vicente Ave. Parking is on the right. Latitude/Longitude: 37.203347, -121.806014

Facilities: No facilities, nearest facilities at Calero County Park, Rancho San Vicente entrance

Parking Type and Fees: dirt parking lot

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