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Acorn Woodpecker by Vinayak Hebbagi
Guadalupe Oak Grove Park (San Jose)
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, 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.