Autumn is a spectacular time to watch the migrating birds in California. In California birding opportunities abound, but there’s one special place that allows you to hop aboard the Osprey boat for a two hour guided tour of Cachuma Lake, located a short drive outside the city of Santa Barbara.

The tours are scheduled to go out daily and make for a unique change from city attractions during a Santa Barbara vacation. This October 2011, a special Halloween-themed program called