
#Shorebird newport beach free#
At this point, you are free to enjoy the rest of your day! If you wish to stay on site to picnic on your own, North Star Beach is located next to the NAC and is a public beach for your use. Once back on the beach, it is expected that you will help to put your kayak and equipment away. Feel free to ask questions at any time during your tour! As you gently paddle along, you will have the opportunity to see wetland wildlife while your naturalist guide stops occasionally to rest and talk about the ecology/natural history of the Bay. This area is protected, and it is special to be able to enter into such a sensitive nature area. Most participants think that the winter kayak tours are actually the best! In winter, there is an abundance and diversity of shorebirds, ducks, and grebes that migrate from Canada and Alaska. In summer, black skimmers and terns that come here to nest predominate. Each tour is unique with startling differences in the birds and other wildlife depending on the season and the state of the tide.

If your eyes are quick, catch a glimpse of a silver mullet (fish) jumping out of the water or a stingray gliding beneath you. Kayaking is one of the best ways to appreciate the beauty and tranquility of Upper Newport Bay and to see skimmers, terns, and egrets flying by you. Tour time is a max of 2 hours, including intro lesson, paddling the Bay, and putting away equipment.

This is a mixed public kayaking tour for up to 20 people.
