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MCCLELLAN RANCH PRESERVE FOR BEGINNERS, 9 am - 10:30 am

McClellan Ranch, by Eve Meier

This event will start outside the SCVAS Nature Shop, located in Cupertino, where we will start by observing birds such as Chestnut-backed Chickadee, Oak Titmouse and Nuttall’s Woodpecker. We will also show you how to use Merlin Bird ID, a free bird identification app that is helpful for new birders. Then we will take a short stroll together along the paved Stevens Creek Trail, looking for and identifying birds. Afterwards, we’ll email you a list of the bird species observed and a guide to additional birding resources.

Trip Difficulty: Less than 1 mile, flat paved trail

Other Trip Notes: Bring binoculars and wear masks, optional: download Merlin Bird ID to your smartphone (https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/)

Leaders: Mike Ambrose: (818) 309-6256 and Sonja Kramer (818) 297-0175

Beginner Friendly, Family Friendly All Ages, Wheelchair Accessible

Meet: In front of the SCVAS Nature Shop

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 preserve parking lot. The nature shop is located at the preserve entrance. Address: 22221 McClellan Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014. Latitude/Longitude: 37.313072, -122.063695

Facilities: wheelchair-accessible bathroom, drinking water

Parking Type and Fees: 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.