Date: 5/14/26 7:01 pm From: Hugh McDevitt via groups.io <hdmcdevitt...> Subject: [southbaybirds] SCVBA field trip to Calero Creek Trail
Ray Trent and I led 10 birders on a fun birding trip yesterday to the Calero Creek Trail between the Stiles Ranch trail and Harry Road. We got to experience a variety of habitats including chaparral hillside, the old IBM orchard, and the riparian habitat along Calero Creek. We saw 48 species with many of our target birds including Lazuli Bunting, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, and Northern House Wren. The highlight of the trip was a Phainopepla observed in an Elderberry bush roughly halfway between the start of the trail and the point where it crosses Santa Teresa Creek.
All in all, a great morning of birding! Thanks to Ray for keeping our eBird list and to everyone for participating!
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