Birding Valle Vista

Note change of date! This trip had originally been planned for February 16.

A walk through various habitats at this EBMUD property usually allows us to see 40-50 species. Bring your EBMUD trail pass, if you have one. This property is at the upstream end of the Upper San Leandro Reservoir. If it has been raining, the first section could be a bit muddy but most of the route is on a gravel trail or a road.

This is a good outing for beginning birders.

Trail Rating: Category 2, Moderate. About a mile and a half walk, possible patches of mud, some short inclines.

Elevation change: Minor

Leader: Ted Robertson, dGVkciB8IGJlcmtlbGV5ICEgZWR1

Meet: Valle Vista Staging Area, Canyon Road

GPS: 37.82230052053301, -122.13798507376949

Directions: From SR 24 in Orinda, take Moraga Way to Moraga. From Mt. Diablo Blvd in Lafayette, take Moraga Road south to Moraga. At the Chevron station, go south 1 mile on Canyon Road to Valle Vista Staging Area.

This field trip is limited to 16 participants. MDBA members receive priority in registration but non-members are welcome, if we have enough spots.

(Photo of Red-breasted Sapsucker by Isaac Aronow)

Also check out other Trips & Adventurous Activities in Moraga.