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Observation Platform at Palo Alto Baylands by Ed Reed

Palo Alto Baylands

Enjoy the shorebirds, ducks, and gulls on this monthly bird walk geared towards beginners but also rewarding for the more advanced birder. We’ll stroll around the duck pond and tidal marsh where we may find Whimbrel, Cinnamon Teal, and Semipalmated Plover. Then we will continue on to the boardwalk over the pickleweed in search of resident marsh birds such as Marsh Wren, Common Yellowthroat and Ridgway’s Rail. Route is dependent on the leader and the season.

Notes: Bring your own binoculars, loaners not available.

Difficulty: 2 mile, flat trails

Leaders: Allen Royer: (408) 288-7768 and Diane McCoy

Beginner Friendly, Family Friendly All Ages

Meet: In front of Lucy Evans Baylands Nature Interpretive Center

Directions: From US-101 in Palo Alto take Embarcadero Rd east towards the bay. Pass the airport and turn left at the T-intersection. Continue for 0.5 miles passing the duck pond. Just over the bridge, the nature center (2775 Embarcadero Rd) will be on your left and the paved parking area will be on your right. Latitude/Longitude: 37.459521, -122.106344

Facilities: porta-potty, drinking water

Parking Fees: no

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