buena vista audubon society & nature center

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  optimisticbob

  In the middle of the hustle and bustle, you can still find a refuge to in the seclusion and sounds of the park like setting. Plan to spend a couple of hours refreshing your spirit and trying to identify the songs of birds that surround you. Very helpful visitors centre and they host lots of interesting and fun events.

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  apandaoside

  tucked away on the NW corner of the Buena Vista Lagoon bordering Oceanside and Carlsbad is the Audubon Nature Center. They have lectures and classes. See their website for info on when these are offered. Too bad the State doesn't allow the removal of some of the encroaching cat-tails and vegetation that would afford a view of this beautiful lagoon. I understand that the Nature Center is considering building a raised deck to better see this North County wonder.

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  2TravelersMn

  What a lovely spot in Oceanside! Take in the sounds and sights of this beautiful preserve. Be sure to wear a hat and bring your camera. "get some free exercise in the bargin.

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  Colors101

  Here is a small gem of a nature center offering a short walk in the lagoon area. The displaysinside the center are well done. Families will enjoy an outing here.

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  PARebob

  Really? A 200 yard hike down a narrow, muddy trail surrounded by 7 foot tall cattails is something spectacular? At a couple of points you could get a glimpse of a pond surrounded by more cattails. Wow, what a letdown. If this is what floats your boat, you'll really be jazzed by some of the numerous neighborhood parks around Oceanside. Completely underwhelmed by this "experience". Save the time and go enjoy a good margarita somewhere, you'll see more "local wildlife".

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  PhilS9

  Nice little building. Good info for grade school kids. Some hands on stuff. Volunteers are very knowledgable. Great BoyScout Eagle project on premisses where they propagate native plants for the center.

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  BruceM147

  The center is a hidden gem located on the Buena Vista lagoon bordering Oceanside and Carlsbad on Coast Highway. Thanks to the hard work and generosity of the community, it has been completely remodeled to provide more and better exhibits, and a wonderful second-floor viewing deck. A small trail enters the wetlands.A huge team of volunteers means the center is always ready to provide a warm welcome and interesting information, especially for children--a focus group of the center. Birders can gather information about the many viewing sites in the county. Teachers can bring their classes for educational field trips on a number of subjects.

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  SallyB420

  This nature center and its 1/2 mile loop trail through the lagoon make a great family outing. The center had many displays of native birds and animals, as well as a kid's counter, with bones, feathers, rocks, and other natural items to touch and explore - and it's free! The trail is short, but gives you the feeling you are out in nature, with docks out into a section of the lagoon, though right off Coast Highway. Take your family and go, if you haven't!

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  robertlS6777JS

  If you are a birder, or like to learn about animals in the area, this is a must! Great for little kids, and adults alike, nice displays of actual stuffed birds and ground creatures who inhabit the area. Good play area for kids and the walk through the reeds is worth it.

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  AlohafromFernZ

  The building itself is filled with various stuffed birds and other critters. We so enjoyed just moseying around. The walk through the reeds is quiet and provides a great opportunity to see various birds and reptiles. Very subdued pleasure.