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Did You Know? Eagle The Channel Islands are home to the largest breeding colonies of seabirds in Southern California.

 

Bird Watching in Ventura

Ventura County provides many recreational opportunities in a beautiful natural setting of coastal plain that includes the Santa Clara River estuary, forest-canopied mountains and interior valleys.

Elevation varies from sea level to 8,831 feet at the summit of Mt. Pinos. Mugu Lagoon and the Los Padres National Forest are globally important bird areas. 457 bird species have been recorded in the county including a Xantus's Hummingbird. 

Field trips are regularly offered by two Audubon chapters that sponsor two Christmas counts http://www.venturaaudubon.org.

Channel Islands trips can be scheduled through www.islandpackers.com. The Channel Islands National Park is recognized as an important breeding and resting area for a variety of seabirds. 

Channel Islands Bald Eagle Nest Cam Live Video Stream.

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La Jolla Canyon
La Jolla Canyon
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La Jolla Canyon
Hwy 1 (PCH) south past Naval Air Weapons Station and Pt. Mugu Lagoon and Rock.
Point Mugu NAWC, CA 93042

Coastal sage scrub, campground. Trail starts just past main parking lot, crosses the stream several times as it climbs to the end at pond. Lower porti...

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Lake Casitas Recreation Area
Lake Casitas Recreation Area
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Lake Casitas Recreation Area
11311 Santa Ana Road
Ventura, CA 93001
Phone: 805-649-2233
www.casitaswater.org

LAKE CASITAS Habitat: Open Lake, freshwater marsh, oak woodland, open meadows.Location: From Hwy 101 in Ventura, take Hwy 33 North. Exit Casitas Vista...

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To arrange a walk for your group, please contact the  City of Ventura Interpretive Outreach Programs at 805-677-3961. 

Ocean's Edge Walk - Explore coastal dunes and wetlands as you learn about plant survival techniques.

 River Walk - Enjoy stories and hands-on exploration as you walk approximately 2/3 mile along a streamside habitat that is home to an abundance of wildlife.

Lagoon Bird Walk - Visit secluded lagoon teeming with life, located near the Santa Clara River estuary.

Please make your requests at least three weeks in advance of desired date.