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Vasona Lake County Park - University Ave (Los Gatos)

Yellow Warbler by Sarah Chan

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. Along with year-round residents such as Nuttall’s Woodpeckers, California Towhees, Chestnut-backed Chickadees and Oak Titmice, we’ll keep a special lookout for migrants, returning winter residents, and lingering summer residents such as Western Tanagers.

Trip Difficulty: 2 miles, paved, dirt, and grass trails; little or no elevation gain; some shade

Other Trip Notes: Los Gatos can be upwards of several degrees F warmer than near the Bay, e.g., MV/SV/PA.

Leaders: Sheila Raymond 408-887-4854, Andy Melnick 650-823-4117 and Charlotte Miranda (925) 960-5951

Beginner Friendly, Family Friendly Ages 10 and up

Meet: University Avenue entrance near the Pepper Tree picnic area

Directions: From CA-85 in Los Gatos, exit Winchester Blvd and turn right onto Winchester Blvd. Continue south for about 0.3 miles then turn left onto Lark Ave. Turn right onto University Ave. The park pedestrian-only access gate will be on your left in just under a mile. Latitude/Longitude: 37.241799, -121.972504. Park on University Ave. We will meet just inside the gate near the Pepper Tree Picnic Area.

Facilities: ADA accessible bathroom, cell phone service

Parking Type and Fees: street parking, no fees

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