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Backyard Birds for Beginners at McClellan Ranch Preserve

McClellan Ranch by Eve Meier

Learn your backyard birds on this beginners' bird walk! The birds in your backyard are the same species that visit Audubon’s bird feeders at McClellan Ranch. With the help of our volunteers, you’ll observe the birds that come to the feeders and learn how to use Merlin, a free bird identification app that is helpful for new birders. We’ll then take a short stroll together along the Stevens Creek Trail, looking for and identifying birds. Afterwards, we’ll email you a list of the bird species observed and a guide to birding resources.

Trip Difficulty: Less than 1 mile, flat paved trail

Other Trip Notes: Bring binoculars and wear masks. Optional: download Merlin Bird ID to your smartphone (https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/)

Leaders: Robin Chen: (408) 409-4373, robinchen2k@yahoo.com and ‪Sarah Chan (650) 549-4576‬

Beginner Friendly, Family Friendly All Ages, Wheelchair Accessible

Meet: In front of the SCVAS Nature Shop

Directions: From I-280 in Cupertino, exit Foothill Expy. Travel south onto Foothill Blvd for 1.3 miles. Turn left onto McClellan Rd and continue for 0.5 miles. Turn left into the preserve parking lot. The nature shop is located at the preserve entrance. Address: 22221 McClellan Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014. Latitude/Longitude: 37.313072, -122.063695

Facilities: wheelchair-accessible bathroom, drinking water

Parking Type and Fees: paved parking, ADA-complaint spots available, no fees

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