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Gadwall by Bilal Al-Shahwany
Photo Walk at Palo Alto Baylands
Bring your camera and binocular and enjoy birding and photography "therapy" in Palo Alto Baylands Park.
Trip Difficulty: 1 mile, paved and gravel trails
Leaders: Bilal Al-Shahwany (408) 482-0396 and Diane McCoy (650) 714-3769
Beginner Friendly, Family Friendly Ages 4 and up, Stroller Friendly
Meet: Lucy Evans Baylands Nature Interpretive Center parking lot
Directions: From US-101 in Palo Alto take Embarcadero Rd east towards the bay. Pass the airport and turn left at the T-intersection. Continue for 0.5 miles passing the duck pond. Just over the bridge, the nature center (2775 Embarcadero Rd) will be on your left and the paved parking area will be on your right. Latitude/Longitude: 37.458949, -122.105212 for the parking lot, 37.459384, -122.106171 for in front of Lucy Evans.
Facilities: porta-potty, cell phone service
Parking Type and Fees: paved parking lot
Questions? Email general questions to fieldtrips@scvas.org or contact the trip leader for questions regarding the event.