Learn your backyard birds on this beginners' bird walk!  The birds in your backyard are the same species that visit Audubon’s bird feeders at McClellan Ranch. With the help of our volunteers, you’ll observe the birds that come to the feeders and learn how to use Merlin, a free bird identification app that is helpful for new birders. We’ll then take a short stroll together along the Stevens Creek Trail, looking for and identifying birds. Afterwards, we’ll email you a list of the bird species observed and a guide to birding resources. Trip limited to 12 participants. If this trip is full, email the trip leader to be added to the waiting list or sign up for next month’s walk.

Trip Difficulty: less than 1 mile, paved flat path

Laura Coatney: (408) 595-1987 and Eve Meier

Family Friendly Ages 10+, Beginner Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible, Loaner Binoculars Available

Meet: SCVAS Nature Shop

Directions: From I-280 in Cupertino, exit Foothill Expy. Travel south onto Foothill Blvd for 1.3 miles. Turn left onto McClellan Rd and continue for 0.5 miles. Turn left into the preserve parking lot. The nature shop is located at the preserve entrance. Address: 22221 McClellan Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014. Google Plus Code: “8W7P+5H Cupertino, California”  (paste code, city, and state into Google maps). Latitude/Longitude: 37.313072, -122.063695

Facilities: wheelchair-accessible bathroom, drinking water

Parking Fees: no 

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.