Branciforte

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     The lower reaches of Branciforte Creek and its riparian forest are accessible along Market St in Santa Cruz. Go north on Market St from Water St. A paved pathway leading downstream from Market St begins between 414 and 420 Market St, and a short pathway leads upstream at Market St’s intersection with Avalon St, beside 503 Avalon. This corridor has produced many fall and winter vagrant landbirds. Downstream of Market St, Black-crowned Night-Herons are sometimes found roosting in California bay trees.