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Author Archives: Palomar
ESCONDIDO CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT – SUNDAY, JANUARY 2, 2022
Each year between December 14th and January 5th, thousands of birders and nature enthusiasts participate in one or more of the 2000+ Christmas Bird Counts held annually in the United States, Canada, and many other Western Hemisphere countries. This year … Continue reading
Pomona Valley Audubon Virtual Burrowing Owl Festival Now Open
‘ We are pleased to announce that the Pomona Valley Audubon Virtual Burrowing Owl Festival is now open for a visit! The festival has videos, talks, and slideshows on Burrowing Owl biology, behavior, and conservation with a special emphasis on … Continue reading
How To Prevent Bird Window Strikes
Bird Friendly Yards How this “Bird-Friendly Yard” Site is Different Most bird-friendly yard websites only urge homeowners to add native plants to increase songbird survival. Of course, we do also. But the other sites do not show homeowners how to … Continue reading
THE ESCONDIDO CREEK CONSERVANCY SAVES 79 ACRES. CREATES NEW LEOMAR PRESERVE IN OLIVENHAIN.
The acquisition further supports preservation efforts that began with the Conservancy’s “Save 1,000 Acres” campaign in the upper Escondido Creek watershed, and honors two of the Conservancy’s founders.
The Escondido Creek Conservancy has continued its commitment to creating wildlife corridors in North San Diego County as part of its on-going Missing Lynx campaign. The recent purchase of 79 acres of land adjacent to the Gaty reservoir in Olivenhain will serve as the centerpiece of the Conservancy’s newest wildlife sanctuary, called LeoMar Preserve, named to honor Leonard Wittwer and Martha Blane, two Conservancy founders instrumental in the success of the now 30-year old land trust.
Escrow closed on May 7th, 2021. The purchase price was $2,054,000, consisting of a grant awarded to the Conservancy from the State of California Wildlife Conservation Board (propositions 68 and 84) and a sub-grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s section 6 of the Federal Endangered Species Act. The acquisition and conservation is a result of State, Federal, and local collaboration.
“Leonard and Martha understand the intrinsic value of the native coastal SoCal sage scrub and chaparral habitats that once covered most of southern California. They have committed a great part of their lives to ensuring that as much as possible continues to thrive. It is an honor for the Escondido Creek Conservancy to be able to name a preserve after them,” said Betsy Keithley, a member of the Escondido Creek Conservancy Board of Directors.
Leonard Wittwer has been on the Board since 1991. He has been central to the growth of the Conservancy’s land protection program, and currently serves as board president. Martha served as the very first board president, at a time when it was uncommon to see women in non-profit leadership roles. Both Leonard and Martha have devoted thousands of volunteer hours to the Conservancy over the past three decades. Their service is being acknowledged by the Board of Directors with the creation of this beautiful preserve in Olivenhain.
“Partners like the Escondido Creek Conservancy are key to helping the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service fulfill its conservation mission,” said Jonathan Snyder, Assistant Field Supervisor for the Carlsbad Fish and Wildlife Office. “Conservation of this habitat will ensure plants and wildlife in the area continue to persist.”
The LeoMar Preserve is located in the lower Escondido Creek watershed in the Olivenhain community of Encinitas. It is home to sensitive habitats and threatened and endangered species including the coastal California gnatcatcher. Over the next few years, the Conservancy will be protecting additional properties and adding them to the LeoMar Preserve, managing the preserve for the betterment of California’s threatened and endangered species.
“Because of Leonard and Martha’s devotion to the Escondido Creek watershed, a piece of wild California will be preserved for all time, and will thrive, at the LeoMar Preserve,” said Ann Van Leer, the Conservancy’s executive director.
Visit www.escondidocreek.org to learn more about the Conservancy, to join the mission to enhance the lives of people and wildlife in the Escondido Creek watershed. More information about the Missing Lynx campaign can be found at: www.escondidocreek.org/special-projects.
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Support Palomar Audubon by Shopping at AmazonSmile During Amazon Prime Days – June 21 & 22
Palomar Audubon now participates in AmazonSmile charity program. You can now easily support Palomar Audubon every time you shop online at Amazon. What is AmazonSmile? AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support your favorite charitable organization … Continue reading
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Join Us for a Zoom Meeting Describing Our Common Local Birds
Palomar Audubon Society and the Escondido Public Library to present a virtual Zoom event Tuesday, June 29 @ 2 p.m. Palomar Audubon Society is teaming-up with the Escondido Public Library to present a virtual Zoom meeting describing our common local birds. … Continue reading
Escondido Christmas Bird Count on January 2, 2021 Report
Conducting a Christmas bird count during a pandemic was a challenge. Still, eighty-six observers divided into 35 teams participated. We were particularly fortunate in having Safari Park staff participate as the park was closed to the public. Many teams commented … Continue reading
Zoom Presentation April 6 @ 7 PM on Migratory birds and how the pandemic has affected them.
KERN AUDUBON SOCIETYZOOM GENERAL MEETINGTuesday, April 6, 7 PM Join us as naturalist Alison Sheehey discusses Kern County’s migratory birds and how the pandemic has affected them.Join Zoom meeting 915 9992 5217Passcode: 788693,or use link:https://zoom.us/j/91599925217?pwd=OG1YK0hWUE41cWdwR3VmM2dWeDJ4dz09 See www.kernaudubonsociety.org/eventsfor more details! Spring … Continue reading
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San Diego County Avian Database 2002-2021 now available on-line
For the past year I have been working on a “San Diego County Avian Database 2002-2021.” With extensive assistance provided by Guy McCaskie and Phil Unitt, and also with much input from many additional San Diego County birders, past and … Continue reading
Join Great Backyard Bird Count – February 12-15, 2021
How to Participate COVID Statement: Watching birds is a safe and enjoyable activity we can do during the Covid global pandemic. For the 2021 Great Backyard Bird Count, we strongly urge participants to comply with all current country, province, state, First … Continue reading
Virtual Wings & Wetlands Birding Festival: March 24-26
Take part in this year’s Wings & Wetlands Festival from wherever you are. Through a series of Zoom classes, we will bring you leading experts on birds, wetlands, and conservation messages and resources to enhance your next wetland visit. Featured … Continue reading
Opportunity to Learn and Engage on the Extinction Crisis
Extinction: Solutions for Species on the Brink A free virtual conference hosted by the University of California, Irvine February 9th and 10th from 10:00am to 1:30pm PST Here is great opportunity to learn and engage on the extinction crisis, both local and global. Experts … Continue reading
ESCONDIDO CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT
SATURDAY, JANUARY 2 2021 Each year between December 14th and January 5th, thousands of birders and nature enthusiasts participate in one or more of the 2000+ Christmas Bird Counts held annually in the United States, Canada, and many other … Continue reading
Useful Q & A on What to Do When You Find an Abandoned Fledgling Bird
Question: Hi, We have a fledgling Crow in our backyard (also been in both neighbor’sbackyards) that appears to have been abandoned. It’s been 7 or 8 hoursand no adults have come by to feed it. It calls incessantly. I found … Continue reading
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Burrowing Owls Need Your Help
An Invitation to Join Friends of Pomona Valley Burrowing Owls Burrowing Owls are small owls that use underground burrows for nest sites and shelter. At one time these owls were very common in California and, even as recently as … Continue reading
Cancellations Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
All Field Trips and Programs scheduled for May & June have been cancelled. Future field trips and programs will only be scheduled once the CDC has advised that it is safe to resume normal activities. The Birding classes scheduled for … Continue reading
Call for Bird Art! Bedford Gallery’s show “Bird, Nest, Nature”
Calling all bird lovers! Bedford Gallery is currently accepting art submissions for their Summer 2020 exhibition Bird, Nest, Nature. The deadline to apply is May 9. Birds have captured the attention of humankind since the beginning of time, providing an … Continue reading