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Blue-gray Gnatcatcher by Teresa Cheng

Field Trip: 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. Species we will be on the lookout for include Red-shouldered Hawk, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Orange-crowned Warbler, and Warbling Vireo. If we're lucky we may also spot a Lazuli Bunting. Beginners are most welcome!

Trip Difficulty: 1.5 miles, packed-dirt trails, some hills (less than 300 ft elevation gain), some shade. The first third of our route is uphill, with an elevation gain of 200 feet over half a mile; the rest is downhill or flat

Other Trip Notes: Please bring binoculars, water, and sun protection. Rain or excessive heat will cancel. Please try to arrive by 7:45 to secure a parking spot.

Leaders: Susan Tenney (408) 802-6184

Family Friendly Ages 10 and up, Beginner Friendly

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, cell phone service

Parking Type and Fees: dirt parking lot, no fees

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