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| Banded Snowy Plover - Villa Creek [photo by Bob Revel] |
Morro Coast Audubon Society Presents
Villa Creek Snowy Plovers
September 14, 2026
9:00am to 11:00am
Leader: Sharon Iranpour
Description: Join Sharon Iranpour for a 1-2 mile walk across Estero Bluffs onto a sandy beach and down to Villa Creek to look for and observe the western snowy plover, fellow shorebirds and waterfowl in the creek. Villa Creek is one of few local beaches where the snowy plover breeds. This plover is increasingly at risk and federally protected. We’ll check high and low, in and out of the water, and collaborate to share what we find.
This field trip is not ADA accessible, restrooms are NOT available, and the trip is open to all levels of experience.
Bring a hat, water, snacks, sunscreen, binoculars and dress in layers to accommodate wind and changing weather..
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/NWR7qLTi71Ndj8jQ9
Directions: Meets at the Villa Creek parking lot on CA-1 north of Cayucos. The parking lot is the fourth parking area 2.1 miles north of where CA-1 becomes single-lane. Look for Sharon’s orange jeep.
Questions? Send email to: fieldtrips@morrocoastaudubon.org
