Mandarin Bilingual Birding at McClellan Ranch Preserve
Chestnut-backed Chickadees and Oak Titmouse by Mary Ann Robertson
We will begin our journey 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, House Finches, Oak Titmouse and Nuthatches. 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 limited to 15 participants.
Trip Difficulty: less than 1 mile, flat trail, gentle pace appropriate for all regardless of physical abilities
Trip Notes: bring binoculars or borrow loaners; optional: download Merlin Bird ID to your smartphone (https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/)
Other Notes: This trip will cancel for rain and for AQI's 150 and above
Leaders: Joyce Zhang (650) 656-5830, Mary Ann Robertson, and Phil Chen
Meet: In front of the SCVAS Nature Shop, park in overflow lot
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 (address: 22221 McClellan Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014, Latitude/Longitude: 37.313072, -122.063695).
Parking Fees: no fees, 2 ADA compliant parking spots in the main parking lot and 2 more in the overflow parking lot
Facilities: ADA compliant bathroom, drinking water
Beginner Friendly, Loaner Binoculars Available, Family Friendly Ages 10 and up, Stroller Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible
Photo: Chestnut-backed Chickadees and Oak Titmouse by Mary Ann Robertson
Questions? Email general questions to fieldtrips@scvas.org or contact the trip leader for questions regarding the event.