10:30 am - 12:15 pm
Sunnyvale Water Pollution Control Plant, 1444 Borregas Ave, Sunnyvale
We encourage you to carpool, bike, or take transit!
Bring your binoculars. Loaner binoculars will be available!
Due to Covid and in consideration of others, please wear a facemask.
Everyone welcome! LGBTQ+ community, their allies, friends and family. Children are welcome as long as they bring a responsible adult.
For a preview of birding this location, please see the SCVAS "Self-Guided Field Trip:"
https://scvas.org/self-guided-birding/sunnyvale-water-pollution-control-plant-winter-ducks-for-days
We'll plan the route based on the conditions, the birds, and the physical capability of the attendees. (Some routes offer flat walking; some are wheelchair-compatible; other routes feature stairs or uphill climbing.)
Meet: Carl Rd parking lot, near the porta-potty (just look for the bird nerds with binos, scopes, and birding-themed hats and tshirts
Directions: From CA-237 in Sunnyvale, exit Lawrence Expy/Caribbean Dr. Continue onto Caribbean Dr. In about 1.2 miles, turn right at Borregas then left on Carl Rd following the signs to the bay trail access parking lot.
Parking: paved parking, ADA compliant spots available in both parking locations, no fees
There is a small parking lot on Carl Rd. at the trailhead. Please carpool, bike or take public transit if you can--to protect the environment, AND for practicality of parking.
Note that these parking spots have a scary-looking sign, but it actually says "N CONSTRUCTION parking”--you are allowed to park there!
Latitude/Longitude: 37.419133, -122.018296.
If the Carl Rd parking lot is full or closed, there is additional parking along Caribbean Dr just west of Borregas Ave. Once parked, you can reach the field trip meeting point by using the well-signed connector trail on Caribbean Dr (the connector trail is 0.2 miles west of Borregas at Latitude/Longitude: 37.417595, -122.018838. Walk 0.1 miles to the meeting spot.
Public Transportation: The Borregas Light Rail Station and the bus stop at the intersection of Java Drive and Borregas Avenue are each 0.6 mile from the trailhead on West Caribbean Drive next to the parking area.
Facilities: porta-potty (usually unpleasant, so plan ahead!!!). No water source. No seating.