Green Heron: Shrav Sundaram

CANCELLED: Young Birders Club: Vasona Lake

Join the Young Birders Club for a bird walk to Vasona Lake! This highly-developed urban park in Los Gatos is home to a variety of diverse habitats and bird species. We’ll search the riparian woodlands, small lake, eucalyptus groves, and large manicured lawns for herons, mergansers, warblers, spring migrants, and more.

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

Trip Difficulty: 2 miles, paved and gravel trails, lawn

Leaders: Kaiting, Yathir, youngbirders@scvas.org

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

Meet: University Avenue Entrance, inside the gate near the Pepper Tree Picnic Area

Directions: From CA-85 in Los Gatos, exit Winchester Blvd. Continue south for about 1.5 miles (Winchester Blvd becomes North Santa Cruz Ave) then turn left onto Blossom Hill Rd. The park entrance will be on your left in less than 0.5 miles. Pass through the park entry kiosk and continue to the LGS Recreation Boat Center parking lot. Latitude/Longitude: 37.241319, -121.970961.

Facilities: restroom

Parking Type and Fees: street parking, Street parking on University Avenue

Banner Photo: Green Heron by Shrav Sundaram

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