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Northern Shoveler by Vivek Tiwari
Photo Walk at Palo Alto Baylands
Photo walks are an opportunity for photographers to discuss tips and techniques in the field while engaging with live subjects. Photography is a great way to document bird observations in the field and on this trip we will seek to shoot all the species we see, while not ignoring any opportunity for "keeper" shots. We will start by shooting the "sitting ducks" in the duck pond and then wander out to the boardwalk and adjoining areas for returning sparrows, ducks and shorebirds. This area offers a diversity of bird species as well as photographic opportunities and if there is a rarity reported in the area, we will look to target it as well.
Trip Difficulty: 1 mile, flat paved trails, wooden boardwalk.
Other Trip Notes: Dressing in layers and carrying a water bottle is recommended.
Leaders: Vivek Tiwari (408) 386-2735, Raminder Bajwa (650) 861-1439 and Bilal Al-Shahwany (408) 482-0396
Family Friendly Ages 10 and up, Stroller Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible, Photowalk (primary purpose of outing is photography)
Meet: North side of the Palo Alto Duck Pond
Directions: 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 for the duck pond on the left. If the duck pond parking is full, additional parking can be found just north adjacent the Lucy Evans Nature Center. Latitude/Longitude for Meeting Point: 37.457512, -122.107938.
Facilities: One ADA-compliant porta-potty near the sailing dock, one non-ADA compliant porta-potty at the duck pond
Parking Type and Fees: paved parking lot, ADA-compliant spots available, no fees
Questions? Email general questions to fieldtrips@scvas.org or contact the trip leader for questions regarding the event.