Acorn Woodpecker: Carter Gasiorowski

Young Birders Photo Walk at McClellan Ranch

Bring your lenses out! This field trip to McClellan Ranch is all about working to improve our camera skills. We'll focus on capturing all kinds of plant and animal life, not just birds. Including guidance from an adult leader from Bay Area Bird Photographers, we'll work on photographing the bird feeders and park trails together.

Additional Notes: A camera is not required, but this trip will be not be strictly focused on birding. Dress for cooler weather, temperature may be around 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Bring bug spray and water bottle.

Trip Difficulty: <1miles, dirt/paved trails, little to no elevation change

Leader: Audrey, 408-472-7590, Sreedhara Alavattam

Loaner Binoculars Available

Meet: SCVBA Nature Shop

Directions: From I-280 in Cupertino, exit Foothill Expy. Travel south onto Foothill Blvd for 1.3 miles. Turn left onto McClellan Rd and continue for 0.5 miles. Turn left into the overflow parking lot—if parking is filled—(Latitude/Longitude: 37.313534, -122.064897). The nature shop is located across the creek at the preserve entrance (address: 22221 McClellan Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014, Latitude/Longitude: 37.313072, -122.063695).

Facilities: ADA accessible restroom, cell service, water fountains

Parking: paved parking lot

Banner Photo: Acorn Woodpecker by Carter Gasiorowski

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