The picturesque Sycamore Grove Park is located in Livermore. The habitat includes lush creekside sycamore woodland, orchards, open meadows, and oak-laden hillsides. We will stroll the level dirt trails in search of colorful spring migrants such as Lazuli Bunting, Western Tanager, and Black-headed Grosbeak, as well as a variety of Flycatchers. Wood Duck are occasionally seen along the creek, and if we are lucky we may see Great Horned Owl and young.
Trip Difficulty: 3 miles; level dirt roads; water is recommended
Matthew Dodder (SCVAS Executive Director): (650) 868-4922
Intermediate Level Birding
Meet: Sycamore Grove Park parking lot
Directions: From I-680 in Sunol, exit CA-84 E toward Livermore. Continue onto CA-84 E/Vallecitos Rd for about 6 miles. Turn right onto Wetmore Rd. The park will be on your right in 0.2 miles. Google Plus Code: “J6V8+MW Livermore, California”(paste code, city, and state into Google maps). Latitude/Longitude: 37.644966, -121.782492
Facilities: restrooms, drinking water
Parking Fees: $7 cash (no change provided) or credit card
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.