For our next group outing we’ll head over to Greenwell Preserve in Summerland for an easy morning walk through the preserve’s trees, riparian habitat, and short hiking trail. Late April is a great time to be out, with spring migrants moving through and resident birds in full song. Join us on Saturday, April 25, 2026…

For our next group outing we’ll head up to Toro Canyon County Park for an easy stroll around the park’s parking lots and picnic areas. Late March is a great time to visit, with nesting birds singing and spring migrants moving through. Join us on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 8 a.m. Note: This is…

After six years of monthly Carpinteria Birdwatchers meetings, I’ve decided to take a break. We’ve had a great run — fascinating topics, wonderful guest speakers, and good conversations with fellow birders. I’m proud of what we’ve built together, and grateful to everyone who’s participated. Starting this month (March, 2026), monthly meetings will be on hiatus…

For our next group outing we’ll head to the western part of the Carpinteria Bluffs. Starting at the Bailard Avenue parking lot, we’ll walk the coastal trail to the harbor seal overlook and back. Join us on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 8 a.m. — John Callender As always, Carpinteria Birdwatchers outings are free and…

Join us on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. for the next Carpinteria Birdwatchers meeting. This month, we’ll take a closer look at oystercatchers — one of our most striking and recognizable shorebirds. We’ll focus mainly on the Black Oystercatchers we see along our local coastline, including where to find them and what makes…

As part of the Carpinteria Community Library’s ongoing “Wild Things” series, a talk on the recovery of the California Condor will be held at the library at 6 p.m. this Wednesday, January 28, 2026. The talk will be given by Michael Clark, founder of the California Condor Alliance. Although this is not a Carpinteria Birdwatchers…

For our next group outing we’ll head back to one of our favorite spots: the Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park. Join us on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 8 a.m. Note that this outing is a week later than our usual schedule. Winter is a great time to visit the marsh, with wintering shorebirds and…

Join us on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. for the next Carpinteria Birdwatchers meeting. Please note that this meeting is one week later than our usual third-Thursday schedule. Building on our November “Sparrows and Friends” session, this month we’ll go deeper into the sparrow family with a look at a dozen or so…

The 2025 Carpinteria Christmas Bird Count (CBC) is in the books, and what a count it was! Perfect weather and cooperative birds meant our 60 participants had a great day of birding, with a final (preliminary) total of a very respectable 160 species, a figure we’ve only reached or exceeded a few times in the…

Thank you for participating in the Carpinteria Christmas Bird Count (CBC). This year the Carpinteria CBC will take place on Saturday, December 20, 2025. Instructions for everyone Know your assignment — You should have been assigned an area to cover by the count’s organizers. If you’re unclear on where you’ll be birding on count day, or…