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Black-necked Stilts by Vivek Khanzode

Fall Migration at New Chicago Marsh

The New Chicago Marsh and the nearby gardens are a prime spot for fall migration. We'll look for migrant shorebirds like plovers and sandpipers in the bay, and we'll spend some time walking through the nearby gardens for migrant warblers and flycatchers.

Trip Difficulty: 2 miles, fairly flat dirt trail, some paved / walking along roads

Leaders: Mike Ambrose (818) 309-6256, Sonja Kramer (818) 297-0175 and Bob Bolles (650) 224-7410

Beginner Friendly, Family Friendly All Ages

Meet: Don Edwards Environmental Education Center main parking lot

Directions: From CA-237 exit north onto Zanker Rd. Continue on Zanker Rd for about 2.5 miles (Zanker Rd becomes Los Esteros Rd). Make a sharp right turn onto Grand Blvd and continue into the park. Latitude/Longitude: 37.439332, -121.959725

Facilities: porta-potty

Parking Type and Fees: free paved parking, some ADA compliant spots

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