Henry Coe is an under-birded state park with a wide variety of uncommon bird species. We'll walk along the Flat Frog Trail and look for migratory warblers, Red-breasted Nuthatch, and more. Last year's trip also included a close encounter with a Northern Pygmy-Owl.
Trip Difficulty: 5 miles, single-track with some hills, moderately strenuous
Trip Notes: mornings are often foggy, bring warm layers
Mike Ambrose: (818) 309-6256, Bill Pelletier and Kitty O'Neil
Family Friendly Ages 14+, Beginner Friendly
Meet: Headquarters Visitor Center
Directions: From US-101 in Morgan Hill, exit East Dunne Ave. Continue east on East Dunne past Anderson Lake to the park headquarters at the end of the 10-mile winding road. If you are using a smartphone or navigation system, use the Google Plus Code or full address to ensure you come to the right entrance: 9000 East Dunne Ave., Morgan Hill. Google Plus Code: “5FP3+HH, Morgan Hill, CA” (paste code, city, and state into Google maps). Latitude/Longitude: 37.186780, -121.547046
Facilities: bathrooms at visitor center and a pit toilet at Frog Lake
Parking Fees: $8 cash only
This trip is organized by the Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society (https://scvas.org/). Please read our trip policies. Questions? Contact the trip leader or email scvasfieldtrips@gmail.com.