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Spotted Towhee by Gail West
Rancho San Antonio (Cupertino)
Our route through Rancho San Antonio Preserve in Cupertino will take us through a mix of grassland, chaparral, and wooded areas. We will look and listen for year-round resident birds including Acorn Woodpecker, White-breasted Nuthatch, and Spotted Towhee, as well as some remaining summer birds such as swallows and Blue-gray Gnatcatcher. We'll also keep our eyes open for raptors, including Red-shouldered and Red-tailed Hawks, and White-tailed Kites. This trip is geared towards beginning birders, but everyone is welcome!
Trip Difficulty: Approximately 1.5 miles, packed-dirt trails, some hills (less than 300 ft elevation gain), some shade
Other Trip Notes: Please bring binoculars, water, and sun protection.
Leaders: Susan Tenney (408) 802-6184
Beginner Friendly, Family Friendly Ages 10 and up
Meet: PG&E Trailhead, near southwest corner of Parking Lot 1
Directions: From Foothill Expressway in Cupertino, turn onto Cristo Rey Drive; continue 0.8 miles to the roundabout; take the second exit to stay on Cristo Rey Drive; continue 0.2 miles. Turn left into Rancho San Antonio and at the intersection, follow the road straight down into Parking Lot 1. Latitude/Longitude: 37.329913, -122.085818
Facilities: ADA accessible bathroom, drinking water, cell coverage may be intermittent or non-existent
Parking Type and Fees: dirt parking lot, ADA compliant spots, no fees
Questions? Email general questions to fieldtrips@scvbirdalliance.org or contact the trip leader for questions regarding the event.