Miller-Knox Shoreline Park (Richmond)

Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline is truly one of the gems of the East Bay. Along the shoreline, beautiful views of the Bay complement the opportunity to see a variety of waterbirds. As you head inland, you pass through open fields, dense scrub, and then up into the rolling hills, some of which are blanketed in forest. This variety of habitats attracts a diverse cast of birds, and Miller/Knox’s location immediately along the Bayshore means that it acts as a beacon for migrating birds. Birders of all experience levels are invited to help me explore and get to know this beautiful park and its birdlife. The walk will last 2-3 hours and may include some elevation change. Plenty of free parking and public restrooms available. I’m excited to spend more time here, it’s a very diverse area and up in the hills you can feel totally immersed in nature despite being so close to the Bay!

Leader: Alex Henry, awhenry@umich.edu

This trip is free but advance registration is required. Registration will open two weeks before the trip and close at 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 21. Directions for registered participants are below.

Please note the public health guidelines for this trip, as we emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic:

• Walk is limited to 25 participants, plus the leaders. There will not be a waiting list.

• Participants must register online and acknowledge acceptance of our liability waiver. Each person must register separately. No “drop ins,” please.

Thank you for your flexibility in helping us ensure that everyone remains healthy! Because we have to limit the size of trips, please do not sign up unless you are committed to attending.

Directions: Meet at the big parking lot across from 900 Dornan Drive, Richmond.

Google maps: https://goo.gl/maps/yEyFrwpEmAFB2LKy9