MCAS Field Trip - SEPT 24 - Fall Migrants & Shorebirds on Morro Strand

Shorebirds seen along Morro Strand [photo by Bob Revel] 

REGISTRATION CLOSED.


Morro Coast Audubon Society Presents 

FIELD TRIP:       Fall Migrants & Shorebirds on Morro Strand 

DATE:                  Sunday, September 24, 2023 

TIME:                   9:00am to 11:30am 

LEADER:            Bob Revel

CO-LEADER:     Robbie Revel

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: Enjoy a leisurely stroll along Morro strand and through the coastal sage scrub to look for arriving fall migrants and shorebirds on the beach. We will investigate the pond and outflow of Alva Paul creek looking for birds that flock to this freshwater source - gulls, terns and others. The walk will be on a flat trail and beach with some areas of deep sand. Expect to walk 2 miles at a slow pace.

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

ADA Accessible: No

Experience Level: All Levels Welcome

Registration and RSVP to confirmation Required!

Registration will open on the morning of SEPT 9. 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 freddy@morrocoastaudubon.org