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Acorn Woodpecker by Shweta Shidhore

Guadalupe Oak Grove Park

Leisurely walk through this Almaden Valley park where wide flat trails meander through groves of oaks. We will look for wintering birds like Yellow-rumped Warblers and White-crowned Sparrows, and other oak woodland birds such as Acorn Woodpeckers, Chestnut-backed Chickadees, and Oak Titmice. We'll also be seeking the Phainopepla, an uncommon wintering resident, that might be visiting this park.

Trip Difficulty: less than 2 miles, crushed granite trails, one small hill

Leaders: Vinayak Hebbagil (585) 705-6643 and Shweta Shidhore (585) 748-5117

Beginner Friendly

Meet: Parking lot off of Thorntree Dr

Directions: From CA-85 in San Jose, exit Almaden Expy. Continue south for 1.2 miles then turn right onto McAbee Rd. Travel 0.3 miles on McAbee then turn right onto Thorntree Dr. Parking lot is on your left in 0.3 miles. Latitude/Longitude: 37.236394, -121.878188

Facilities: bathroom, drinking water

Parking Type and Fees: paved parking lot, no fees

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