eBird/GBBC Data Entry Best Practices document

Please note that rain or Air Quality Index over 150 cancels, unless otherwise state. Bring binoculars, water, snacks, sunscreen, and dress in layers as weather can change.

Tuesday, August 27
Foster City Shell Bar, Foster City (9:00 – 10:00)

"Mini Pop-Up" Join us at Foster City Shell Bar, which has been unavailable since the summer of 2020. The levee work is completed, and the birds have returned! This is a popular location for bayside shorebirds with fall migration beginning.

Directions: Meet across from Bowditch Middle School, 1450 Tarpon St., Foster City.

Leader: Doug Brown    Register: https://bit.ly/3SWoStU

Saturday, September 7
Bedwell Bayfront Park (10:00 – 12:00)

Beginner and family-friendly bird walk on fairly level trails exploring the upland and wetland areas of the park. Raptors, egrets, and LBBs (little brown birds) can be seen. Loaner binoculars available.

Directions: From US 101, take Marsh Road east (SR84 East), then continue straight into the park. Meet in the parking lot near the restrooms.

Leader:  JR Blair, jrblair20@gmail.com Register: https://bit.ly/3VKQ1C0

Sunday, September 8
Still Creek, Woodside (8:30 – 11:00)

Our ~2.5-mile hike will take us by tributaries of Alambique Creek to a historic logging bridge. The route has paved and unpaved roads of slight to moderate grade. There is no water or restroom at the parking area, although there is a pit toilet about 1/3 of the way along the walk.

Directions: Take Hwy 84 West, turn right on Skywood Way. Continue straight on Still Creek Rd. Once under redwoods (approx. 1/8 mile down the road), park along one side of curb.

Leader:  Christin New new.a.christin@gmail.com  Register: https://bit.ly/3z3Dtwz

Monday, September 9
Filoli, Woodside (9:30 – 12:00)

Join us for a 2-2.5 mile moderate walk on the Filoli Gardens and Estate trail. Habitats include mixed oak, redwood, madrone woodlands, riparian corridor, and historic horse pastures. Restrooms are available.

Directions: from Hwy 280, exit at Edgewood Rd and head west. At the T intersection, turn right onto Canada Rd. In ½ mile, turn left into the property. Park under the oaks on the left side of the lot and look for the leader there. Entrance fee.

Leader: Kimberlie Moutoux, kimberliemoutoux@gmail.com Register: https://bit.ly/45njpkE

Saturday, September 14
Nob Hill Pond, Redwood Shores (10:00 – 12:00)

A beginner and family-friendly bird walk in an excellent area to view a variety of ducks and waterbirds. Time permitting, we may check some other birding sites nearby. Restrooms are available in the nearby shopping center.

Directions: From US 101, take the Redwood Shores Parkway exit east. Turn right at the second traffic signal on Twin Dolphin Dr. Meet in the parking lot past the east end of Twin Dolphin Dr (follow the road to the left of the hotel parking lot.)

Leader: JR Blair: jrblair20@gmail.com Register: https://bit.ly/3Vl11o9

Wednesday, September 18
Coyote Point Recreational Area, San Mateo (8:00 – 11:00)

Meet us for a leisurely stroll around Coyote Point. With the large variety of habitats at Coyote Point, we should see a number of species. With luck we may see the resident Harlequin Duck. Restrooms available.

Directions: Exit Peninsula Ave. from US 101 and follow the signs. 1701 Coyote Point Drive. Meet near the yacht club. $6 admission charge.

Leader: Donna Pomeroy dpom@comcast.net Register: https://bit.ly/3yYhPd8

Friday, September 20
Spring Creek Trail, Woodside (9:30 – 12:00)

Join us for a 3 mile hike including the newly opened Spring Creek Trail through the Redwoods on the Filoli Estate. This trail has a 100 foot elevation gain in ¼ 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 ½ mile on a narrow dirt track that has a 100 foot elevation gain. There are three restrooms along the walk. There is a possibility of seeing up to 45 bird species, 33 of which are year-round residents.

Directions: 86 Canada Road, From Hwy 280, exit at Edgewood Rd and head west. At the T intersection, turn right onto Canada Road. In ½ mile, take a left turn into the property. Continue to the parking lot and meet on the left side under the oaks. You will need to register on Eventbrite, and then go online to the Filoli website to purchase a ticket for the day. https://filoli.org The cost for an all-day ticket to Filoli is $34/ adult, $32/senior $24/ student, teacher, military, and free for Filoli members. Bring lunch or enjoy the café and spend the rest of the afternoon exploring the estate.

Leader: Kimberlie Moutoux Register: https://bit.ly/3Z1opdT