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.

Los Gatos Creek County Park and Oka Ponds (Los Gatos/Campbell)

Bufflehead by Sushanta Bhandarkar

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 trails, gravel trails, packed-dirt trails, little or no elevation gain

Other Trip Notes: Dress in layers, bring water, and wear sunscreen

Leaders: Connor Christensen (714) 616-4866, Liz Frith (408) 505-2867 and Linda Sullivan (408) 540-8420

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: no bathrooms at start of trip but porta-potty about midway along route

Parking Type and Fees: street parking

Questions? Email general questions to fieldtrips@scvbirdalliance.org or contact the trip leader for questions regarding the event.