Birdathon 2026: Hot Spotters

PUBLIC 4 HOUR TRADITIONAL

A relaxed, county-wide “mini-big day”. We will bird in a small selection of key habitats and search for seasonal targets, we expect the group to retrieve at least 100 species. The exact itinerary TBD will be include some driving to 2-3 locations.

Trip Difficulty: 3 miles, mixed trails, some hills, some shade, poison oak habitat

Leader: Matthew Dodder, [email protected]

Birding Intensity: Moderate

Meet Location: Ed R. Levin County Park (Sandy Wool Entrance)

Directions: From I-680 in Milpitas, exit E Calaveras Blvd and go east for 2 miles. Turn left onto Downing Rd and continue for 1.1 miles going past Sandy Wool Lake to the opposite side. The large parking lot will be on your right next to the dog park. Latitude/Longitude: 37.456984, -121.863857

Facilities: porta-potty, pit toilet, cell phone service

Banner Photo: Bullock's Oriole by Wei Zhang

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