Date: 9/4/25 10:59 am From: Chris & Jeanne Salander via groups.io <cjsalander...> Subject: Re: [southbaybirds] Ulistac Bird Stations - Rose-breasted Grosbeak location, etc.
I will try and find the original for this map and fix it, but to be precise:
a) Station 3 is at the end of the dirt trail leading to the marsh, not on the main trail.
The end of this trail is on top of a raised area that used to be the San Jose side levee.
b) Station 5 is at the intersection of the two trails, at the entrance to the Gathering Area.
c) Station 6 is on the corner of a dirt trail closer to the pumps.
It is actually up a small hill from the trail, so you will have to look up to see it
and it may be covered by plants.
d) Station 1 is a small pond that may be dry at times.
You cannot see it until you are very close, so approach it slowly.
With the Old “Seep” gone, it is the primary source of water.
e) The Old Seep was an artificial creation of a renegade member.
He would run a hose at that spot until the water pooled on the surface.
That stopped with a drought and having to pay for the recycled water.
f) Eucalyptus Alley is to the right of “Old "Seep.”
g) Almost all of the trees between the Gathering Area and the pumps and the garden are oaks.
Many of the eucalyptus trees along the main trail will be cut down soon, as part of the
transition to native trees only. Only 10% of UNA’s eucs will be removed at one time.
If you see anything that seems inappropriate or out of place, particularly signs,
please contact me.
Chris Salander
Director
Ulistac Natural Area Restoration and Education Project
Postscript:
Three years ago I was in Lancaster PA and I called the local Audubon Society to
report a rare warbler. (The hotel I was staying in had a remnant of an orchard in front.)
When I mentioned I was from California, the director mentioned a birding trip to
CA he had taken that included Ulistac. I guess we are now famous nationally.
Do not disclose information that identifies the location of nesting birds of any species, to minimize stress on the nesting birds and the risk of vandalism or abuse.
