Cañada Larga Ranch

5-mile dead-end road. Oak woodland/savanna, private ranch land. Respect private property. Beware fast traffic.
Location: Take Hwy 33 off 101. Exit at Cañada Larga Rd. Turn right. Park off road as you bird the canyon road to end.
Highlights: Early a.m. or late eve. for owls. Golden Eagle (regular), hawks, Mountain (rare) and Western Bluebirds; variety of sparrows in winter. Yellow-breasted Chat, Phainopepla, grosbeaks, orioles (spring).
Best Season: All year, especially in spring, winter.