Bird Walk: Goleta Beach/Atascadero Estuary

Waterfowl, shorebirds, waders, raptors, gulls, and other species are not uncommon in their season. The main drainage for many of the Goleta valley / western Santa Barbara area creeks is Goleta Slough, providing waterways for birds up and down from the Santa Barbara mountains.Friday, September 6, 2024 ~ 8:30 am – 10:30 am

Target Birds:

• Herons
• Egrets
• Osprey
• Kingfisher
• & others

Directions:

From Hwy 101 north-bound 

• Take Hwy 217 (Airport / UCSB)
• Take Exit 1, Sandspit Road
• At the stop sign turn left towards the ocean

From Hwy 101 south-bound

• Take Exit 105, Fairview Avenue
• At the exit light turn right towards the ocean
• Follow Fairview Avenue:
• Straight through the light at Hollister Avenue…
• Through the two right-angle bends at the airport…
• The road name eventually becomes Sandspit Road

Then Everyone

• Sandspit Road turns left and continues under the Hwy 217 overpass
• Turn right into Goleta Beach Park and cross the bridge
• Turn left at the stop sign
• Park in the parking lot
• We will meet in the parking lot
• West side(UCSB side) of the old Beachside Bar-Cafe