Author Archives: Palomar

eBird Report – La Jolla Cove, Oct 6, 2018

Posted on October 14, 2018 by

Hello, all. Below is the report of our pilgrimage yesterday at La Jolla Cove. Thirty or so souls attended, and we saw 37 species.  We saw four Peregrine falcons yesterday. Peregrine falcons are becoming almost common on our walks, which is … Continue reading →

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Sept 29, 2018 Hodges

Posted on October 4, 2018 by

Field Trip Report 9/29/18: It started out as a cool, foggy, comfortable morning at beautiful Lake Hodges, with sun breaking through around 10:30. It was a rewarding day of birding, with 30 enthusiastic birders who identified 53 species of birds! … Continue reading →

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Inside Bird Conservation – September, 2018 – Action Alerts

Posted on October 4, 2018 by

Speak Out for Birds and the Laws that Protect Them Dear Bird Conservation Community, There are several months remaining in the 115th Congress with lots of unfinished business affecting birds, including pending harmful provisions in both the Farm Bill and the Interior … Continue reading →

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Field Trip Results – Kumeyaay Lake

Posted on October 3, 2018 by

Hi Friends, On Saturday September 22, fifteen birders walked around Kumeyaay Lake in Santee. The weather was overcast and cool then sunny and warm. A pleasant first day of the Fall season. We found 45 bird species. The best bird … Continue reading →

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Oppose developement in San Diego wildlands

Posted on October 3, 2018 by

  Please Oppose Project that Undermines the North County MSCP Background The Newland Sierra project would break apart a core habitat area for the future North County Multiple Species Conservation Program (MSCP). Only a third of the site – not … Continue reading →

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Bataquitos Lagoon Birdwalk results

Posted on September 16, 2018 by

Hi birders, We had 16 birders on this mornings walk at Bataquitos lagoon where we saw and or heard 50 species.  The weather started out cool and overcast but warmed up quickly when the sun broke through around 10am. Dave … Continue reading →

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Free Thayer Birding Software for Young Birders

Posted on September 13, 2018 by

Young Birder Program from  Thayer Birding Software Special Code:  PalomarYoungBirder  Starting September 21, 2018 any young birder in pre-K, grade school, middle school or high school will be able to use the above special code  that will let them download the new version 7.7 … Continue reading →

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Oak Hill Memorial Park — Field Trip Results

Posted on September 10, 2018 by

Hi Friends, On Saturday Sept 8, twenty-one birders met for a really fun walk around Oak Hill Memorial Park. The weather was comfortable early on, but the heat became more apparent as we finished-up. The best birds of the day … Continue reading →

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Southeast Arizona Trip Report

Posted on September 2, 2018 by

From August 11-13, 12 birders from Palomar Audubon birded Southeast Arizona with expert guide Melody Kehl. Here is the bird list. For a more detailed report on the trip, please refer to this month’s Band Tales. Hal Benham SPECIES SEEN … Continue reading →

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Peñasquitos Canyon – East Trip Report

Posted on September 2, 2018 by

Nine birders enjoyed the cooler weather, overcast with a slight breeze. It was fairly quiet bird wise, but we managed to see 27 species. Highlights were Sharp-shinned Hawk, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher and Wrentit. Mourning Dove Anna’s Hummingbird Allen’s Hummingbird Double-crested Cormorant … Continue reading →

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Kit Carson Field Trip Results

Posted on August 28, 2018 by

This morning, August 25, we had 15 birders under overcast skies. We spotted 44 species of birds. Mallard Pied-billed Grebe Great Egret Snowy Egret Turkey Vulture Red-shouldered Hawk Red-tailed Hawk American Coot Spotted Sandpiper Eurasian Collard Dove Mourning Dove White-throated … Continue reading →

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Dairy Mart Pond & Nearby Areas – Field Trip Report

Posted on August 22, 2018 by

Dear Friends, Here’s our field trip report for last Saturday’s (August 18) field trip to the Tijuana River Valley. The weather was warm but a cool breeze made for a comfortable walk. We had fifteen birders. We found 49 species at Dairy … Continue reading →

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Bird Cams eNews: From Condors To Hummingbirds, One Size Fits All

Posted on August 17, 2018 by

Go behind the scenes as biologists rappel into the Hutton’s Bowl condor nest and conduct a health check on the 4-month-old chick. Biologists Enter Condor Cave For Check Up The Hutton’s Bowl California Condor nestling (#923) reached an important milestone this month—120 … Continue reading →

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The 2018 Escondido Christmas Bird Count

Posted on August 14, 2018 by

Each year between December 14th and January 5th, thousands of birders and nature enthusiastics 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 →

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Inside Bird Conservation – August 2018

Posted on August 14, 2018 by

Jones Beach Legal Settlement Provides Safety for Endangered Birds Piping Plovers that nest annually at Jones Beach State Park in New York will no longer face the risk of predation from feral cat colonies inside the Park’s boundaries. The plover, a … Continue reading →

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Santee Lakes Field Trip Results

Posted on August 13, 2018 by

Hi Friends, On Saturday August 11, fifteen determined birders walked around Santee Lakes. The weather was hot. When we finished the hike, it was 100+degrees. We found 45 bird species. A good number for summer birding. The best birds for … Continue reading →

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Stonewall Mine August 4, 2018 Trip Results

Posted on August 4, 2018 by

11 birders enjoyed a warm, breezy (most of the time) hike from Stonewall Mine to Cuyamaca Lake and back.  Also a big southern pacific rattlesnake right on the trail on our bird walk. Nice specimen seen by all. Here is the … Continue reading →

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Robb Field & Famosa Slough Trip Report

Posted on July 29, 2018 by

Had 30 participants at Robb Field and the group whittled down to 12 at Famosa Slough. The weather was overcast with a cool breeze off the ocean. The tide was low and we saw a good verity of shorebirds and … Continue reading →

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