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American Kestrel by Robert Ho

Pearson-Arastradero Preserve (Palo Alto)

This Palo Alto preserve offers a variety of habitats including grassland, oak woodland, and a small lake. Birds we'll be on the lookout for include a variety of raptors (e.g., White-tailed Kite, American Kestrel, and Cooper's, Red-shouldered, and Red-tailed Hawks), Belted Kingfisher, and Spotted Towhee. Beginning birders welcome!

Trip Difficulty: 2 miles, packed-dirt trails, some hills (less than 300 ft elevation gain), some shade, While our route is mostly gently rolling terrain, it is moderately inclined in a few short sections. About half of our route will have no shade.

Other Trip Notes: Please bring binoculars, water, sun protection, and layered clothing.

Leaders: Susan Tenney (408) 802-6184, Diane McCoy (650) 714-3769, Melanie Barnett

Beginner Friendly

Meet: Pearson-Arastradero Preserve parking lot

Directions: From I-280 take the Page Mill Rd exit. Go west for 0.4 miles and follow signs for Arastradero Rd. Turn right onto Arastradero Rd. The parking lot is on the right in 0.5 miles. Latitude/Longitude: 37.387182, -122.174742.

Facilities: bathroom, cell phone service

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.