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Pygmy Nuthatch by John Richardson

Cuesta Park for Beginners

On this easy walk through Mountain View's Cuesta Park, we will identify some of the birds that are often seen in our city parks and neighborhoods, including songbirds, hawks, woodpeckers, and hummingbirds. If we're lucky, we may catch sight of Great Horned Owls and Pygmy Nuthatches. This walk is geared towards beginning birders, but all are welcome.

Trip Difficulty: approximately one mile, paved flat trails

Other Trip Notes: Please bring binoculars. Rain will cancel. Although park paths are paved, waterproof footwear is recommended for when we need to step off the path onto wet grass.

Leaders: Susan Tenney (408) 802-6184 and Dan Bloch (650) 862-2178

Beginner Friendly, Family Friendly All Ages, Stroller Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible

Meet: Cuesta Park main parking lot, near the tennis building

Directions: From CA-85 in Mountain View, exit onto CA-82 N/El Camino Real. Continue north on El Camino Real towards downtown Mountain View for about 0.3 miles then turn left onto Grant Rd. Continue for 0.6 miles then turn right onto Cuesta Dr. In 0.2 miles, turn left at the light into the Cuesta Park main parking lot. Latitude/Longitude: 37.3722387, -122.0822564

Facilities: accessible restrooms

Parking Type and Fees: parking lot, no fees, ADA-compliant spots available

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