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Acorn Woodpecker by John Richardson
Late Spring Birding at Guadalupe Oaks (San Jose)
Late spring activity is underway in this residential Almaden Valley park where wide flat trails meander through groves of oaks. We will look for Yellow-rumped Warblers in breeding plumage, paired-up and nesting Western Bluebirds, violet green and tree swallows, and other oak woodland birds such as Acorn Woodpeckers, Chestnut-backed Chickadees, and Oak Titmice.
Trip Difficulty: 2 miles; paved trails, gravel trails, packed-dirt trails, some hills (less than 300 ft elevation gain), some shade
Leaders: Peg Albrets (408) 891-3554, Sarah Chan (650) 549-4576
Beginner Friendly, Loaner Binoculars Available, Family Friendly Ages 4 and up
Meet: parking lot off Thorntree Ave
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: ADA accessible bathroom, bathroom, cell phone service
Parking Type and Fees: paved parking lot, street parking
Questions? Email general questions to fieldtrips@scvbirdalliance.org or contact the trip leader for questions regarding the event.