Sand Point road is in a private gated community. Once a year SBAS is given permission to have a bird walk along the length of this otherwise inaccessible road to view the Carpinteria Salt Marsh from the southern side of the marsh. Don’t miss out, reservations are required for the limited 20 spots.
We will do everything we can for a safe experience, but COVID is always a risk. Additionally, SBAS may decide to cancel events should pandemic conditions warrant it. For these reasons, we ask that:
- All attendees be vaccinated, each participant bring a mask to the event, and social distancing be practiced to the greatest extent practicable.
- Masks be worn in car pool situations.
- Prior to attending any bird walk or field trip, please go to santabarbaraaudubon.org/activities for directions and event updates.
Reservations Required!!!:
This trip is limited to 20 members of Santa Barbara Audubon Society, so if you are interested please Contact Peter Thompson As Soon As Possible. Leave your name and phone number and email address and Peter will confirm your reservation.
Target Birds:
- Long-bill Curlew
- Great Egret
- Snowy Egret
- Osprey
- White-tailed Kite
- Sandpipers
- and waterfowl
Trip Leaders:
- Peggy Kearns
- Jeff Hanson
Directions:
- From Hwy 101 south bound
- Take exit 88 Santa Claus Ln
- Follow Santa Claus Lane to the southeast end
- Parking is available in the business area just before Santa Claus Lane enters Hwy 101 south (Surf Happens shop and on the side of the road in the opposite direction).
- We will meet near the Sand Point Road entrance at the east end of the Surf Happens shop and proceed from there on foot.
Other Information:
- We will be walking 1.4 miles
- Bring water, snack
- Wear comfortable shoes
- Bring a hat
- Binoculars a must, spotting scopes are useful
Trip Coordinator:
Peter Thompson
Contact Peter for information or questions
Sponsored By Santa Barbara Audubon Society
