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Western Grebes by Anar Daswani
Field Trip: Calero Reservoir (San Jose)
Calero Reservoir is located in the rolling hills of south San Jose. We’ll poke around the edges of the reservoir looking for Western Grebes, Clark’s Grebes and Common Mergansers; scan the skies for Northern Harriers, Bald Eagles, and White-tailed Kites; and investigate the grassy areas and reeds for sparrows and other songbirds. Optional: Pack your lunch/snack. We’ll end the trip at the picnic area where we can eat while watching the Tree Swallows investigate the next boxes above us.
Optional: pack your own lunch/snack and we'll picnic together afterwards.
Trip Difficulty: 2 miles, packed-dirt trails, muddy or possibly muddy after rain, uneven or rutted trails, little or no elevation gain, little to no shade
Other Trip Notes: scopes helpful
Leaders: Eve Meier (408) 569-9391, Edward Rooks 408-318-2485, and Amanda Newlove 408-809-5969
Family Friendly Ages 10 and up, Beginner Friendly
Meet: Calero Boat Ramp Parking Lot
Directions: From US-101, exit Bailey Ave. Follow Bailey Ave for 3 miles to McKean Rd. Turn right onto McKean Rd. The boat launch area will be on your left in less than 1 mile. Alternately, from CA-85, exit Almaden Expressway south, drive about 5 miles, then turn right onto Harry Rd at the dead end. To the next left onto McKean Rd. The boat launch parking lot will be on the right in about 2 miles. Latitude/Longitude: 37.186744, -121.775107
Facilities: ADA accessible pit toilet, cell phone service
Parking Type and Fees: paved parking lot, parking fees (use Santa Clara County Park annual pass, otherwise it is $6.00 per car, credit card only)
Questions? Email general questions to fieldtrips@scvbirdalliance.org or contact the trip leader for questions regarding the event.