Field Trips
Beginner Bird Walk – Rancho Sierra Vista / Satwiwa
Rancho Sierra Vista / Satwiwa 4803 Lynn Rd, Newbury Park, CAConejo 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...
🦉 Owling at Palo Comado Canyon
Palo Comado Canyon 6613 Smoke Tree Ave, Oak Park, CA, United StatesJoin us as we look for owls in Palo Comado Canyon! We will listen and look for Great Horned Owls, Barn Owls, and Western Screech Owls! We may also run...
🦅Group Falconry Experience
Hawk on Hand Falconry Services 4235 Monterey Rd, Los Angeles, California, United StatesIf 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...
🥾 Santa Paula Canyon
Santa Paula Canyon Santa Paula Canyon Trailhead, Santa Paula, California, United States*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...
✈️International Field Trip: Colombian Central Andes (Dec. 6-14, 2025)
*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...
🌳 Mission Oaks Park
Mission Oaks Park 5501 Mission Oaks Blvd, Camarillo, CA, United StatesThe trails around Mission Oaks Park offer a nice refuge for many interesting overwintering songbirds. Possible uncommon/rare species that we can find here include Plumbeous Vireo, White-throated Sparrow, Orchard Oriole,...
Beginner Bird Walk – Rancho Sierra Vista / Satwiwa
Rancho Sierra Vista / Satwiwa 4803 Lynn Rd, Newbury Park, CAConejo 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...
❄️ Winter Wonderland in Minnesota (dates flexible)
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...
Salton Sea 🌵🌊*CANCELLED*
*This trip has been cancelled* This oasis in the desert beckons! For this overnight trip, we will start early Saturday afternoon, near the north end of the Salton Sea, and...
Mt. Clef Open Space/CLU ⛰️🌵
Briar Bluff (CLU) 200 Bainbridge Ct, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360, Thousand Oaks, CA, United StatesPoke through the prickly pear patches (but try not to get poked!) as we look for roadrunners, Cactus Wren, and the endangered California Gnatcatcher! If time permits, we may go...
Pt. Mugu Naval Base ✈️🪖
Pt. Mugu Naval Base 10A Naval Air Rd., Port Hueneme, CA, United StatesJoin us as we explore Ventura County's most biodiverse hotspot (please note, that this trip is open to current CVAS members only). The Navy must background check each attendee before...
Bard Lake 🦢
Bard Lake 2100 Olsen Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA, United StatesBard Lake is a 230-acre reservoir operated by Calleguas Water District. After a brief introduction by the water district, we will walk around the 3-mile loop around the reservoir looking...