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Field Trip: Coyote Creek in Morgan Hill

  • 37.166893, -121.649175 (map)

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Spotted Towhee by Craige Edgerton

Coyote Creek in Morgan Hill

We'll follow the meandering Coyote Creek starting at the Coyote Creek Visitor Center in Morgan Hill looking for raptors like White-tailed Kites and Red-shouldered Hawks in open areas, Wood Ducks and Common Mergansers in the creek, and songbirds such as Oak Titmice and Chestnut-backed Chickadees in the oaks and sycamores that line the creek.

Trip Difficulty: 3 miles, paved and dirt trails, no elevation gain

Other Trip Notes: Heavy rain cancels.

Leaders: Craige Edgerton (408) 460-1102 and Howard Freidman (408) 806-6772

Beginner Friendly, Family Friendly All Ages

Meet: Coyote Creek Visitor Center (do not drive up to the dam)

Directions: From US-101, exit Cochrane Rd and head east. Turn left onto Malaguerra Ave and continue into the park, with parking lots on the left. The visitor center is next to the parking lots. Latitude/Longitude: 37.166893, -121.649175

Facilities: restrooms, drinking water

Parking Type and Fees: paved parking, no fees

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

Earlier Event: January 16
Special Event: McClellan Ranch Work Day
Later Event: January 21
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