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Field Trip: McClellan Ranch Naturalists (meadow)

  • Santa Clara Valley Bird Alliance (SCVBA) 22221 McClellan Road Cupertino, CA, 95014 United States (map)

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White-breasted Nuthatches: Teresa Cheng

McClellan Ranch Naturalists

Caught up in the summer doldrums already? We're branching out as the heat stretches on by adding some plant and non-avian animal appreciation to our birding. Join the naturalists as we connect birds with their habitat, getting up close and personal with the bugs, blooms, and everything else that supports the feathered friends we love.

As we bird the native plant islands of the McClellan meadow, we'll be exploring the use of community science tools like eBird and iNaturalist.

Trip Difficulty: 1.5 miles, paved trails, packed-dirt trails, some shade

Leaders: Carolyn Knight (408)252-3740, and Srida

Additional Languages: English will be the primary language of this field trip, but other languages spoken by our trip leaders include Spanish.

Beginner Friendly, Loaner Binoculars Available, Family Friendly Ages 10 and up, No elevation gain, 2 hours or less

Meet: Feeders by parking lot/SCVBA Headquarters

Directions: From I-280 in Cupertino, exit Foothill Expy. Travel south onto Foothill Blvd for 1.3 miles. Turn left onto McClellan Rd and continue for 0.5 miles. Turn left into the overflow parking lot Latitude/Longitude: 37.313534, -122.064897. The nature shop is located across the creek at the preserve entrance (address: 22221 McClellan Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014, Latitude/Longitude: 37.313072, -122.063695).

Facilities: ADA accessible bathroom, bathroom, drinking water, cell phone service, bike rack

Parking Type and Fees: paved parking lot, ADA compliant spots, Please use overflow lot

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

Trip sold out? Please check back later, we often have last minute openings.