eBird/GBBC Data Entry Best Practices document

Sunday October 5
Sulphur Creek Nature Center, Hayward (9:00 - 11:30)

Join us on this beautiful trail through oaks, offering a family-friendly easy 1.3 mile outing. After we will tour the wildlife education and rehabilitation facility that features local wildlife on display, a discovery center, educational programs, and a wildlife hospital. $15 admission fee.

Directions: directions

Thursday October 9
Central Park, San Mateo (9:00 - 10:00)

A morning outing for those with limited time or mobility. This is a terrific opportunity if you’ve not been to Central Park. This 16.5 acre park was the first in San Mateo! The hour- long walk will introduce you to some year-round residents and SMCBA's Cavity Nesters Recovery Program.

Directions: Meet in front of the Japanese Tea Garden.

Leaders:  Doug Brown and Ed Ching    Register

Friday October 10
Filoli: Estate Trail, Woodside (9:30 - 12:00)

This is a 2-2.5 mile moderate walk. Habitats include mixed oak, redwood, madrone woodlands, riparian corridor, and historic horse pastures.

Directions: From Hwy 280, exit at Edgewood Rd and head west. At the T intersection, turn right onto Canada Rd. In 1/2 mile, turn left into the property. Admission fee.

Leader:  Kimberlie Moutoux    Register

Saturday October 11
Oyster Point Bay Marina/Park, South San Francisco (8:30 - 10:30)

Join us for a new field trip at this 33 acre bayside park offering many shore birds and terns, as well as some sparrows. There is little elevation and this roughly 2 mile walk will start at the marina park, then we will head towards the canal and turn back to the start. Easily accessible through mass transportation.

Directions:Meet at ferry building.

Leaders: Max Hollenback and Doug Brown    Register

Sunday October 19
Bedwell Bayfront Park, Menlo Park (10:00 - 12:00)

Beginner and family-friendly bird walk on fairly level trails exploring the upland and wetland areas of the park. Fall migration will be in full swing with raptors, egrets, and LBBs (little brown birds) being seen. Loaner binoculars available.

Directions: Meet in the car park near the restrooms.

Leader:  J.R. Blair    Register

Friday October 24
Filoli: Spring Creek Trail, Woodside (9:30 - 12:00)

Join us for a 3 mile hike. This trail gains 100' elevation in 1/4 mile on a dirt path - not recommended if you have mobility issues. We will spend most of the morning on the California Trail in the Oak and Madrone forest and the Spring Creek Trail through the Redwoods. The California Trail is over dirt paths with a slight incline and is one mile long. The Spring Creek Trail is 1/2 mile on a narrow dirt track with a 100' elevation gain. Admission Fee.

Directions: 86 Cañada Road, Woodside

Leader:  Kimberlie Moutoux    Register

Saturday October 25
Sign Hill Park, South San Francisco (8:30 - 10:30)

Sign Hill is a 30 acre hilltop preserve and a wonderful place to hike. This easy-paced 1 mile trail has a mild incline and features good views of South San Francisco. Notable species can be found here in the middle of the city from warblers to the purple finch. No restroom.

Directions: 520 Diamond Ave., meet under Eucalyptus tree by water tank.

Leader:  Max Hollenback    Register

Wednesday October 29
Palo Alto Baylands, Palo Alto (9:00 - 12:00)

Meet at the Lucy Evans interpretive center at the Palo Alto Baylands for a leisurely walk where we will explore this San Francisco Bay treasure. We should see a variety of ducks and other waterbirds and we will look for wintering sparrows.

Directions: 2775 Embarcadero Rd.

Leader:  Donna Pomeroy    Register

Friday October 31
Cypress Lawn Cemetery, Colma (8:30 - 10:30)

Established in 1892, Cypress Lawn is a historic garden cemetery and arboretum occupying over 200 acres.

Directions: 1370 El Camino Real, meet at the gate. SamTrans stop.

Leader:  Max Hollenback    Register

Sunday November 2
Coyote Hills Regional Park, Fremont (10:00 - 12:00)

This park comprises 1,266 acres of marshland and rolling grassland-covered hills located along the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay. EBird cites 222 species at the Vistors Center!

Directions: $5.00 vehicle admission fee, 8000 Patterson Ranch Road

Leader:  J.R. Blair    Register

Monday November 3
Filoli: Estate Trail, Woodside (9:30 12:00)

A morning outing for those with limited time or mobility. This is a terrific opportunity if you’ve not been to Central Park. This 16.5 acre park was the first in San Mateo! The hour- long walk will introduce you to some year-round residents and SMCBA's Cavity Nesters Recovery Program.

Directions: Meet in front of the Japanese Tea Garden.

Leaders:  Doug Brown and Ed Ching    Register

Saturday November 8
Wavecrest, Half Moon Bay (9:30 - 12:30)

Bioblitz, not the typical field trip, this event focuses on finding and identifying as many species as possible in a specific area over a limited period of time using the iNatural app on electronic devices. With completion of more of the Coastal Trail there is a need for a baseline survey. Join SMCBA and Coastside Land Trust for this fun community science event.

Directions: 399 Wavecrest Road, Half Moon Bay

Leader:  Cat Chang, Davena Gentry, and Barbara Dye    Register