Calero County Park

Calero Reservoir (Late Spring): Families of Western and Clark’s Grebes with Chicks

Calero Reservoir (Late Spring): Families of Western and Clark’s Grebes with Chicks

May to June, Western and Clark’s Grebes are taking care of their downy young. You can see babies on their parents’ backs as well as juveniles on their own in the water near their parents. Calero Reservoir in San José south of Almaden Valley can be a fairly easy place to watch them.

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Calero Reservoir (Late Winter/Early Spring): Dancing Western and Clark’s Grebes

Calero Reservoir (Late Winter/Early Spring):  Dancing Western and Clark’s Grebes

January through March, Western and Clark’s Grebes are performing their spectacular courtship displays. Calero Reservoir in San José south of Almaden Valley can be a fairly easy place to watch them.

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Rancho San Vicente (Fall/Winter): Rockin’ the Rock Wren

Rancho San Vicente (Fall/Winter): Rockin’ the Rock Wren

This fall and winter, visit the grassy hillsides of the Rancho San Vicente entrance to Calero County Park in San José. Enjoy the wide open skies and beautiful views while looking for raptors and Rock Wrens.

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