Conejo Valley Audubon

Lake Casitas Field Trip
2023-01-28 08:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lake Casitas, 11311 Santa Ana Rd, Ventura, CA, 93001, United States
Meet at 8 am outside the gate off Hwy 150.
Leader is Tina Tan – tinastacytan@gmail.com

Carrizo Plain Field Trip
2023-02-04 08:00 - 16:00 | Carrizo Plain Meeting Point, 32660 CA-33, Maricopa, CA, 93252, United States
We’ll look for Ferruginous Hawk, Prairie Falcon, Golden Eagle, Mountain Bluebird, Horned Lark and Mountain Plover.
Meet at 8 am at the corner of Hwy 166/33 and Soda Lake Rd.
Please Note: The recent rains and flooding have caused significant damage to Highway 33 near Ojai, resulting in complete closure of this route. Please check for road conditions before driving to this field trip. An alternate route may be needed.
Leaders are Thelma Williams and Dee Lyon – (805) 427-0987.

Beginner Bird Walk - Rancho Sierra Vista / Satwiwa
2023-02-08 08:00 - 09:30, 2023-03-08 08:00 - 09:30, 2023-04-12 08:00 - 09:30, 2023-05-10 08:00 - 09:30, 2023-06-14 08:00 - 09:30, 2023-07-12 08:00 - 09:30 | Rancho Sierra Vista / Satwiwa, 4803 Lynn Rd, Newbury Park, CA, 91320
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 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.
Please register in advance by contacting walk leader Richard Armerding at (310) 701-3878 (texting is OK).

Lake Sherwood Field Trip - FULL
2023-02-12 08:30 - 11:00 | Lake Sherwood, 2201 Stafford Rd., Westlake Village, CA, 91361
February 8, 2023: We’re sorry, but this field trip is full.
Meet at 8:30 am. Enter on Stafford Rd. off of Potrero Rd. We will see lots of great water birds and oak woodland denizens.
Leader is Mary Hansen. Call her at (805) 390-4586 to get your name onto the list to get in through the gate.

Foster Park Field Trip
2023-02-18 09:00 - 12:00 | Foster Park, 50 Casitas Vista Rd., Ojai, CA, 93001, United States
Meet at 9 am at Casitas Vista Rd. under the 33 Fwy overpass. We can park off the road there and walk into the park.
Text questions to leader Matthew Page at (805) 990-6534.

Las Llajas Canyon Field Trip
2023-03-18 08:00 - 11:00 | Las Llajas Canyon, 5715 Evening Sky Drive, Simi Valley, CA, 93063, United States
North on Yosemite Ave, right on Evening Star Dr, Simi Valley. Meet at the trailhead at 8 am.
Hilly terrain, bring water.
We’ll look for raptors, Roadrunners and Phainopeplas.
Leader is Dee Lyon (805) 427-0987

Canada Larga Road Field Trip
2023-03-25 08:00 - 11:00 | Canada Larga Road, 180 Canada Larga Rd, Ventura, CA, 93001
Meet at the start of Cañada Larga Road at 8 am.
We will look for sparrows, sapsuckers, raptors and other various field birds. This is car birding with several stops. Bring masks and water.
Leader is Chrystal Klabunde (805) 522-8023

Lake Piru Field Trip
2023-04-01 08:00 - 11:00 | Lake Piru, 4780 Piru Canyon Rd, Piru, CA, 93040
Meet at 8:00 am at the store/Condor Point, beyond the entrance. The entrance fee is $5 per car, (Normally it is $10, however the fee was reduced for this Fieldtrip, so be sure to tell them you are part of the CVAS birding group).
Target birds include spring migrants, raptors, and condors.
Leader is Peter Robertshaw (909) 771–9720.

Sisar Canyon Field Trip
2023-04-08 08:00 - 11:00 | Sisar Canyon, 12799 Sisar Canyon Rd, Ojai, CA, 93023
Meet at 8 am at the parking lot off Sisar Rd. Parking is very limited, so carpooling is suggested. Target species will be spring migrants (vireos, warblers, flycatchers).

Leader is Spencer Seale (805) 746-9789.

Bear Divide Field Trip
2023-04-15 07:30 - 11:00 | Bear Divide Picnic Area, 21525 Santa Clara Truck Trail, Canyon Country, CA, 91387, United States
Meet at Janss Park & Ride opposite T.O. Library, at 7:30 am to carpool, or meet at Bear Divide on Sand Canyon Rd. The flow of migrants peaks at dawn, and is mostly done by 9 am.
Leader is Dee Lyon (805) 427-0987

Mission Oaks Field Trip
2023-04-23 08:00 - 11:00 | Mission Oaks Park, 5501 Mission Oaks Blvd, Camarillo, CA, 93012, United States
Meet at 8 am atthe parking lot off Mission Oaks Blvd. Target species will be spring migrants (warblers, flycatchers, tanagers, orioles).
Leader is Sangeet Khalsa (805) 861-4648.

Matilija Riparian Field Trip
2023-04-29 08:00 - 11:00 | Matilija Dam Parking, 450 Matilija Canyon Rd., Ojai, CA, 93023
Meet at 8:00 am. Due to flood damage, the road is limited to residents only, so park on Matilija Canyon Rd. (Forest Rt. 5N13) just as it comes off Hwy 33. From there, the group will walk up to the Matilija overlook and down the road to access the riparian forest. This can be a difficult excursion for some, so bring proper hiking gear, sunscreen, and plenty of water
Leader is Matthew Page (805) 990-6534.

Two Rivers Park
2023-05-06 18:30 - 20:00 | Two Rivers Park, River St., Fillmore, CA, 93015
Meet at Two Rivers Park of River St. in Fillmore for some evening birding. We will walk around the park at dusk and look at the ponds; specifically, we will be looking for Lesser Nighthawks! Afterwards, meet at Hozy’s Grill around 8 p.m. in Santa Paula for some food and drinks! Trip leader Tina Tan. (909) 531-9544

Ventura River Estuary and Emma Wood State Beach
2023-05-13 08:00 - 11:00 | Ventura River Estuary, Shoreline Dr., Ventura, CA, 93001
We will explore the Ventura River Estuary for any migrating shorebirds and gulls. Then, we will explore Emma Woods State Beach shoreline and forest. Park along Shoreline Drive at Surfer’s Point Park. From there, we will walk west along the bike path toward the estuary. Bring shoes or boots that you don’t mind getting wet if we need to cross the estuary! *Update* Trip leader Max Breshears (805) 218-0979.

Mt. Pinos Field Trip
2023-05-20 07:00 - 15:00 | Janss Road Park and Ride, 1336 E. Janss Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA, 91362, United States
Head to higher elevations and hopefully see some mountain birds (Mountain Chickadees, Clark’s Nutcrackers, White-headed Woodpecker, Brown Creeper). Bring a day pack with food, water and clothing layers; weather is unpredictable.

Note: As of April 22nd, the road to Mt. Pinos was open. A sign by the road said tire chains were required, but this was not being enforced. Unless we get more snow before the date of this field trip, the road should be clear of ice and snow. Check nordicbase.org or http://www.frazmtn.com/fmcoc/snowcond.htm for road conditions.
Leader is Richard Armerding (call or text: 310-701-3878).
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 Base parking lot at the end of Mount Pinos Road (GPS: Cuddy Valley Rd, Forest Rte 9N24, Frazier Park, CA 93225 – or – coordinates 34.8134, -119.1263).
Please note that each vehicle that parks at the Mt. Pinos Nordic Base parking lot will need to display a valid Adventure Pass. On a recent Saturday, a ranger was ticketing cars without passes. An Adventure Pass may be purchased locally at Big 5 Sporting Goods. Or you can stop at the 7-11 in Castaic and purchase one.

Santa Clara River (SCR) Estuary
2023-05-27 08:00 - 11:00 | Surfer’s Knoll, 1600 Spinnaker Dr, Ventura, CA, 93001
Meet at Surfer’s Knoll parking lot. We will walk along the beach looking at shorebirds and gulls, specifically the nesting California Least Terns and Western Snowy Plovers! Trip leader: Marc Better (510) 919-5283

Owling at Palo Camado Canyon ?
2023-06-10 20:00 - 21:30 | Palo Comado Canyon, 6613 Smoke Tree Ave, Oak Park, CA, 91377, United States
Join us as we do some nighttime birding (aka “owling”). We will listen and look for Great Horned Owls, Barn Owls, and Western Screech Owls! Meet at the Sunrise Meadows Open Space Trailhead on Smoke Tree Ave. in Oak Park at 8 p.m. Bring flashlights and/or headlamps! Trip leader: Sammy Cowell (818) 470-7098.

Santa Clara River Estuary ?
2023-09-02 08:00 - 11:00 | Surfer’s Knoll, 1600 Spinnaker Dr, Ventura, CA, 93001
The Santa Clara River Estuary (SCRE) is a great place to look for shorebirds during fall migration. Target species include Baird’s Sandpiper, Pectoral Sandpiper, Solitary Sandpiper, Red Knot, phalaropes, and more! Park at the Surfer’s Knoll parking lot of Spinnaker Dr. at 8 a.m. Trip leader – Dee Lyon (805) 427-0987

Bob Killdee Tams ?
2023-09-09 08:00 - 11:00 | Bob Kildee Community Park – Tamarisk Trees, 1051 Eston St., Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
Migrating warblers need a place to stop and refuel during their long fall migrations, and the row of tamarisk trees at Bob Kildee Park provides ample food for these little songbirds! Just be prepared to be looking up into the trees a lot! Park along Eston St. or Curt Dr. at 8 a.m. Trip leader – John Mueller (818) 625-9584

Beginner Bird Walk - Rancho Sierra Vista / Satwiwa
2023-09-13 08:00 - 09:30, 2023-10-11 08:00 - 09:30 | Rancho Sierra Vista / Satwiwa, 4803 Lynn Rd, Newbury Park, CA, 91320
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 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.
Contact walk leader Richard Armerding at (310) 701-3878 (texting is OK).

Sycamore Canyon ?️
2023-09-16 08:00 - 11:00 | Sycamore Canyon, 9000 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, California, 90265
The creek and sycamore trees at this aptly named campground provide great refuge for all sorts of migrating birds. Parking costs $9 for three hours, so carpooling is encouraged! Trip leader – Matthew Page (805) 990-6534

Matilija Forest ?
2023-09-23 08:00 - 11:00 | Matilija Dam Parking, 450 Matilija Canyon Rd., Ojai, CA, 93023
The cottonwood and willow forest upstream of Matilija Lake provide great habitat for mixed foraging flocks of migrating songbirds. The terrain is rugged; hiking sticks and water shoes/boots are encouraged! Park by Rattlesnake Canyon along Forest Route 5N13 (may be subject to change, depending on road conditions). Trip leader – Sammy Cowell (818) 470-7098

Laguna Road Tams ?
2023-09-30 08:00 - 11:00 | Laguna Road Tamarisk Trees, 3690 Laguna Rd., Oxnard, CA, 93033, United States
Like Bob Kildee, the row of tamarisks here along Laguna Road provide a great rest stop for migrating warblers and other songbirds! Parking is somewhat limited along this busy road, so carpooling is encouraged! Trip leader – Frank DeMartino

?Ventura Settling Ponds
2023-10-07 08:00 - 11:00 | Ventura Settling Ponds, 1400 Angler Ct., Ventura, CA, 93001, United States
The Ventura Settling Ponds are a great habitat to see both migrating warblers and most species of our over-wintering waterfowl. Potential warbler migrants include Nashville, MacGillivray’s, Black-throated Gray, and Townsend’s Warbler, with a good chance for a rare species or two! Meet outside the gates along Angler Court at 8 a.m. Trip leader – Tina Tan (909) 531-9544
