Bird Walk, Neary Lagoon Wildlife Refuge, Santa Cruz

89 Chestnut Street,Santa Cruz CA 95060

16 February, 2023

Description

Wildlife inhabiting or visiting the refuge include resident and wintering birds and water birds such mallard and wood ducks, pied billed grebes, a multitude of coots and the occasional great blue heron. Neary Lagoon includes a wooden pontoon walkway and trail system, allowing a complete circuit around and through the refuge. While there is a public restroom in the park, it is not near our meeting area. Directions: Entering Santa Cruz from the north on SR 1 turn right (west) on Laurel Street and then right on Chestnut Street and proceed to 89 Chestnut Street at the west end of the street and park at the parking meters. Bring coins for the parking meters. Leader Nelle Lyons: [email protected]. Heavy rains or AQI over 150 cancels.