MCAS Field Trip - SEPT 3 - Santa Margarita Lake Pontoon Boat Birding

Pontoon Boat with Birders [photo by Bob Revel]

Morro Coast Audubon Society Presents 

Santa Margarita Lake Pontoon Boat Birding  

September 3, 2026  

8:00am to 11:00am  

Santa Margarita  

Leaders: MCAS Leaders  

Description: Join Morro Coast Audubon on a pontoon boat ride adventure birding Santa Margarita Lake. We'll cruise the northwest portion of the lake taking in all the nesting birds as well as shoreline wildlife that abound. We will be on the lake for about 2 hours, returning before midday heat. In our most recent visit, we saw lots of Grebes still in their nests, but we also saw baby Grebes on mom’s back. 

The registration fee for this trip is $30. Note that there is a $12 per vehicle entry fee at the campground kiosk. Participants selected for this trip will be sent information on the method of payment for the event. 

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

REQUEST TO REGISTER

Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/GsjyXDzJAD2LCvS76

Directions: Meets at the Marina store at Santa Margarita Lake Marina, 4695 Santa Margarita Lake Road, Santa Margarita. After checking in at the campground kiosk, drive down to the boat dock and Marina store parking area.

Bring a hat, water, snacks, sunscreen, binoculars and dress in layers to accommodate wind and changing weather. Cameras are welcomed. Restrooms are available at the Marina store. 

Questions? Send email to: fieldtrips@morrocoastaudubon.org