Black Skimmers: Tom Grey

Join us for a walk along Shoreline Park and Lake! We’ll walk along the Bay Trail and Adobe Creek Loop Trail to explore Shoreline Lake, Charleston Slough, and Coast Casey Forebay. We’ll search the waters for shorebirds and ducks, and look to the sky for flying terns, swallows, and birds of prey.

This trip is designed for young birders, but parents and siblings are welcome to attend. We welcome birders of all skill levels—whether you’ve been birding for years, or never picked up a pair of binoculars before, we’d love to bird with you! Young birders can socialize and have fun birding together. Loaner binoculars are available for participants.

Meet: Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve trailhead near corner of Terminal Blvd and San Antonio Rd, Mountain View

Directions: From US-101 in Mountain View, exit San Antonio Rd. Continue north to the end of San Antonio Rd then turn right onto Terminal Blvd. Park along Terminal Blvd. Latitude/Longitude: 37.433767, -122.099796

Facilities: Restroom and drinking water at trailhead

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

Trip Difficulty: 2 miles, flat trails, mostly paved

Contact youngbirders@scvas.org with questions.