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Field Trip: Charleston Slough

  • 37.433767, -122.099796 (map)

Before signing up for this trip, please take a moment to read our trip policies and view our liability waiver.

Charleston Slough

American Avocet by Chris Johnson

This easy walk covers Charleston Slough, Coast-Casey Forebay, Salt Pond A1 and Shoreline Lake. We will look for sandpipers, ducks, wading birds, terns, and a variety of other species. Advanced birders, beginning birders and everyone in between are all welcome to attend!

Trip Difficulty: Two miles, flat trails, some unpaved

Leaders: Nick Yatsko (408) 891-3187 and Unice Chang (408) 799-9457

Beginner Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible

Meet: Trailhead near corner of Terminal Blvd and San Antonio Rd, Mountain View

Directions: From US-101 in Mountain View, exit San Antonio Rd. Continue north to the end of San Antonio Rd then turn right onto Terminal Blvd. Park along Terminal Blvd. Latitude/Longitude: 37.433767, -122.099796

Facilities: bathrooms, drinking water

Parking Type and Fees: paved parking, no fees

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

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