The Ventura County Game Preserve is adjacent to Point Mugu NAS and close to the ocean in Oxnard.This 300 acre duck pond array offers a wide variety of habitats for us to explore. We will bird on foot for approximately 3 miles on flat walkable roads and must remain as a group.
This trip is for Santa Barbara/Goleta Coast Audubon Members Only
To become a member, go to the Santa Barbara Audubon Society’s website at santabarbraraaudubon.org to join.
Sunday, February 23, 2025 ~ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Trip Leaders:
Jeff Hanson, Peggy Kearns
Target Birds:
- Ducks
- Waders, including White-faced Ibis
- Shorebired
- Raptors
- Songbirds
Directions:
- Take Hwy 101 to the Rice Avenue off ramp (in Oxnard)
- Turn right on Rice Avenue and head towards the ocean
- Take the Hueneme Road turnoff when Rice Avenue turns to Hwy 1
- Head West on Hueneme Road
- Turn left on Casper Road
- Turn left at the end of Casper Road into the private area, 2950 Casper Road
- Please Park on the paved road near the drainage ditch at the ranch buildings
Map Here
Other Information:
- Santa Barbara/Goleta Coast Audubon Members Only
- Bring water, snack or lunch
- Wear comfortable shoes
- We will be walking about 3 miles in exposed area
- Dress in layers
- Bring a hat
- Binoculars a must, spotting scopes are very useful
Trip Coordinator:
Jeff Hanson
Contact Jeff for information or questions
Sponsored by Santa Barbara Audubon Society
Santa Barbara Audubon Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
