MCAS Field Trip - AUG 9 - San Simeon Creek

San Simeon Creek Area [photo by Bob Keally]  

REGISTRATION CLOSED. 

Morro Coast Audubon Society Presents

FIELD TRIP:       San Simeon Creek

DATE:                  Wednesday, August 9, 2023

TIME:                   8:30AM to 11:30AM 

LEADER:            Bob Keally 

Trip is limited to 12 participants - Signups will be taken for 24 hours. 12 participants will be randomly selected. The remainder will be put on standby status in case of cancellations. Only registered people may attend.

DESCRIPTION: Join Bob Keally for a moderate 2-3 mile walk to identify the birds of San Simeon State Park. The group will walk through riparian areas by creek, wetlands, shoreline, then into the chaparral and pine forest habitats to discover a variety of land, shore and ocean birds. We hope to see Snowy Plovers, Pygmy Nuthatches, terns and a variety of raptors. Terrain: Flat on boardwalk and meadow trail, becoming strenuous as the trail climbs into the pine forest. 

Bring water, snacks, sunscreen, binoculars and field guides (if you have them) and dress in layers to accommodate changing weather. Sturdy shoes are recommended.  Restrooms are available.

ADA Accessible: No

Experience Level: All Levels Welcome

Registration and RSVP to confirmation Required! 

Registration will open on the morning of JUN 25th. On that date, the LINK to the Field Trip’s Registration Form will ONLY be sent out via MCAS ALERT and SLOCOBIRDING. If you are not already a member of these email lists, you can join MCAS ALERT via JOIN MCAS ALERT EMAIL LIST in the Footer of the MCAS websiteand/or SLOCOBIRDING via Groups.io.

Questions? Email Robbie Revel Robbie@morrocoastaudubon.org