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Young Birders Club : Seawatch at Point Pinos
Join the Young Birders Club for a trip to Point Pinos and participate in the Monterey Audubon Seawatch!
The seawatch runs dawn to dusk every day from Nov. 1st to Dec. 15th. We'll spend most of our time scanning the ocean, counting all passing birds with special attention on migrating Pacific Loons, Surf Scoters, and other seabirds. We'll also walk a short distance along the coastal trail to add some additional species such as rocky shoreline loving shorebirds (Black Oystercatcher, Black Turnstone) and any birds around Crespi Pond.
The official trip is from 10am to 1pm, but you are welcome to come as early as sunrise and stay as long as you'd like!
This trip is a joint trip with the Monterey Audubon Society YBC. Come meet the out-of-county young birders!
This trip is designed for young birders, but parents and siblings are welcome to attend. We welcome birders of all skill levels! Loaner binoculars are available for participants.
Notes: Dress in layers (often cold and windy),bring sunscreen, water, and snacks.
Trip Difficulty: 1 mile, paved trails, little to no elevation gain
Leaders: Kaiting, youngbirders@scvas.org
Loaner Binoculars Available, Beginner Friendly, 2 hours or less, No elevation gain
Meet: Point Pinos Seawatch (https://maps.app.goo.gl/YWB1oufLoh6McMas9)
Directions: From Asilomar Ave in Pacific Grove, turn left onto Ocean View Blvd. Drive about 0.3 mile and turn into the oceanside parking lot on your right (the "Heart Shaped Rock" parking lot). Latitude/Longitude: 36.636700, -121.936279
Facilities: restroom, cell service
Parking Type and Fees: dirt lot
Questions? Email general questions to youngbirders@scvas.org or contact the trip leader for questions regarding the event.