FIELD TRIPS
"Join us for a birding field trip! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced birder, all are welcome. Our mission is to cultivate a love of birding by fostering education, connection with nature, and camaraderie among birders of all levels. Come share in the adventure and joy of birdwatching with us!"
​How to sign up for a field trip:
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Scroll to the bottom of the page and fill out your name, contact info and select the trip you want to attend.
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Light drizzle does not necessarily cancel trips, but heavier rain will. For all trips, please wear appropriate clothing (layers are suggested), comfortable shoes, and bring snacks, water, hats, sunscreen, binoculars and field guides."
Questions or need help? Email fieldtrips@venturaaudubon.org
UPCOMING VAS FIELD TRIPS
MOUNT PINOS - MEMBERS ONLY
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2025 - 9:00 AM
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Join us at beautiful Mt Pinos in the Los Padres National Forest. Clark’s Nutcrackers, Green-tailed Towhees, White-headed Woodpeckers, Mountain Chickadees, and many more await you. This trip will last approx 4 hours, and starts a little later to allow extra time for the drive up. The walking is mildly strenuous because of the altitude. The gravel and dirt Summit Trail rises 500 feet over 1.5 miles to the peak at 8848 feet. We will take it slow, but bring snacks and plenty of water.
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This is a members ONLY walk - we will check our membership list post- sign-up below!
Directions: Plan for a 2 hour drive from Ventura. Take 126 East to I5 North. Exit at Frazier Mountain Road, follow Frazier Mountain Road West, it will turn into Cuddy Valley Road, keep going until the road ends at the Mt Pinos Nordic Base parking lot where we will meet. This is a back country location with no facilities, so use restrooms on the drive up or be prepared to rough it!
VENTURA BOTANICAL GARDENS
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2025 - 9:00 AM
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The Ventura Botanical Gardens includes over 100 acres with spectacular views of the California coastline, verdant agricultural vistas, the Channel Islands and Ojai’s Topa Topa peak. Each section represents a different Mediterranean climate zone and is designed to replicate plant communities as they occur in nature. As such they can attract a wide variety of resident and migratory bird species.
Directions: We will meet at the main entrance to the gardens, located at 567 Poli St behind City Hall.
BEGINNER BIRD WALK - VENTURA SETTLING PONDS
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2025 - 8:30 AM
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This monthly walk is specifically for beginning birders. Space is limited to ensure the guides can provide a quality experience for those less familiar with bird identification. The walk will be at Ventura Settling Ponds where a great variety of birds can be found. The walk will introduce some of the species seen and provide tips on how to identify them.
Directions: We will meet at the entrance on Angler. Take Harbor Blvd to Spinnaker towards Ventura Harbor. Turn left on Angler, and the entrance is immediately on the right before the Water Treatment Plant. Limited parking available on Angler, or free parking in village lots during the week.
