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Bufflehead by Vinayak Hebbagil

Los Gatos Creek County Park

The highlights of this Los Gatos park are the large percolation ponds (Oka Ponds) that provide waterfowl habitat - this provides an opportunity to look for some of the wintering ducks that may have arrived and is a great introduction to different species that are uncommon during rest of the year. While walking around the ponds we will also be looking and listening for songbirds, wading birds, and wintering gulls.

Trip Difficulty: 2-3 miles, paved and gravel trails

Leaders: Vinayak Hebbagil (585) 705-6643, Shweta Shidhore (585) 748-5117 and Eve Meier (408) 569-9391

Beginner Friendly

Meet: Parking lot near restrooms  

Directions: From CA-17 S exit San Tomas Expy then immediately take the Camden Ave exit. After 0.1 miles, continue on Dell Ave for 0.8 miles. Turn left into the park entrance. From CA-17 N, exit Camden Ave/San Tomas Expy. Turn left onto White Oaks Rd then left onto Camden Ave. Continue onto San Tomas Expy then immediately take the Camden Ave exit. After 0.1 miles, continue on Dell Ave for 0.8 miles. Turn left into the park entrance. Latitude/Longitude: 37.269775, -121.950474

Facilities: bathroom, drinking water

Parking Type and Fees: paved parking lot, parking fees, credit card only

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