Please join the Friends of the Wilderness Park and the Pomona Valley Bird Alliance to look for Black Swifts in the CHWP!
Claremont is one of the only places to reliably see Black Swifts as they return from their aerial hunts to their roosts high in the remote San Gabriel Mountains. Tom Miko will lead us on the hike to the bluff overlooking Cobal Canyon to see these mysterious birds as well as swallows and typical chaparral birds and wildlife.
This is a great opportunity to learn about using eBird and iNaturalist to share your observations of birds and other wildlife. If you’re interested, please download the apps to your phone before you come to the Park, as cell phone reception in the Park is spotty at best.
To reserve your spot, please RSVP Tom Miko at tgmiko@gmail.com.
Details:
When: Sunday, July 12, 2026, 5:00 PM
Where: Meet at the Claremont Hills Wilderness Park main entrance, Mills Avenue and Mt. Baldy Road, Claremont, CA 91711
Parking: Park at the south (TCT) lot: $9 for 4 hours non-residents, free for Claremont residents. Proceed north from the south lot on Mills Ave to meet at the park entrance gate at 5:00 PM. Parking in the north (CHWP) lot is $9 for 4 hours for everyone.
Difficulty: Strenuous (one mile hike on fire road with steep grade, possible high heat)
What to bring: Be prepared with ample water, insect repellent, sunscreen, sturdy shoes, and binoculars..
Friends of the Claremont Hills Wilderness Park 