Cayucos Abalone Farm Birding

Join Leader Ben Kolstad and Brian O'Kelly for a mix of walking and driving as we bird along the road from CA-1 to the Abalone Farm on the coast. Note that this area is restricted access and special permission has been granted to the Morro Bay Bird Festival for this event. The terrain is moderate, with several hills—walking sticks are recommended for navigating uneven ground. Once at the farm, the terrain levels out somewhat, though the ground remains uneven. There are good vantage points along flat gravel paths, and we'll bird all accessible areas, including the bluffs. Expect to walk a total of about 2–3 miles. Cameras and scopes are welcome. A restroom is available at the facility.

This trip meets at the Estero Bluffs Fig Tree parking area just north of Cayucos. Once all attendees have arrived, the group will caravan about 1 mile for access to the locked gate onto the property. Please arrive on time - late attendees will miss the trip. The Fig Tree Parking lot  is the third parking area 2.1 miles north of where CA-1 becomes single-lane.