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Teen Birders: Guadalupe Oak Grove Park 

Yellow-rumped Warbler: Tom Grey

Fall is starting in this Almaden Valley park where wide flat trails meander through groves of oaks. We will look for fall arrivals like Yellow-Rumped Warblers and White-Crowned Sparrows, and other oak woodland birds such as Acorn Woodpeckers, Chestnut-backed Chickadees, and Oak Titmice. This trip is designed for teenagers, but parents and siblings are welcome to attend! We welcome birders of all skill levels. Loaner binoculars are available for participants.

Trip Difficulty: Less than 2 miles, wide trails, one small hill

Leaders: Massimo Bafetti, Matthew Dodder (650) 868-4922

Meet: parking lot off of Thorntree Dr

Directions: From CA-85 in San Jose, exit Almaden Expy. Continue south for 1.2 miles then turn right onto McAbee Rd. Travel 0.3 miles on McAbee then turn right onto Thorntree Dr. Parking lot is on your left in 0.3 miles. Latitude/Longitude: 37.236394, -121.878188

Facilities: bathrooms, drinking water

Parking Fees: no

Park Hours: 8 am to sunset

Banner Photo: Yellow-rumped Warbler by Tom Grey

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