Leader: Megan Jankowski

mindfuldocumentation at gmail.com

The site of the former Oakland Naval Supply Depot, this 38-acre park was opened to the public in 2004. Agencies, community representatives and scientists worked together to design the habitat restoration for the more than 150-acre water area of the harbor and the integration of the park with the habitat. It now acts as an ecological reserve of shallow bay and shoreline habitats for many species. Shorebirds will be the main target for the trip, with a possibility for some rarities (Baird's Sandpiper and Bar-tailed Godwit have been found at this location.) Terns, gulls, Ospreys, pelicans, and other piscivores will also be seen.

Directions: Take I-880 north toward Oakland to the 7th St exit toward West Grand Ave. Turn left onto 7th Street and head west to the stoplight at Middle Harbor Rd. Proceed through the intersection and take the first right turn into the MHSP parking lot .