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American Avocet by Amanda Newlove

Photowalk: Palo Alto Baylands (Palo Alto)

Bring your cameras and let's have fun practicing some bird photography together. The longer the lens the better, but any photographers and cameras are welcome from beginner to expert! Birdwatching in the Palo Alto Baylands is excellent year-round but especially nice August through April when a large number of shorebirds and ducks are present. Plus, this is the best location in Santa Clara County to spot the Ridgway’s Rail.

Trip Type: Photography

Age Limit: No minors

Capacity: 8

Price: Free

Trip Difficulty: 1-1.5 miles, paved trails, packed-dirt trails, little or no elevation gain, little to no shade

Tags: Photography

Meet: Parking Lot near Lucy Evans Nature Center

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: ADA accessible porta-potty, porta-potty, cell phone service

Parking Type and Fees: paved parking lot

Leaders: Amanda Newlove (408) 809-5969

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