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Sanborn County Park

Sanborn Park, located in the hills above Saratoga, is a great place to see many birds that are not often found in the Santa Clara Valley. We’ll explore the redwoods, oak-madrone forest, and riparian habitats looking for such as Band-tailed Pigeon, Pacific Wren, Brown Creeper, Varied Thrush and, if we are very lucky, Pileated Woodpecker.  

Trip Difficulty: 2.5 miles. Most of the walk will be on trails with moderate slope. One segment will be a steep down hill. Altitude gain estimated at 300-400 feet.

Other Trip Notes: Park gates open at 8:00 am

Leaders: David Zittin (408) 515-7104, Floy Zittin (408) 253-3258

Beginner Friendly, Family Friendly Ages 10 and up, Intermediate Level Birding

Meet: We meet at the first parking lot on your right after the entry kiosk.

Directions: Directions: From CA-85 in Saratoga, exit Saratoga Ave and travel south for about 2 miles. Continue straight through the intersection onto CA-9 S/Big Basin Way. In 2.5 miles, turn left onto Sanborn Rd. The park entrance will be on the right in 1.1 miles. Once in the park, follow the signs to the YSI parking lot. Latitude/Longitude: 37.234665, -122.062909

Facilities: Restrooms near the parking area only. Cell phone service unreliable.

Parking Type and Fees: Paved parking, no charge if you have a Santa Clara County Park pass, otherwise it is $6.00 per car. Credit card only.

Banner Photo: Band-tailed Pigeon by Deanne Tucker

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