Butterbredt Spring, a premier hotspot to observe birds during spring migration

Borrego Palm Canyon, a beautiful oasis in the Anza-Borrego Desert, is home of the Canyon Wren.

Jalama Beach, where surfers compete with birds.

Western and Clark's Grebes both nest on tranquil Santa Margarita Lake.

Oceano, a peaceful fresh water lagoon favored by birds during breeding season.

Joshua Tree NP--Cottonwood Spring Hotspot on eBird Joshua Tree NP--Cottonwood Campground Hotspot on eBird Habitat: Desert The resident Black-throated sparrow greeted us upon our arrival at the Cottonwood Campground. Dark-eyed Junco, rare in the area foraging nearby. On our way to Cottonwood Spring Oasis, a Northern Mockingbird perched on a California Juniper was starring at us. We spotted a Ladder-backed Woodpecker in the distance. We reached the Cottonwood Spring Oasis. We t

San Marcos Foothills, a unique urban foothill open space and an important habitat for rare birds.

Villa Creek at Estero Bluffs State Park, a scenic area and Western Snowy Plover habitat worth discovering.

Our backyard provided a safe stopover habitat to this rare Green-tailed Towhee.

Ultimate Fall birding experience while camping at Lake Cachuma Recreation Area!

Birding the Andree Clark Refuge was productive! Species spotted were Red-necked Phalaropes, Northern Shovelers and even American Avocets!

Birding the Santa Ynez River Estuary was easy yet rewarding!

Davy Brown creek was flowing, and many birds could be heard or seen while foraging in the lush vegetation or feeding their fledglings.

It was fun to observe Steller’s Jay and Northern Flicker fledglings around Nira Campground!

Grassland, riparian and woodland habitats are ideal for birding through Baron Ranch while admiring views and getting exercise!

Species observed during breeding season included Pacific-slope Flycatcher, Canyon Wren, House Wren and Violet-green Swallow.

Share the Shore with Western Snowy Plovers nesting in the sand at Coal Oil Point Reserve in Goleta, CA.

Birding Farren Road in Goleta on a sunny day to enjoy stunning ocean and mountain views.

Early April, we started putting a few sunflower seeds out to attract Oak Titmice and just like that...

Some of the best moments of this 2020 8-week field class called Birds of the Santa Barbara Region: Intermediate led by Rob Lindsay.