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ED LEVIN CP - SPRING VALLEY AREA

Bullock's Oriole by Tom Grey

The trip will take a leisurely loop around the Spring Valley Pond and the adjacent lawn areas, where we will likely find 50+ species during our 2.5-hour walk. We'll check the trees for Rufous and Allen's Hummingbirds, Bullock's and Hooded Orioles, and hopefully Lawrence's Goldfinches as Great Blue Herons and Great Egrets hunt on the pond. All the while we'll have to keep an eye to the sky for this location's abundant raptors; Bald Eagle, Golden Eagle, Red-tailed Hawk, Red-shouldered Hawk, Cooper's Hawk, Sharp-shinned Hawk, White-tailed Kite, Merlin, American Kestrel, and Peregrine Falcon are all possible here!

Trip Difficulty: 1 mile; flat, gravel or paved trails, as well as lawn areas (which may be wet in the morning, so plan accordingly).

Other Trip Notes: Masks are optional- please feel free to wear one if you would like.

Leaders: Carter Gasiorowski: (408) 818-0839 and Eve Meier (408) 569-9391

Beginner Friendly, Family Friendly Ages 10 and up

Meet: We will meet at the last parking lot at the Spring Valley Area.

Directions: From I-680 in Milpitas, exit E Calaveras Blvd and go east for about 2.5 miles. OR, from Mountain View or Palo Alto, take 101 south to 237 east, which turns into Calaveras. The Spring Valley Parking Area will be on your right, across from the fire station. At the entrance kiosk, turn left and continue to the last parking lot across from the horse corral. Latitude/Longitude: 37.445750, -121.847488

Facilities: Restrooms with running water, but no cell service

Parking Type and Fees: $6 County Parks Entrance Fee

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