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Jewel Lake - Tilden Nature Area

East Bay Area hills, Northern California  >  United States

Jewel Lake in the Tilden Nature Area is a small pond fed by Wildcat Creek, surrounded by freshwater wetland and forest habitat, with a variety of birds.

Added* by Zac Denning
Most recent update 22 janúar 2024

Description

Jewel Lake, Wildcat Creek and the trails that surround them, offer exceptional riparian, freshwater pond, oak woodland, conifer / eucalyptus forest, and other habitats where birds can be seen at fairly close range.

Details

Access

Jewel lake can be reached by driving to the Tilden Little Farm area, then walking a short distance (about 0.3 mile) on a wide, flat unpaved trail. Once there, there is an extensive trail network. Click on the P in the map for directions to the parking area.

IMPORTANT: as with all birding locations in the bay area, don't leave valuables in your car. Avoid leaving rucksacks / backpacks, purses or other bags in view through the car window.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Wetland , Valley , Scattered trees and bushes , Lake

Conditions

Flat , Hilly , Wet

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring , Autumn , Winter , Summer

Route

Unpaved road , Narrow trail , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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