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Snowy Egret by Carter Gasiorowski

LUNCHTIME BIRD WALK AT SUNNYVALE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT

Take a lunchtime stroll along weedy-edged, tule-lined canals, evaporation ponds, and salt ponds to look for egrets, herons, grebes, ducks, and terns. This trip is designed for beginners but all are welcome to attend.

Other Trip Notes: Bring your own binoculars, loaners not available

Difficulty: 1 mile, flat dirt trail

Leaders: Allen Royer and Vicki Silvas-Young (408) 807-6993

Beginner Friendly, Family Friendly All Ages, Wheelchair Accessible

Meet: Caribbean Dr. at connector trail to Bay Trail

Directions: Note! New starting point! The parking lot on Carl Rd is closed. From CA-237 in Sunnyvale, exit Lawrence Expy/Caribbean Dr. Continue onto Caribbean Dr. In 1.2 miles park along E Caribbean Dr (just past Borregas Ave). The meeting point is where the channel passes under Caribbean. Latitude/Longitude: 37.417595, -122.018838.

Facilities: porta-potty (usually unpleasant)

Parking: paved parking, ADA compliant spots available, no fees

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