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.
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- Field Trip: Hollister Ranch
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 8:45 am - 1:00 pm
Hollister ranch is covers several miles of coast land above Gaviota State Park. The Hollister Ranch Homeowners Association has 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. This trip if for Santa Barbara & Goleta Coast Auduboners only. Seats are limited so sign up now!
Contact Dane St. George to request a reservation.
Include your name, email address and phone number. - Field Trip: Lake Cachuma Winter Wildlife (Eagle) Boat Cruise
Saturday, May 2, 2026, 9:00 am - 11:30 am
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 - Field Trip - Rancho Tajiguas Preserve
Saturday, May 9, 2026, 8:45 am - 1:00 pm
Rancho Tajiguas Preserve is a 3,200+ acre ranch on the Gaviota Coast which was purchased in 2024, by the Gaviota Coast Conservancy. They provide public access via guided hikes, interpretive walks, and educational workshops. Join Santa Barbara Audubon Society’s special opportunity for an interpretive bird hike in this beautiful preserve.
This field trip is limited to 20 SBAS/GVAS Members only. Reservations Required.
- Field Trip: Nojoqui Falls County Park
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 8:45 am - 11:30 am
Nestled just over the Gaviota pass from Gaviota State Beach is Nojoqui Falls County Park. There is quite a spectacular waterfall in the park (if it’s been raining) and is also home to the county’s breeding population of Purple Martins.
