As we drive along Del Puerto Canyon, on the east side of the Diablo Range, we’ll be looking for Canyon Wren, Costa’ s Hummingbird, Greater Roadrunner, and other goodies. It can get very warm! Bring lunch and plenty of liquids as this trip takes us further from conveniences that most of our outings.

Trail Rating: 1 – This is mostly a car trip, with several easy walks.
Leader: Steve Buffi (925) 200-4555

Carpool/caravan leaves at 7:30 AM from Sycamore Valley Road Park and Ride lot.
OR, meet on Del Puerto Canyon Road at 9 AM, west of I-5 at Patterson Exit (Diablo Grande Parkway and Sperry Road) off I-5 (56 miles from Sycamore Valley Road). Take I-580 east to I-5 south.

Note that the Larry Combs Rest Area near Westley, our first stop in past years, is closed. If services are needed, try the Love’s Travel Stop in Patterson just off I-5. There are no other facilities on this trip until our lunch stop.

There is no limit on this trip. Carpooling from Sycamore Valley is recommended.

Register HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-del-puerto-canyon-tickets-1292214812289

(Western Kingbird photo by Isaac Aronow)