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Green Heron by Shrav Sundaram

Santa Clara Valley Water District Fall Migration Photo Walk (San Jose)

In Almaden Valley, and hidden behind the Santa Clara Valley Water District headquarters are two percolation ponds, drought tolerant gardens, and the start of the Guadalupe River. We’ll scan the ponds and the Guadalupe River in search of ducks, wading birds, songbirds, and raptors. Time permitting, we'll walk to Almaden Lake or Los Capitancillos Ponds.

Trip Difficulty: 3-4 miles, paved, gravel, dirt, little or no elevation gain, little to no shade

Leaders: Shrav Sundaram (408) 242-3971, Amanda Newlove (408) 809-5969

Photowalk (primary purpose of outing is photography)

Meet: 5700 Almaden Expy; park in headquarters visitor parking

Directions: From CA-85, take Almaden Expy south. At Via Monte Dr (first light after crossing Blossom Hill), make a u-turn then make the next right to turn into the headquarters parking lot. Park in visitor parking in front of the building or in any other unmarked spot. Latitude/Longitude: 37.248545, -121.874083

Facilities: no bathrooms or drinking water

Parking Type and Fees: free parking, paved lot

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