Gull Workshop

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  • Last Update: October 27, 2025

Have you ever wondered how to quickly identify an American Herring Gull? This outdoor workshop will focus on general education on gulls and will highlight the differences in appearance between gull species typically found in Santa Barbara. Many of these may be seen at Goleta Beach in the winter.

Saturday, December 27, 2025 ~ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Instructor: Ron Hirst

Directions:

From the South

  • Traveling North Bound on Hwy101
  • Take Hwy 217 Airport UCSB (Exit 104B)
  • From Hwy 217 take Exit 1: Santspit Road
  • Turn left onto Sandspit Road

From the North

  • Traveling South Bound on Hwy101
  • Take the Fairview Avenue off ramp (Exit 105)
  • Turn right on Fairview, head towards ocean
  • Road changes name to Fowler then Moffett and then Sandspit Road

Then for everyone

  • Sandspit Road turns left and continues under the Hwy 217 overpass
  • Turn right into Goleta Beach Park and cross the bridge
  • Turn left at the stop sign
  • Park in the parking lot
  • We will meet near The Ellwood Restaurant
  • Map Here – or – Google Map

Other Information:

  • If there is light rain, the workshop will still take place.
  • Bring water  & snack
  • Wear comfortable shoes
  • Binoculars a must
  • Spotting scopes are useful

Trip Coordinator:

  • Ron Hirst
    Contact Ron for information or questions

Sponsored by Santa Barbara Audubon Society

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