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Allen's or Rufous Hummingbird by Sarah Chan

Spring Birding at Ed Levin Spring Valley Area (Milpitas)

The trip will take a leisurely loop around the Spring Valley Pond and the adjacent lawn areas, enjoy the diverse habitats where we will likely find 50+ species during our 2.5-hour walk. We'll check the trees for Rufous and Allen's Hummingbirds, Bullock's and Hooded Orioles, and hopefully Lawrence's Goldfinches. We'll look out for Great Blue Herons and Great Egrets hunting on the pond. All the while we'll have to keep an eye to the sky for this location's abundant raptors.

Trip Difficulty: 2.5 miles, paved trails, packed-dirt trails

Other Trip Notes: The area has limited to no cell phone service. If you need direction for navigation download an offline map for the area or save your planned trip home. 

Leaders: Connor Christensen (714) 616-4866, Liz Frith (408) 505-2867

Beginner Friendly

Meet: Spring Valley Parking Area

Directions: From I-680 in Milpitas, exit E Calaveras Blvd and go east for about 2.5 miles. OR, from Mountain View or Palo Alto, take 101 south to 237 east, which turns into Calaveras. The Spring Valley Parking Area will be on your right, across from the fire station. At the entrance kiosk, turn left and continue to the last parking lot across from the horse corral. Latitude/Longitude: 37.445750, -121.847488.

Facilities: bathroom, cell coverage may be intermittent or non-existent

Parking Type and Fees: paved parking lot, parking fees (use Santa Clara County Park annual pass, otherwise it is $6.00 per car, credit card only)

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