Accessible Birding at Arrowhead Marsh, Alameda County

Join GGBA (Golden Gate Bird Alliance, our local National Audubon Chapter) and BORP-Adaptive Sports and Recreation for slow birding at Arrowhead Marsh. Due to the timing of low tide, viewing can be fabulous because of exposed mudflats -- a smorgasbord for shorebirds and a good time to look for elusive rails, including the endangered Ridgway’s Rail. Wintering ducks abound, including the teal trifecta (Green-winged, Cinnamon, and Blue-winged).

Expect lots of stationary observing, less than half a mile of traveling on paved, level trails. There are some benches but bring a portable chair if you have concerns. This is for birders with any level of experience and those new to birding are encouraged to join us.

Accessible Transportation will be provided by BORP but is limited and you must pre-register. We’ll meet in front of the Ed Roberts Campus at 11:30 am and plan to be back to ERC around 5pm.

Date: Saturday, January 20, 2:00 to 4:00 pm

Trip Size:  Limited to 15 people and registration required. To register email judithsmith313@gmail.com

Directions: We’ll meet in the Arrowhead marsh parking lot. Directions here https://bit.ly/3H0wVPZ From I-880, take Hegenberger towards the Oakland Airport. Turn right at Pardee Road, left on Swan Way, and then a right turn into the park just past the warehouses. Continue to the large parking lot at the end.

Parking: There is ample parking including several van accessible disabled parking spots.

Restrooms: There are accessible restrooms, which are supposed to be open until 4 pm, but this is not guaranteed.

What to Bring: Layered clothing, water, sunscreen, something to sit on if needed and binoculars. If you need binoculars, please let Judy know judithsmith313@gmail.com 510-914-0870.

Change of Plans:  On the day of if you are not able to join us, please text Judy at 510-914-0870. If you need to cancel before the 20th, please email judithsmith313@gmail.com .