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Rock Wren by Annette Teng

Field Trip: Sierra Vista OSP (San Jose)

This is a joint event with Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority.

Sierra Vista Open Space Preserve is in the hills above Alum Rock Park. We'll walk the Sierra Vista trail and, if there's time, the Aquila Loop in search of raptors, especially golden eagles, with good views both above and below us. Rock wrens are also likely.

Trip Difficulty: 3-4 miles, packed-dirt trails, hilly (elevation gain over 300 ft), little to no shade

Leaders: John Harshman (408) 406-4733

Family Friendly Ages 10 and up, Beginner Friendly

Meet: Preserve parking lot

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 (be prepared for a curvy, uphill drive). The preserve parking lot is on your right in about 4 miles. Address: 5341 Sierra Rd, San Jose, CA 95132. Latitude/longitude: 37.409140, -121.801635

Facilities: porta-potty

Parking Type and Fees: paved parking lot, no fees

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