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American Avocets by Tom Grey

CHARLESTON SLOUGH

This tidal estuary and nearby salt pond, marsh, and small lake attract shorebirds, waterfowl and raptors. We will look for sandpipers, ducks, wading birds, terns, and a variety of other species along the walk.

Notes: heavy rains cancels this trip

Difficulty: two miles, flat trails, some unpaved

Leaders: Nick Yatsko at (408) 891-3187 or nickyatsko@yahoo.com and Diane McCoy

Beginner Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible

Meet: trailhead near corner of Terminal Blvd and San Antonio Rd, Mountain View

Directions: From US-101 in Mountain View, exit San Antonio Rd. Continue north to the end of San Antonio Rd then turn right onto Terminal Blvd. Park along Terminal Blvd.

Latitude/Longitude: 37.433767, -122.099796

Facilities: restrooms and drinking water at trailhead

Parking Fees: no

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