Friday Bird Walk – Tucker’s Grove
About this activity
Nestled between Goleta and Santa Barbara just above Cathedral Oaks Road is Tuckers Grove. A popular park and oak woodland it is the main access to San Antonino Canyon Park whose main trail follows San Antonino Creek. The park attracts many birds as parks do but has the added bonus of having a long riparian corridor along the creek. One never knows what avian species will be found here.
Target Birds:
- Cooper’s Hawk
- Towhees
- American Robin
- Lesser Goldfinch
- & Others
Directions and Meeting Location:
- From Hwy 101
- Take Exit 103, Turnpike Road off ramp.
- Turn towards the mountains on Turnpike Road.
- Cross Cathedral Oaks Rd and enter Tucker’s Grove Park.
- We will park and meet near the playground/restroom area.
Reminders:
- Bring water, snack
- Wear comfortable shoes
- Bring a hat
- Binoculars a must, spotting scopes are useful
Contact Karl Weis at karljweis@gmail.com for further questions.
Additional Information
- Region
- Goleta Area
- Activity Difficulty
- Easy
- Aesthetics
- Wildlife Viewing
- Logo
Sponsor
Santa Barbara Audubon Society
Getting There
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United States