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Jun 11, 20211 min read
Summer Birding | Santa Margarita Lake, CA
Western and Clark's Grebes both nest on tranquil Santa Margarita Lake.
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Jan 10, 20214 min read
Christmas Bird Count | San Marcos Foothills, Santa Barbara, CA
San Marcos Foothills, a unique urban foothill open space and an important habitat for rare birds.
166 views


Oct 30, 20205 min read
Fall Birding | Cachuma Lake Recreation Area, Santa Barbara, CA
Ultimate Fall birding experience while camping at Lake Cachuma Recreation Area!
211 views


Jul 4, 20201 min read
Summer Birding | Davy Brown Campground, Los Olivos, CA
Davy Brown creek was flowing, and many birds could be heard or seen while foraging in the lush vegetation or feeding their fledglings.
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Jun 26, 20202 min read
Summer Birding | Nira Campground, Los Olivos, CA
It was fun to observe Steller’s Jay and Northern Flicker fledglings around Nira Campground!
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Jun 12, 20203 min read
Summer Birding | Baron Ranch Trail, Goleta, CA
Grassland, riparian and woodland habitats are ideal for birding through Baron Ranch while admiring views and getting exercise!
62 views


Jun 5, 20202 min read
Summer Birding | Refugio Creek Canyon, Goleta, CA
Species observed during breeding season included Pacific-slope Flycatcher, Canyon Wren, House Wren and Violet-green Swallow.
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May 10, 20203 min read
Spring Birding | Farren Road, Goleta, CA
Birding Farren Road in Goleta on a sunny day to enjoy stunning ocean and mountain views.
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Mar 6, 20201 min read
Winter Birding | Lake Los Carneros Park, Goleta, CA
An interesting new life bird: a Red-breasted Sapsucker with stunning crimson color
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Feb 13, 20201 min read
Winter Birding | North Campus Open Space, Goleta, CA
A new life bird for many of us: a Burrowing Owl standing on "Urbanite"
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Jan 30, 20201 min read
Winter Birding | Coronado Seep & Elwood Mesa, Goleta, CA
Birds were pairing up.
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Jan 23, 20202 min read
Winter Birding | Devereux Slough, Goleta, CA
A new bird to my life list: the Greater White-fronted Goose
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