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Ring-necked Duck by Brooke Miller

Field Trip: Fall Birding at Los Gatos Creek County Park and Oka Ponds (Campbell)

The park boasts six percolation ponds ready for exploration. Together, we will likely encounter a variety of wintering ducks, plus possible views of Green Heron, and Belted Kingfisher. We’ll meet at the southern end of the park on Oka Road and wind our way north through the ponds.

Trip Type: Standard

Age Limit: All Ages; Young birders, ages 18 and under, must be accompanied by a parent or guardian

Capacity: 12

Price: Free

Trip Difficulty: 2.5 miles, paved trails, gravel trails, packed-dirt trails

Tags: Beginner Friendly, No elevation gain

Meet: Park entrance at the end of Oka Ln

Directions: From CA-17 in Los Gatos, exit Lark Ave. Travel west then take the first right turn after the freeway onto Oka Rd. At the end of Oka Rd turn left onto W Mozart Ave then take the first right turn onto Oka Ln. Meet at the park entrance at the end of the road. Latitude/Longitude: 37.259952, -121.955597

Facilities: No facilities; nearest bathroom is available at the main park entrance. Cell phone service

Parking Type and Fees: street parking

Leaders: Connor Christensen (714) 616-4866, Liz Frith

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