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Nov 15 9:30 AM

5 attended (est.) – 5.00 5.002

Welcome Birders,

Our next meetup will be at Charleston Slough. We will walk along marshy areas in hopes of seeing several different kinds of ducks, shorebirds, the all too familar canada geese, egrets, herons and several other passerines.

We will bird approximately 2 hours.

Please bring the following:
Binoculars
Light-colored clothing so we don't scare off the birds!
Water and snacks
Sunscreen/hat

Directions: go on Hwy 101 and take the San Antonio exit going east. Follow San Antonio Ave. until it turns right and becomes Terminal Blvd. There are places to park all along the left side of Terminal Blvd.

Cost: $4.00

Only members of this Group can view the location for this Meetup

8 Yes
3 Maybe

Sep 27 9:30 AM

4 attended (est.) – 5.00 5.002

Welcome Birders,

Our next meetup will be at Coyote Hills Regional Park. We will walk along a path surrounding marsh areas in hopes of seeing hawks, ducks, geese, white pelicans, egrets, herons and several other passerines. Perhaps we'll see some interesting fish and wildlife, as well!

We will bird approximately 2 hours.

Please bring the following:
Binoculars
Light-colored clothing so we don't scare off the birds!
Water and snacks
Sunscreen/hat

Directions: from the Peninsula, cross the Dumbarton Bridge and exit at the first exit: Thorton Blvd./ Paseo Padre Parkway. Turn left on Paseo Padre Parkway. After less than a mile, turn left on Patterson Ranch Road which shortly reaches the Park entrance.

You can avoid the parking fee if you park outside the Park near Patterson Ranch and Paseo Padre. There is a paved bicycle path that parallels Patterson Ranch into the Park.

Cost: $4.00

Only members of this Group can view the location for this Meetup

5 Yes
0 Maybe

Aug 23 11:00 AM

11 attended (est.) – 5.00 5.003

Welcome Birders,

Our next meetup will be at Penitencia Park. There is a plethora of birds at this venue! We will walk around the pond and most likely see herons, egrets and other waterfowl. There is also a creek trail and as we follow the path, I hope to see quail, raptors and passerines.

We will bird approximately 2 hours.

Please bring the following:
Binoculars
Light-colored clothing so we don't scare off the birds!
Water and snacks
Sunscreen/hat

Directions: from Highway 101 going South, take the Oakland Rd exit toward 13th Street. Turn right at Oakland Rd. (signs for 13th St). Then turn left at E Hedding Street. Continue on Berryessa Rd until you reach the address 3050 Berryessa.

Cost: $4.00

Penitencia Creek Park
San Jose, CA, 95133

10 Yes
1 Maybe

Jul 19 11:00 AM

10 attended (est.) – 5.00 5.005

Welcome Birders,

Our next meetup will be at Almaden Lake Park. We will walk along the lake and look out for waterfowl, raptors, herons, egrets, grebes and passerines.

We will bird approximately 2 hours.

Please bring the following:
Binoculars
Light-colored clothing so we don't scare off the birds!
Water and snacks
Sunscreen/hat

Directions: go south on 85, then take the exit toward Almaden Expressway. Turn left at Emporium Way and then turn right at Almaden Expressway. Next, turn left at Coleman and go about 56 feet until you reach the park. Take your next right on Winfield and park on the street. We will meet at the corner of Winfield and Almaden Lake Dr. at the gate (entrance to the Park).

Cost: $4.00

Almaden Lake Park
San Jose, CA, 95120

7 Yes
3 Maybe

Jun 14 11:00 AM

8 attended (est.) – 5.00 5.006

Welcome Birders,

Our next meetup will be at Shoreline Park. We will walk along the lake and look out for waterfowl, pelicans, raptors, passerines and the ever-present Canada Goose.

We will bird approximately 2 hours.

Please bring the following:
Binoculars
Light-colored clothing so we don't scare off the birds!
Water and snacks
Sunscreen/hat

In the last couple of bird meetups, we've seen some great birds. Look forward to seeing you.

Directions:

From the 101 exit N. Shoreline Blvd. heading east. As you continue on N. Shoreline Blvd you will pass through the gatehouse and enter the Shoreline Regional Park. Continue on Shoreline Blvd. as it winds through the park, past the golf course, and Rengstorff House. Follow the signs to the Lakeside Café/Sailing Center. Shoreline Blvd. will dead-end in our parking lot!

We will wait about 15 minutes for everyone before we leave on our walk.

Cost: $4.00

Only members of this Group can view the location for this Meetup

7 Yes
3 Maybe

Apr 26 1:00 PM

3 attended (est.) – 5.00 5.003

Hi fellow birders!

Our next Meetup will be at Arastradero Preserve. We will walk on a path and next to a pond and hopefully see several passerines, ducks, coots, grebes and raptors!

All members are welcome :)

Please bring: appropriate clothing, for cold weather or rain (wear camoflage or dark colors)
- sturdy shoes
- a field guide to birds (if you have one)
- binoculars (if you have a pair)
- pen, notebook
- a Fanny Pack/Backpack (to keep your stuff in)
- snacks

We will bird for approximately 2-3 hours.

I look forward to seeing you again and meeting new members!

Directions: from Hwy 280, exit Page Mill Road and drive west about 0.3 mile. Turn right onto Arastradero Road, continue about 0.5 mile and turn right into the parking lot.

Cost: $4.00

Only members of this Group can view the location for this Meetup

5 Yes
0 Maybe

Mar 21 1:00 PM

No rating yet

Hi fellow birders!

Our next Meetup will be at Charleston Slough. We will walk around a marsh area and probably see ducks, geese, raptors, egrets, herons and hopefully many other species!

All members are welcome :)

Please bring: appropriate clothing, for cold weather or rain (wear camoflage or dark colors)
- sturdy shoes
- a field guide to birds (if you have one)
- binoculars (if you have a pair)
- pen, notebook
- a Fanny Pack/Backpack (to keep your stuff in)
- snacks

We will bird for approximately 2-3 hours.

I look forward to seeing you again and meeting new members!

Directions: To get to this point directly, take the San Antonio Road exit from Hwy 101 and head northeast. The road turns right at Terminal Blvd. Parking is available along Terminal Blvd.

Cost: $4.00

Only members of this Group can view the location for this Meetup

2 Yes
1 Maybe

Jan 18 1:00 PM

3 attended (est.) – 5.00 5.001

Hi fellow birders!

Our next Meetup will be at Charleston Slough. We will walk around a marsh area and probably see ducks, geese, raptors, egrets, herons and hopefully many other species!

All members are welcome :)

Please bring: appropriate clothing, for cold weather or rain (wear camoflage or dark colors)
- sturdy shoes
- a field guide to birds (if you have one)
- binoculars (if you have a pair)
- pen, notebook
- a Fanny Pack/Backpack (to keep your stuff in)
- snacks

We will bird for approximately 2-3 hours.

I look forward to seeing you again and meeting new members!

Directions: To get to this point directly, take the San Antonio Road exit from Hwy 101 and head northeast. The road turns right at Terminal Blvd. Parking is available along Terminal Blvd.

Cost: $4.00

Only members of this Group can view the location for this Meetup

4 Yes
1 Maybe

Dec 08 21 2008 1:00 PM

3 attended (est.) – No rating yet

Hi fellow birders!

Our next Meetup will be at Charleston Slough. We will walk around a marsh area and probably see ducks, geese, raptors, egrets, herons and hopefully many other species!

All members are welcome :)

Please bring: appropriate clothing, for cold weather or rain (wear camoflage or dark colors)
- sturdy shoes
- a field guide to birds (if you have one)
- binoculars (if you have a pair)
- pen, notebook
- a Fanny Pack/Backpack (to keep your stuff in)
- snacks

We will bird for approximately 2-3 hours.

I look forward to seeing you again and meeting new members!

Directions: To get to this point directly, take the San Antonio Road exit from Hwy 101 and head northeast. The road turns right at Terminal Blvd. Parking is available along Terminal Blvd.

Cost: $4.00

Only members of this Group can view the location for this Meetup

3 Yes
0 Maybe

Nov 08 23 2008 1:00 PM

3 attended (est.) – 5.00 5.002

Hi fellow birders!

Our next Meetup will be at the Coyote Hills Regional Park. We will walk around a marsh area and if were up to it (in shape!), we'll walk up and down a grassy hill above the bay. We should see hawks, ducks, geese, white pelicans, egrets, herons and hopefully many other species!

All members are welcome :)

Please bring: appropriate clothing, for cold weather or rain (wear camoflage or dark colors)
- sturdy shoes
- a field guide to birds (if you have one)
- binoculars (if you have a pair)
- pen, notebook
- a Fanny Pack/Backpack (to keep your stuff in)
- snacks

We will bird for approximately 2-3 hours.

I look forward to seeing you again and meeting new members!

Directions: From the Peninsula, cross the Dumbarton Bridge and exit at the first exit: Thorton Blvd./Paseo Padre Parkway. (This is exit 36, the first exit after the toll plaza, travelling east). Turn left on Paseo Padre Parkway. After less than a mile, turn left on Patterson Ranch Road which shortly reaches the Park entrance.
Drive about 1.5 miles more, past the entrance kiosk and Quarry Staging Area, to the trailhead at the end of the road (near the Visitor center). There is a $5.00 parking fee. We will meet near the Visitor Center.

Cost: $4.00

Only members of this Group can view the location for this Meetup

3 Yes
0 Maybe