Shorebirds at Don Edwards NWR in Alviso

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Shorebirds at Don Edwards NWR in Alviso

This field trip explores parts of Don Edwards National Wildlife Refuge. We'll walk the boardwalk of the New Chicago Marsh - a great spot for shorebirds like Least Sandpipers, Phalaropes, and Long-billed Dowitchers. We'll also bird the upland marsh areas and entrance road for ducks, shorebirds, and other waterfowl.

Trip Difficulty: 2 miles, flat trails with no elevation gain

Other Trip Notes: Bring hat and lots of water in case it's hot.

Leaders: Chris Johnson (831) 601-8260 and Craige Edgerton (408) 460-1102

Beginner Friendly, Family Friendly Ages 14 and up

Meet: parking lot outside the gates, labeled as “Don Edwards Outside Parking” on Google Maps

Directions: From CA-237 exit north onto Zanker Rd. Continue on Zanker Rd for about 2.5 miles (Zanker Rd becomes Los Esteros Rd). Make a sharp right turn onto Grand Blvd. Small dirt parking lot is on your left in ½ mile. Latitude/Longitude: 37.435903, -121.958054

Facilities: porta-potty in main parking lot which is a short walk from the meeting location

Parking Type and Fees: No parking fees. Parking in dirt parking lot or paved entrance road.

Banner Photo: Wilson's Phalarope by Tom Grey

Questions? Email general questions to fieldtrips@scvas.org or contact the trip leader for questions regarding the event.