Summer Bird Count Practice

Bewick's Wren by Sarah Chan

Join field trip leader Ann Hepenstal to practice for the June 7th Summer Bird Count. We'll review the protocol for counting birds. Then we'll practice counting birds and noting breeding behaviors, tracking and reporting our data, and completing SBC forms. And--we'll have fun spotting birds! Note: attendees are expected to join a Summer Bird Count team. If you're not already signed up, please email paloaltocbc@gmail.com to volunteer.

Trip Difficulty: 1mile, paved trails, gravel trails, packed-dirt trails, lawns (potentially wet), uneven or rutted trails, little or no elevation gain, some shade, poison oak alongside trail (wear long pants)

Other Trip Notes: Trip attendees should participate in the Summer Bird Count.

Leaders: Ann Hepenstal

Additional Languages: English will be the primary language of this field trip, but other languages spoken by our trip leaders include Spanish.

Beginner Friendly, Intermediate Level Birding, Advanced Birding, 1 mile or shorter, 2 hours or less, No elevation gain

Meet: Heritage Oaks Park, McKenzie Ave

Directions: Heritage Oaks Park is located along Portland Ave, between Miramonte Ave and McKenzie Ave https://maps.app.goo.gl/fsEwhN5MJcTpLq876. From Highway 85, take the Fremont Ave exit. Head west on Fremont Ave (towards Los Altos). Turn right on Miramonte Ave at Loyola Corners. Turn right on Portland Ave. Park along McKenzie Ave. 37.358783, -122.086318

Facilities: bathroom, cell phone service, bike rack

Parking Type and Fees: paved parking lot, street parking, limited parking

Banner Photo: Bewick's Wren Sarah Chan