Central Coast Birding - California
February 15, 2026 — 9:00am - 11:00am PT
Last day to register: February 13, 2026
Join us for a morning of birding at a local preserve, in partnership with the Morro Coast Audubon Society!
Morro Coast Audubon Society volunteers will walk us through the preserve and point out the various birds that reside in and visit the area.
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We ask folks under the age of 18 to please register themselves and an adult to accompany them. This event is intended for the LGBTQ+ community. If you require a service dog to attend, please let us know and we’ll collaborate with you on how to keep you both comfortable and hydrated at this event.
GENERAL INFO
Location: Baywood-Los Osos area, CA (Chumash & Salinan lands)
Parking: There is free street parking at the entrance to the preserve.
Pets: While we love pets, we ask that furry friends remain at home for this adventure - tell them we said hi! Hike: <2 miles, no elevation change
Meet: February 15, 2026
Cost: This event is completely free to access! We welcome donations of any amount, which help us continue to provide these programs. We appreciate your support and your contribution!
Bring: Participants should wear warm layers as well as sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, etc). Please wear comfortable walking shoes. Binoculars are encouraged, and we will have a few extra for folks who need them. You are also welcome to bring bird guides and/or download birding apps (such as Merlin, iBird, etc) onto your phone ahead of time.
COVID SAFETY
Masks are not required during this event, however they are welcomed if wearing one allows you to better engage with the group. PLEASE be mindful of your own and group safety. If you or anyone in your household are not feeling well, do not participate in this event.
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Information for our land acknowledgment was gathered from nativeland.ca, which provides an estimate of original indigenous land occupation, but does not take into account migratory patterns or movement of the many surrounding communities. We recognize the historical complexity of indigenous movement across the land, and honor with gratitude the many, many surviving native nations whose land we benefit from in our work to diversify the outdoors.