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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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eBird Report – Santee Lakes , Feb 22, 2020
Good morning, all. Below is a copy of our eBird report for yesterday’s (partially rained out) venture to Santee Lakes. Thanks to the 18 intrepid souls who braved the elements. (Please drop me an email if you want an eBird … Continue reading
Godwit Days Spring Migration Bird Festival 2020 – April 15 -21
Welcome to Godwit Days! Come celebrate the Marbled Godwit and explore the lush Redwood Coast. Observe many bird species and other wildlife through our selection of field trips, lectures, and workshops led by experienced local guides during our annual week-long … Continue reading
eBird Report – San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary, Feb 15, 2020
Here is the list. We had a group of 18 and had a good walk. The list is below.San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary, Orange, California, US Feb 15, 2020 8:28 AM – 11:53 AM Protocol: Traveling 1.45 mile(s) Checklist Comments: … Continue reading
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Guajome Bird Walk Trip Report
The day started out brisk but soon everyone pulled off their jackets for the gorgeous warm morning it turned out to be. Twenty-eight birders in a leisurely and languishing manner allowed lots of time to view all of the 52 … Continue reading
Oak Hill Trip Report
Hello Everyone, This is from Gerry Baade On February 1, 2020 , twenty three of us met at Oak Hill Memorial Park to see what kinds of birds we could find. It was a beautiful clear day, warm and clear. … Continue reading
Bird Count: 95 Species at Salton Sea, January 24 through 27
Over the weekend, twenty of us returned to one of the best birding sites in United States: Salton Sea. It continues to amaze and impress. Seeing the masses of Snow Geese at daybreak, as well as viewing several murmurs of … Continue reading
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2020 Dos Picos Bird Walk
On a beautiful January 18th day, 30 birders walked around Dos Picos County Park and Rangeland Road We found 61 species. Lots of Ferruginous Hawks, including one nice dark morph. Good views of bald eagles and a long distance shot … Continue reading
Sweetwater River/Bonita Field Trip Results
Hi Friends, On Saturday January 11, twenty-three birders walked along the Sweetwater River trail west from the Bonita Plaza Shopping Center. The weather was perfect, and aside from dodging the frequent bikers, we all had a great time. We found … Continue reading
Dixon Lake Trip Report
The start was on the cold side, but warmed to the seventies with partly cloudy skies. Jeff Ebright was the substitute leader and followed Jim’s instructions for the latest route. Our best bird was right at the start of the … Continue reading
Brief Notes on the Escondido CBC
The Escondido CBC, sponsored by the Palomar Audubon Society, wasconducted on December 28. Approximately eighty observers in twenty-fiveteams recorded (a preliminary)155 species. The top five rarities, based onthe number of previous records were: Nashville Warbler, one at Kit CarsonPark in … Continue reading
Tijuana Estuary Field Trip Results
Hi Good Friends, On Saturday December 21, twenty-two birders walked around the Tijuana Estuary and adjacent trails in Imperial Beach. It was a beautiful day, cool with overcast sky. Our birding group included visiting birders from New Hampshire and Germany. … Continue reading
Batiquitos Lagoon Field Trip on Dec 14, 2019
This was a Palomar Audubon Society sponsored walk. The morning began overcast, cool and still, gradually warming up as we neared the end of our walk. We walked to the bench that provides a view of the golf pond , … Continue reading
Palomar Audubon Bird Trip to Live Oak Park and Los Silguero’s
Mr. Weatherman threatened us, and I am sure scared many birders away completely. However, the weather, as it usually does, held for all allowing nineteen enthusiastic birders (including an excited and very knowledgeable ten year old named Luca) to have another successful … Continue reading
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eBird Report – San Jacinto Wildlife Area, Dec 1, 2019
Birders, It was another fun day at San Jacinto Wildlife Area. The weather cooperated and bits of sun shined on us. We had to hunt for the snipe but they’re always fun to finally see. And so was the Vermillion … Continue reading
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Escondido Christmas Bird Count Reminder
A reminder that the Escondido Christmas bird count will be held on Saturday, December 28. Unlike a regular field trip where everyone birds one or two spots together, the Christmas bird count covers a much larger area (a circle 15 … Continue reading
South Bay Salt Works Field Trip Report
Hi Friends, On Saturday morning November 23, thirty-three birders enjoyed a beautiful Fall morning at the South Bay Salt Works in National City. I want to thank everybody who all arrived early and had no problem teaming up so we … Continue reading