Oz Farm: Birding & a Bit of Botany - Field Trip
Saturday, April 25 from 8:00AM - 2:00PM
Description: We’ll look and listen for birds in the uplands, then make our way down to the river valley, stopping along the way to appreciate the beautiful surroundings and native plants. Wildflowers should be abundant.
Oz Farm is tucked away in a private valley, bordered by a ridge of towering redwoods on one side and the Garcia River on the other. Spanning 240 acres, its off‑the‑grid operations are worth seeing if you haven’t visited before.
We’ll be watching for spring migrants such as Wilson’s Warblers, Black‑throated Gray Warblers, and Black‑headed Grosbeaks—plus the occasional Mountain Quail or even Sooty Grouse. Year‑round residents include Bewick’s Wrens, Western Bluebirds, and a variety of woodpeckers should be there too. Since we haven’t birded this area in spring before, discoveries await.
This trip is suitable for all levels of birders and plant enthusiasts but is not ADA‑accessible.
We’ll meet at the Oz Farm entrance at 8:00 a.m., bird the upland area, and then head down into the valley. The driveway is 1.65 miles off Highway 1 on Mountain View Road. Look for a gravel lane marked by a small “Oz Farm” sign and Dave’s gray SUV (aka Gray Jay).
Plan to walk about 3 miles, including sections of uneven terrain where hiking poles may be helpful. Please bring lunch or snacks, plenty of water, sunscreen, a hat, and of course, binoculars.
Space is limited to 15 participants. Please RSVP to Karen Wilkinson: karen@mpkw.com or call 415-259-8528.
Accessibility: Not ADA accessible.
Directions: 41601 Mountain View Road, Point Arena
Trip will be canceled in the event of rain.
For additional information about this or other Mendocino Coast Audubon Society trips, contact Karen Wilkinson: karen@mpkw.com or 415-259-8528.