Reservation necessary: Contact Leader Liz Galton egalton687[AT]gmail.com

Huntington [Beach] Central Park is a well-known Autumn trap for all our western migrant songbirds.

But wait, there’s more! Every fall the park hosts small numbers of stray flycatchers, vireos, sparrows and warblers from the eastern U.S.

And more! It also has resident exotics like Scaly-breasted Munia (aka Nutmeg Mannikin & Spice Finch) Lonchura punctulata, Orange-cheeked Waxbill Estrilda melpoda, Orange Bishop Euplectes franciscanus, and Pin-tailed Whydah Vidua macroura. Anything can happen!

If you take photos, please consider emailing them to leader for the trip report. Include photographer’s name.
Maximum participants: 20
NOTE: PLEASE SIGNUP WITH LEADER. IN CASE OF NO SIGNUPS, THE TRIP IS CANCELLED.

Family Guide: 1-2 miles of walking on paved & crushed granite pathways and lawn.

Weather Prediction: 64°F & overcast @ 8am, rising to 72° & clearing by lunchtime.

Lunch: When we can’t stand up any longer we have lunch at Park Bench Cafe, in the park on Goldenwest St., a few minutes walk south of the parking lot. Order there or bring your lunch. (See map.)

Google Map to Huntington Central Park

Directions to Park [17775 Goldenwest St., Huntington Beach 92647]
From Santa Monica – 42 miles, allow 50-60 minutes.

• From intersection of I-10 and I-405 take San Diego Fwy (I-405) south 32.7 miles.
• Follow signs for I-405 South through intersections with I-605 and Hwy 22.
• In 2.9 miles take exit 18 for Bolsa Ave toward Golden West St. May be closed at certain times or days.
• Keep right to stay on Exit 18. In 0.1 mile take the exit toward Westminster Mall.
  
• Use the middle lane to turn left onto Westminster Mall, then right two lanes to turn right onto Golden West, go south 2.6 miles.
• Turn left onto Slater Ave, then 75 yds. to parking lot on right.  Meet in/near parking lot where you can check the trees, lawn and bushes for birds.