Events

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

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

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

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...

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...

The Oxnard plains are a great area for migrating shorebirds and open-habitat songbirds, particularly the sod fields. Likely target species include Baird's and Pectoral Sandpiper, Black-bellied Plover, and Pacific Golden-Plover. Potential rarities include Buff-breasted Sandpiper, Sharp-tailed Sandpiper, Mountain Plover, Red-throated Pipit, and longspur species! Meet at the parking lot at the end of Arnold Rd....

The Oxnard College campus is a severely under-birded area of the county, with a potential for many interesting migrants and rarities! Past species of interest have included Swamp Sparrow, Clay-colored Sparrow, Pine Warbler, and Prairie Warbler, to name a few! Parking on campus is not allowed without a permit, so park along Bard Road and...

Join us as we look for late fall migrants, early wintering waterfowl, and of course, condors at Lake Piru! 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 field trip, so be sure to tell...

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 get and complete the form before October 13th! Join us as we explore the amazing wetland habitat around Pt. Mugu. Target species include Brant, Black Skimmer, shorebird species, Vermillion Flycatcher, and more!...