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| Bluffs at Montana de Oro by Joanne Aasen |
Morro Coast Audubon Society Presents
Montana de Oro Birding
May 15, 2026
9am to 12:00pm
Montana de Oro, Los Osos, CA
Leaders: Claudia Freitas & Karen Watts
Description: Discover the Coastal Habitats of Montaña de Oro. Join us for a scenic and bird-filled walk through this rugged coastal park! Our leaders will guide you through the diverse habitats of Montaña de Oro, starting with the sea bluffs along the south shore of Spooner’s Cove. We’ll explore the coastal sage scrub and continue south along the rocky shoreline in search of rock-loving shorebirds, sea ducks, and raptors.
The walk then turns inland along the riparian corridor of Islay Creek and into the pine-dotted campgrounds, where we’ll look for passerines, woodpeckers, and other birds of the coastal scrublands.This is a gentle walk covering 1–2 miles on mostly flat trails and paved roads.
Admission: This event is limited to 12 participants. Registrants selected for this event will be notified by email. Do not plan to attend this event until you have received confirmation that you were selected for the event.
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/9YwLdaydpHT67KjUA
Directions: Meet in front of the Visitors Center / Spooner Ranch House across from Spooner’s Cove. From the main business district of Los Osos go west on Los Osos Valley Road. Los Osos Valley Road becomes Pecho Valley Road and curves left (south). Continue to the park entrance sign. From the park entrance sign drive about 2.4 miles, turn left (east) toward the campground and park in front of the Visitors Center.
Questions? Send email to: fieldtrips@morrocoastaudubon.org
