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Ed Levin Sandy Wool Lake
Bald Eagle by Teresa Cheng
We'll explore around Sandy Wool Lake looking for photo opportunities and hike the Tularcitos Trail. Bring your longest focal length lens that you can comfortably hand hold (tripods/monopods are optional). We'll also practice our ear birding skills so that we can comfortably identify all songs and calls in the area.
Trip Difficulty: 3 miles, dirt trails with some elevation gain
Leaders: Chris Johnson (831) 601-8260 and Sarah Chan (650) 549-4576
Intermediate Level Birding, Advanced Birding, Photowalk (primary purpose of outing is photography)
Meet: Sandy Wood Lake Gazebo (just east of Sandy Wool Lake parking area)
Directions: From I-680 in Milpitas, exit E Calaveras Blvd and go east for 2 miles. Turn left onto Downing Rd and continue for about a mile, parking at the first parking north of the lake. We'll meet at the Sandy Wool Lake Gazebo on the north side of the lake. Latitude/Longitude: 37.45625265, -121.8644575
Parking Type and Fees: Paved parking. The entrance fee is $6.00.
Facilities: Bathrooms and drinking water is available. Limited cell service.
Questions? Email general questions to fieldtrips@scvas.org or contact the trip leader for questions regarding the event.