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Hermit Thrush by Raechel Lee

Members Only Field Trip: Bear Creek Redwoods (Los Gatos)

Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve is located 3 miles south of Los Gatos with a biologically rich ecosystem and diverse wildlife, including mountain lions, bobcats, western pond turtles, a few species of bats. This walk starts at the upper lake, walks through the historic buildings of Alma College, around the Radio Hill Trail and back on the Salamander Springs trail. We’ll look for woodpeckers, sparrows, thrushes, and raptors.

Trip Difficulty: 2 miles, paved trails, gravel trails, packed-dirt trails, muddy or possibly muddy after rain, some hills (less than 300 ft elevation gain), some shade, he planned route is mostly dirt trail with a total elevation gain of 200 ft.

Other Trip Notes: Heavy rain cancels. Weather often starts cold and foggy then clears up later.

Leaders: Ryan Ludman (248) 719-1331

Ages 18 and up, Intermediate Level Birding

Meet: Alma parking lot by Upper Lake

Directions: From CA-17 in Los Gatos, exit Bear Creek Rd, opposite Lexington Reservoir. Continue on Bear Creek Rd for 1 mile. The parking lot is on the left. Latitude/longitude: 37.182799, -122.004305

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

Facilities: ADA accessible porta-potty, cell coverage may be intermittent or non-existent

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