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Environmental, Climate Coalition join forces to Oppose Harvest Hills in Escondido

Posted on November 12, 2019 by

Wildlife and Habitat Conservation Coalition FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                  Contact:  Laura Hunter, 619-997-9983                                      November 12, 2019                                   Environmental, Climate Coalition join forces to Oppose Harvest Hills in Escondido Today, more than 20 environmental, conservation, and climate organizations sent a letter to … Continue reading →

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Lake Hodges East/Bernardo Bay Field Trip Report

Posted on November 11, 2019 by

We had clear sky and temperatures in the high eighties.  Twenty birders joined us for the walk.  The vegetation was very dry, and we did not see many birds until we got closer to the lake.  The most unusual sighting … Continue reading →

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Live Bird Feeder Camera?

Posted on November 6, 2019 by

My name is Scott and I have a YouTube channel called Bird Watching HQ,where I have currently partnered with people from around the world tofeature 11 different live streams of backyard bird feeding stations. I really want to add a … Continue reading →

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DALEY RANCH FIELD TRIP RESULTS

Posted on November 3, 2019 by

Hi Good Friends, This morning Saturday November 2, eleven friendly birders walked around Daley Ranch in Escondido. Excellent weather. Cool when we started and quite warm when we finished.  We found 37 bird species. Lots of Yellow-rumped Warblers and Bushtits. … Continue reading →

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Trip Report – Whelan Lake Bird Sanctuary, Oct 26, 2019

Posted on October 28, 2019 by

Below is the complete listing of the birds we saw today at Whelan Lake: 57 was the final total. NOT BAD! This compares favorably to last year’s count of 54 at almost the same date. Despite a terribly hot day, … Continue reading →

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Field Trip Results: Bolsa Chica & Huntington Central Park

Posted on October 21, 2019 by

Dear Friends, On Saturday October 19, twenty birders met up at the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve and we then traveled 5 miles to Huntington Central Park for a picnic lunch and some more birding.  Both of these locations are in … Continue reading →

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ESCONDIDO CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT

Posted on October 17, 2019 by

ESCONDIDO CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2019  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, … Continue reading →

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Report – La Jolla Cove, Oct 12, 2019

Posted on October 14, 2019 by

Hello, all. Below is our trip report for yesterday’s foray at La Jolla Cove. Many thanks to Stan Walens for his excellent observations and great good will. If you want me to send you a link to the eBird list … Continue reading →

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21st Annual Snow Goose Festival of the Pacific Flyway January 22 – 26, 2020

Posted on October 10, 2019 by

    Wild Adventures, Wild Birds! 21st Annual Snow Goose Festival of the Pacific Flyway January 22 – 26, 2020 Chico, CA   Birders and nature enthusiasts of all ages are invited to attend the 21st Annual Snow Goose Festival of … Continue reading →

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San Diego River – Estuary & Mud Flats Trip Report

Posted on October 7, 2019 by

We had perfect weather for our walk: temperature in the 60’s, clear sky and no wind. About 25 birders joined us for the walk. We first walked west to the bridge and then drove to the east end of the … Continue reading →

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Lake Hodges Trip Report 9/28/19

Posted on September 29, 2019 by

25 birders endured periodic drizzle to encounter 53 species today, exactly matching the number of species found a year ago in somewhat better weather. The number of birders dwindled to 6 at the end, but we ended up with another … Continue reading →

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Leica Ultravid 7×42 Binoculars For Sale

Posted on September 26, 2019 by

FOR SALE Leica Ultravid 7×42 Binoculars   Purchased in 2014 for $2000 Excellent condition, very well cared-for Wide field of vision, lots of light, stable image Includes binoculars, box, book, case and never-used strap   Asking $1100 Contact: kathleenmarvel@yahoo.com  

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Canon Rebel XS dSLR body w/ Lenses For Sale

Posted on September 26, 2019 by

For Sale: Well loved Canon Rebel XS dSLR body w/ Lenses – I have original boxes, user’s manuals & case. Includes: ·         Canon EOS Rebel XS  dSLR body w/ cap ·         Upgraded kit lens (from 18-35mm to 35-80mm) w/ both caps ·         EF … Continue reading →

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Ads From Palomar Audubon Members For Birding Related Items Can Be Posted to Website.

Posted on September 26, 2019 by

Submit ad requests to palomaraudubon@gmail.com.  Only requests from Palomar Audubon Members for bird related items will be accepted.  Palomar Audubon is providing this service as a benefit to our members and does not guarantee the items sold.  The buyer should … Continue reading →

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Field Trip Results Kumeyaay Lake

Posted on September 22, 2019 by

Hi Friends, On Saturday September 21, twenty birders walked around Kumeyaay Lake and we found 41 bird species. The weather was great for a real late Summer Season day. Lots of House Finches and Mourning Doves. Best birds were the … Continue reading →

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Batiquitos Lagoon Bird Walk Saturday 9/14/19

Posted on September 16, 2019 by

This morning’s walk had a total of 11 birders join together for a warm and productive walk. We had a total bird count of 42 species with 2 uncommon sightings. Our first uncommon sighting was a Yellow Crowned Night Heron … Continue reading →

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Wonders of the Watershed Hike Series coming up!

Posted on September 8, 2019 by

Hey y’all we would love for you to share this hike series with your members and friends/family to get more people coming. We recently added one day tickets so people could pick one hike for those that didn’t want to … Continue reading →

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Oak Hill Memorial Park Trip Report, Sep 7, 2019

Posted on September 8, 2019 by

Great Blue Heron photo by Ru Zhou Birders,It was a pretty quiet morning at the cemetery except for the numerous Acorn Woodpeckers, Western Bluebirds and Cassin’s Kingbirds. We missed a couple of the usual suspects, the Great Horned Owl and … Continue reading →

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