I made a quick visit to Devereux Slough which is located west of the UCSB campus. I wanted to check out the birding. The last time I was in the area was about twenty years ago. Back then you could drive past the Devereux School and park your car a short walk from the beach. That has now been closed to the public and there is UCSB permit parking only. It's now a good hike from the main road to the foot path that circles the slough.
However, I was able to get some pictures of birds from the path the followed the road on the east side of the slough. It was a foggy day and will return on a sunny day to spend more time photographing the area.
I believe this is an immature male Northern Shoveler. Notice the spoonbill shape of it's bill.
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| Sign at Devereux Slough |
The area is protected and you can only hike around the parameter of the place.
However, I was able to get some pictures of birds from the path the followed the road on the east side of the slough. It was a foggy day and will return on a sunny day to spend more time photographing the area.
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| American Coots |
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| Snowy Egrets |
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| Snowey Egret |
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| Greater Yellowlegs, a large Sandpiper |
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| Greater Yellowlegs |
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| Greater Yellowlegs |
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| Northern Shoveler |
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| Northen Shoveler |
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| Northen Shovelers, Female and Male |
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| Northern Shovelers, Females |
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