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Horned Lark by Peter Shen

Máyyan 'Ooyákma/Coyote Ridge OSP (Morgan Hill)

Joint event with OSA

Recently opened to the public, Máyyan 'Ooyákma (Chochenyo for Coyote Ridge) preserves the last extensive, pristine serpentine grassland in the Bay Area. We'll bird at the top of the ridge for winter residents, including Golden Eagles, Prairie Falcons, and large flocks of Western Meadowlarks, Horned Larks, and American Pipits, as well as wintering sparrows.

Trip Difficulty: 3 miles, packed-dirt trails, hilly (elevation gain over 300 ft)

Leaders: John Harshman (408) 406-4733, Carlos Mendoza (408) 427-7209

Beginner Friendly, Family Friendly Ages 10 and up

Meet: Parking lot of Motorcycle County Park.

Directions: From San Jose, take Monterey Road south to Metcalf Road, then east to the Motorcycle County Park parking lot, Latitude/Longitude: 37.236587, -121.719156.

Facilities: porta-potty

Parking Type and Fees: dirt parking lot

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