Field Trips

Open to current CVAS members only! The Navy must background check each attendee before attendance, so members will need to email fieldtrips@conejovalleyaudubon.org to get and complete the form before October 13th! Join us as we explore the amazing wetland habitat around Pt. Mugu. Target species include Brant, Black Skimmer, shorebird species, Vermillion Flycatcher, and more!...

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...

Join us as we go into the mountains to find some alpine birds! We will carpool from the Janss Park & Ride at 7 am. Janss Park & Ride is located on the east side of the 23 freeway at the Janss Road Exit by the soccer fields. Alternately, meet at 9:00am at the Mt. Pinos Nordic...

Bordering the Arroyo Simi in Moorpark, this park provides a good mix of open space and shrubs for a variety of bird habitat. Meet at the end of the parking lot by the footbridge over the arroyo at 8 a.m. Target species include - Lark Sparrows, Red-breasted Nuthatch, wintering warblers and waterfowl. Afterwards, we will...

Sapwi trails provides excellent habitat for overwintering sparrows and raptors. Meet at the Westlake Rd. parking lot at 8 a.m. Just be mindful of the flying discs! Target species include Golden-crowned Sparrows, sapsuckers, and raptor species. Trip leader - Steve and Karen Rusch (805) 208-1851

We will be looking for waterfowl at the spreading ponds from 7 AM to 9 AM. All participants must have read the rules for United Water, signed the waiver, and emailed to birding@unitedwater.org. Please email field trips@conejovalleyaudubon.org by November 30th for waiver and rules. Trip leader: Sammy Cowell (818) 470-7098