Field Trip: Lake Los Carneros

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Lake Los Carneros (LLC) is one of Goleta’s premier birding hot spots.  Its 25 acre lake and varied wooded and grass land habitats make LLC a wonderful place to visit in the middle of Goleta. Once a part of Rancho La Patera it is now a Mecca for anyone wanting to get in touch with nature.

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.

Target Birds:

  • Freshwater ducks & other waterfowl
  • Raptors
  • Winter woodland birds

Trip Leader:

Rob Lindsay

Directions:

From Hwy 101 North or South

  • Take Hwy 101 and exit Los Carneros off ramp
  • Head towards the mountains
  • Proceed straight through the round-a-bout
  • After the round-a-bout, the Goleta Rail Road Depot will be on right.
  • The park entrance is on the right between the Depot and the fire station

From Cathedral Oaks Road

  • Turn south towards the ocean on Los Carneros Road
  • Proceed on Los Carneros Road past the church on your left
  • After the church is the County Fire Station on the left
  • The park entrance is on the left immediately after the Fire Station

For everyone

  • Park in the Stow House parking lot east of the fire station
  • We will meet in the parking lot then walk around the lake

Other Information:

  • Bring water  & snack
  • Wear comfortable shoes suitable for oil on beach
  • Bring a hat
  • Binoculars a must, spotting scopes are useful

Trip Coordinator:

Dane St. George
Contact Dane for questions or additional information HERE

Sponsored By Santa Barbara Audubon Society