Descrição
Bort Meadow Staging Area in Anthony Chabot Regional Park is a great starting place for a birding walk or hike, with a wide array of trails to choose from, of varying lenghts. The primarily hilly terrain encompasses mixed forest of California Bay Laurel and Coast Live Oak, interpersed with coastal chapparal and grassy meadows, and with periodic stands of pine and eucalyptus. The mix of habitats and ridgetop views offer great views of soaring raptors, and opportunities to see and hear birds like Ash-throated Flycatcher, American Kestrel, Wrentit, Acorn Woodpecker, Nuttall's Woodpecker, California Thrasher, California Scrub-Jay Orange-crowned Warbler, Allen's Hummingbird, Spotted Towhee, California Quail, Western Flycatcher, Wilson's Warbler, Purple Finch and much more.
Detalhes
Acesso
Bort Meadow is situated in Anthony Chabot Regional Park, which lies in Alameda County. Easy access, drive to parking lot off Redwood Road. Click on the P in the map for directions. You can hike for hours in the area. About 10 miles of trails are indicated on the map.
Terreno e Habitat
Árvores e arbustos dispersos , Tundra , Campina , FlorestaCondições
Montanhoso , Paisagem aberta , PlanoCaminho circular
Simé útil um telescópio?
NãoBoa temporada de observação de aves
Durante todo o anoMelhor hora para visitar
Migração de outono , Inverno , Migração da primaveraRota
Caminho estreito , Caminho largoCaminho dificil
Caminhada médiaAcessível por
Pé , BicicletaAbrigo/plataforma deobservação de aves
NãoInformação extra
As always in the Bay Area, do not leave valuables in your car, and make sure backpacks and other bags aren't visible through the car windows. Car break-ins are always possible.


