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Coyote Valley (Late Winter/Early Spring): Love & Raptors in the Air

Coyote Valley (Late Winter/Early Spring): Love & Raptors in the Air

The agricultural fields of the Coyote Valley floor in South San Jose/Morgan Hill are excellent birding for raptors and grassland specialties. A popular stop is Laguna Ave, where with luck you can watch courting Red-tailed Hawks, Golden Eagles, Peregrine Falcons, and more! This trip is best done by car or by bike as it involves scanning long sections of fields along roads.

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Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve (Fall/Winter)

Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve (Fall/Winter)

No matter the season, Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve (CVOSP) in Morgan Hill is a great place to discover local favorites or special migrants. In fall and winter, this preserve is a perfect spot to watch for resident and migrating raptors, wintering sparrows, and agricultural-field specialties.

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