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Photowalk: Charleston Slough and Shoreline Lake (Mountain View)

  • 37.433398, -122.096920 (map)

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Great Egret by Sreedhara Alavattam

Photowalk: Charleston Slough and Shoreline Lake

This easy photo walk covers Charleston Slough, Coast-Casey Forebay, Salt Pond A1 and Shoreline Lake. We will look for sandpipers, ducks, wading birds, terns, and a variety of other species. Advanced birders, beginning birders and everyone in between are all welcome to attend! Bring your longest lens and wear protective clothing (e.g. waterproof pants). We will try for flight (BIF) and eye level shots of a variety of birds.

Trip Type: Photography

Age Limit: No Minors

Capacity: 12

Price: Free

Trip Difficulty: 2 miles, paved trails, gravel trails, little or no elevation gain, little to no shade

Tags: Photography

Meet: The end of Terminal Blvd in Mountain View (east end of Terminal Blvd)

Directions: From US-101 in Mountain View, take San Antonio Rd north to Terminal Blvd. Park along Terminal Blvd and meet at the entrance to Shoreline Park at the end of Terminal Blvd. Latitude/Longitude: 37.433398, -122.096920

Facilities: ADA accessible bathroom

Parking Type and Fees: street parking

Leaders: Sreedhara Alavattam (650) 296-8739

Banner Photo: Great Egret by Sreedhara Alavattam

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