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Field Trip: Lake Cunningham Ranger Chat

  • Lake Cunningham Marina 37.33434 -121.81019 (map)

Belted Kingfisher: Amanda Newlove

TRIP POLICY: Please limit your sign-ups to 1 weekend trip and 2 weekday trips per month. Also, please take a moment to read our other policies here.

We'll be enjoying some afternoon birding with the Santa Clara County Parks rangers of Lake Cunningham. Beginning at the marina, we will tour the lake trails to visit the native plant gardens that support the bird and insect life of this urban park. Join us for this outing of nature appreciation, and meet the rangers who help manage and maintain our local open spaces!

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, and binoculars. Wear comfortable walking shoes.

Beginner friendly, family friendly all ages, loaner binoculars available, stroller friendly

Leaders: Carolyn Knight, programs@scvbirdalliance.org, Jim Dehnert

Meet: Lake Cunningham marina

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 programs@scvbirdalliance.org

Banner photo by Amanda Newlove.