Rob Lindsay 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.
Contact Rob for additional information.
Subscrbe to the SBAS events calendar, learn how on this page.
Bird Walks and Field Trips are BACK!
We will do everything we can for a safe experience, but covid is always a risk. Additionally, SBAS may decide to cancel events should pandemic conditions warrant it. For these reasons, we ask that:
- All attendees be vaccinated, each participant bring a mask to the event, and social distancing be practiced to the greatest extent practicable.
- Masks be worn in car pool situations.
- Prior to attending any bird walk or field trip, please go to santabarbaraaudubon.org/activities for directions and event updates.
- Saturday, October 21, 2023 - Field Trip: Lake Los Carneros
Lake Los Carneros (LLC) is one of Goleta’s premier birding hot spots. Its 25 acre lake and varied wooded and grass land habitats make LLC a wonderful place to visit in the middle of Goleta. Once a part of Rancho La Patera it is now a Mecca for anyone wanting to get in touch with nature.
Full details here: Field Trip: Lake Los Carneros - Saturday, November 18, 2023 - Field Trip: Lake Los Carneros
Lake Los Carneros (LLC) is one of Goleta’s premier birding hot spots. Its 25 acre lake and varied wooded and grass land habitats make LLC a wonderful place to visit in the middle of Goleta. Once a part of Rancho La Patera it is now a Mecca for anyone wanting to get in touch with nature.
Full details here: Field Trip: Lake Los Carneros - Friday, December 1, 2023 - Field Trip: Pt Mugu Naval Air Station
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 seven 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.
Full details here: Field Trip: Pt Mugu Naval Air Station - Saturday, December 9, 2023 - Field Trip: Hollister Ranch
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 Rob Lindsay (HERE) to request a reservation.
Include your name, email address and phone number.Full details here: Field Trip: Hollister Ranch
