Lake Cunningham, March 20, 2022

Ginger and Karen went on a reserved, guided walk called: 1st Day of Spring Bird and Plant ID Walk at Lake Cunningham (San Jose). Here is the description: Do you love being outdoors? Do you want to deepen your appreciation of nature by learning the names of birds and plants around you? At the onset of Spring, join us for a beginner’s bird and plant identification walk through Lake Cunningham Park. Lake Cunningham is a major destination for waterfowl and migratory birds, and its native garden is home for many resident birds for its habitat value. On this walk, Vicki Silvas-Young will show you how to identify the common birds of our area, as well as the native plants they depend on for food, shelter, and nesting places. Difficulty Level: The distance is 2 miles round trip on a level path. Notes: Bring a hat, water, your bird and plant list, and binoculars. Wear comfortable walking shoes.

We were split into three groups: 1) beginner bird watchers 2) advanced bird watchers 3) plant people. We joined the plant people, but also stopped to look at some birds.

Click Here for PDF of Bird and Plant list

Wildflower References

Alder?