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Golden Eagle by Carter Gasiorowski

Sierra Vista OSP (San Jose)

We'll be taking the Sierra Vista Trail for views of raptors from below and above. Golden Eagle is very likely, Prairie Falcon and Ferruginous Hawk possible, among others.

Trip Difficulty: 2-3 miles, packed-dirt trails, hilly (elevation gain over 300 ft)

Leaders: John Harshman (4080 406-4733, Dori Faust (408) 489-9178

Beginner Friendly, Family Friendly Ages 10 and up

Meet: OSP parking lot on Sierra Road

Directions: From I-680 in San Jose, exit Berryessa Rd. Travel east towards the hills for a little over a mile. Turn left onto Piedmont Rd, then turn right onto Sierra Rd. The preserve parking lot is on your right in about 4 miles. Address: 5341 Sierra Rd, San Jose, CA 95132. Latitude/Longitude: 37.408899, -121.800890

Facilities: no bathroom or water

Parking Type and Fees: paved parking lot

Questions? Email general questions to fieldtrips@scvas.org or contact the trip leader for questions regarding the event.