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Field Trip: Coyote Creek Nature Trail (Morgan Hill)

Wood Duck by Luis Villablanca

We’ll start at the Coyote Creek Visitor Center in Morgan Hill and follow the shaded creek to look and listen carefully for spring birds. Then we’ll check the open orchards for soaring raptors. We’ll scan the creeks for ducks and egrets. This trip is one mile long, has no elevation gain, and takes about two hours. It’s perfect for beginners, new birders, and anyone who wants to observe nature.

Trip Difficulty: 2 miles, paved trails, gravel trails, packed-dirt trails, lawns (potentially wet), muddy or possibly muddy after rain, rocky trails, little or no elevation gain, some shade

Leaders: Ryan Ludman (248) 719-1331

Family Friendly Ages 14 and up, 1 mile or shorter, 2 hours or less, No elevation gain, Beginner Friendly

Meet: Coyote Creek Visitor Center

Directions: From US-101, exit Cochrane Rd and head east. Turn left onto Malaguerra Ave and continue into the park, with parking lots on the left. The visitor center is next to the parking lots. Latitude/Longitude: 37.166893, -121.649175

Facilities: ADA accessible bathroom, bathroom, drinking water, cell phone service, bike rack

Parking Type and Fees: paved parking lot, no fees

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