Birdathon 2026: Birdcassos

PUBLIC 10 HOUR TRADITIONAL

This is your chance to draw or paint birds with friends! We begin our creative explorations (pencil, pen, paint, or whatever media you prefer) at Shoreline Lake. We will capture the birds around us together from 2-4 hours before separating to continue creating at home or wherever you like (total artistic window is 10 hours). The idea is we inspire each other's creativity before working independently. For me, I use this time to add color to my pencil drawings at home. Next we take snapshots of our work and share with each other and our sponsors. Don't be shy! There's an artist in all of us. It just needs to be encouraged...

Trip Difficulty: 1 mile, gravel and paved trails, little to no elevation gain

Leader: Matthew Dodder, 650-868-4922

Birding Intensity: Casual/Social

Meet location: Shoreline Lake Boat House

Directions: From US-101 in Mountain View, exit North Shoreline Blvd. Travel north for about one mile. Follow Shoreline Blvd to the boat house parking lot. Latitude/Longitude: 37.432196, -122.088302

Facilities: ADA accessible bathroom, drinking water, cell phone service

Banner Photo: Black Skimmer by Susan Cheung

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