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Field Trip: First Day of Spring: Beginner’s Bird and Plant Identification Walk Series at Lake Cunningham Park (Members Only)

  • 37.33434 -121.81019 (map)

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First Day of Spring: Beginner’s Bird and Plant Identification Walk Series at Lake Cunningham Park (Members Only)

Do you love being outdoors? Do you want to deepen your appreciation of nature by learning the names of birds and plants around you? With the onset of Spring, join us on our First Day of Spring beginner’s bird and plant identification walk through Lake Cunningham Park in San Jose. Lake Cunningham is a major destination for waterfowl and migratory birds, and its native garden is home for many resident and migratory birds for its habitat value

Trip Difficulty: 2 miles, paved trails, muddy or possibly muddy after rain, little or no elevation gain, little to no shade, 

Other Trip Notes: Please bring a hat, water, your bird and plant list, and binoculars. Wear comfortable walking shoes.

Leaders: Vicki Silvas-Young (408) 807-6993, Sarah Chan ‪(650) 549-4576‬

Beginner Friendly, Loaner Binoculars Available, Family Friendly Ages 10 and up, Stroller Friendly

Meet: Marina parking lot 

Directions: From US-101, exit Tully Rd. Continue east on Tully Rd. Park entrance road is on your left in 2 miles. Continue into the park, following the signs to the marina. Latitude/Longitude: 37.33434 -121.81019

In Google Maps, search for "Lake Cunningham Marina"

Facilities: bathroom, drinking water, cell phone service

Parking Type and Fees: paved parking lot, City parking fee of $6, credit card only

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