Field Trip: Lake Cachuma Winter Wildlife (Eagle) Boat Cruise

Saturday, February 21, 2026 ~ 9:00 am – 11:30 am

Reservations Required:

• Santa Barbara/Goleta Coast Audubon Members ONLY
• Trip is limited to 25 people.
• You must contact Dane St. George to make a reservation by February 26^th.
• Dane will confirm your reservation by email.

Trip Leaders: Parker Medel & Rob Lindsay

Target Birds:

• Bald Eagle
• White Pelican
• Grebes
• Common Loon
• Sea  & water birds
• Ducks
• Osprey
• Great-tailed Grackle
• Peregrine Falcon
• & others

Directions:

• Take Hwy 154 to Lake Cachuma County Park entrance
• If needed ask for directions at the ranger kiosk
• Park near the boat launching area and the Fishing and Tackle shop
• See MAP

Cost:

• $18.00 per person for the boat trip – payable on the boat.
• $10.00 per car for entering Lake Cachuma County Park.
  (you may want to carpool with your friends.)

Other Information:

• Bring water, snack or lunch
• Wear comfortable shoes
• Bring a hat
• Dress in layers
• Binoculars a must, spotting scopes are not recommended on the boat
• The Neal Taylor Nature Center is worth a visit after the Eagle Cruise.

Trip Coordinator:

• Dane St George
  Contact Dane for reservations, information or questions