Field Trips

If you've ever wanted to hold a bird of prey on your hand, then this is the experience for you! We will be visiting Hawk on Hand Falconry Services in downtown Los Angeles to learn about the ancient art of falconry and get hands-on experience working with different raptor species! We'll meet 3 species (Jasper … Continue reading "🦅Group Falconry Experience"

*Disclaimer: This is a moderately difficult hike with multiple stream crossings. If you do not feel comfortable walking across wet rocks or up steep hills, consider skipping this trip* Nestled in the Topatopa Mountains between Santa Paula and Ojai, Santa Paula Canyon feels like a retreat into the wild. Along the river, we will be … Continue reading "🥾 Santa Paula Canyon"

*This trip is scheduled for 2025, but advertised at this date to give a year's notice for those who are interested* With more avian species (>1,900) than any other country in the world, Colombia is a birder's paradise! Join us on this 9-day adventure exploring the Central Andes, famed for its high level of species … Continue reading "✈️International Field Trip: Colombian Central Andes (Dec. 6-14, 2025)"

Conejo Valley Audubon invites birders of all experience levels to attend our monthly Beginner Bird Walks at Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa. These walks are held on the second Wednesday of each month. We will meet at 8:00 am at the main parking lot, which is accessible off Lynn Road at Via Goleta in Newbury Park.  Rancho … Continue reading "Beginner Bird Walk – Rancho Sierra Vista / Satwiwa"

Interested in birding other places in the country? Then, join us for an out-of-state experience to Minnesota! We will be primarily targeting species that live in the boreal forests of Canada but are pushed father south during the winter. Hopeful songbirds include Boreal Chickadee, Common Redpoll, Snow Bunting, Bohemian Waxwing, and more! Potential raptors include … Continue reading "❄️ Winter Wonderland in Minnesota (dates flexible)"