? CVAS Pelagic – Santa Barbara Channel (departing from Oxnard)
Channel Islands Harbor (Oxnard) 3600 Harbor Blvd, Oxnard, CA, United StatesIf 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...
? Ojai Raptor Center
Ojai Raptor Center 370 Baldwin Road, Ojai, CA, United States*Update* This trip is now full. However, the Ojai Raptor Center has said they may be able to accommodate additional guests. So, if you are still interested in this trip, contact Sammy Cowell, and there may be a possibility you can still come. Please don't pay until contacting Sammy!* We have scheduled a private tour...
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 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...
?Owling in the San Gabriel Mountains (Angeles National Forest)
Target - Angeles NF 965 Town Center Dr., La Canada Flintridge, California, United StatesWe will be looking for some montane owls such as Northern Saw-whet, Flammulated, and Northern Pygmy-owls in the Angeles National Forest! We will meet at the base of the foothills in front of the Target in La Canada Flintridge at 6:30 p.m. and carpool up. Text Sammy Cowell (818-470-7098) for more information.
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 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...
⛰️ Hopper Mountain NWR *cancelled*
Hopper Mountain NWR Fillmore, California, United States *Cancelled due to Extreme Fire Risk* Join us as we venture up Hopper Mountain National Wildlife Refuge to look for the California Condor! Be advised, roads will not be suitable for low-clearance vehicles. In fact, 4x4 cars are necessary (if you have a 4x4 car, please contact Sammy). To...
Monthly Program – September – Member Show & Tell
Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology 439 Calle San Pablo, Camarillo, CABeginner 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 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...
🌊 Santa Clara River Estuary
Surfer's Knoll 1600 Spinnaker Dr, Ventura, CASanta Clara River Estuary 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. Be advised that we may walk out...
🌳 Bob Kildee Tams
Bob Kildee Community Park - Tamarisk Trees 1051 Eston St., Camarillo, CA, United StatesMigrating 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...
🛝Valle Lindo Park
Valle Lindo Park 889 Aileen St., Camarillo, California, United StatesWith a beautiful combination of sycamores and pines, Valle Lindo produces some lovely habitat for migrating vagrant songbirds. Past species seen here include Yellow-throated Warbler, Black-and-White Warbler, Palm Warbler, and Blue-headed Vireo! Trip Leader: Sammy Cowell (818) 470-7098
Plantpalooza and Eco Fest
Coneo Creek Park North, behind Thousand Oaks Library. 1401 E Janss Rd, Thousand Oaks, California, United StatesJoin COSF for this free, family-friendly outdoor event, where you can learn about Conejo Valley native plants, water-wise gardening and sustainable living. CVAS will have a booth there to share about our Lawns to Habitat Grant and give away some native plants. Coneo Creek Park North, behind Thousand Oaks Library.