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Mandarin Bilingual Trip: Breeding Season at Lake Cunningham (East San Jose)
American Coot by Sarah Chan
Join us at Lake Cunningham Regional Park as we go look for chicks and nesting activity during breeding season. We will scan the lake for waterfowl such as Pied-billed Grebes and Ruddy Ducks while keeping an eye out for Green Herons, Common Yellowthroats, and Song Sparrows! We will also explore the native garden for our resident and migratory songbirds, such as Bushtits, Bullock's Orioles, and Spotted Towhees.
Trip Difficulty:1 mile, paved trails, lawns (potentially wet), little or no elevation gain, little to no shade
Leaders: Junyan Wang (475) 414-9098, Sarah Chan
Additional Languages: Other languages spoken by our trip leaders include Cantonese.
1 mile or shorter, No elevation gain, Beginner Friendly
Meet: Lake Cunningham Marina
Directions: From US-101, exit Tully Rd. Continue east on Tully Rd. Park entrance road is on your left in 2 miles. Continue into the park, following the signs to the marina. Latitude/Longitude: 37.33434 -121.81019
Facilities: bathroom, drinking water, cell phone service
Parking Type and Fees: paved parking lot, $6.00 parking fee
Questions? Email general questions to fieldtrips@scvbirdalliance.org or contact the trip leader for questions regarding the event.