Field Trips and Meetings

We will walk through the coastal prairie looking and listening for Grasshopper Sparrow and Savannah Sparrow, as well as Western Kingbird, Chipping Sparrow, Western Bluebird, and other grassland species such as the Ohlone tiger beetle. Meet at Highway 1 x Shaffer Road at 8 AM, parking is along Shaffer Road and across the highway near the preserve gate.
Leader: Alex Rinkert

A walk for Global Big Day. We will start with a look at the ocean for seabirds, then will walk the trails looking for summer breeding birds and local residents. Mostly easy walking. Meet at the Delaware entrance to the park. If time permits will continue to Antonelli pond and the Homeless Garden Project.
Leader: Phil Brown

The search for a Golden-crowned Kinglet continues. We'll walk through the Redwood Loop, and continue up Pipeline Rd. as we listen for Hermit Warblers, Golden-crowned Kinglets, and other breeding species. Meet at the bridge over the San Lorenzo River, just inside the main Henry Cowell entrance off Highway 9, south of Felton. Map link here. https://maps.app.goo.gl/STnRV81e4pTiVehH7
Leader: Paul Miller

Breeding activities will be in full swing in this great birding area. We will watch and listen for thrushes, vireos, flycatchers, woodpeckers, warblers, swallows, and more! This is a mixed wooded riparian area that begins with a meadow frequented by Wild Turkeys. The walk will be on a paved access road to the archery range (which is closed on weekdays). Directions: Meet at Brookwood Drive, east of Prospect Heights (see map above) at the end of the residential street. Look for an open place to park in front of the houses. Do not park by the gate.
Leader: Lisa Larson

We'll walk the trails around Ponderosa Lodge, in search of Pileated Woodpecker and Purple Martin as well as breeding warblers and others.  Meet at the parking lot at Juvenile Hall, 3650 Graham Hill Rd.
Leader: Paul Miller

Join Zeka Glucs, Director of UCSC's Predatory Bird Research Group to learn about the legacy of groups legacy and their ongoing community science monitoring program tracking the population of Peregrine Falcons in our region.