Christmas Bird Count
Each year around Christmas, we (and hundreds of other Audubon chapters) participate in the annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC). The CBC is always held between Dec. 14th & Jan. 5th. This annual bird count encompasses the United States and Canada, as well as Central and South America, the Pacific Islands, West Indies, and Bermuda. The...
Las Robles Open Space
Las Robles Open Space
400 S Moorpark Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA, United States
The oak woodland and chapparal in the open space south of Thousand Oaks is quite beautiful in winter and provide a good place to see overwintering migrants like Hermit Thrush, Fox Sparrows, Golden-crowned Sparrows, and maybe even Golden-crowned Kinglets. Meet at the Los Robles trailhead at the end of Moorpark Rd. Trip leader: Sammy Cowell (818) 470-7098
Ventura County New Year’s Bird Count 
Join us for a county-wide count of wintering birds in Ventura County, from the east to the west, the mountains to the seas! Please note this count is different from the CBC's in that: 1) This covers the entire county, not just the CBC circle. This allows us to cover some areas in Oak Park,...
JANUARY MONTHLY PROGRAM
Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology 439 Calle San Pablo, CamarilloBirding Under the Influence: Cycling Across America in Search of Birds and Recovery On January 1st, 2014, Dorian Anderson boarded his bicycle for the adventure of a lifetime. His two-wheeled journey was an ecofriendly twist on the Big Year. While his predecessors utilized cars, planes, and boats, Anderson’s goal was to replicate their transcontinental travels...
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 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...
Mt. Clef Open Space/CLU 
Briar Bluff (CLU)
200 Bainbridge Ct, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360, Thousand Oaks, CA, United States
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.
Pt. Mugu Naval Base 
Pt. Mugu Naval Base
10A Naval Air Rd., Port Hueneme, CA, United States
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....
Bard Lake 
Bard Lake
2100 Olsen Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA, United States
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,...
ANNENBERG WILDLIFE CROSSING
Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology 439 Calle San Pablo, CamarilloRobert Rock, President & CEO of Rock Design Associates, leads the design of the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing in Agoura Hills, California. The project involves an ambitious collaboration between five core project partners including the National Wildlife Federation, the National Park Service, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), the Resource Conservation District of the Santa...
Lake Sherwood 
Lake Sherwood
2201 Stafford Rd., Westlake Village, CA
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.
Great Backyard Bird Count 
Every year in February, the National Audubon Society hosts the Great Backyard Bird Count (https://www.birdcount.org/). This year, our chapter will participate by actually birdwatching in people's backyards! We will have 4 home locations (Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, and Camarillo) to choose from. If you are interested in joining contact Sammy Cowell (818-470-7098, samueldavidcowell@gmail.com)...
Carrizo Plains 
Carrizo Plain Meeting Point
32660 CA-33, Maricopa, CA, United States
Take a trip to the beautiful Carrizo plain where Ferruginous Hawks, Prairie Falcons, Golden Eagles, Mountain Bluebirds, and Mountain Plovers like to spend the winter! This is an all day trip, so be prepared! Meet at 8 a.m. at the corner of Hwy 166/33 and Soda Lake Rd. Trip leaders: Thelma Williams and Dee Lyon...