We will start at the Mendoza Ranch area of the park looking for wintering sparrows, bluebirds and raptors. We will then caravan down to the lake where we will look for ducks and grebes along with likely Canyon Wren and Bald Eagle

Trip Difficulty:  easy, mostly short walks near parking areas on flat ground

Meet: Mendoza Ranch parking lot

Steve Tracey, (408) 966-3860

Beginner friendly

Google Plus Code: “3FCH+7H San Martin, California”  (paste code, city, and state into Google maps)

Directions: From US-101 in Gilroy, exit Masten Ave. Travel east for approximately 1 mile towards the foothills. Turn right onto Center Ave, travel 0.4 miles, then turn left onto Rucker Ave.  In 0.8 miles, turn right onto New Ave. Travel 1.6 miles then turn left onto Roop Rd. In 1.9 miles, turn left at the T-intersection and continue on Roop Rd for 0.9 miles. Turn left at the Mendoza Ranch Coyote Lake County Park sign. This road leads to the parking lot.

Facilities: ADA accessible porta potty

Parking fees: yes, credit card or Santa Clara County Park pass

This trip is organized by the Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society (scvas.org).  Please read our trip policies.  Questions? Contact the trip leader or email scvasfieldtrips@gmail.com.