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Common Merganser by Amanda Newlove

Photowalk: Metcalf Park, Coyote Creek Trail (San Jose)

Bring your cameras and let's have fun birding while practicing and talking about photography together. The longer the lens the better, but any photographers and cameras are welcome from beginner to expert.

Metcalf Park will be our starting point to access Coyote Creek Trail. This is alongside a wide spot in the creek that is great habitat for wintering ducks, wading birds and geese. We'll also keep an eye out for raptors.

Trip Difficulty: 1.5 miles, paved trails, gravel trails, packed-dirt trails, little or no elevation gain, some shade

Leaders: Amanda Newlove and (408) 809-5969 Shrav Sundaram (408) 242-3971bathroom, drinking water, cell phone service, bike rack

Photowalk (primary purpose of outing is photography)

Meet: Metcalf Park by bathrooms

Directions: From US-101 South or Hwy 85 South, exit south onto Bernal Rd. Immediately turn right onto the Monterey Hwy ramp then turn left onto Monterey Rd. Continue south on Monterey Hwy for 0.6 miles, turn left onto Menard Dr, then turn right onto Forsum Rd. Metcalf Park will be on your left in 0.1 miles. Street parking. Latitude/Longitude 37.234178564, -121.76240913

Facilities: bathroom, drinking water, cell phone service, bike rack

Parking Type and Fees: street parking, no fees

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