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Ring-necked Duck by Tom Grey
Los Gatos Creek County Park and Oka Ponds (Los Gatos/Campbell)
The park boasts six percolation ponds ready for exploration. Together, we will likely encounter a variety of wintering ducks, plus possible views of Green Heron, Sora, and Wilson’s Snipe. We’ll meet at the southern end of the park on Oka Road and wing our way north through the ponds.
Trip Difficulty: 2.5 miles, paved, gravel, and packed-dirt trails, some shade
Other Trip Notes: Dress in layers, bring water, and wear sunscreen
Leaders: Connor Christensen (714) 616-4866, Liz Frith (408) 505-2867
Beginner Friendly
Meet: Park entrance at the end of Oka Ln
Directions: From CA-17 in Los Gatos, exit Lark Ave. Travel west then take the first right turn after the freeway onto Oka Rd. At the end of Oka Rd turn left onto W Mozart Ave then take the first right turn onto Oka Ln. Meet at the park entrance at the end of the road. Latitude/Longitude: 37.259952, -121.955597
Facilities: There is no bathroom at the meeting place. The bathroom is at the northern end of the park about 1 mile from the meeting place but is not open until 8 am
Parking Type and Fees: street parking, no fees
Questions? Email general questions to fieldtrips@scvas.org or contact the trip leader for questions regarding the event.