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Eared Grebe by Teresa Cheng

Charleston Slough (Mountain View)

This easy trip 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: 1.5 miles, paved trails, gravel trails, little or no elevation gain, little to no shade

Leaders: Nick Yatsko (408) 891-3187, Diane McCoy (650) 714-3769 

Beginner Friendly, Family Friendly Ages 10 and up, No elevation gain

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: bathroom, drinking water, cell phone service

Parking Type and Fees: street parking, ADA compliant spots

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