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Summer Birding | Santa Margarita Lake, CA
Western and Clark's Grebes both nest on tranquil Santa Margarita Lake.
Jun 12, 20211 min read
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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.
Jan 10, 20214 min read
167 views


Fall Birding | Cachuma Lake Recreation Area, Santa Barbara, CA
Ultimate Fall birding experience while camping at Lake Cachuma Recreation Area!
Oct 31, 20205 min read
234 views


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.
Jul 5, 20201 min read
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Summer Birding | Nira Campground, Los Olivos, CA
It was fun to observe Steller’s Jay and Northern Flicker fledglings around Nira Campground!
Jun 27, 20202 min read
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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!
Jun 13, 20203 min read
62 views


Summer Birding | Refugio Creek Canyon, Goleta, CA
Species observed during breeding season included Pacific-slope Flycatcher, Canyon Wren, House Wren and Violet-green Swallow.
Jun 6, 20202 min read
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Spring Birding | Farren Road, Goleta, CA
Birding Farren Road in Goleta on a sunny day to enjoy stunning ocean and mountain views.
May 10, 20203 min read
38 views


Winter Birding | Lake Los Carneros Park, Goleta, CA
An interesting new life bird: a Red-breasted Sapsucker with stunning crimson color
Mar 6, 20201 min read
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Winter Birding | North Campus Open Space, Goleta, CA
A new life bird for many of us: a Burrowing Owl standing on "Urbanite"
Feb 13, 20201 min read
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Winter Birding | Coronado Seep & Elwood Mesa, Goleta, CA
Birds were pairing up.
Jan 30, 20201 min read
49 views


Winter Birding | Devereux Slough, Goleta, CA
A new bird to my life list: the Greater White-fronted Goose
Jan 23, 20202 min read
25 views
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