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Great Blue Herons and Snowy Egrets by Matthew TW Huang

Lunchtime Birding at Sunnyvale Water Pollution Control Plant

Take a lunchtime break 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. 

Trip Difficulty: 1 mile, dirt trails, little or no elevation gain, no shade

Leaders: Allen Royer, Vicki Silvas-Young (408) 807-6993, and Dan Bloch (650) 862-2178

Beginner Friendly, Family Friendly All Ages, Wheelchair Accessible

Meet: W Caribbean Dr, north-side, just west of Borregas Ave where the trail intersects the road

Directions: From CA-237 in Sunnyvale, exit Lawrence Expy/Caribbean Dr. Continue onto Caribbean Dr. In a little over one mile, you’ll pass Borregas Ave. After you’ve passed Borregas Ave, park anywhere along W Caribbean Dr. Trip leaders will be at the meeting point (the intersection of W Caribbean Dr and the Bay Trail). Latitude/Longitude: 37.417656,-122.019014

Facilities: ADA compliant porta-potty near start (usually unpleasant); drinking water

Parking Type and Fees: paved street parking, no fees, ADA compliant spots available

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