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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
Palomar Audubon Picnic Postponed
Lake Hodges Trip Report
Mary Jo, Leslie, Cindy, Jack, Rustom, Richard and Hal went birding at Lake Hodges on Saturday, March 14. Despite the threat of rain, we stayed dry until the very end when we were driven to the bird list table by … Continue reading
This Month Program Has Been Cancelled.
The Remington Club Retirement Center has cancelled all events that were scheduled, and open to the general public. This month’s program has been cancelled. Future programs and board meeting may also be cancelled as a precaution to the COVET 19 … Continue reading
CANCELLED – PAS SIXTH ANNUAL BIRD CLASS
The Birding classes scheduled for April and May have been cancelled. Anyone that has already signed up for the class will be refunded the amount paid. If feasible, these classes will be offered in the fall. Palomar Audubon Society is … Continue reading
eBird Report – San Jacinto Wildlife Area, Mar 7, 2020
Birders, It was another beautiful day at this very special wildlife area. We missed a lot of species but why we saw made up for it. Questions or comments, email me. Happy Birding, Sally San Jacinto Wildlife Area, … Continue reading
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