Bird Walk: Ennisbrook Preserve
About this activity
Ennisbrook Openspace/preserve/trail, known to the locals as the “100-acre wood,” is located along San Ysidro Creek between East Valley Road to the north and San Leandro Lane to the south.
It is a riparian area rich in Oak woodland with many tall sycamore trees that provide habitat for many of our avian friends. eBird reports 118 species for this area.
Target Birds:
- Nuthatch
- Common Yellowthroat
- Townsend’s Warbler
- Spotted Towhee
- & others
Directions:
- From Hwy 101 take Exit 92 (Sheffield Drive) off ramp
- At the end of the ramp turn away from the ocean
- At the T in the road turn right onto Jameson Lane
- As Jameson Lane loops left it changes name to Sheffield Drive
- Follow Sheffield Drive a short way
- Take the 1st left turn on to San Leandro Lane
- Travel .58 miles and park on right side of the road (there is no longer a white picket fence but the green pump house is still there)
- We will meet in front of the pump house
Additional Information
- Region
- Montecito Valley
- Activity Difficulty
- Easy
- Distance
- 1-2 miles
- Aesthetics
- Wildlife Viewing
- Logo
- Amenities
- Parking, Restrooms, Shade
Sponsor
Santa Barbara Audubon Society