Visit Santa Cruz County Announces Free Wildlife Watching Guide

Press release from Visit Santa Cruz County:

July 22, 2020

There are approximately 400 migratory and permanent bird species found throughout Santa Cruz County, and thousands of monarch butterflies, whales, and elephant seals which call the area home on a seasonal basis. Now, avid wildlife viewers have an easy-to-use resource, thanks to Visit Santa Cruz County’s revised and updated Wildlife Watching Guide.

Now in its fifth printing, the free 52-page guide is designed for use by locals and visitors to help navigate the various communities adjacent to premiere birding destinations throughout the county. The guide includes information on a variety of habitats, from sandy beaches to lagoons, wetlands and rivermouths, as well as descriptions and fresh photography of the some of the area’s most commonly seen birds, wildlife and the best times of the year to view them.

Information on where and how to view wintering monarch butterflies, migrating whales and elephant seals is also featured. The guide provides maps of birding and wildlife hotspots, points of interest, itineraries, and encourages lover of wildlife to share their photos on Instagram using the hashtag #SantaCruzNow

The guide is downloadable or available by calling 831.425.1234.

This press release was produced by Visit Santa Cruz County. The views expressed here are the author's own.