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

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Join SBAS and Naturalist Parker Medel for a boat tour of the birds of Lake Cachuma. Explore all the nooks and crannies of the shoreline for not only birds but land mammals as well.
Delayed again… new date is May 2nd

Saturday, May 2, 2026 ~ 9:00 am – 11:30 am
DELAYED again – Trip is full

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 26th.
  • 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:

Sponsored by Santa Barbara Audubon Society

Santa Barbara Audubon Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization