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Come and visit us in our Office in Morro Bay: 601 Embarcadero, Suite 14 [map] We'd love to see and talk with you about birding in......More

Come and visit us in our Office in Morro Bay: 601 Embarcadero, Suite 14 [map] We'd love to see and talk with you about birding in SLO County, good birding places, and answer questions you may have. Looking forward to seeing you soon! Questions RE: Office Hours? E-mail Kaaren Perry at [email protected]

601 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, CA 93442, USA, Suite 14

Office Open

Come and visit us in our Office in Morro Bay: 601 Embarcadero, Suite 14 [map] We'd love to see and talk with you about birding in SLO County, good birding places, and answer questions you may have. Looking forward to seeing you soon!......More

Come and visit us in our Office in Morro Bay: 601 Embarcadero, Suite 14 [map] We'd love to see and talk with you about birding in SLO County, good birding places, and answer questions you may have. Looking forward to seeing you soon! Questions RE: Office Hours? E-mail Kaaren Perry at [email protected]

601 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, CA 93442, USA, Suite 14

Office Open

Come and visit us in our Office in Morro Bay: 601 Embarcadero, Suite 14 [map] We'd love to see and talk with you about birding in......More

Come and visit us in our Office in Morro Bay: 601 Embarcadero, Suite 14 [map] We'd love to see and talk with you about birding in SLO County, good birding places, and answer questions you may have. Looking forward to seeing you soon! Questions RE: Office Hours? E-mail Kaaren Perry at [email protected]

601 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, CA 93442, USA, Suite 14

Office Open

Come and visit us in our Office in Morro Bay: 601 Embarcadero, Suite 14 [map] We'd love to see and talk with you about birding in SLO County, good birding places, and answer questions you may have. Looking forward to seeing you soon!......More

Come and visit us in our Office in Morro Bay: 601 Embarcadero, Suite 14 [map] We'd love to see and talk with you about birding in SLO County, good birding places, and answer questions you may have. Looking forward to seeing you soon! Questions RE: Office Hours? E-mail Kaaren Perry at [email protected]

601 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, CA 93442, USA, Suite 14

MCAS Field Trip - FEB 15 - Morro Strand Shorebirds

Morro Coast Audubon Society Presents  Field Trip:                 Morro StrandShorebirds  Date:                          Feb. 15, 2026  Time:                          9:00am to 12:00pm   Leader(s):                 Claudia Freitas& Karen Watts  Description:  Take......More

Morro Coast Audubon Society Presents  Field Trip:                 Morro StrandShorebirds  Date:                          Feb. 15, 2026  Time:                          9:00am to 12:00pm   Leader(s):                 Claudia Freitas& Karen Watts  Description:  Takea leisurely stroll along Morro Strand in search of winter migrants andbeach-dwelling shorebirds. We’ll explore the pond and outflow of Alva PaulCreek, a freshwater haven that attracts gulls, terns, and a variety of otherbird species. The walk will follow a flat trail and beach, with some stretchesof deep sand. Expect a relaxed pace over a distance of about 2 miles. This field trip is not ADA accessible, restrooms areavailable, and the trip is open to all levels of experience. Registration: Registration will open on the morning of February 5, 2026 withnotification sent to MCAS members and those on the MCAS ALERT EMAIL LIST. Noton the MCAS ALERT EMAIL LIST? CLICK HERE to add your email to this list. Some field trips are for MCAS Members only. Considerbecoming a MCAS member to support our mission and activities and enjoy thesemember-only field trips. CLICK HERE to join. Questions? Send email to: [email protected]

MCAS Virtual Community Program - FEB 16 - Sounds in the Ocean: From Ventriloquist Lobsters to Dancing Crabs

MCAS February 2026  Zoom Community Program Date:            Monday, February 16th, 2026, 7:00 pm Title:            Sounds in the Ocean:  From Ventriloquist Lobsters to Dancing Crabs Presenter:   Marie Goeritz, Ph.D. ......More

MCAS February 2026  Zoom Community Program Date:            Monday, February 16th, 2026, 7:00 pm Title:            Sounds in the Ocean:  From Ventriloquist Lobsters to Dancing Crabs Presenter:   Marie Goeritz, Ph.D. Join Zoom Meeting Zoom Meeting ID: 945 8534 6079; Passcode: 576791 Please consider becoming a Member of MCAS to support MCAS’s mission and activities, including Community Programs. All MCAS Zoom Community Programs are free and open to the public. All ages are welcome. No signup/registration required to attend. Description:  When we think of sounds in the ocean, we think of whales and dolphins, but the underwater soundscape is far richer and more diverse than that. In this presentation, Marie Goeritz will explore the hidden world of animal-generated sound beneath the waves, with a special focus on invertebrates. From snapping shrimp to crabs and lobsters, many animals produce and respond to sound in ways that shape their behavior and interactions with their environment. Drawing on examples from across the marine world and insights from her own research, Dr. Goeritz will introduce how crustaceans use the ocean’s soundscape as a sensory cue for orientation, how they generate sound, how they detect and respond to it, and how they even use sound in courtship-like dances during mating. Bio: Dr. Marie Goeritz is a neurobiologist and educator whose work explores how animals sense and interact with their environments. She earned her Ph.D. in Zoology and has conducted research at the University of Cologne, Cornell University, Brandeis University, and the University of Auckland. Her research is focused on the nervous systems of crustaceans, linking neurophysiology and anatomy with behavior and ecology. Dr. Goeritz currently teaches biology at Cuesta College and serves on the Board of Directors of the Morro Coast Audubon Society as Lands Chair. In her free time, she enjoys music, camera trapping, wildlife photography and being on or near the water. If you have questions, email Wendy McKeown, Community Programs Chair: [email protected]. 

MCAS Field Trip - FEB 19 - Los Osos Oaks

Morro Coast Audubon Society Presents   Field Trip:                 Los Osos Oaks   Date:                          Feb. 19, 2026   Time:                          11:00am to 1:00pm   Leader(s):                 Faylla Chapman   Description: Join naturalist Faylla Cha......More

Morro Coast Audubon Society Presents   Field Trip:                 Los Osos Oaks   Date:                          Feb. 19, 2026   Time:                          11:00am to 1:00pm   Leader(s):                 Faylla Chapman   Description: Join naturalist Faylla Chapman for a guided tour through the diverse habitats of The Oaks Reserve. Along the way, you'll learn about both native and invasive plant species and their importance to humans, animals, and birds. The trail is a 2-mile round trip with moderate elevation changes and sections of loose sand. While the path is well-marked and generally easy to walk, it is narrow in places. Please be aware that poison oak is present along the route, so appropriate clothing is recommended.  Please note: there are no restroom facilities available at this location. This field trip is not ADA accessible and the trip is open to all levels of experience. Registration: Registration will open on the morning of February 9, 2026 with notification sent to MCAS members and those on the MCAS ALERT EMAIL LIST. Not on the MCAS ALERT EMAIL LIST? CLICK HEREto add your email to this list.  Some field trips are for MCAS Members only. Consider becoming a MCAS member to support our mission and activities and enjoy these member-only field trips. CLICK HERE to join. Questions? Send email to: [email protected]

Office Open

Come and visit us in our Office in Morro Bay: 601 Embarcadero, Suite 14 [map] We'd love to see and talk with you about birding in......More

Come and visit us in our Office in Morro Bay: 601 Embarcadero, Suite 14 [map] We'd love to see and talk with you about birding in SLO County, good birding places, and answer questions you may have. Looking forward to seeing you soon! Questions RE: Office Hours? E-mail Kaaren Perry at [email protected]

601 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, CA 93442, USA, Suite 14

MCAS Field Trip - FEB 21 - Santa Rosa Creek Birds - From The Forest To The Sea

Morro Coast Audubon Society Presents   Field Trip:                 Santa Rosa Creek Birds - From The Forest To The Sea   Date:                          Feb. 21, 2026   Time:                          9:00am to 12:00pm   Leader(s):                 Janny & Steve Tillm......More

Morro Coast Audubon Society Presents   Field Trip:                 Santa Rosa Creek Birds - From The Forest To The Sea   Date:                          Feb. 21, 2026   Time:                          9:00am to 12:00pm   Leader(s):                 Janny & Steve Tillman   Description: Join Janny and Steve Tillmann for a guided adventure along a beautiful coastal and forested route, offering the chance to observe shorebirds, nearshore pelagic species, and woodland birds. This scenic journey stretches from Moonstone Beach Park to the Santa Rosa Creek Trail in the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve. On your way, you may spot alcids and loons offshore, Snowy Plovers and other shorebirds along the beach and in the lagoon, waterfowl like Common and Hooded Mergansers in the creek, and local species such as Stellar's Jay and Pygmy Nuthatch, along with wintering passerines in the forested riparian trail. The 2.5-mile (out-and-back) route features diverse terrain, from sandy dunes and shoreline to a peaceful, tree-lined trail with rolling hills.  This field trip is not ADA accessible, restrooms are available, and the trip is open to all levels of experience. Registration: Registration will open on the morning of February 11, 2026 with notification sent to MCAS members and those on the MCAS ALERT EMAIL LIST. Not on the MCAS ALERT EMAIL LIST? CLICK HEREto add your email to this list.  Some field trips are for MCAS Members only. Consider becoming a MCAS member to support our mission and activities and enjoy these member-only field trips. CLICK HERE to join. Questions? Send email to: [email protected]

Office Open

Come and visit us in our Office in Morro Bay: 601 Embarcadero, Suite 14 [map] We'd love to see and talk with you about birding in SLO County, good birding places, and answer questions you may have. Looking forward to seeing you soon!......More

Come and visit us in our Office in Morro Bay: 601 Embarcadero, Suite 14 [map] We'd love to see and talk with you about birding in SLO County, good birding places, and answer questions you may have. Looking forward to seeing you soon! Questions RE: Office Hours? E-mail Kaaren Perry at [email protected]

601 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, CA 93442, USA, Suite 14