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Lake Los Carneros Park A walk around lake trail is good for viewing waterfowl, grebes, egrets, and herons. American and Least Bittern have been spotted. Around the historic old Stow House there is a lush garden worth looking through. A number of rarities have been observed at Lake Los Carneros in Goleta. 

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Ocean Park Ocean Beach Park is situated at the mouth of the Santa Ynez River, the largest and longest river located exclusively in Santa Barbara County. It offers pickleweed marsh, mudflat, and beach habitats. This spot is popular for shorebirding. “Fall” arrivals begin to show in July and August. 

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