White-breasted Nuthatch: Teresa Cheng

Workshop: Nest Box Monitoring Training

Learn how to safely and responsibly monitor nest boxes! Join Carolyn Knight for an introduction to the how's, why's, and who's of nest box monitoring in Santa Clara County. You'll learn about the different styles of nest boxes used in our area, common threats to nests, the native birds that make use of the boxes we install, and get you connected to boxes that need monitors.

Virtual attendees will join us for an hour-long presentation over zoom, but in-person attendees will also have the opportunity to tour the nest box trail of McClellan Ranch. A recording of the presentation aspect of this training workshop will be made available to participants.

Trip Difficulty: less than 1 mile, dirt trails, no elevation change

Leader: Carolyn Knight, programs@scvbirdalliance.org

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

Beginner Friendly, Family Friendly 10+

Meet: In front of the SCVBA Nature Shop

Directions: From I-280 in Cupertino, exit Foothill Expy. Travel south onto Foothill Blvd for 1.3 miles. Turn left onto McClellan Rd and continue for 0.5 miles. Turn left into the overflow parking lot (Latitude/Longitude: 37.313534, -122.064897). The nature shop is located across the creek at the preserve entrance (address: 22221 McClellan Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014, Latitude/Longitude: 37.313072, -122.063695).

Facilities: ADA accessible bathroom, drinking water, cell phone service

Parking Type and Fees: fee paved parking, ADA spots available, use overflow lot if possible.

Banner Photo: Bird by photographer

Questions? Email programs@scvbirdalliance.org