MCAS Field Trip - MAR 21 - Santa Rosa Creek Birds - From The Forest To The Sea

Santa Rosa Creek near Shamel Park [photo by Joanne Aasen]

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Morro Coast Audubon Society Presents   

Field Trip: Santa Rosa Creek Birds - From The Forest To The Sea  

Date: March 21, 2026  

Time: 9:00am to 12:00pm  

Leader(s): Janny & Steve Tillman  

Description: Join Janny and Steve Tillmann for a guided adventure along a beautiful coastal and forested route, offering the chance to observe shorebirds, nearshore pelagic species, and woodland birds. This scenic journey stretches from Moonstone Beach Park to the Santa Rosa Creek Trail in the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve. On your way, you may spot alcids and loons offshore, Snowy Plovers and other shorebirds along the beach and in the lagoon, waterfowl like Common and Hooded Mergansers in the creek, and local species such as Stellar's Jay and Pygmy Nuthatch, along with wintering passerines in the forested riparian trail. The 2.5-mile (out-and-back) route features diverse terrain, from sandy dunes and shoreline to a peaceful, tree-lined trail with rolling hills.

This field trip is not ADA accessible, restrooms are available, and the trip is open to all levels of experience.

Registration: Registration will open on the morning of March 11, 2026 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