There is a cottonwood/willow corridor along the San Antonio River on Fort Hunter Liggett, but that habitat is difficult for the public to reach. This spot is usually an exception: after crossing the bridge, one can pull over off Nacimiento-Fergusson Road and bird the river's edge, including walking to the "low-water" crossing of the river immediately downstream. That crossing is used by Army tanks and, in summer, during low water, to public cars in most years. When crossing the river during the "wet" low-water crossing, look for Green Herons that might flush from the river edge.

About 1-2 miles farther west on Nacimiento-Fergusson Road, you cross a small ridge and drive down into a shallow valley just loaded with huge oaks.  Be advised that the military does not like drivers to stop within Fort Hunter Liggett, and may stop you from birding here (some have even been ticketed). Policies change over the years, but be aware of this issue.

In spring/summer, a nice spot for migrant breeders Western Wood Pewee, Western Kingbird, Warbling Vireo, Yellow Warbler, Black-headed Grosbeak, and others. Green Heron breeds along the river edge but is typically shy. Watch for either eagle, and other raptors, overhead.

The oak-filled valley described above is great habitat for Acorn and Nuttall's Woodpecker, Yellow-billed Magpie, Oak Titmouse, Bullock's Oriole and others, and often has breeding Chipping Sparrow or Lawrence's Goldfinch in summer (both quite local breeders in Monterey County).