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American Coots by Sarah Chan
Field Trip: Duck, Duck, Goose! at Hellyer County Park (San Jose)
An urban park in San Jose with a mix of habitats - riparian, woodland, fresh water lake - provides a wide variety of species in a small area. A mix of wintering birds and residents with the chance of a rarity or two. We’ll check out the waterfowl on Cottonwood Lake and wander along Coyote Creek.
Trip Difficulty: 3 miles, paved trails, gravel trails, lawns (potentially wet), little or no elevation gain, some shade
Other Trip Notes: Steady rain cancels
Leaders: Ryan Ludman (248) 719-1331
Family Friendly Ages 14 and up, Beginner Friendly
Meet: playground parking lot
Directions: From US-101 in San Jose, exit Hellyer Ave. Follow the signs for the county park and merge onto Hellyer Ave. Once on Hellyer Ave, take the first left into the main parking lot. Pass through the entry kiosk and continue to the playground parking lot. Latitude/Longitude: 37.282308, -121.811631
Facilities: ADA accessible bathroom, bathroom, drinking water, cell phone service
Parking Type and Fees: paved parking lot, parking fees (use Santa Clara County Park annual pass, otherwise it is $6.00 per car, credit card only)
Questions? Email general questions to fieldtrips@scvbirdalliance.org or contact the trip leader for questions regarding the event.