Birdathon 2026: Golden Finches

PRIVATE 4 HOUR TRADITIONAL

The Golden Finches team will be exploring a variety of Santa Clara County parks seeking out the wide range of bird species that thrive across our region's diverse habitats. From open spaces to wooded areas and waterways, we'll follow a carefully planned route, spotting and tracking the many birds that call these environments home.

Our team plans to observe the behaviors of multiple species and record as many as possible. Through our contribution to bird conservation in our community, we hope to inspire a deeper connection to birds, nature, and each other.

Leader: Kira Olewiler

Birding Intensity: Here for birds and only birds

Meet Location: Palo Alto Baylands Nature Center Parking Lot

Directions: From US-101 in Palo Alto take Embarcadero Rd east towards the bay. Pass the airport and turn left at the T-intersection. Continue for 0.5 miles passing the duck pond. Just over the bridge, the nature center (2775 Embarcadero Rd) will be on your left and the paved parking area will be on your right.

Latitude/Longitude: 37.458949, -122.105212 for the parking lot

Facilities: bathroom, drinking water, cell coverage may be intermittent or non-existent

Banner Image: Lesser Goldfinch by Sushanta Bhandarkar.

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