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Spotted Towhee by Vinayak Hebbagil
McClellan Ranch Preserve for Beginners
This event will start outside the SCVAS Nature Shop in Cupertino where we will focus on the birds that visit our feeders such as Lesser Goldfinch, Chestnut-backed Chickadee, Oak Titmouse and Nuttall’s Woodpecker. We will also show you how to use Merlin Bird ID, a free bird identification app for iPhones and Android phones that is helpful for new birders. Then we will take a short stroll together along the paved Stevens Creek Trail, looking for and identifying birds. Afterwards, we’ll email you a list of the bird species observed and a guide to additional birding resources.
Trip Difficulty: Less than 1 mile, flat trail, gentle pace appropriate for all regardless of physical abilities
Other Trip Notes: Bring binoculars if you have them - loaner binoculars are available; optional: download Merlin Bird ID to your smartphone
Leaders: Vinayak Hebbagil (585) 705-6643 and Shweta Shidhore
Beginner Friendly, Family Friendly All Ages, Wheelchair Accessible
Meet: In front of the SCVAS Nature Shop
Directions: From I-280 in Cupertino, exit Foothill Expy. Travel south onto Foothill Blvd for 1.3 miles. Turn left onto McClellan Rd and continue for 0.5 miles. Turn left into the overflow parking lot (Latitude/Longitude: 37.313534, -122.064897). The nature shop is located across the creek at the preserve entrance (22221 McClellan Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014, Latitude/Longitude: 37.313072, -122.063695).
Facilities: ADA compliant bathroom, drinking water
Parking Type and Fees: No fees, 2 ADA compliant parking spots in the main parking lot and 2 more in the overflow parking lot
Questions? Email general questions to fieldtrips@scvas.org or contact the trip leader for questions regarding the event.