This cache is another of my "wild bird caches"--each of which is named after wild bird species that frequent the area.
This particular cache is dedicated to the Scrub Jay--a very common and familiar bird found throughtout the San Francisco Bay Area. They are handsome birds with blue, white and gray plumage. Although often (erroneously) called a "blue jay," the scrub jay can easily be distunguished from a blue jay by the rounded head (as opposed to the crested head of a blue jay). With their scratchy and somewhat harsh call, they are often heard before they are seen--but, if you're lucky, you might spot one from GZ or near one of my other caches hidden in the area.
If you go to search for this cache, make sure to leave plenty of time to enjoy other aspects of the park as César E. Chavez Park has been a mainstay of outdoor recreation in Berkeley for decades.
Originally called "North Waterfront Park" when it officially opened in 1991, the park was re-named "César E. Chavez Park" in 1996 to honor the iconic Hispanic labor leader.
In addition to the aformentioned views, picnicking and birdwatching opportunities, the 90-acre park also offers:
Large grassy areas with rolling hills (commonly used for flying kites, remote control aircraft and frisbee games).
Hiking trails; including the 1.25-mile (2.01 km) Dorothy Stegmann Trail around the park’s perimeter (which is fully wheelchair accessible)
A 17-acre off-leash dog area.
A Solar Calendar.
A wildlife sanctuary.
The park also hosts Berkeley's annual Kite Festival in late-July and many informal Solstice/Equinox celebrations.
It is open from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm and there generally is ample parking available.
Because the park is VERY popular, a high level of stealth will be necessary--although this particular cache is located in a more remote section of the park.
Please be sure to hide/replace the cache as found to avoid detection.