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Yellow Warbler by Teresa Cheng

Field Trip: Vasona County Park (Los Gatos)

This fall, join us for a leisurely bird walk around the riparian woodlands, small lake, eucalyptus groves, and large manicured lawns of this urban Los Gatos park. We’ll be looking for fall warblers and other migrants as well as year-round residents such as Nuttall’s Woodpeckers, California Towhees, Chestnut-backed Chickadees and Oak Titmice.

Optional: pack your own lunch/snack and we'll picnic together afterwards.

Trip Difficulty: 3 miles, paved trails, packed-dirt trails, lawns (potentially wet), little or no elevation gain, some shade

Leaders: Eve Meier (408) 569-9391, Edward Rooks

Beginner Friendly, Intermediate Level Birding, Family Friendly Ages 14 and up, No elevation gain

Meet: main entrance, first parking lot on left after entry kiosk

Directions: From CA-85 in Los Gatos, exit Winchester Blvd. Continue south for about 1.5 miles (Winchester Blvd becomes North Santa Cruz Ave) then turn left onto Blossom Hill Rd. The park entrance will be on your left in less than 0.5 miles. Latitude/Longitude: 37.235556, -121.973150

Facilities: ADA accessible bathroom, drinking water, cell phone service, bike rack

Parking Type and Fees: paved parking lot, ADA compliant spots, 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.