Golden Eagle: Amanda Newlove

Young Birders Club: Raptors and Wrens at Sierra Vista OSP

Join the Young Birders Club for a morning walk at Sierra Vista OSP in the eastern foothills of Santa Clara County! While walking through the oak chaparral and hilly grasslands we will be looking for birds of prey including Golden Eagles and Red-tailed Hawks, and a variety of other species like Rock Wrens and Acorn Woodpeckers. We’ll start at the Aquila Loop, and then continue out and back with the Kestrel Trail.

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: 1.75 miles, rocky, packed dirt trails, hilly (elevation gain over 300 ft), steep in some sections, little to no shade

Leader: Camden, youngbirders@scvas.org

Loaner Binoculars Available

Meet: Sierra Vista OSP Parking Lot

Directions: From I-680 in San Jose, exit Berryessa Rd. Travel east towards the hills for a little over a mile. Turn left onto Piedmont Rd, then turn right onto Sierra Rd (be prepared for a curvy, uphill drive). The preserve parking lot is on your right in about 4 miles. Address: 5341 Sierra Rd, San Jose, CA 95132. Latitude/Longitude: 37.409140, -121.801635

Facilities: ADA accessible portapotty, cell service, water fountains

Parking: paved lot

Banner Photo: Golden Eagle by Amanda Newlove

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