Birdathon 2026: Run for the Hills

PUBLIC 4 HOUR TRADITIONAL

Want to get out of the bustling valley and enjoy the rolling hills, golden grasslands, and majestic oaks of the Diablo Range foothills while still supporting the SCVBA Birdathon? Join me and Edward Rooks at Joseph D. Grant County Park! We’ll bird the historic ranch house area then take the trails through Hall’s Valley. Target birds include Orange-crowned Warbler, Bullock’s Oriole, Lazuli Bunting, Western Kingbird and Ash-throated Flycatcher. Bring a picnic lunch, we'll eat together in the shade after birding.

Trip Difficulty: 3 miles, packed dirt trails, lawns, little to no shade

Leader: Eve Meier ([email protected]), Edward Rooks

Birding Intensity: Moderate

Meet Location: Green Barn Picnic Area, [email protected]

Directions: From US-101 exit Capitol Expy in San Jose and continue east for 1.7 miles, turn right onto Quimby Rd and continue for 7 miles. Turn right onto CA-130 E and continue for 0.2 miles. The park entrance is on the right. After passing through the park entry kiosk, continue into the park for about 300 ft. Turn left to follow the sign directing you to Green Barn parking. Park near the restroom and green barn. Note that google maps “Ranch House Parking Area” will take you to a different location in the large parking lot. Latitude/Longitude: 37.337493, -121.716896

Driving Notes: Quimby Road winds up into the hills with some steep drop-offs and one short section of narrow road. As an alternative route, some people take Mount Hamilton Rd (Hwy 130) to the park.

Facilities: ADA restrooms, cell coverage may be intermittent or non-existent

Banner Photo: Bullock's Oriole by Tom Grey

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