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Black-headed Grosbeak by Luis Villablanca

Quarry Park (Saratoga)

We’ll explore one of the South Bay’s newest parks. The main trail rises steadily from Saratoga to Sanborn County Park and passes through typical low- and higher-altitude forest, so expect Black-headed Grosbeak, Band-tailed Pigeon, Warbling Vireo, Hairy Woodpecker, White-breasted Nuthatch, Steller’s Jay, and other forest birds. There’s also a small pond.

Trip Difficulty: 2-3 miles, gravel and packed-dirt trails, hilly (elevation gain over 300 ft), shady, poison oak alongside trail (wear long pants)

Leaders: John Harshman (408) 406-4733 and Connor Christensen (714) 616-4866

Family Friendly Ages 10 and up

Meet: Quarry Park parking lot

Directions: From 85, take the Saratoga Avenue exit south through Saratoga and continue on Route 9 for about a mile out of town. Parking lot on the left, 2200 Congress Springs Rd. Latitude/Longitude: 37.25177, -122.04769

Facilities: bathroom, drinking water, cell phone service

Parking Type and Fees: dirt parking lot

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