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| Long Billed Curlew on Beach with Sand Crab in its Bill [photo by Mike Baird] |
Morro Coast Audubon Society Presents
Field Trip: Shorebird Habitats
Date: Friday, August 29, 2025
Time: 9:00am to 11:30am
Leader(s): Karen Watts & Robbie Revel
Description: Morro Bay, located along the Pacific Flyway, is a vital stopover for thousands of migrating birds—especially during peak migration. The beaches may look quiet, but they are teeming with life just beneath the surface. Ever wonder what birds are poking for in the sand or digging through rotting seaweed? Join us as we explore the sandy beach and wrack line ecosystems to discover what’s attracting so many shorebirds. Learn how detritus, algae, bacteria, and piles of rotting seaweed (wrack) support a thriving community of invertebrates—providing a feast for migrating birds. We'll walk 1–2 miles along a combination of hard-packed and soft sand.
This field trip is NOT ADA accessible, bathrooms are available, and the trip is open to all levels of experience.
Registration: Registration will open on the morning of August 19, 2025 with notification sent to MCAS members and those on the MCAS ALERT EMAIL LIST. Not on the MCAS ALERT EMAIL LIST? CLICK HERE to add your email to this list.
Some field trips are for MCAS Members only. Consider becoming a MCAS member to support our mission and activities and enjoy these member-only field trips. CLICK HERE to join.
Questions? Send email to: robbie.revel@morrocoastaudubon.org
