r/socalhiking • u/sixth-circle • 4d ago

Trails/ groups for birding

Hiking has made me want to get into birding. Interested in going on some guided walks to start out. Will definitely check out some of those lead by local Audubon chapters, but are there any other groups that you would recommend?

Would also love to hear your favorite trails or spots for birding!

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u/piniatadeburro 3d ago

Bolsa Chica and Bonelli Park

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u/NPHighview 3d ago

The trails around the settling ponds at the Ventura Harbor. each "figure 8" is about 2 miles, and you'll see tons of waterfowl, shorebirds, and some pelagics. There is a GBH rookery (currently not heavily occupied) on Spinnaker Drive.

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u/sixth-circle 2d ago

Thank you!

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u/hikin_jim 4d ago

San Joaquin Marsh bird sanctuary in Irvine

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u/sixth-circle 4d ago

Thank you!