Date: 1/18/26 4:26 pm
From: Subha Mohan via groups.io <scuba_diver_4009...>
Subject: [southbaybirds] [SCVBA 1.18.26 Trip Report] Drop-In Birding at Charleston Slough (Mountain View)

A stunning morning with clear blue skies and jaw-dropping weather at the drop-in birding event hosted by Peg, Diane, and myself at the Charleston Slough in Mountain View. As the tide slowly rolled in, 40+ birders and bird-curious slough visitors that stopped by the observation deck to chat with us got to enjoy beautiful views of both migratory species and year-round residents such as:




Green-Winged Teal

Canvasback

Northern Shoveler

American Avocet

Long-Billed Dowitcher

Ruddy Duck

Snowy Egret

Marbled Godwit




Full eBird checklist here: https://ebird.org/checklist/S295010519




Nothing quite like getting to talk birds with other nature enthusiasts on a 

a mid-60s January morning along the Bay! 




Until next time,




Subha, Peg, and Diane

Santa Clara Valley Bird Alliance

https://scvbirdalliance.org/fieldtrips


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