Bear Divide Field Trip
Bear Divide Picnic Area 21525 Santa Clara Truck Trail, Canyon Country, CA, United StatesMeet 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
Bird-Friendly Garden Tour
See what folks have done with California natives in their gardens. RSVP by April 7th! More information.
Mission Oaks Field Trip
Mission Oaks Park 5501 Mission Oaks Blvd, Camarillo, CA, United StatesMeet 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
Matilija Dam Parking 450 Matilija Canyon Rd., Ojai, CAMeet 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...
Monthly Program – May 2023
CVAS Monthly Program Zoom MeetingPLEASE NOTE THE NEW TIME FOR THIS PROGRAM - 7:00pm MAY MONTHLY PROGRAM BIRDING THE SPINE OF SOUTH AMERICA: TRAVELS THROUGHOUT THE ECOSYSTEMS OF THE ANDES MOUNTAINS By David Pereksta Andean Cock-of-the-Rock. Photo by David Pereksta The Andes Mountains form the backbone of South America; extending along the entire length of the western side of...
Two Rivers Park
Two Rivers Park River St., Fillmore, CAMeet 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....
Birds and Burgers
Hozy's Grill 1760 Lemonwood Dr, Santa Paula, CAIf you can't make the field trip, but still want to hang out with your fellow bird nerds, come join us each month for food and drinks! This month, we will be going to Hozy's Grill in Santa Paula at 8:15 p.m.
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...
Ventura River Estuary and Emma Wood State Beach
Ventura River Estuary Shoreline Dr., Ventura, CAWe 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...
Mt. Pinos Field Trip
Janss Road Park and Ride 1336 E. Janss Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA, United StatesHead 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...
Santa Clara River (SCR) Estuary
Surfer's Knoll 1600 Spinnaker Dr, Ventura, CAMeet 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
Birds and Burritos ?
Margarita's Mexican Grill 702 Lindero Canyon Rd, Oak Park, CA, United StatesJoin us at 6:30 p.m. at Margaritas Mexican Grill for some delicious food and socializing before our evening field trip! Please text or call Sammy Cowell (818) 470-7098 if you plan on coming.