We will start this bird walk looking for White-throated Swifts that, in the past, have nested in the cracks of the large rocks near the parking lot. We will also scan the reservoir area for Rock Wrens and waterfowl. Then, we’ll hike a loop trail through gray pines and oak woodlands and around a sag pond looking for spring migrating warblers, Western Tanagers, and Black-headed Grosbeaks. Optional Extension: On our way home we can take a quick stop at the Live Oak Picnic Area for Wood Ducks. 

Trip Difficulty: 3 miles, dirt trails, with one short but very steep section

Eve Meier: (408) 569-9391 and Jay Anderson

Family Friendly Ages 14+, Beginner Friendly

Meet: boat launch parking lot in Anderson Lake County Park

Directions: From US-101 in Morgan Hill, exit Cochrane Rd. Continue east on Cochrane Rd for approximately 1 mile. Turn right to stay on Cochrane Rd. In 0.7 miles, turn left into Anderson Lake County Park. There is not a sign at this left turn, so it is easy to miss. Once in the park, follow the signs to the boat launch parking area. Google Plus Code: “597F+Q6 San Jose, California” (paste code, city, and state into Google maps). Latitude/Longitude: 37.164364, -121.626969

Facilities: bathrooms, drinking water

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

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.