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Hi Swallows! A Mandarin Bilingual Bird Outing at Palo Alto Baylands
Cliff Swallow by Luis Villablanca
"Little swallows, dressed in floral clothes, come here every spring.” Does this familiar children's song evoke fond memories of your childhood? Join us for a Mandarin Bilingual birding field trip at Palo Alto Baylands! Witness the swallows' lively dances, hear their gentle chirps, and admire their diligent nest-building with mud. Embrace the continuous arrival of spring migratory birds alongside the abundance of year-round avian residents. Let's celebrate the earth's renewal together with our feathered friends.
We will also look for the elusive Ridgeway Rails that live below the parking lot. And we will have two experienced wildlife photography mentors on hand to offer tips for photography and the Sony RX10M4 bridge camera—so if you have the Sony or a camera with a telephoto lens, don’t forget to bring it!
Binoculars: Bring your binoculars, and if you have a scope, bring it along. If you require binoculars, email fieldtrips@scvbirdalliance.org. Your preparedness ensures a more enjoyable birding experience for everyone.
Trip Difficulty: 1.5 miles; packed-dirt trails, little or no elevation gain, little to no shade, boardwalk
Other Trip Notes: The trip may be canceled due to special weather considerations, such as rain or fog. In such cases, the lead will send an email in advance to notify about the cancellation. Please be attentive to your email before you embark on the trip.
Leaders: Mary Ann Robertson (650) 521-3910 (English only), Junyan Wang (475) 414-9098, Joyce Zhang (650) 656-5830, Oliver Zhang (650) 237-9153
Beginner Friendly, Loaner Binoculars Available, Mandarin Bilingual
Meet: Parking Lot of the Lucy Evans Baylands Nature Interpretive Center
Directions: From US-101 in Palo Alto take Embarcadero Rd east towards the bay. Pass the airport and turn left at the T-intersection. Continue for 0.5 miles passing the Duck Pond. Just over the bridge, the nature center (2775 Embarcadero Rd) will be on your left and the paved parking area will be on your right. Latitude/Longitude: 37.458949, -122.105212
Facilities: ADA accessible porta-potty, drinking water, cell phone service
Parking Type and Fees: paved parking lot, ADA compliant spots, no fees
Banner Photo: Cliff Swallow by Luis Villablanca
Questions? Email general questions to fieldtrips@scvbirdalliance.org or contact the trip leader for questions regarding the event.