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Pacific-slope Flycatcher by Deanna Tucker

Strolling for Birds at Overfelt Gardens

The end of May brings the end of nesting season for many birds in the Overfelt Gardens in San Jose. Pacific Slope Flycatchers, Western Wood Pewees, and Hutton’s Vireos are some of the birds we will be looking for in the mature tree growth that is abundant in this small urban park.Red-breasted Nuthatches and Swainson’s Thrushes have been reported there in May as well. We might have the chance to find Yellow Warblers, Townsend’s Warblers, and even the last of the season Yellow-rumped Warblers. Of course, we need to be on the lookout for Black-headed Grosbeak and Western Tanager.

Trip Difficulty: 1.5-2.0 Miles. Flat paths made of asphalt good for all types of travel, by foot or chair. Mix of sun and shade on the trails.

Leaders: Howard Friedman (408) 806-6772 and Susan Tenney (408) 802-6184

Beginner Friendly, Family Friendly Ages 10 and up, Stroller Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible

Meet: Park entrance on McKee Rd

Directions: From US-101, take the McKee Rd exit east and make a U-turn at Jose Figueres Dr. The park will be immediately on your right. From I-680, take the McKee Rd. exit west and the park will be on the right after Jose Figueres Dr. Latitude/Longitude: 37.362792, -121.853985

Facilities: Bathrooms are available. Good cell phone service.

Parking Type and Fees: This park is free. It is ADA compliant. Street parking on McKee Rd. and on Educational Park Drive.

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