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SUMMARY:?Salton Sea
DESCRIPTION: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 then probably bird down the west side of the lake to Unit 1. We’ll spend the night in Brawley\, bird a little around the town early on Sunday. We will continue to work our way north on the east side of the lake\, stopping at several hotspots before heading home Sunday afternoon. Please note that the trip will require limited driving on unpaved roads.\n\nPlease contact Peter Robertshaw (peterrobertshaw@verizon.net) for the details and to arrange for carpooling and lodging recommendations.\n\n\nTarget birds: thousands of Snow and Ross’s Geese\, Sandhill Cranes\, lots of ducks and waders\, rails\, raptors\, Burrowing Owls\, Mountain Bluebirds and Plovers\, and desert species like Gambel’s Quail\, Abert’s Towhee\, doves\, Gila and Ladder-Backed Woodpeckers\, and Vermilion Flycatcher.
URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%82salton-sea/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240119T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240119T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T141912
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SUMMARY:✈️ Pt. Mugu Naval Base
DESCRIPTION:For those who weren’t able to attend the November field trip (or who want to visit the base again)\, here’s another opportunity! Please note\, that this trip is 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 complete and return the form before December 29th! Also\, this trip lasts longer than our normal field trips (8 a.m. – 1 p.m.)\, and you are not allowed to be on the base without our trip leaders. So\, if you cannot make it the whole time\, please come another time. Target species include Brant\, Black Skimmer\, shorebird species\, Vermillion Flycatcher\, and more! Trip Leaders – Martin Ruane and David Pereksta.
URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/%e2%9c%88%ef%b8%8f-pt-mugu-naval-base/
LOCATION:Pt. Mugu Naval Base\, 10A Naval Air Rd.\, Port Hueneme\, CA\, 93041\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240203T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240203T100000
DTSTAMP:20260427T141912
CREATED:20240119T032827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T032827Z
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SUMMARY:?Mt. Clef Open Space/CLU
DESCRIPTION:Poke 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 down to CLU and explore different habitats on campus. Meet at the end of Bainbridge Ct. at 8 am. Trip leader: Sammy Cowell (818) 470-7098.
URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/%f0%9f%8c%b5mt-clef-open-space-clu/
LOCATION:Briar Bluff (CLU)\, 200 Bainbridge Ct\, Thousand Oaks\, CA 91360\, Thousand Oaks\, CA\, 91360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240214T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240214T093000
DTSTAMP:20260427T141912
CREATED:20240109T003111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T003111Z
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SUMMARY:Beginner Bird Walk - Rancho Sierra Vista / Satwiwa
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  Rancho Sierra Vista is an excellent place to see many of the oak woodlands birds that are common in the Conejo Valley area. We will take time to introduce beginning birders to these species and will teach the best techniques for locating and identifying them. Wear comfortable walking shoes. \nContact walk leader Richard Armerding at (310) 701-3878 (texting is OK).
URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/beginner-bird-walk-rancho-sierra-vista-satwiwa-2402/
LOCATION:Rancho Sierra Vista / Satwiwa\, 4803 Lynn Rd\, Newbury Park\, CA\, 91320
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240224T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240224T100000
DTSTAMP:20260427T141912
CREATED:20240119T033326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T033326Z
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SUMMARY:? Oak Canyon Community Park
DESCRIPTION:Tucked into the Simi Hills\, this little gem of a park has a nice diversity of oak woodland\, riparian\, and chapparal habitat; perfect for birds! Target species include birds like Lewis’s Woodpecker\, Fox Sparrow\, and Golden-crowned Sparrow. Trip leader: Dan Cooper (323) 397-3562
URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/%f0%9f%8c%b3-oak-canyon-community-park/
LOCATION:Oak Canyon Community Park\, 5600 Hollytree Dr.\, Oak Park\, CA\, 91377\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240313T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240313T093000
DTSTAMP:20260427T141912
CREATED:20240109T003201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T003201Z
UID:5511-1710316800-1710322200@wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Bird Walk - Rancho Sierra Vista / Satwiwa
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  Rancho Sierra Vista is an excellent place to see many of the oak woodlands birds that are common in the Conejo Valley area. We will take time to introduce beginning birders to these species and will teach the best techniques for locating and identifying them. Wear comfortable walking shoes. \nContact walk leader Richard Armerding at (310) 701-3878 (texting is OK).
URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/beginner-bird-walk-rancho-sierra-vista-satwiwa-2403/
LOCATION:Rancho Sierra Vista / Satwiwa\, 4803 Lynn Rd\, Newbury Park\, CA\, 91320
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240410T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240410T093000
DTSTAMP:20260427T141912
CREATED:20240109T003308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T003308Z
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SUMMARY:Beginner Bird Walk - Rancho Sierra Vista / Satwiwa
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  Rancho Sierra Vista is an excellent place to see many of the oak woodlands birds that are common in the Conejo Valley area. We will take time to introduce beginning birders to these species and will teach the best techniques for locating and identifying them. Wear comfortable walking shoes. \nContact walk leader Richard Armerding at (310) 701-3878 (texting is OK).
URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/beginner-bird-walk-rancho-sierra-vista-satwiwa-2404/
LOCATION:Rancho Sierra Vista / Satwiwa\, 4803 Lynn Rd\, Newbury Park\, CA\, 91320
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240504T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240504T100000
DTSTAMP:20260427T141912
CREATED:20240408T031523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241224T013103Z
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SUMMARY:⛰️Rancho Sierra Vista
DESCRIPTION:For those who can’t make the beginner bird walks on Wednesdays\, this is a great time to check out this hidden gem in Newbury Park! Meet at the end of the parking lot where you’ll see plenty of Cliff Swallows nesting under the eaves of the bathroom. You’ll also look for Lazuli Buntings\, Blue Grosbeaks\, and any late migrants!\n\nTrip leader: Ryan Burnett: (530) 258 – 6742
URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/%e2%9b%b0%ef%b8%8francho-sierra-vista/
LOCATION:Rancho Sierra Vista / Satwiwa\, 4803 Lynn Rd\, Newbury Park\, CA\, 91320
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240508T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240508T093000
DTSTAMP:20260427T141912
CREATED:20240416T174019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T174019Z
UID:5800-1715155200-1715160600@wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Bird Walk - Rancho Sierra Vista / Satwiwa
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  Rancho Sierra Vista is an excellent place to see many of the oak woodlands birds that are common in the Conejo Valley area. We will take time to introduce beginning birders to these species and will teach the best techniques for locating and identifying them. Wear comfortable walking shoes. \nContact walk leader Richard Armerding at (310) 701-3878 (texting is OK).
URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/beginner-bird-walk-rancho-sierra-vista-satwiwa-27/
LOCATION:Rancho Sierra Vista / Satwiwa\, 4803 Lynn Rd\, Newbury Park\, CA\, 91320
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240511T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240511T100000
DTSTAMP:20260427T141912
CREATED:20240408T031656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T031656Z
UID:5772-1715410800-1715421600@wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org
SUMMARY:? Ventura Settling Ponds
DESCRIPTION:While most waterfowl species have left the ponds this time of year\, there are still tons of birds around! Large numbers of swallows and swifts gather over these waters\, so be on the lookout for Purple Martins and potentially even Black Swifts! Other songbirds call this area home for the breeding season like Swainson’s Thrush\, Yellow-breasted Chat\, and plenty of Yellow Warblers!\n\nTrip leader: Frank De Martino (856) 906 – 8733
URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/%f0%9f%a6%86-ventura-settling-ponds/
LOCATION:Ventura Settling Ponds\, 1400 Angler Ct.\, Ventura\, CA\, 93001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241116T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241116T181500
DTSTAMP:20260427T141912
CREATED:20240502T063308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T201647Z
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SUMMARY:🌯 Birds and Burritos
DESCRIPTION:Join us at 5 p.m. at Margaritas Mexican Grill for some delicious food and socializing before our evening field trip to look for owls! \nPlease text or call Sammy Cowell (818 470-7098) if you plan on coming so we can make a reservation.
URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/%f0%9f%8c%af-birds-and-burritos/
LOCATION:Margarita’s Mexican Grill\, 702 Lindero Canyon Rd\, Oak Park\, CA\, 91377\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds and Burgers,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240612T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240612T093000
DTSTAMP:20260427T141912
CREATED:20240416T174107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T174107Z
UID:5802-1718179200-1718184600@wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Bird Walk - Rancho Sierra Vista / Satwiwa
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  Rancho Sierra Vista is an excellent place to see many of the oak woodlands birds that are common in the Conejo Valley area. We will take time to introduce beginning birders to these species and will teach the best techniques for locating and identifying them. Wear comfortable walking shoes. \nContact walk leader Richard Armerding at (310) 701-3878 (texting is OK).
URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/beginner-bird-walk-rancho-sierra-vista-satwiwa-28/
LOCATION:Rancho Sierra Vista / Satwiwa\, 4803 Lynn Rd\, Newbury Park\, CA\, 91320
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240613T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240613T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T141912
CREATED:20240311T013249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T015457Z
UID:5726-1718268300-1718283600@wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org
SUMMARY:? CVAS Pelagic - Santa Barbara Channel (departing from Oxnard)
DESCRIPTION:If you’ve never been birding out on the open ocean waters\, this is a perfect opportunity to get your feet wet! Join us as we cruise around the eastern Santa Barbara Channel looking for pelagic birds like jaegers\, alcids\, storm-petrels\, shearwaters\, and boobies. We may stop by to look at the Anacapa Arch from the boat\, but we will NOT be landing on Anacapa Island. \nThis trip is 3 hours and will stay in the Santa Barbara Channel within Ventura County waters. Check-in is at 8:45 a.m. We will be riding with Island Packers\, departing from Oxnard harbor at 9:30 a.m. We will return to the harbor at 1 p.m. One ticket is $50. This trip is limited to 70 passengers\, and you must RSVP by May 23. Click here to find out how to pay and secure your spot! \nContact fieldtrips@conejovalleyaudubon.org for more information.
URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/island-packers-pelagic-santa-barbara-channel-departing-from-oxnard/
LOCATION:Channel Islands Harbor (Oxnard)\, 3600 Harbor Blvd\, Oxnard\, CA\, 93035\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240710T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240710T093000
DTSTAMP:20260427T141912
CREATED:20240416T174139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T174139Z
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SUMMARY:Beginner Bird Walk - Rancho Sierra Vista / Satwiwa
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  Rancho Sierra Vista is an excellent place to see many of the oak woodlands birds that are common in the Conejo Valley area. We will take time to introduce beginning birders to these species and will teach the best techniques for locating and identifying them. Wear comfortable walking shoes. \nContact walk leader Richard Armerding at (310) 701-3878 (texting is OK).
URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/beginner-bird-walk-rancho-sierra-vista-satwiwa-29/
LOCATION:Rancho Sierra Vista / Satwiwa\, 4803 Lynn Rd\, Newbury Park\, CA\, 91320
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240814T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240814T093000
DTSTAMP:20260427T141912
CREATED:20240416T174206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T174206Z
UID:5806-1723622400-1723627800@wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Bird Walk - Rancho Sierra Vista / Satwiwa
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  Rancho Sierra Vista is an excellent place to see many of the oak woodlands birds that are common in the Conejo Valley area. We will take time to introduce beginning birders to these species and will teach the best techniques for locating and identifying them. Wear comfortable walking shoes. \nContact walk leader Richard Armerding at (310) 701-3878 (texting is OK).
URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/beginner-bird-walk-rancho-sierra-vista-satwiwa-30/
LOCATION:Rancho Sierra Vista / Satwiwa\, 4803 Lynn Rd\, Newbury Park\, CA\, 91320
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240911T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240911T093000
DTSTAMP:20260427T141912
CREATED:20240416T174242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T190107Z
UID:5808-1726041600-1726047000@wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Bird Walk - Rancho Sierra Vista / Satwiwa
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n  Rancho Sierra Vista is an excellent place to see many of the oak woodlands birds that are common in the Conejo Valley area. We will take time to introduce beginning birders to these species and will teach the best techniques for locating and identifying them. Wear comfortable walking shoes.\n\nContact walk leader Richard Armerding at (310) 701-3878 (texting is OK).
URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/beginner-bird-walk-rancho-sierra-vista-satwiwa-31/
LOCATION:Rancho Sierra Vista / Satwiwa\, 4803 Lynn Rd\, Newbury Park\, CA\, 91320
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241009T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241009T093000
DTSTAMP:20260427T141912
CREATED:20240416T174312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T174312Z
UID:5810-1728460800-1728466200@wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Bird Walk - Rancho Sierra Vista / Satwiwa
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  Rancho Sierra Vista is an excellent place to see many of the oak woodlands birds that are common in the Conejo Valley area. We will take time to introduce beginning birders to these species and will teach the best techniques for locating and identifying them. Wear comfortable walking shoes. \nContact walk leader Richard Armerding at (310) 701-3878 (texting is OK).
URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/beginner-bird-walk-rancho-sierra-vista-satwiwa-32/
LOCATION:Rancho Sierra Vista / Satwiwa\, 4803 Lynn Rd\, Newbury Park\, CA\, 91320
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241113T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241113T093000
DTSTAMP:20260427T141912
CREATED:20240416T174341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T174341Z
UID:5812-1731484800-1731490200@wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Bird Walk - Rancho Sierra Vista / Satwiwa
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  Rancho Sierra Vista is an excellent place to see many of the oak woodlands birds that are common in the Conejo Valley area. We will take time to introduce beginning birders to these species and will teach the best techniques for locating and identifying them. Wear comfortable walking shoes. \nContact walk leader Richard Armerding at (310) 701-3878 (texting is OK).
URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/beginner-bird-walk-rancho-sierra-vista-satwiwa-33/
LOCATION:Rancho Sierra Vista / Satwiwa\, 4803 Lynn Rd\, Newbury Park\, CA\, 91320
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241116T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241116T203000
DTSTAMP:20260427T141912
CREATED:20240502T063125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T201350Z
UID:5846-1731781800-1731789000@wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org
SUMMARY:🦉 Owling at Palo Comado Canyon
DESCRIPTION:Join 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 into other nighttime creatures as well! \nMeet at the Sunrise Meadows Open Space Trailhead on Smoke Tree Ave. in Oak Park at 6:30 p.m. Bring flashlights and/or headlamps! For those interested\, we will also be meeting for dinner at Margaritas Mexican Grill in Oak Park at 5 p.m. \nAs this was a popular trip last year\, please contact Sammy Cowell (818 470 7098) so we can keep the trip from getting too crowded! \n 
URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/%f0%9f%a6%89-owling-at-palo-camado-canyon/
LOCATION:Palo Comado Canyon\, 6613 Smoke Tree Ave\, Oak Park\, CA\, 91377\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241123T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241123T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T141912
CREATED:20240918T030030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T045637Z
UID:7233-1732359600-1732366800@wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org
SUMMARY:🦅Group Falconry Experience
DESCRIPTION: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! \n\n\n\nWe’ll meet 3 species (Jasper the Harris Hawk\, Kanoni the Augur Buzzard\, and Archie the Barn Owl). Each individual participant will get get to hold and fly multiple birds\, practicing basic falconry techniques. \n\n\n\nCost is $100 per participant\, and group size is limited to 15 people. We are still working on how to reserve/pay for our entire group. So\, please do not buy tickets just yet. Instead\, simply contact Sammy Cowell at fieldtrips@conejovalleyaudubon.org if you are interested! \n\n\n\nIf you want to carpool together\, we will meet at Kanan Park and Ride off the Kanan exit south of the 101 freeway at 9:30 a.m.
URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/%f0%9f%a6%85group-falconry-experience/
LOCATION:Hawk on Hand Falconry Services\, 4235 Monterey Rd\, Los Angeles\, California\, 90032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241130T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241130T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T141912
CREATED:20241007T171619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T140215Z
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SUMMARY:🥾 Santa Paula Canyon
DESCRIPTION:*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* \n\n\n\nNestled 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 looking for American Dippers\, and along the cliffs\, we will be looking out for Golden Eagles. \n\n\n\nWe will meet at the trailhead which is past Thomas Aquinas college. Parking can be sometimes limited at the trailhead\, so carpooling is encouraged. \n\n\n\nTrip leader: Sammy Cowell (818) 470-7098
URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/%f0%9f%a5%be-santa-paula-canyon/
LOCATION:Santa Paula Canyon\, Santa Paula Canyon Trailhead\, Santa Paula\, California\, 93060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241206T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241214T235959
DTSTAMP:20260427T141912
CREATED:20240515T204747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T121328Z
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SUMMARY:✈️International Field Trip: Colombian Central Andes (Dec. 6-14\, 2025)
DESCRIPTION:*This trip is scheduled for 2025\, but advertised at this date to give a year’s notice for those who are interested* \nWith 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 diversity. Explore the Andean cloud forest\, paramo habitats\, and farmland searching for flycatchers\, hummingbirds\, tanagers\, toucans\, and more! We will visit the Otun Quimbaby Flora and Fauna Sanctuary\, Rio Blanco Reserve\, and Los Nevados National Park. Specialty endemic target species include; Cauca Guan\, Chestnut Wood-Quail\, Crested Ant-tanager\, Buffy Helmetcrest\, and more! \nFlame-faced Tanager (Tangara parzudakii) \nCost is $3675 with final payments due September 3rd\, 2025. Airfare is not included. Click the link to view the day-to-day itinerary. Contact Sammy Cowell (fieldtrips@conejovalleyaudubon.org) or Debbie Jordan (debbie@holbrooktravel.org) for more info! \nBlue-winged Mountain-Tanager
URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/international-field-trip-colombian-central-andes-dec-7-15/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241207T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T141912
CREATED:20241206T090106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T223437Z
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SUMMARY:🌳 Mission Oaks Park
DESCRIPTION:The 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\, Summer Tanager\, and more! \n\n\n\nMeet at the parking lot of Mission Oaks Blvd. by the tennis courts. \n\n\n\n*New trip leader*: Ryan Burnett (530) 258-6742
URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/%f0%9f%8c%b3-mission-oaks-park/
LOCATION:Mission Oaks Park\, 5501 Mission Oaks Blvd\, Camarillo\, CA\, 93012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241211T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241211T093000
DTSTAMP:20260427T141912
CREATED:20240416T174405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T174405Z
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SUMMARY:Beginner Bird Walk - Rancho Sierra Vista / Satwiwa
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  Rancho Sierra Vista is an excellent place to see many of the oak woodlands birds that are common in the Conejo Valley area. We will take time to introduce beginning birders to these species and will teach the best techniques for locating and identifying them. Wear comfortable walking shoes. \nContact walk leader Richard Armerding at (310) 701-3878 (texting is OK).
URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/beginner-bird-walk-rancho-sierra-vista-satwiwa-34/
LOCATION:Rancho Sierra Vista / Satwiwa\, 4803 Lynn Rd\, Newbury Park\, CA\, 91320
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241212T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241215T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T141912
CREATED:20241007T174413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T121300Z
UID:7415-1733990400-1734282000@wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org
SUMMARY:❄️ Winter Wonderland in Minnesota (dates flexible)
DESCRIPTION: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 Snowy Owl\, Great Gray Owl\, Northern Hawk-owl\, and Boreal Owl! \n\n\n\nRough itinerary is as follows: \n\n\n\nThursday\, December 12th: Fly into/bird around Minneapolis \n\n\n\nFriday\, December 13th: Drive to Duluth\, bird Lake Superior. Drive to Sax-Zim Bog (potential owling in evening) \n\n\n\nSaturday\, December 14th: Sax-Zim Bog \n\n\n\nSunday\, December 15th: Return to Minneapolis fly out \n\n\n\nWe may try and split rental cars/lodging to reduce costs. Group size will be limited to 8-10 people. If interested\, please contact Sammy Cowell (818) 470-7098 or fieldtrips@conejovalleyaudubon.org
URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/%e2%9d%84%ef%b8%8f-winter-wonderland-in-minnesota/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250111T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250112T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T141912
CREATED:20241206T075146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T203530Z
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SUMMARY:Salton Sea 🌵🌊*CANCELLED*
DESCRIPTION:*This trip has been cancelled* \n\n\n\nThis oasis in the desert beckons! For this overnight trip\, we will start early Saturday afternoon\, near the north end of the Salton Sea\, and then probably bird down the west side of the lake to Unit 1. We’ll spend the night in Brawley\, bird a little around the town early on Sunday. We will continue to work our way north on the east side of the lake\, stopping at several hotspots before heading home Sunday afternoon. Please note that the trip will require limited driving on unpaved roads. \n\n\n\nPlease contact Peter Robertshaw (peterrobertshaw@verizon.net\,  909-771-9720)  for the details and to arrange for carpooling and lodging recommendations. \n\n\n\nTarget birds: thousands of Snow and Ross’s Geese\, Sandhill Cranes\, lots of ducks and waders\, rails\, raptors\, Burrowing Owls\, Mountain Bluebirds and Plovers\, and desert species like Gambel’s Quail\, Abert’s Towhee\, doves\, Gila and Ladder-Backed Woodpeckers\, and Vermilion Flycatcher.
URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/%f0%9f%8c%b5%f0%9f%8c%8a-salton-sea/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250119T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250119T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T141912
CREATED:20241206T075317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241230T032106Z
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SUMMARY:Mt. Clef Open Space/CLU ⛰️🌵
DESCRIPTION:Poke 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 down to CLU and explore different habitats on campus. Meet at the end of Bainbridge Ct. at 8 am. Trip leader: Sammy Cowell (818) 470-7098.
URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/%e2%9b%b0%ef%b8%8f%f0%9f%8c%b5mt-clef-open-space-clu/
LOCATION:Briar Bluff (CLU)\, 200 Bainbridge Ct\, Thousand Oaks\, CA 91360\, Thousand Oaks\, CA\, 91360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250124T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250124T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T141912
CREATED:20241206T075500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241230T032055Z
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SUMMARY:Pt. Mugu Naval Base ✈️🪖
DESCRIPTION:Join 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 attendance\, so members will need to email fieldtrips@conejovalleyaudubon.org to complete and return the form by January 3rd! Also\, this trip lasts longer than our normal field trips (8 a.m. – 1 p.m.)\, and you are not allowed to be on the base without our trip leaders. So\, if you cannot make it the whole time\, please come another time. \n\n\n\nTarget species include Brant\, Black Skimmer\, shorebird species\, Vermillion Flycatcher\, and more! \n\n\n\nTrip Leaders – Martin Ruane and David Pereksta.  
URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/%e2%9c%88%ef%b8%8f%f0%9f%aa%96pt-mugu-naval-base/
LOCATION:Pt. Mugu Naval Base\, 10A Naval Air Rd.\, Port Hueneme\, CA\, 93041\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250203T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T141912
CREATED:20231208T223457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241230T032030Z
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SUMMARY:Bard Lake 🦢
DESCRIPTION:Bard 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 at different duck and gull species (note: golf carts are available for those who would like them). The lake is typically closed to the public\, so this is a special treat for CVAS! Make sure to email fieldtrips@conejovalleyaudubon.org to complete the liability form! Trip leader – Sammy Cowell
URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/%f0%9f%9a%b0-bard-lake/
LOCATION:Bard Lake\, 2100 Olsen Rd\, Thousand Oaks\, CA\, 91360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250208T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250208T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T141912
CREATED:20240119T032938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241230T031936Z
UID:5558-1739001600-1739012400@wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Lake Sherwood 🦆🏘️
DESCRIPTION:Look for waterfowl and oak woodland denizens at the foothills of the Santa Monica’s! Space is limited\, so call Bob Zwiegler (805) 496-0377 to get your name onto the list to get through the Stafford Rd. gate. Meet at 8 a.m.
URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/%f0%9f%a6%a2-lake-sherwood/
LOCATION:Lake Sherwood\, 2201 Stafford Rd.\, Westlake Village\, CA\, 91361
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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