Join the Young Birders Club for a morning walk along the saltmarsh and pickleweed of the Palo Alto Baylands! Led by YBC co-lead Valerie Wong and young birder Kaiting, we’ll explore the Marsh Front Trail, Duck Pond, Harriet Mundy Marsh, and more. As we stroll by the sloughs, we’ll look for resident birds such as the American Avocet, Black-necked Stilt, and Black-crowned Night-Heron, and keep an eye out for wintering ducks and soaring raptors.

This trip is designed for young birders, but parents and siblings are welcome to attend. We welcome birders of all skill levels! Loaner binoculars are available for participants.

Leader: Kaiting H and Valerie Wong

Meet: Parking Lot for Lucy Evans Nature Center

Directions: From US-101 in Palo Alto take Embarcadero Rd east towards the bay. Pass the airport and turn left at the T-intersection. Continue for 0.5 miles passing the duck pond. Just over the bridge, the interpretive center (2775 Embarcadero Rd) will be on your left and the paved parking area will be on your right. Latitude/Longitude: 37.459384, -122.106171

Facilities: One ADA-compliant porta-potty near the sailing dock, one non-ADA compliant porta-potty at the duck pond.

Parking Type and Fees: Paved parking with ADA-compliant spots, no fees.

Photo: Western Sandpiper by Chris Johnson