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Field Trip: North Coyote Valley in Spring

  • North Coyote Valley Conservation Area 37.210736, -121.747062 (map)

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North Coyote Valley Conservation Area

The North Coyote Valley Conservation Area is hidden away in the rolling hills and oak-dotted grassland of the Coyote Valley. While the seasonal wetland is now retreating, this space still promises lots of activity with the arrival of summer migrants and the breeding behavior of our residential birds.

Trip Difficulty: 2 miles, dirt trails, little or no elevation gain

Leaders: Carolyn Knight (408)252-3740

Meet: gated entrance off of Santa Teresa Blvd.

Directions: From US-101 South, take Bailey exit, turning right onto Santa Teresa. Proceed until just past the planted meridian strip and turn left to the green gate. From Hwy 85 South, take the Bernal exit, turning left onto Santa Teresa. Proceed to the second green gate on the right hand side of the road, just before the start of the planted median strip. Latitude/Longitude: 37.210736, -121.747062

Facilities: Porta-potty, no water 

Parking Type and Fees: dirt pullout, no fees

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

Earlier Event: April 8
Field Trip: Alum Rock Park (San Jose)
Later Event: April 10
Bay Area Bird Photographers (BABP)