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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:20240304T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240304T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T103959
CREATED:20240216T021551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T021630Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Program - March 2024
DESCRIPTION:JANUARY MONTHLY PROGRAM\nBIRDING IN TAIWAN\, COSTA RICA\, AND NICARAGUA\nPresented by Taylor Driggs\nTaylor will compare and contrast his birding and nature travel experiences in Taiwan\, Costa Rica\, and Nicaragua. In this presentation he’ll share his birding adventures\, show his best sightings\, and give a little of  his general travel advice for both regions. He’ll offer travel tips and considerations for each country\, such as  which birding guides he used\, and what’s compelling about each of these fabulous locations. \nTaylor Driggs is a 25 year resident of the Conejo Valley in Oak Park\, an avid birder\, hiker and natural history travel enthusiast. He works professionally in the Financial Technology industry. \nTo attend this meeting\, use this link (https://zoom.us/j/6155249106) at the meeting time.
URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/monthly-program-march-2024/
LOCATION:Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology\, 439 Calle San Pablo\, Camarillo\, CA\, 93012
CATEGORIES:Monthly Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240309T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240309T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T103959
CREATED:20240202T041745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T203453Z
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SUMMARY:?Lake Casitas *Date Change to 3/9*
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we explore the largest freshwater body in Ventura County! We will look for waterfowl\, swallows\, and\, of course\, the nesting Bald Eagles! We will park outside the lake entrance and carpool in. Cost is $20 per car on the weekend. \nWe will bird on foot for about an hour and a half\, and then we will go boating for the last hour and half! We are working with the Rotary Club to use their boat to get out on the open water! We need at least 15 people to secure the boat\, so if you are interested in going on the boat\, please let us know at fieldtrips@conejovalleyaudubon.org! If you want to simply come for the first portion\, that’s fine too! \nTrip leaders: Sammy Cowell (818 470 7098) and Jerry Maryniuk (805 794 2791).
URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/%f0%9f%a6%85lake-casitas/
LOCATION:Lake Casitas\, 11311 Santa Ana Rd\, Ventura\, CA\, 93001\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240309T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240309T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T103959
CREATED:20240108T193316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T193532Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Dinner and Auction
DESCRIPTION:2024 Annual Dinner and Auction\nOur annual dinner and auction fundraiser will be held on Saturday\, March 9th\, 2024. We will have a live auction with the suave Don Klabunde\, a silent auction and an exciting raffle with the charming Thelma Williams whipping us up into a frenzy for those priceless white elephants. \nOf course Palm Garden Hotel always serves up a delicious buffet dinner\, CVAS is providing wine and the hotel has a full bar where serious adult beverages can be had for a price. \nFor those who haven’t experienced this event before\, it’s not only a chance to get to know some of your fellow CVAS members\, but also who knows what wonders you might be able to buy for a song – wonders from original works of art to one-of-a-kind adventures. \nMore details\, and purchase tickets.
URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/annual-dinner-and-auction-2024/
LOCATION:Palm Garden Hotel\, 495 Ventu Park Rd\, Thousand Oaks\, CA\, 91320\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240313T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240313T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T103959
CREATED:20240109T003201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T003201Z
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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-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:20240316T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240316T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T103959
CREATED:20240202T042233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T192940Z
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SUMMARY:?‍⬛Lake Piru
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we look for the largest bird in North America\, the California Condor! We will look for other large raptors\, waterfowl\, and early spring migrants! 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 them you are part of the CVAS birding group). \nTrip leaders: Peter Robertshaw (909 771 9720).
URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/%f0%9f%90%a6%e2%ac%9blake-piru/
LOCATION:Lake Piru\, 4780 Piru Canyon Rd\, Piru\, CA\, 93040
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240323
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240324
DTSTAMP:20260403T103959
CREATED:20240202T044327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T015039Z
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SUMMARY:?️Island Scrub-jay Pelagic (via Island Packers - not an CVAS organized event)
DESCRIPTION:If you are interested in going out to see the endemic Island Scrub-jay\, then hitch a ride on the Island Scrub-jay Pelagic through Island Packers (click here for tickets). Cost is $130 for adults (13-54) and $116 for senior citizens (55+) and military. Note: this is NOT a CVAS-organized event(*)\, however\, many participants from Ventura Audubon and other experienced birders will be going\, so there will be plenty of friends! Spots are limited\, so act fast! \n(*) since this event is not put on by the Conejo Valley Audubon Society\, any accidents that occur during the trip are not covered by CVAS field trip insurance.
URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/%f0%9f%8c%8aisland-scrub-jay-pelagic-via-island-packers-not-an-cvas-organized-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240323T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240323T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T103959
CREATED:20240202T042603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T042603Z
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SUMMARY:? Canada Larga Rd.
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we look for our chapter’s iconic logo as well as raptors\, flycatchers\, open grassland sparrows\, and early spring migrants! Meet at the start of Cañada Larga Road at 8 am. \nTrip leader: Marc Better (510 919 5283).
URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/%f0%9f%90%84-canada-larga-rd/
LOCATION:Canada Larga Road\, 180 Canada Larga Rd\, Ventura\, CA\, 93001
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240330T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240330T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T103959
CREATED:20240204T180823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240204T180823Z
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SUMMARY:?Malibu Creek State Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we explore the oak and sycamore woodlands of Malibu Creek State Park! In addition to common resident species\, we will be looking for early spring migrants like grosbeaks and Lazuli Buntings! Entrance is $12 per car\, so we will meet at Kanan Road Park and Ride at 7:45 a.m. to carpool in. If you wish to meet at the park\, the parking lot is off Las Virgenes Rd. \nTrip leader – Bill and Carol Langford (360 742 6059)
URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/%f0%9f%8c%b3malibu-creek-state-park/
LOCATION:Malibu Creek State Park\, 1925 Las Virgenes Rd\, Calabasas\, CA\, 91301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240406T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240406T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T103959
CREATED:20240304T064658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T050944Z
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SUMMARY:? Sisar Canyon *State Highway 150 Road Closure Notice*
DESCRIPTION:Update: State Highway 150 connecting Santa Paula to Ojai is closed until further notice. This may impact your traveling decisions.\n\nSisar Canyon is a great spot to see migrating warblers\, vireos\, and flycatchers as they forage throughout the oaks and riparian of the canyon. It’s also a decent spot to see Black-chinned and Costa’s Hummingbirds! Meet at 8 am at the parking lot off Sisar Rd. Parking is very limited\, so carpooling is suggested.\n\nTrip leader: Spencer Seale (805 746 9789).
URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/%f0%9f%90%a6-sisar-canyon/
LOCATION:Sisar Canyon\, 12799 Sisar Canyon Rd\, Ojai\, CA\, 93023
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240410T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240410T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T103959
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:20240420T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T103959
CREATED:20240304T064856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T200247Z
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SUMMARY:?Las Llajas Canyon
DESCRIPTION:Meaning “sore” or “wound”\, Las Llajas is underbirded area in east Simi Valley with great potential as a spring migrant trap! Park off Evening Sky Dr. This is a pretty popular mountain biking spot\, so it might be a good idea to carpool and get there a bit early. \nTrip leader: Sammy Cowell (818 470 7098)
URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/%f0%9f%a9%b9las-llajas-canyon/
LOCATION:Las Llajas Canyon\, 5715 Evening Sky Drive\, Simi Valley\, CA\, 93063\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240421T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240421T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T103959
CREATED:20240304T065001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T065942Z
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SUMMARY:? Bear Divide *New Date\, Sunday\, April 21st!*
DESCRIPTION:Bear Divide is a narrow pass in the San Gabriel Mountains of Los Angeles County that funnels literally thousands of birds through a tiny gap in the mountain ridge. Some dawn flights are so thick with birds that hundreds of migrants may pass by per minute.\n\nDawn flight is the best time to witness this spectacle\, so we plan to be at Bear Divide by 6 a.m. If you want to carpool\, meet at Janss Park & Ride opposite T.O. Library\, at 5 a.m. There may also be an opportunity to watch banders catch and tag migrants with mist nets.\nTrip leader: Sammy Cowell (818) 470-7098
URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/%f0%9f%90%bb-bear-divide/
LOCATION:Bear Divide Picnic Area\, 21525 Santa Clara Truck Trail\, Canyon Country\, CA\, 91387\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240427T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240427T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T103959
CREATED:20240304T065208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T065208Z
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SUMMARY:? Arroyo Santa Rosa: "Spook Canyon"
DESCRIPTION:This secret little gem of a trail in Santa Rosa Valley runs along the Arroyo Santa Rosa and is a good spot for spring migrants! Bonus: the trail runs past a small little animal farm filled with goats\, donkeys\, and peacocks! Park on Las Posas Rd. just past Pradera Rd.\n\nTrip leader: Sammy Cowell (818 470 7098)
URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/%f0%9f%90%8e-arroyo-santa-rosa-spook-canyon/
LOCATION:Arroyo Santa Rosa\, 11711 E Las Posas Rd\, Santa Rosa Valley\, CA\, 93012\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240428T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240428T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T103959
CREATED:20240304T065454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T065828Z
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SUMMARY:?Big Morongo
DESCRIPTION:Big Morongo Preserve is one of the best places in southern California for migrant flycatchers\, warblers\, vireos\, and other species but also hosts some great breeding birds. We can expect to see (or hear) Summer and Western Tanagers\, Brown-crested and Vermilion Flycatchers\, Bullock’s and Hooded Orioles\, Yellow-Breasted Chat\, Bell’s Vireo\, as well as migrants and desert residents. Bring lunch\, snacks\, and plenty of water. In the afternoon we may look for Black-throated Sparrow and Scott’s Oriole.\n\nMeet at Covington Park. Take I-10 to Hwy 62\, go north 10 miles to Morongo Valley and then turn right on Park Avenue.\n\nTrip Leader: Pete Robertshaw (909-771-9720)
URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/%f0%9f%8c%b5big-morongo/
LOCATION:Big Morongo\, 11055 East Dr.\, Morongo Valley\, CA\, 92256\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240504T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240504T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T103959
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:20240506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240506T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T103959
CREATED:20240416T171126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T171351Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Program - May 2024
DESCRIPTION:MAY MONTHLY PROGRAM\n“Pelagic Birding off Southern California: Searching for Seabirds in the Open Ocean”\nby David Pereksta\nNazca Booby Copyright David Pereksta \n While 70 percent of the earth is covered by oceans\, the lives of the birds that inhabit those waters still hold a number of mysteries that science is only just starting to unravel. Many seabirds come ashore only to breed and then spend the majority of their lives ranging around the world’s oceans; some of which travel incredible distances during foraging trips and migratory movements. The waters offshore of southern California are one of the last birding frontiers in the state\, where an exciting mix of seabirds that are rarely if ever seen from land can be found at sea if you know when\, where\, and how to look for them. A limited number of trips\, unpredictable weather\, and challenging viewing conditions make pelagic birding trips an adventurous way to explore this frontier. Birders wishing to see these special birds must find some of the few scheduled trips each year\, get a reservation before they sell-out\, and hope that the weather and birds cooperate. \nDavid Pereksta took his first pelagic trip in 1994\, which was a major birding-life changing event. That trip was the start of David’s fascination with seabirds and since then he has spent a considerable amount of time at sea looking for them. With hundreds of days on the water in the Pacific and Atlantic\, and trips to remote breeding areas in Russia and the South Pacific\, David has immersed himself in understanding the lives of seabirds. David will show us what experiences southern California pelagic birding trips offer including the species that occur off our coast\, how the status and distribution of many species have changed recently\, where local pelagic trips go and how they operate\, and how to best schedule a trip to see the birds (and marine mammals) you are looking for. He will also share anecdotes from some of the most memorable local trips. Bring your soda crackers\, Dramamine\, and binoculars for this program that is richly illustrated with the best of the thousands of photos David has taken at sea. \nDavid Pereksta is an Avian Biologist with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management\, where he studies and analyzes the effects of offshore oil and gas\, and renewable energy development on birds off the Pacific coast and Hawaii. Prior to his position at BOEM\, Dave spent 16 years working on endangered species issues with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Throughout his career with various Federal and State agencies\, he has studied several imperiled bird species including Snowy Plovers\, Piping Plovers\, Least Terns\, Ospreys\, Northern Goshawks\, Brown Pelicans\, Spotted Owls\, and Ivory-billed Woodpeckers. An avid birder for over 45 years\, Dave has traveled throughout North America\, South America\, the American tropics\, the South Pacific\, and East Asia including leading trips to Mexico\, Belize\, Costa Rica\, Peru\, and Chile. He also organizes pelagic trips off southern California and leads trips elsewhere in the Pacific and in the Atlantic. He has seen over 2\,300 species of birds in his travels; photographing nearly 1\,800 species along the way. \nThe May program will be live at Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology. The meeting starts at 7:00 pm\, doors open at 6:30. It will also available via Zoom. The link is\, as always\, https://zoom.us/j/6155249106.
URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/monthly-program-may-2024/
LOCATION:Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology\, 439 Calle San Pablo\, Camarillo\, CA\, 93012
CATEGORIES:Monthly Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240508T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240508T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T103959
CREATED:20240416T174019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T174019Z
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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-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:20260403T103959
CREATED:20240408T031656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T031656Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240515T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T103959
CREATED:20240426T032853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T033349Z
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SUMMARY:? Breeding Bird Class through Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology
DESCRIPTION:If you’re a new birder looking to familiarize yourself with local species\, then consider joining the 2024 Breeding Birds class! This class is a great way to gain familiarity with over 200 species of birds that nest in our region. Emphasis will be on family and species-level characteristics\, plus field trips to practice IDs. \nThe class consists of two Wednesday evening workshops with slides and study skins\, held at the WFVZ Museum from 6-8:30 pm on May 15th and 22nd. Field trips will be held the following Saturdays\, May 18th and 25th\, from 7:30-11 am. The course provides 12 hours of instruction\, slides\, and other materials for home review afterward. Field trip locations will be announced at the museum classes; all will be in Ventura County. \nSee the link for more detailed information about cost: https://wfvz.org/classes-and-training/ \nThere are only 10 spots left\, and registration closes May 1st. \nInstructor: Sammy Cowell
URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/breeding-bird-class-through-western-foundation-of-vertebrate-zoology/
LOCATION:Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology\, 439 Calle San Pablo\, Camarillo\, CA\, 93012
CATEGORIES:Beginner Bird Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240519T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240519T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T103959
CREATED:20240412T020245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T020400Z
UID:5781-1716105600-1716138000@wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org
SUMMARY:?Mt. Pinos
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we go into the mountains to find some alpine birds! We will carpool from the Janss Park & Ride at 6 am. Janss Park & Ride is located on the east side of the 23 freeway at the Janss Road Exit by the soccer fields. Alternatively\, meet at 8:00 am 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. Bundle warm! Target species include – Clark’s Nutcracker\, Mountain Chickadee\, Pygmy Nuthatch\, Olive-sided Flycatcher\, White-headed Woodpecker\, Townsend’s Solitaire\, Green-tailed Towhee\, Red Crossbill and more!\n\nTrip leader: Richard Aremerding (310)-701-3878.
URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/%f0%9f%97%bbmt-pinos-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240522T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240522T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T103959
CREATED:20240426T033005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T033305Z
UID:5830-1716400800-1716409800@wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org
SUMMARY:?Breeding Bird Class through Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology
DESCRIPTION:If you’re a new birder looking to familiarize yourself with local species\, then consider joining the 2024 Breeding Birds class! This class is a great way to gain familiarity with over 200 species of birds that nest in our region. Emphasis will be on family and species-level characteristics\, plus field trips to practice IDs. \nThe class consists of two Wednesday evening workshops with slides and study skins\, held at the WFVZ Museum from 6-8:30 pm on May 15th and 22nd. Field trips will be held the following Saturdays\, May 18th and 25th\, from 7:30-11 am. The course provides 12 hours of instruction\, slides\, and other materials for home review afterward. Field trip locations will be announced at the museum classes; all will be in Ventura County. \nSee the link for more detailed information about cost: https://wfvz.org/classes-and-training/ \nThere are only 10 spots left\, and registration closes May 1st. \nInstructor: Sammy Cowell
URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/%f0%9f%8f%abbreeding-bird-class-through-western-foundation-of-vertebrate-zoology/
LOCATION:Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology\, 439 Calle San Pablo\, Camarillo\, CA\, 93012
CATEGORIES:Beginner Bird Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240526T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240526T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T103959
CREATED:20240412T020011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T020139Z
UID:5775-1716706800-1716717600@wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org
SUMMARY:? Fillmore Fish Hatchery/Cienega
DESCRIPTION:The Sespe Cienega is a restoration project aimed at restoring the wetlands of the Santa Clara River! Normally\, this area is restricted to the public\, but we will be able to enter with friend of CVAS\, Linnea Hall! Target species include Bell’s Vireo\, White-tailed Kite\, Northern Harrier\, and others!\n\nTrip leader: Sammy Cowell (818) 470-7098
URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/5775/
LOCATION:Cienega\, 612 E Telegraph Rd\, Fillmore\, CA\, 93015\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240602T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240602T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T103959
CREATED:20240515T155952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T155952Z
UID:5923-1717315200-1717336800@wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org
SUMMARY:CVAS ANNUAL PICNIC
DESCRIPTION:THE CVAS ANNUAL PICNIC \nSunday\, June 2 at Los Robles Open Space \nMeet at 8:00 am for the morning bird walk\, \nthen at 11:00 for the potluck lunch. \nIt’s been twenty-three years since we first held our CVAS Annual Picnic at the Los Robles Trail area adjacent to the original Janss House in Thousand Oaks\, and the area has changed a bit. We can no longer drive right down to “our” oak tree\, the lawn is gone\, and a few new picnic tables have been added\, but “our” tree is still there as shady as ever. \nAt the south end of Moorpark Rd. turn right onto Greenmeadow Ave. and proceed approximately one mile to the parking area. Carpooling is encouraged as parking is limited. Please bring your own table service\, drinks and chairs\, and this year\, bring whatever dish you like.  🙂
URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/cvas-annual-picnic-2/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241116T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241116T181500
DTSTAMP:20260403T103959
CREATED:20240502T063308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T201647Z
UID:5848-1731776400-1731780900@wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org
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:20260403T103959
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240613T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240613T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T103959
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240615T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T103959
CREATED:20240502T061731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T195924Z
UID:5839-1718449200-1718452800@wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org
SUMMARY:? Ojai Raptor Center
DESCRIPTION:*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!* \nWe have scheduled a private tour of the Ojai Raptor Center for 15 participants! During this one-hour experience\, we will meet a few of the raptor ambassadors\, learn about their personal stories\, and watch demonstrations of their natural behavior. \nSpace is first-come first-served\, so if you’re interested in coming please contact us at fieldtrips@conejovalleyaudubon.org. Cost is $27 per guest. Please click on this link to learn how to pay! \nTrip leader: Sammy Cowell (818) 470-7098
URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/%f0%9f%a6%85-ojai-raptor-center/
LOCATION:Ojai Raptor Center\, 370 Baldwin Road\, Ojai\, CA\, 93023\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240710T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240710T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T103959
CREATED:20240416T174139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T174139Z
UID:5804-1720598400-1720603800@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-29/
LOCATION:Rancho Sierra Vista / Satwiwa\, 4803 Lynn Rd\, Newbury Park\, CA\, 91320
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240720T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240720T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T103959
CREATED:20240713T001310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240713T001417Z
UID:6552-1721503800-1721512800@wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org
SUMMARY:?Owling in the San Gabriel Mountains (Angeles National Forest)
DESCRIPTION:We will be looking for some montane owls such as Northern Saw-whet\, Flammulated\, and Northern Pygmy-owls in the Angeles National Forest! \n\n\n\nWe 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. \n\n\n\nText Sammy Cowell (818-470-7098) for more information.
URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/owling-in-the-san-gabriel-mountains-angeles-national-forest/
LOCATION:Target – Angeles NF\, 965 Town Center Dr.\, La Canada Flintridge\, California\, 91011\, United States
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