Horned Lark: Chris Johnson

Young Birders Club: Máyyan 'Ooyákma/Coyote Ridge OSP

Come join the YBC for a guided bird walk at Máyyan 'Ooyákma (Coyote Ridge OSP).

We will walk the Bay Checkerspot Butterfly Trail to enjoy the season’s wildflowers in the serpentine grassland and to find specialized grassland birds such as Lark Sparrow, Grasshopper Sparrow, Rufous-crowned Sparrow, and Horned Lark all the while looking for the Bay Checkerspot Butterfly, a threatened species!

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: ~3 miles round trip with an elevation gain of about 500ft, rocky trails, little to no shade

Leaders: Vicki Silvas-Young, Kaiting, kaitingbirding@gmail.com

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

Meet: Coyote Ridge Parking Lot

Directions: From US-101, exit Bailey Ave and head east towards the foothills. Bailey Ave turns into Malech Rd. Continue on Malech Rd for 0.3 miles. The park will be on your right. Latitude/Longitude: 37.214715, -121.721581

Facilities: ADA accessible bathroom, cell service

Parking: dirt parking lot

Banner Photo: Horned Lark by Chris Johnson

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