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We have an up-to-the-second listing of full and open events at the bottom of the first page for online registration.  Click here to go to that page, scroll down and click the button that says "View the List of Full Events".  Doing this will allow you to know in advance what is still available when registering by snail-mail.

NEW TRIPS:
Friday, January 18, 2013

17A South Morro Bay Shoreline
8:30am-12:00noon              Community Center Field Trip 

Join leader Jay Carroll for a flat 2-3 mile walk birding the diverse shoreline habitats of the back bay including Sweet Springs Nature Preserve, Cuesta Inlet, and Pecho Willows. Expect a variety shorebirds, waterfowl, raptors, and passerines. Caravan 12 miles round trip. Moderate. 



Sunday, January 20, 2013

076A Bird  El Chorro Regional Park
7:30am-12:00Noon             Community Center Field Trip

Bird with Steve Griffith in a regional park through a variety of habitats including riparian, oak woodland and open space. We expect to see raptors and passerines and will focus on birding by ear as well as by eye. Beginners welcome! Includes 1-2 miles of level walking. Caravan 15 miles round trip. Easy.

Sunday, January 20, 2013

096A Birds of Land and Sea at Morro Rock
2:00pm-4:00pm
                Morro Rock Field Trip
Walk with biologist Claudia Freitas at Morro Rock to watch cormorants, gulls of various species and age classes, Brown Pelicans, and maybe a Common Murre or other surprise. The Rock is also home to two pairs of nesting Peregrine Falcons, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Common Yellowthroat, various sparrows and the elusive Canyon Wren.  Meet  by the restrooms at the large parking lot at the rock. Easy. Limited

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