Leaders: Steve Huckabone and Kathy Robertson, fieldtrips AT ohloneaudubon.org

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, possibly including Swamp Sparrow. Raptors are around; a Golden Eagle was observed a few years ago.  Wide, level trails make walking easy. Pre-registration is not required.  Beginners are 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 on-to First Street and continue onto Springtown Blvd.  Turn right (east) on Blue-bell 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 Ar-royo. Park on either side of the road. Heavy rain cancels. No restrooms are on our route, so you may wish to make a pit stop before arriving at the meeting point.