We will start at the Stile Ranch trailhead and look for hummingbirds and late sparrows. We will then follow the creek trail towards the IBM Almaden orchard looking for chaparral birds, riparian species, woodpeckers, and raptors. Possible birds include Warbling Vireo, Ash-throated Flycatcher, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, and Pacific-slope Flycatcher.

Trip Difficulty: 2 miles, flat dirt trail, no elevation gain

Hugh McDevitt: (408) 375-0943

Family Friendly Ages 10+, Beginner Friendly

Meet: parking lot on San Vicente Ave in San Jose

Directions:  From CA-85 in San Jose, exit Almaden Expy south. Drive south for about 5 miles, turn right onto Harry Rd, take the next left onto McKean Rd and go 1.3 miles. Turn left onto Fortini Rd, in 0.6 miles turn left onto San Vicente Ave. Parking is on the right. Google Plus Code: “653V+7M Almaden, San Jose, CA”  (paste code, city, and state into Google maps). Latitude/Longitude: 37.203347, -121.806014

Facilities: no, nearest facilities at Calero County Park, Rancho San Vicente entrance

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.