Western Wood Peewee: Vivek Khanzode

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 such spring migrants as Wilsons Warblers, Western Flycatares, 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 1/2 miles, packed-dirt trails, muddy or possibly muddy after rain, little or no elevation gain, little to no shade, poison oak alongside trail (wear long pants)

Leaders: Kaiting and Cory

Meet: Overflow 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. Latitude/Longitude: 37.144862, -121.779067

Facilities: ADA accessible porta-potty, cell coverage may be intermittent or non-existent

Parking Type and Fees: dirt parking lot

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

Banner Photo: Western Wood Peewee by Vivek Khanzode