Blue-gray Gnatcatchers by Teresa Cheng

Young Birders Club: Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space Preserve

Join the young birders for a trip to Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space Preserve, where we will get to see the full effects of spring migration. We will take some trails on which we will probably be able to see spring migrants such as Wilsons Warblers, Western Flycatchers, along with our classic year round birds, such as Red Tailed Hawks, and Steller's Jays, and much more. Come along with us as we experience the power of spring migration!

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.

Trip Difficulty: 1.5 miles, paved trails, lawns, little to no elevation change, some shade

Leaders: Kaiting

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

Meet: the overflow lot 1/4 mile up the road from the primary parking lot.

Directions: From US-101, exit Bailey Ave. Continue west on Bailey Ave for 3 miles. Turn left onto McKean Rd, continue for 2.5 miles, then turn right onto Casa Loma Rd. The preserve is located at the end of Casa Loma Rd and the overflow lot is 1/4 mile up the road from the main parking lot - please do not park in the gravel equestrian lot. From US-101, exit Bailey Ave. Continue west on Bailey Ave for 3 miles. Turn left onto McKean Rd, continue for 2.5 miles, then turn right onto Casa Loma Rd. The preserve is located at the end of Casa Loma Rd and the overflow lot is 1/4 mile up the road from the main parking lot - please do not park in the gravel equestrian lot. Latitude/Longitude: 37.144868, -121.778956

Facilities: ADA accessible pit toilet, drinking water, cell coverage may be intermittent or non-existent

Parking: dirt parking lot

Banner Photo: Blue-gray Gnatcatcher by Teresa Cheng

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