Learn about the biology, classification, migration, flight characteristics, and predatory adaptations of locally occurring birds-of-prey, both year-round resident and seasonally overwintering raptors. Learn to identify and recognize the diagnostic visual field marks useful in identification of species of Hawks, Eagles, Falcons, Ospreys, Kites, Harriers, Accipiters, Vultures, and Owls.
Guided van field trip to birding locations and a variety of habitats on the Central Coast, including Morro Rock - home of the famous nesting Peregrine falcons - as well as estuary and coastal salt marsh, grasslands/agricultural fields, shrublands, oak and streamside woodlands, the urban mix of planted trees, freshwater ponds and lakes. Sightings of more than a dozen species of raptors are likely.
Bring a sack lunch, water, snacks, binoculars, and identification references. Dress in warm layers. Van transportation included.
$4 parking permit required to leave your vehicle on campus
WEATHER POLICY. If a class is canceled due to safety or weather issues, students will be notified by Cuesta Community Program. The class will be rescheduled or full refunds will be given. If the class or program is on the weekend, the instructor will make the decision and call all registered.
DATES: 1 Saturday. February 7, 2026.
TIME: 8:00am-4:00pm
- 8:00-9:30am- Lecture
- 9:30am-4:00pm- Field Trip
FEE: $68
LOCATION: San Luis Obispo Campus Room 4110
INSTRUCTOR: Steve Schubert
QUESTIONS: Contact instructor at S_schub1@msn.com
Class Schedule – Please Note:
Our class schedules may be subject to change. You can view the most current class
status anytime on the Community Programs website. To stay up to date after registering,
please monitor your email, as any changes will be sent to the email address we have
on file.
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Steve Schubert |
Steve Schubert has a Master's Degree in Biological Sciences. He worked as an instructor at the Audubon Camp in Maine and as a naturalist on cruise ships through the Inside Passage to Alaska. Steve works at an outdoor school attended by elementary school students and has taught high school biology and earth science courses. He is the volunteer coordinator for the Hi Mountain Condor Lookout Project. He began teaching natural history classes for Cuesta College Community Programs in 1993. |