Waterfowl

Penitencia Creek Trail (Fall/Winter): Percolation Ponds and Creekside Birding

Penitencia Creek Trail (Fall/Winter): Percolation Ponds and Creekside Birding

A small, uncrowded place in East San Jose, jam-packed with waterfowl in the winter and offering great photo opportunities of ducks, herons, and shorebirds. The trails are made from gravel and offer easy, level walking, and there is plenty of sun during the colder months. The mix of creekside and pond habitat can result in a large number of species observed, especially in the winter and when water levels are favorable.

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