MCAS Field Trip - MAY 19 - MEMBERS ONLY - Birding by Ear at Oso Flaco Lake

REGISTRATION CLOSED. Morro Coast Audubon Society Presents              **MEMBERS ONLY**   FIELD TRIP:       Birding by Ear at Oso Flaco Lake   DATE:                  Sunday, May 19, 2024   TIME:                   8:30am to 11:30am   LEADER:            Jessica Grif......More

REGISTRATION CLOSED. Morro Coast Audubon Society Presents              **MEMBERS ONLY**   FIELD TRIP:       Birding by Ear at Oso Flaco Lake   DATE:                  Sunday, May 19, 2024   TIME:                   8:30am to 11:30am   LEADER:            Jessica Griffiths   Trip is limited to 12 participants - Signups will be taken for 24 hours. Participants will be randomly selected. The remainder will be put on standby status in case of cancellations. Only registered people may attend. Description: It’s nesting season and the birds are singing so "Birding by Ear" is back. Join Jessica Griffiths for a bird walk along the trails and boardwalk at Oso Flaco focusing on bird songs and calls. She will ID all of the bird songs heard, as well as presenting helpful tips and mnemonic devices for remembering bird songs. Includes 2-3 miles of slow walking. Restrooms are available.  Rain cancels.  ADA Accessible: Yes Experience Level: All Levels Welcome Registration and RSVP to confirmation Required!  Registration will open on the morning of MAY 9th. On that date, MCAS members will automatically receive an ALERT with the LINK to the Field Trip’s Registration Form. Our Member-Only field trips are a bonus for members. So you don’t miss out, JOIN MCAS NOW! Questions? Email Robbie Revel [email protected]

MCAS Zoom Community Program - MAY 20 - Beavers and Why They Matter

MCAS Zoom Community Program Date:            Monday, May 20th, 2024, 7:00 pm Program:     Beavers and Why They Matter Presenter:   Audrey Taub, SLO Beaver Brigade Join Zoom Meeting    ......More

MCAS Zoom Community Program Date:            Monday, May 20th, 2024, 7:00 pm Program:     Beavers and Why They Matter Presenter:   Audrey Taub, SLO Beaver Brigade Join Zoom Meeting     ID: 967 1403 8276      Passcode: 068050 All MCAS Zoom Community Programs are free and open to the public. All ages are welcome. No signup/registration required to attend. Description: If you walk along the Salinas River in California much of it is a dry, sandy wash. Imagine instead seeing large expanses of ponds surrounded by lush willows and cottonwoods, teaming with wildlife and birdsong. This difference leads to answering the question, ‘Why Do Beavers Matter?” In this presentation, Audrey Taub will explain how beavers can help make the Central Coast wetter, more resilient to floods, droughts, and fire, thus creating a more sustainable climate for birds and other wildlife. She will also explain how to get involved in promoting the creation of more wetlands in your area by supporting the beavers. Bio: Audrey Taub grew up on the banks of the Hudson River in New York State. After graduating college with a master’s degree in Mathematics from SUNY Potsdam, she moved to Washington State and became immersed in nature education and mentoring at the Wilderness Awareness School in Duvall, WA. In 2005 she moved to San Luis Obispo County where she lives with her husband and 3 children, tracking animals, gathering wild edibles and swimming in the beaver ponds. She founded the SLO Beaver Brigade in 2019 after a discussion with friends about climate change. More specifically, they asked themselves, “How can we each contribute to climate regeneration?” Audrey’s answer was to focus on the work beavers do as nature’s best engineers to promote a healthy climate. Please consider becoming a member of MCAS to support MCAS’s mission and activities, including Community Programs. If you have questions, email Wendy McKeown, Community Programs Chair: [email protected] 

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Come and visit us in our Office in Morro Bay: 601 Embarcadero, Suite 14 [map] We'd love to see and talk with you about birding in SLO County, good birding places, and answer questions you may have. Looking forward to seeing you soo......More

Come and visit us in our Office in Morro Bay: 601 Embarcadero, Suite 14 [map] We'd love to see and talk with you about birding in SLO County, good birding places, and answer questions you may have. Looking forward to seeing you soon! Questions RE: Office Hours? E-mail Kaaren Perry at [email protected] Morro Coast Audubon Society Events Calendar

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Come and visit us in our Office in Morro Bay: 601 Embarcadero, Suite 14 [map] We'd love to see and talk with you about birding in......More

Come and visit us in our Office in Morro Bay: 601 Embarcadero, Suite 14 [map] We'd love to see and talk with you about birding in SLO County, good birding places, and answer questions you may have. Looking forward to seeing you soon! Questions RE: Office Hours? E-mail Kaaren Perry at [email protected]

601 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, CA 93442, USA, Suite 14

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Come and visit us in our Office in Morro Bay: 601 Embarcadero, Suite 14 [map] We'd love to see and talk with you about birding in SLO County, good birding places, and answer questions you may have. Looking forward to seeing you soon!......More

Come and visit us in our Office in Morro Bay: 601 Embarcadero, Suite 14 [map] We'd love to see and talk with you about birding in SLO County, good birding places, and answer questions you may have. Looking forward to seeing you soon! Questions RE: Office Hours? E-mail Kaaren Perry at [email protected]

601 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, CA 93442, USA, Suite 14

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Come and visit us in our Office in Morro Bay: 601 Embarcadero, Suite 14 [map] We'd love to see and talk with you about birding in SLO County, good birding places, and answer questions you may have. Looking forward to seeing you soon!......More

Come and visit us in our Office in Morro Bay: 601 Embarcadero, Suite 14 [map] We'd love to see and talk with you about birding in SLO County, good birding places, and answer questions you may have. Looking forward to seeing you soon! Questions RE: Office Hours? E-mail Kaaren Perry at [email protected]

601 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, CA 93442, USA, Suite 14

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Come and visit us in our Office in Morro Bay: 601 Embarcadero, Suite 14 [map] We'd love to see and talk with you about birding in SLO County, good birding places, and answer questions you may have. Looking forward to seeing you soon!......More

Come and visit us in our Office in Morro Bay: 601 Embarcadero, Suite 14 [map] We'd love to see and talk with you about birding in SLO County, good birding places, and answer questions you may have. Looking forward to seeing you soon! Questions RE: Office Hours? E-mail Kaaren Perry at [email protected]

601 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, CA 93442, USA, Suite 14

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Come and visit us in our Office in Morro Bay: 601 Embarcadero, Suite 14 [map] We'd love to see and talk with you about birding in SLO County, good birding places, and answer questions you may have. Looking forward to seeing you soo......More

Come and visit us in our Office in Morro Bay: 601 Embarcadero, Suite 14 [map] We'd love to see and talk with you about birding in SLO County, good birding places, and answer questions you may have. Looking forward to seeing you soon! Questions RE: Office Hours? E-mail Kaaren Perry at [email protected] Morro Coast Audubon Society Events Calendar

MCAS Field Trip - MAY 30 - Montaña de Oro, Bluff Trail and Campground

Morro Coast Audubon Society Presents   FIELD TRIP:        Montaña de Oro, Bluff Trail and Campground   DATE:                  Thursday, May 30, 2024   TIME:                   9:00 am - 11:30 am   LEADER:              Claudia Freitas and Karen Watts   Trip is limit......More

Morro Coast Audubon Society Presents   FIELD TRIP:        Montaña de Oro, Bluff Trail and Campground   DATE:                  Thursday, May 30, 2024   TIME:                   9:00 am - 11:30 am   LEADER:              Claudia Freitas and Karen Watts   Trip is limited to 12 participants - Signups will be taken for 24 hours. Participants will be randomly selected. The remainder will be put on standby status in case of cancellations. Only registered people may attend. Description: Join Claudia and Karen to explore the multiple habitats of the rugged coastal park of Montana De Oro. The walk will follow the sea-bluffs along the south shore of Spooner’s Cove, through coastal sage scrub and south along the rocky coast looking for rock loving shorebirds, sea ducks and raptors. The walk continues along Islay Creek’s riparian habitat into the pine-studded campgrounds to observe passerines, woodpeckers and birds that call our coastal scrublands home. This is a gentle walk of about 1-2 miles along flat trails and paved road. ADA Accessible: Yes Experience Level: All Levels Welcome Registration and RSVP to confirmation Required!  Registration will open on the morning of MAY 20th. On that date, MCAS members will automatically receive an ALERT with the LINK to the Field Trip’s Registration Form. Non-members will receive an ALERT with the LINK ONLY if they have joined the MCAS ALERT or the SLOCOBIRDING email list. You can join MCAS ALERT via JOIN MCAS ALERT EMAIL LIST in the Footer of the MCAS website or SLOCOBIRDING via Groups.io. Please consider becoming a member of MCAS to support MCAS’s mission and activities, including Field Trips. Questions? Email Robbie Revel [email protected]

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Come and visit us in our Office in Morro Bay: 601 Embarcadero, Suite 14 [map] We'd love to see and talk with you about birding in......More

Come and visit us in our Office in Morro Bay: 601 Embarcadero, Suite 14 [map] We'd love to see and talk with you about birding in SLO County, good birding places, and answer questions you may have. Looking forward to seeing you soon! Questions RE: Office Hours? E-mail Kaaren Perry at [email protected]

601 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, CA 93442, USA, Suite 14

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Come and visit us in our Office in Morro Bay: 601 Embarcadero, Suite 14 [map] We'd love to see and talk with you about birding in SLO County, good birding places, and answer questions you may have. Looking forward to seeing you soon!......More

Come and visit us in our Office in Morro Bay: 601 Embarcadero, Suite 14 [map] We'd love to see and talk with you about birding in SLO County, good birding places, and answer questions you may have. Looking forward to seeing you soon! Questions RE: Office Hours? E-mail Kaaren Perry at [email protected]

601 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, CA 93442, USA, Suite 14

MCAS Field Trip - JUN 1 - Breeding Birds of Sweet Springs

Due to unforeseen circumstances, this field trip WILL BE RESCHEDULED. Morro Coast Audubon Society Presents   FIELD TRIP:        Breeding Birds of Sweet Springs   DATE:                  Saturday, June, 1, 2024   TIME:                  8:00am to 10:00am   LEADER:   ......More

Due to unforeseen circumstances, this field trip WILL BE RESCHEDULED. Morro Coast Audubon Society Presents   FIELD TRIP:        Breeding Birds of Sweet Springs   DATE:                  Saturday, June, 1, 2024   TIME:                  8:00am to 10:00am   LEADER:             Max Taylor   Trip is limited to 12 participants - Signups will be taken for 24 hours. Participants will be randomly selected. The remainder will be put on standby status in case of cancellations. Only registered people may attend. Description: Spring is a busy time for the breeding birds of Sweet Springs Nature Preserve. Join us to observe and learn about the behaviors of many species of birds as they go about their spring breeding activities. Hawks and owls, sparrows, flycatchers, hummingbirds, ducks and more all find Sweet Springs Preserve the perfect place to spend their Spring breeding season. We’ll also be practicing our “birding by ear” skills by identifying birds by their songs and calls, and identifying all birds that we see.  Conditions: Easy, level walking paths, binoculars useful, layer clothing for morning temperatures. Restroom: Port-a-Potty is at the North entrance. ADA Accessible: No Experience Level: All Levels Welcome Registration and RSVP to confirmation Required!  Registration will open on the morning of MAY 22nd. On that date, MCAS members will automatically receive an ALERT with the LINK to the Field Trip’s Registration Form. Non-members will receive an ALERT with the LINK ONLY if they have joined the MCAS ALERT or the SLOCOBIRDING email list. You can join MCAS ALERT via JOIN MCAS ALERT EMAIL LIST in the Footer of the MCAS website or SLOCOBIRDING via Groups.io. Please consider becoming a member of MCAS to support MCAS’s mission and activities, including Field Trips. Questions? Email Robbie Revel [email protected]

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Come and visit us in our Office in Morro Bay: 601 Embarcadero, Suite 14 [map] We'd love to see and talk with you about birding in SLO County, good birding places, and answer questions you may have. Looking forward to seeing you soon!......More

Come and visit us in our Office in Morro Bay: 601 Embarcadero, Suite 14 [map] We'd love to see and talk with you about birding in SLO County, good birding places, and answer questions you may have. Looking forward to seeing you soon! Questions RE: Office Hours? E-mail Kaaren Perry at [email protected]

601 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, CA 93442, USA, Suite 14

MCAS Field Trip - JUN 2 - Stop & Scope-Heron and Egret Rookery Watch

Morro Coast Audubon Society Presents   FIELD TRIP:        Stop & Scope-Heron and Egret Rookery Watch   DATE:                  Sunday, June 2, 2024   TIME:                  8:30 am - 10:30am   LEADER:             The Field Trip Team   Trip is not limited but does r......More

Morro Coast Audubon Society Presents   FIELD TRIP:        Stop & Scope-Heron and Egret Rookery Watch   DATE:                  Sunday, June 2, 2024   TIME:                  8:30 am - 10:30am   LEADER:             The Field Trip Team   Trip is not limited but does require registration so we can plan accordingly. You will not receive a confirmation as all are welcome. Directions to rookery are below. Description: Drop by the Heron Rookery in Morro Bay State Park to view the cutest babies in Morro Bay. Egrets, Herons and Cormorants are in various stages of their nesting cycle. Adults are in their magnificent breeding plumage and nestlings are visible and active. This is not a walking tour, so you may drop by anytime between the hours of 8:30am - 10:30am. Scopes will be set up in a fixed location for viewing. Bring your own binoculars, scopes, and cameras. You may also bring a folding chair. Restrooms are available at the State Park Museum. Rain cancels.  Location & Directions- For those not familiar with the area, the Rookery is located between Windy Cove and The Inn at Morro Bay (60 State Park Road). Windy Cove is located just north of the State Park Museum. There is a hiking path that goes between Windy Cove and The Inn at Morro Bay. We will be set up about halfway between these two points. Parking – you can park in the State Park Museum parking lot, at Windy Cove, or in the small parking area at the Rookery Signs. There is also parking just off the Morro Bay Golf Course along State Park Road. If you park in the Rookery parking area, walk south down the trail about 20 yards toward Windy Cove and the Museum. ADA Accessible: No Experience Level: All Levels Welcome Registration and RSVP to confirmation Required!  Registration will open on the morning of MAY 23rd. On that date, MCAS members will automatically receive an ALERT with the LINK to the Field Trip’s Registration Form. Non-members will receive an ALERT with the LINK ONLY if they have joined the MCAS ALERT or the SLOCOBIRDING email list. You can join MCAS ALERT via JOIN MCAS ALERT EMAIL LIST in the Footer of the MCAS website or SLOCOBIRDING via Groups.io. Please consider becoming a member of MCAS to support MCAS’s mission and activities, including Field Trips. Questions? Email Robbie Revel  [email protected]

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Come and visit us in our Office in Morro Bay: 601 Embarcadero, Suite 14 [map] We'd love to see and talk with you about birding in SLO County, good birding places, and answer questions you may have. Looking forward to seeing you soo......More

Come and visit us in our Office in Morro Bay: 601 Embarcadero, Suite 14 [map] We'd love to see and talk with you about birding in SLO County, good birding places, and answer questions you may have. Looking forward to seeing you soon! Questions RE: Office Hours? E-mail Kaaren Perry at [email protected] Morro Coast Audubon Society Events Calendar

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Come and visit us in our Office in Morro Bay: 601 Embarcadero, Suite 14 [map] We'd love to see and talk with you about birding in......More

Come and visit us in our Office in Morro Bay: 601 Embarcadero, Suite 14 [map] We'd love to see and talk with you about birding in SLO County, good birding places, and answer questions you may have. Looking forward to seeing you soon! Questions RE: Office Hours? E-mail Kaaren Perry at [email protected]

601 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, CA 93442, USA, Suite 14

MCAS Field Trip - JUN 7 - Shorebird Habitat

Morro Coast Audubon Society Presents   FIELD TRIP:       Shorebird Habitat   DATE:                  Friday, June 7, 2024   TIME:                  9:00am to 11:00am   LEADERS:           Karen Watts and Robbie Revel   Trip is limited to 12 participants - Signups wil......More

Morro Coast Audubon Society Presents   FIELD TRIP:       Shorebird Habitat   DATE:                  Friday, June 7, 2024   TIME:                  9:00am to 11:00am   LEADERS:           Karen Watts and Robbie Revel   Trip is limited to 12 participants - Signups will be taken for 24 hours. Participants will be randomly selected. The remainder will be put on standby status in case of cancellations. Only registered people may attend. Description: Morro Bay is on the Pacific Flyway and is a favorite stop for migrating birds. During the height of migration, there are literally thousands of birds on the beach! They can be seen poking at the sand and piles of rotting seaweed. What are they finding to eat? Sandy beaches may look bare, but they host a rich assortment of living organisms. Sand traps detritus and provides a surface for algae and bacteria to grow. Piles of wrack are made of rotting seaweed, plants, and animals. Both environments provide food for invertebrates that become tasty meals for birds. Join us to explore these environments and find out what is attracting all of our wonderful shorebirds. We will be walking 1 - 2 miles along hard pack and soft beach sand. Restrooms are available. ADA Accessible: No Experience Level: All Levels Welcome Registration and RSVP to confirmation Required!  Registration will open on the morning of MAY 28th. On that date, MCAS members will automatically receive an ALERT with the LINK to the Field Trip’s Registration Form. Non-members will receive an ALERT with the LINK ONLY if they have joined the MCAS ALERT or the SLOCOBIRDING email list. You can join MCAS ALERT via JOIN MCAS ALERT EMAIL LIST in the Footer of the MCAS website or SLOCOBIRDING via Groups.io. Please consider becoming a member of MCAS to support MCAS’s mission and activities, including Field Trips. Questions? Email Robbie Revel  [email protected]

Office Open

Come and visit us in our Office in Morro Bay: 601 Embarcadero, Suite 14 [map] We'd love to see and talk with you about birding in SLO County, good birding places, and answer questions you may have. Looking forward to seeing you soon!......More

Come and visit us in our Office in Morro Bay: 601 Embarcadero, Suite 14 [map] We'd love to see and talk with you about birding in SLO County, good birding places, and answer questions you may have. Looking forward to seeing you soon! Questions RE: Office Hours? E-mail Kaaren Perry at [email protected]

601 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, CA 93442, USA, Suite 14

MCAS Field Trip - MAY 8 - MEMBERS ONLY - Point Buchon Trail

FIELD TRIP:       The Point Buchon Trail   DATE:                  Saturday, June 8, 2024   TIME:                   8:00am to 12:00 Noon   LEADERS:           Eric Wier and Sally Krenn   Trip is limited to 12 participants - Signups will be taken for 24 hours. Partici......More

FIELD TRIP:       The Point Buchon Trail   DATE:                  Saturday, June 8, 2024   TIME:                   8:00am to 12:00 Noon   LEADERS:           Eric Wier and Sally Krenn   Trip is limited to 12 participants - Signups will be taken for 24 hours. Participants will be randomly selected. The remainder will be put on standby status in case of cancellations. Only registered people may attend. Description: Explore the spectacular scenic coastline at Point Buchon with leaders Sally Krenn and Eric Wier. Learn the background of this historic ranch and the efforts to regenerate the Bishop pine forest along the ridges overlooking the ocean. Look for marine mammals, gulls and shorebirds -- maybe even a Peregrine Falcon. Bring your camera to capture the striking sea stacks that dot this coastline and peek into a dramatic sinkhole. Be prepared for wind and cool weather. Active four-mile round trip with a step uphill walk to the trailhead. Restrooms are available. ADA Accessible: No Experience Level: All Levels Welcome Registration and RSVP to confirmation Required!  Registration will open on the morning of MAY 29th. On that date, MCAS members will automatically receive an ALERT with the LINK to the Field Trip’s Registration Form. Our Member-Only field trips are a bonus for members. So you don’t miss out, JOIN MCAS NOW! Questions? Email [email protected] or [email protected]

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Come and visit us in our Office in Morro Bay: 601 Embarcadero, Suite 14 [map] We'd love to see and talk with you about birding in SLO County, good birding places, and answer questions you may have. Looking forward to seeing you soon!......More

Come and visit us in our Office in Morro Bay: 601 Embarcadero, Suite 14 [map] We'd love to see and talk with you about birding in SLO County, good birding places, and answer questions you may have. Looking forward to seeing you soon! Questions RE: Office Hours? E-mail Kaaren Perry at [email protected]

601 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, CA 93442, USA, Suite 14