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Chestnut-backed Chickadee by Tom Grey

MCCLELLAN RANCH PRESERVE FOR BEGINNERS

This event will start outside the SCVAS Nature Shop in Cupertino where we will focus on the birds that visit our feeders such as Chestnut-backed Chickadee, Oak Titmouse and Nuttall’s Woodpecker. We will also show you how to use Merlin Bird ID, a free bird identification app that is helpful for new birders. Then we will take a short stroll together along the paved Stevens Creek Trail, looking for and identifying birds. Afterwards, we’ll email you a list of the bird species observed and a guide to additional birding resources.

Trip Difficulty: 1 mile, flat trail, gentle pace appropriate for all regardless of physical abilities

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

Leaders: Robin Chen (408) 409-4373 and Ginger Langdon-Lassagne (408) 688-6695

Beginner Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible

Meet: in front of 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: ADA compliant bathroom, drinking water

Parking Type and Fees: No fees, paved parking, at least 2 ADA compliant spots plus several more in second lot

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