Bolsa Chica

Thursday, February 20th at 9:00 AM

Sea and Sage Audubon is sponsoring an accessible “Birding and Brunch” event at Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve in Huntington Beach on Thursday, February 20th at 9:00 am.  Low-tide is from 9:00 to 11:00 am, so we will have good viewing in the morning.  Bolsa Chica is one of the premier birding locations in southern California, and in the winter, features a wide variety of waterbirds.  We will start birding from the inner bay footbridge, which goes over water and mudflats and is adjacent to the Reserve’s south parking lot.  The bridge is flat and long, providing ample area for viewing over the inner Bolsa Bay.  From the bridge, we will continue on a wide hardpacked trail less than 0.2 miles to view additional bird colonies at the full tidal basin, which connects to the ocean.  Afterward, we will enjoy brunch together and discuss the various species we observed.  There is no cost or parking fee for this event, but reservations are required.  E-mail Sharon Rockwell at srockwell@writeme.com to register.  Sharon will return your email with specific directions to our gathering.