Coyote Creek Parkway and Parkway Lakes

Join the Young Birders Club as we explore the diverse environments of Coyote Creek Trail. Starting at Parkway Lakes in San Jose, we will walk south along the Coyote Creek riparian corridor looking for songbirds, waterbirds, waterfowl, and raptors. As we stroll along the tule, cattails, willows, and cottonwoods, we’ll keep an eye out for incoming birds arriving for spring migration and the breeding season.

This trip is designed for young birders, but parents and siblings are welcome to attend! We welcome birders of all skill levels. Loaner binoculars are available for participants.

Trip Difficulty: 3 miles, easy, flat paved trail, out and back trip, no shade, little to no elevation gain

Leader: Craige Edgerton

Meet: gravel lot off Monterey Rd approximately 1/4 miles north of Metcalf Rd

Directions: From US-101 or CA-85 S in San Jose, exit Bernal Rd. Turn right to continue on Bernal Rd, take the next right for the Monterey Rd ramp, then turn left (south) onto Monterey Rd. After approximately 1.5 miles, make a U-turn at Metcalf Rd. Pass the first small gravel lot near the corner of Metcalf Rd and Monterey Rd and continue for a little over 1/4 miles to reach the second gravel lot which will be on your right. Drive slowly to find the lot entrance, it’s easy to miss! Latitude/Longitude: 37.229643, -121.756636

Facilities: no, the nearest facilities are at Metcalf Park (37.234211, -121.762143)

Parking Type and Fees: gravel parking lot, no fees

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