Western Grebes: Amanda Newlove

Young Birders Club: Calero Reservoir

Join the Young Birders Club for a special birding outing at Calero Reservoir, one of the best local places to witness the spectacular “Grebe Rush”, a synchronized display in which pairs run across the water side by side.

This will be a mostly stationary outing, with minimal walking. We’ll stay along the shoreline at a good viewing location, scanning the water and allowing time for the grebes to initiate their displays. We may also see other wintering waterbirds on the reservoir, including ducks, gulls, and occasional raptors passing overhead.

This trip is designed for young birders, but parents and siblings are welcome to attend. We welcome birders of all skill levels! Loaner binoculars are available for participants.

Notes: Bring water, snacks. Rain cancels

Trip Difficulty: 0.5 miles, dirt trails

Leaders: Kaiting, kaitingbirding@gmail.com

Loaner Binoculars Available, Beginner Friendly, 2 hours or less, No elevation gain

Meet: Boat launch Parking lot

Directions: From US-101, exit Bailey Ave. Follow Bailey Ave for 3 miles to McKean Rd. Turn right onto McKean Rd. The boat launch area will be on your left in less than 1 mile. Alternately, from CA-85, exit Almaden Expressway south, drive about 5 miles, then turn right onto Harry Rd at the dead end. To the next left onto McKean Rd. The boat launch parking lot will be on the right in about 2 miles. 

Latitude/Longitude: 37.186744, -121.775107

Facilities: ADA accessible port-a-potty

Parking: paved lot, $6 County Parks fee, free with annual county parks pass

Banner Photo: Western Grebes by Amanda Newlove

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