Winter ducks on Lake Merritt and other birds usually means easy viewing from the sidewalk. The lake is one of the few places in the Bay Area where Barrow’s Goldeneyes can be seen. An entry fee to pass the gate at Children’s Fairyland is usually required.
We will move to Arrowhead Marsh at around 9:45AM, arriving in time for the high tide. Ridgeway’s Rails are one of the highlights here, though we will see many other birds. A visit to Garretson Point will follow.
Bring lunch and drinks. This trip is appropriate for birders of all experience levels, including beginners.

Hike rating: Category 1–Easy
Elevation change: N/A
Leader: Sandy Ritchie, (925) 381-2514
Meet: Lake Merritt parking lot off Bellevue Avenue, 8:30 AM

Directions: Take SR 24 to Oakland and I-980, take 27th Street exit and turn left. Cross Broadway and Harrison, then join Grand Avenue. Turn into the park at Children’s Fairyland (fee possible) and follow the road around to parking lot entrance on right between the boathouse and the aviary.

This field trip is limited to 15 participants. Sign up HERE:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lake-merritt-and-arrowhead-marsh-at-high-tide-tickets-777453021917

Photo: Barrow’s Goldeneye