Leader: Ray Fontaine 925-784-5411 rayfontaine2 AT att.net

We will walk along the Arroyo where we can expect many wading birds such as stilts, avocets and herons (maybe a nesting Black-Crowned Night Heron), ducks, teal, and many songbirds. Raptors are around, and a Golden Eagle was observed a few years ago.  Wide, level trails make walking easy. Beginners are especially welcome and encouraged.  Bring your scope if you have one.  Directions:  Take I-580 east to exit 54 for First Street/Springtown Blvd, turn left onto First Street and continue onto Springtown Blvd.  Turn right (east) on Bluebell Dr. and continue about a mile and a half to Marlin A. Pound Park (North Livermore Neighborhood Park).  We will meet at the bridge crossing the Arroyo. Park on either side of the road. Rain cancels.