Baylands Nature Preserve

Sandwiched between Mountain View and East Palo Alto, the Baylands Nature Preserve is one of the best bird watching areas in the West Coast.  The preserve has a substantial resident population of birds, and it is a major migratory stopover on the Pacific Flyway. Aside from bird watching, the preserve also provides ample outdoor activities for all walks of life including hiking, jogging, wind surfing, boating, and picnicking. Better yet, there’s neither entrance nor parking fees charged to visitors. Most of the bird-watching activities are concentrated around the ranger station. Egret and herons calls can be seen busy building their […]