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California Thrasher by Erica Fleniken

Field Trip: Evening Birding at Stile Ranch (San Jose)

This field trip starts at the Stile Ranch trailhead in the evening. We will walk along Calero Creek Trail and back looking and listening for birds in the hillside chaparral. Target species include California Thrasher, Horned Lark, California Quail, Common Poorwill, and potentially owls.

Trip Difficulty: 1 mile, gravel trails, packed-dirt trails, rocky trails, little or no elevation gain, little to no shade

Other Trip Notes: No restroom or water, closest public restroom is at Calero County Park, Rancho San Vicente entrance

Leaders: Ryan Ludman (248) 719-1331

No minors, 1 mile or shorter, 2 hours or less, No elevation gain, Beginner Friendly

Meet: Stile Ranch parking lot on San Vicente Ave in San Jose

Directions: NoFrom CA-85 in San Jose, exit Almaden Expy south. Drive south for about 5 miles, turn right onto Harry Rd, take the next left onto McKean Rd and go 1.3 miles. Turn left onto Fortini Rd, in 0.6 miles turn left onto San Vicente Ave. Parking is on the right. Latitude/Longitude: 37.203347, -121.806014

Facilities: No Toilets, cell coverage may be intermittent or non-existent

Parking Type and Fees: dirt parking lot, no fees

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