Sisar Canyon Field Trip

Sisar Canyon 12799 Sisar Canyon Rd, Ojai, CA

Meet at 8 am at the parking lot off Sisar Rd. Parking is very limited, so carpooling is suggested. Target species will be spring migrants (vireos, warblers, flycatchers). Leader is Spencer Seale (805) 746-9789.

Beginner Bird Walk – Rancho Sierra Vista / Satwiwa

Rancho Sierra Vista / Satwiwa 4803 Lynn Rd, Newbury Park, CA

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...

Bear Divide Field Trip

Bear Divide Picnic Area 21525 Santa Clara Truck Trail, Canyon Country, CA, United States

Meet 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 States

Meet 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, CA

Meet 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 Meeting

PLEASE 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, CA

Meet 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, CA

If 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, CA

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...

Ventura River Estuary and Emma Wood State Beach

Ventura River Estuary Shoreline Dr., Ventura, CA

We 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 States

Head 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...