Mandarin Bilingual Birding at McClellan Ranch Preserve

Mandarin Bilingual Birding at McClellan Ranch Preserve

We will begin our journey outside the SCVBA Nature Shop in Cupertino where we will

focus on the birds that visit our feeders such as Lesser Goldfinch, Chestnut-backed

Chickadee, House Finches, Oak Titmouse and Nuthatches. We will also show you how

to use Merlin Bird ID, a free bird identification app for iPhones and Android phones that

is helpful for new birders. Then we will take a short stroll together along the paved

Stevens Creek Trail, looking for and identifying birds. Afterwards, we’ll email you a list of

the bird species observed and a guide to additional birding resources. Trip limited to 15

participants.

Trip Difficulty: less than 1 mile, flat trail, gentle pace appropriate for all regardless of

physical abilities

Trip Notes: bring binoculars or borrow loaners; optional: download

Merlin Bird ID to your smartphone (https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/)

Other Notes: This trip will cancel for rain and for AQI's 150 and above

Leaders: Joyce Zhang (650) 656-5830, Mary Ann Robertson, and Phil Chen

Meet: In front of the SCVAS Nature Shop, park in overflow lot

Directions: From I-280 in Cupertino, exit Foothill Expy. Travel south onto Foothill Blvd

for 1.3 miles. Turn left onto McClellan Rd and continue for 0.5 miles. Turn left into the

overflow parking lot (Latitude/Longitude: 37.313534, -122.064897). The nature shop is

located across the creek at the preserve entrance (address: 22221 McClellan Rd,

Cupertino, CA 95014, Latitude/Longitude: 37.313072, -122.063695).

Parking Fees: no fees, 2 ADA compliant parking spots in the main parking lot and 2

more in the overflow parking lot

Facilities: ADA compliant bathroom, drinking water

Beginner Friendly, Loaner Binoculars Available, Family Friendly Ages 10 and up,

Stroller Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible

Questions? Email general questions to [email protected] or contact the trip leader for

questions regarding the event.

Host or Publisher Santa Clara Valley Audubon