Ventura County Ojai and Mountains Full Day Tour
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| State or Province | California |
| Bird Families | Barn Owls, Buntings, Bushtits, Caracaras, Falcons, Crows, Jays, Cuckoos, Finches, Euphonias, Gnatcatchers, Goldcrests, Kinglets, Hummingbirds, Kites, Hawks, Eagles, Larks, Mockingbirds, Thrashers, New World Quail, New World Sparrows, New World Vultures, New World Warblers, Nightjars, Nuthatches, Olive Warbler, Oropendolas, Orioles, Blackbirds, Owls, Pheasants & Allies, Pigeons, Doves, Starlings, Rhabdornises, Swallows, Martins, Swifts, Thrushes, Tits, Chickadees, Treecreepers, Tyrant Flycatchers, Vireos, Greenlets, Shrike-babblers, Wagtails, Pipits, Waxwings, Woodpeckers, Wrens |
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This full day tour will take you to higher elevation birding around Ojai and further up to Pine Mountain and points beyond! During our tour we will spend our time seeking out some of the harder to find montane species that inhabit Ventura County. Mountain Quail, White-headed Woodpecker, and the adorable Mountain Chickadee among others! Along the way, we’ll stop at several hotspots looking for seasonal visitors like Black-chinned and Calliope Hummingbirds, Western Tanagers, Scott’s Oriole, and Hermit Warbler.
This Ojai and Mountains birding tour is a unique experience that showcases some of Southern California’s most scenic and bird-rich environments. From shaded oak woodlands to pine-covered ridgelines, every stop brings the potential for exciting sightings. Expect cooler temperatures, quieter trails, and a true escape into nature.
Don’t miss this chance to explore one of Ventura County’s hidden gems while expanding your life list. This Ojai and Pine Mountain birding tour is a full-day adventure filled with discovery. Especially perfect for birders eager to explore beyond the coast.
Cost: $900 for up to 6 people
Location: Ojai, Pine Mountain, Mt. Pinos
Transportation: Caravaning
Included: Park fees, parking, or day use passes. Scope, loaner binoculars, ebird lists.
Meals: Not included. Participants are encouraged to bring snacks/lunch. Restaurant stop may be possible on request.
Bird Species You May See: Steller’s Jay, California Scrub Jay, White-headed Woodpecker, Clark’s Nutcracker, Scott’s Oriole, Townsend’s Solitaire, California Condor (always a possibility), Zone-tailed Hawk (winter), Pygmy Nuthatch, White-breasted Nuthatch, Red-breasted Nuthatch Mountain Chickadee, Mountain Quail, California Quail, Northern Flicker, Green-tailed Towhee, Cassin’s Finch, Black-chinned Sparrow, Brewer’s Sparrow, Horned Lark, Common Raven, Western Tanager, Hooded Oriole, Bullock’s Oriole, Black-chinned Hummingbird, Anna’s Hummingbird, Allen’s Hummingbird, Calliope Hummingbird, Pinyon Jay (occasionally), Band-tailed Pigeon, Hairy Woodpecker, Red-breasted Sapsucker, Olive-sided Flycatcher, Western Wood-Pewee, Dusky Flycatcher, Brown Creeper, American Robin, Dark-eyed Junco, California Thrasher, Western Bluebird, Cassin’s Vireo, Pine Siskin, Mountain Bluebird, Swainson’s Thrush, Hermit Thrush, Oak Titmouse, Purple Finch, Orange-crowned Warbler, Hermit Warbler.
Ventura County Ojai and Mountains Full Day Tour
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$900.00
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This full day tour will take you to higher elevation birding around Ojai and further up to Pine Mountain and points beyond! During our tour we will spend our time seeking out some of the harder to find montane species that inhabit Ventura County. Mountain Quail, White-headed Woodpecker, and the adorable Mountain Chickadee among others! Along the way, we’ll stop at several hotspots looking for seasonal visitors like Black-chinned and Calliope Hummingbirds, Western Tanagers, Scott’s Oriole, and Hermit Warbler.
This Ojai and Mountains birding tour is a unique experience that showcases some of Southern California’s most scenic and bird-rich environments. From shaded oak woodlands to pine-covered ridgelines, every stop brings the potential for exciting sightings. Expect cooler temperatures, quieter trails, and a true escape into nature.
Don’t miss this chance to explore one of Ventura County’s hidden gems while expanding your life list. This Ojai and Pine Mountain birding tour is a full-day adventure filled with discovery. Especially perfect for birders eager to explore beyond the coast.
Cost: $900 for up to 6 people
Location: Ojai, Pine Mountain, Mt. Pinos
Transportation: Caravaning
Included: Park fees, parking, or day use passes. Scope, loaner binoculars, ebird lists.
Meals: Not included. Participants are encouraged to bring snacks/lunch. Restaurant stop may be possible on request.
Bird Species You May See: Steller’s Jay, California Scrub Jay, White-headed Woodpecker, Clark’s Nutcracker, Scott’s Oriole, Townsend’s Solitaire, California Condor (always a possibility), Zone-tailed Hawk (winter), Pygmy Nuthatch, White-breasted Nuthatch, Red-breasted Nuthatch Mountain Chickadee, Mountain Quail, California Quail, Northern Flicker, Green-tailed Towhee, Cassin’s Finch, Black-chinned Sparrow, Brewer’s Sparrow, Horned Lark, Common Raven, Western Tanager, Hooded Oriole, Bullock’s Oriole, Black-chinned Hummingbird, Anna’s Hummingbird, Allen’s Hummingbird, Calliope Hummingbird, Pinyon Jay (occasionally), Band-tailed Pigeon, Hairy Woodpecker, Red-breasted Sapsucker, Olive-sided Flycatcher, Western Wood-Pewee, Dusky Flycatcher, Brown Creeper, American Robin, Dark-eyed Junco, California Thrasher, Western Bluebird, Cassin’s Vireo, Pine Siskin, Mountain Bluebird, Swainson’s Thrush, Hermit Thrush, Oak Titmouse, Purple Finch, Orange-crowned Warbler, Hermit Warbler.
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| State or Province | California |
| Bird Families | Barn Owls, Buntings, Bushtits, Caracaras, Falcons, Crows, Jays, Cuckoos, Finches, Euphonias, Gnatcatchers, Goldcrests, Kinglets, Hummingbirds, Kites, Hawks, Eagles, Larks, Mockingbirds, Thrashers, New World Quail, New World Sparrows, New World Vultures, New World Warblers, Nightjars, Nuthatches, Olive Warbler, Oropendolas, Orioles, Blackbirds, Owls, Pheasants & Allies, Pigeons, Doves, Starlings, Rhabdornises, Swallows, Martins, Swifts, Thrushes, Tits, Chickadees, Treecreepers, Tyrant Flycatchers, Vireos, Greenlets, Shrike-babblers, Wagtails, Pipits, Waxwings, Woodpeckers, Wrens |
Frank the Bird Guy
Frank is an avid birdwatcher whose passion for birds has led him to serve on the board of both Ventura Audubon Society and Conejo Valley Audubon Society where he is currently President. He is the owner of the Wild Birds Unlimited store in Ventura as well as the coordinator and compiler for the Ventura Christmas Bird Count. During the pandemic, Frank began offering bird education classes online as “Frank the Bird Guy” and has shared the joy of birds with thousands worldwide.



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