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Grasshopper Sparrow by Brooke Miller

Field Trip: Spring Birding and Wildflowers at Máyyan 'Ooyákma/Coyote Ridge (Morgan Hill)

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

Coyote Ridge (Máyyan 'Ooyákma in the local Chochenyo language) is located in the Diablo Range foothills in southern Santa Clara County. We'll explore the top of the ridge for Lark Sparrow, Grasshopper Sparrow, Rufous-crowned Sparrow, Horned Lark, Rock Wren, Golden Eagle, and other residents. Time permitting, we'll also go downhill into the unique serpentine grassland for spectacular wildflowers.

Trip Difficulty: 3 miles, gravel trails, packed-dirt trails, some hills (less than 300 ft elevation gain), little to no shade

Leaders: John Harshman (408) 406-4733, Karen Rush (650) 669-9250

Family Friendly Ages 10 and up, Beginner Friendly

Meet: Preserve parking lot

Directions: From US-101, exit Bailey Ave and head east towards the foothills. Bailey Ave turns into Malech Rd. Continue on Malech Rd for 0.3 miles. The park will be on your right. Latitude/Longitude: 37.214715, -121.721581

Facilities: pit toilets

Parking Type and Fees: paved parking lot, no fees

Banner Photo: Rufous-crowned Sparrow by Brooke Miller

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