eBird/GBBC Data Entry Best Practices document

Sunday June 28,
Devil's Slide, Pacifica (9:00 - 10:30)

This trail, a former segment of Highway 1, is an easy 1.3 mile out-and-back walk along a paved road that's accessible for al. The first segment takes you through a canyon rich in coastal plants, songbirds, and woodpeckers. As you turn the corner heading south, you join the cliffside path that ismade of granite and sandstone layers that have been twisted bytime and fault activity. On aclear day, the ocean view is spectacular, and many shorebirds can be seen in the water as wel as on Egg Rock. There are bathrooms at the start of the trail and several benches. Directions: Devils Slide Trail Northern Overlook - Parking on the right just north of the entrance to the Lantos Tunnel.

Leader:  Kimberlie Moutoux & Max Hollenback    Register

Sunday July 5
Coyote Hills Regional Park, Fremont (8:30 - 11:00)

This park comprises 1,266 acres of marshland and rolling, grassland-covered hills along the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay. We'll do a 1.5-mile loop with a slight elevation change. $5.00 vehicle admission fee, 8000 Patterson Ranch Road. Meet in the parking lot at the Visitor Center.

Leader:  Saatvika Despande    Register

Saturday July 11
Sign Hill, South San Francisco (8:30 - 11:00)

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.

Leader:  Max Hollenback    Register

Saturday July 18
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Willian Sister Ranch is a 1,100-acre restricted-access Audubon property. We will have an orientation to the ranch, journaling and a silent immersive walk in nature followed by sketching. Stanton Chan will lead an optional one-hour skills session after our sharing.

Leaders:  Pati Rouzer & Stanton Chan    Register

Sunday July19
Burleigh H Murray State Park, Half Moon Bay (8:00 - 12:00)

This is a leisurely 3-4 hour walk of ~3 miles in this bird-rich gem on a mostly level, gravel road leading to the historic barn. Ginny will emphasize identifying by sound since most of the birds here are in the treetops! Directions: Take SRI south from Half Moon Bay and then turn east at Higgins Canyon Rd.

Leader:  Ginny Marshall    Register

Saturday July 25,
Cypress Lawn, Colma (8:30 - 11:00)

Established ni 1892, Cypress Lawn is a historic garden cemetery and arboretum occupying over 200 acres and an eBird Hotspot! 1370 El Camino Real, meet at the large stone gate. SamTrans stop.

Leader:  Max Hollenback    Register

Saturday July 25
Twin Pines Park, Belmont (10:00 - 12:00) Beginning Nature Journaling

Nature Journaling invites you to slow down and take notice of the world around you, where you'll learn about observing using the I notice, I wonder, It reminds me of framework. Learn about and try your hand at it with birds and flowers right at the park. SMCBA will supply pens and small notebooks. Feel free to bring your own materials and a small, light weight chair if you have one.

Leaders:  Stanton Chan and Inna Magner    Register

Thursday July 30
Filoli: California Trail, Woodside (9:30 - 12:00)

A 2-2.5 mile moderate walk. Habitats include mixed oak, redwood, madrone woodlands, riparian corridor, and historic horse pastures offering a diversity of species. Admission fee.

Leader:  Kimberlie Moutoux    Register