For our next group outing we’ll return to the 8th Street footbridge over Carpinteria Creek. This low-energy outing offers excellent opportunities to observe birds in the nearby foliage and along the creek, all while staying comfortably on the bridge. With summer warming up, a shady morning of birdwatching from the bridge sounds just about right. Join us on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 8 a.m.
Note: This is one week earlier than our usual third-Saturday meeting schedule.
— John Callender
- Location: 8th Street footbridge over Carpinteria Creek
- Date/Time: Saturday, June 13, 2026, 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
- Details: Meet at the 8th Street footbridge. Parking is available near the bridge at the east end of 8th Street or the west end of Calle Ocho in Concha Loma. We’ll mostly stay on the bridge to observe birds in the surrounding habitat.
As always, Carpinteria Birdwatchers outings are free and open to all ages and ability levels. Hope to see you there!
Update: Four of us birdwatched from the bridge during the outing, and it was a lot of fun! The Mallard and chicks shown below were a favorite. See the eBird checklist for more details.
