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Acorn Woodpecker by Luis Villablanca

Field Trip: Santa Teresa County Park at Bernal-Gulnac-Joice Ranch (San Jose)

The Bernal-Gulnac-Joice Ranch is one entrance to Santa Teresa County park. This gentle walk through this quiet residential area will allow the group to observe common birds in the area. We’ll scan the hills for raptors and check out some nest boxes on this historic site. This is great for beginning and casual birders on a low-impact walk.

Trip Difficulty: 1 mile, paved trails, gravel trails, lawns (potentially wet), little or no elevation gain, some shade

Other Trip Notes: Street parking is available on Manila Dr.

Leaders: Ryan Ludman (248) 719-1331

Family Friendly All Ages, 1 mile or shorter, Beginner Friendly

Meet: Just inside the entrance to the park at Manila Dr. and Camino Verde Dr. by the restrooms

Directions: From CA-85, exit Cottle Road. Travel south on Cottle Road for about 1 mile. Turn left onto Curie Dr, turn right onto Camino Verde Dr, turn left onto Manila Dr. The park entrance will be on your right, park on Manila Dr (the parking lot is very small). Latitude/Longitude: 37.226191, -121.798726

Facilities: bathroom, cell phone service

Parking Type and Fees: street parking, no fees

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