Date: 8/9/25 4:38 pm From: lathrotriccus via groups.io <lathrotriccus...> Subject: Re: [LACoBirds] possible Bar-tailed Godwit Ballona Ecological Preserve salt pans
Hi,
Thanks for getting the word out either way! Another option for scanning (without entering the restricted area) would be to park along Culver Blvd. and walk a short distance south up Cabora Dr., essentially across Culver from the Inn at Playa del Rey. Coords: 33.961421, -118.444563. There's a little dirt pullout that allows you to scan/scope the flats to the north, elevated a bit.
While the State hasn't been diligent about writing tickets along the south levee of Ballona Creek, a crowd might attract attention.
Also, the shorebird flock on the saltpan may also disperse depending on tidal conditions, to Del Rey Lagoon, the mouth of Marina del Rey, or farther up Ballona Creek.
Dan Cooper Ventura Co.
> <larschmahl...> wrote: > >> Hello all, >> >> I observed and photographed a very possible Bar-tailed Godwit in the salt >> pans of the Ballona Ecological Preserve this morning at about 9:30. >> Photographs are being reviewed but initially it appears to be a Bar-tailed >> Godwit. The bird was with a large mixed flock of Willets and Marbled >> Godwits just on the Playa Del Rey side of the chain link fence. >> From the Playa Del Rey side of Ballona Creek, walk upstream to the gate. >> I won't make any statements as to the legality of going around the fence. >> Walk up the dirt road to where gaps in the vegetation on your right allow >> for viewing of the mudflats. There is no need to enter the preserve which >> in clearly trespassing. I observed the bird through the fence and dried >> Black Mustard stalks. >> >> As of right now, this bird is officially a godwit sp. until all reviewers >> have had a look at my photos. Some of the photos will be on my ebird >> checklist under godwit sp. >> >> Thank you, >> >> Larry >> Whittier, Ca. >> >> > >
-- Daniel S. Cooper, Ph.D. President / Cooper Ecological Monitoring, Inc. / Oak Park, CA Research Associate / Department of Ornithology / NHM L.A. Co. 323.397.3562 (text/call)
