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Snowy Egret by Bilal Al-Shahwany

Photo Walk at Palo Alto Baylands

Bring your camera and binocular and enjoy birding and photography "therapy" in Palo Alto Baylands Park.

Trip Difficulty: 1 mile, paved trails, gravel trails, little or no elevation gain

Leaders: Bilal Al-Shahwany (408) 482-0396, Peg Albrets (408) 891-3554

Beginner Friendly, Photowalk (primary purpose of outing is photography), 1 mile or shorter, 2 hours or less, No elevation gain

Meet: Lucy Evans Baylands Nature Interpretive Center parking lot

Directions: From US-101 in Palo Alto take Embarcadero Rd east towards the bay. Pass the airport and turn left at the T-intersection. Continue for 0.5 miles passing the duck pond. Just over the bridge, the nature center (2775 Embarcadero Rd) will be on your left and the paved parking area will be on your right. Latitude/Longitude: 37.458949, -122.105212

Facilities: porta-potty

Parking Type and Fees: paved parking lot, no fees

Banner Photo: Snowy Egret by Bilal Al-Shahwany

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