Dane St. George coordinates our monthly field trips which usually take place on a Saturday. Field trips often go farther afield in the county than our Friday bird walks, and often have guest leaders.
Contact Dane for additional information.
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Weather or pandemic conditions can necessitate changes to or cancelation of any trip.
Prior to attending any bird walk or field trip, please check the specific event page for directions and event updates.
Click on an event title below for full details on that event.
- Field Trip: S.B. Harbor & Andree Clark Bird Refuge
Saturday, October 19, 2024, 8:00 am - 10:30 am
Santa Barbara Harbor is a busy place during the day, but one can find many species of shorebirds, gulls, terns and water birds which take advantage of the quiet hours of the early morning. The Andre Clark Bird Refuge is a fresh water feature which hosts many water birds and shore birds.
- Field Trip: Pt Mugu Naval Air Station
Friday, November 22, 2024, 7:45 am - 12:00 pm
Santa Barbara Audubon Society is pleased to announce a return to NBVC Mugu. This unique opportunity allows us to visit some 2,000 acres bordered by the Pacific Ocean and some of the most bountiful agricultural land in the Central Coast. Marsh, coastal wetlands, riparian and grasslands provide a stopover for thousands of migrating birds each year. This includes habitat for several endangered species of birds. The area is so rich in wildlife that our half-day there typically counts 80 species including waders, rails, songbirds, waterfowl, shorebirds, raptors, and more.
We are asking that participants be members of Santa Barbara Audubon Society, or the Goleta Coast Audubon Society. If you are not a member, go to the Santa Barbara Audubon website and click on the “Join Today” tab in the upper right of the main page. Priority will be given to members that have not yet visited Point Mugu. 14 spaces are open, and will be taken upon receipt of the completed Navy form.
- Field Trip: Cruz Phillips' Ranch
Saturday, November 23, 2024, 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Join SBAS and Cruz Phillips when we visit her bird friendly working ranch in the Santa Ynez Valley.
This field trip is limited to 25 SBAS Members only. Reservations Required.
- Field Trip: Hollister Ranch with Guy Tingos
Saturday, December 7, 2024, 8:45 am - 1:00 pm
Hollister ranch is covers several miles of coast land above Gaviota State Park. The Hollister Ranch Homeowners Association and always be supportive of having Audubon field trips to their location. If you have not been, you should make an effort to attend a trip there. There are only 20 persons allowed per trip so stay tuned in to get a reservation!
Note: this trip is for MEMBERS ONLY
Contact Dane St. George (HERE) to request a reservation.
Include your name, email address and phone number.
