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Christmas Bird Count Update
UPDATE GOOD NEWS! After-birding picnic returns! 2022 ESCONDIDO CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 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 … Continue reading
Orange County Field Trip Results
Hi Good Friends, On Saturday, October 8, twenty-three birders met up in Huntington Beachat 2 of Orange County’s famous birding hot-spots. Initially, we birdedBolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, and later we met up at the HuntingtonCentral Park for a … Continue reading
San Elio Bird Walk
On a cool, overcast day, just about perfect for birding, 27 birders explored San Elijo Lagoon finding a total of 55 species. Favorite sightings included a Red-tailed Hawk catching and then enjoying a little bird for breakfast, a … Continue reading
Kumeyaay Lake Field Trip Results
Hi Everybody, On Saturday September 24, twelve birders walked around Kumeyaay Lake inSantee. The weather was quite warm, low-90’s, so the walk wasuncomfortable at times. We found 38 bird species. Lots of AmericanGoldfinches, House Finches, Anna’s Hummingbirds, … Continue reading
Batiquitos Lagoon Trip Report
Hello Everyone and thanks to the 18 of us that were participants in our scheduled bird walk. Batiquitos Lagoon can be challenging, but with 36 eyes looking at the multiple habitats we managed to accumulate a list that included 56 … Continue reading
The annual BVAS Birdhouse and Nature Art Auction is returning Saturday, October 15!
Buena Vista Audubon’s annual fundraising event is looking for entries for our auction. We hope you will create and donate nature-inspired artwork to make it a successful event. Items can include birdhouses, bird feeders, bee houses, owl or bat boxes, sculptures, or … Continue reading
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Join Us for Free Presentation by Neil Solomon on His Journey to Grimsey Island, Iceland on September 22 @ 6:30 – 8 PM
Hi Everyone, Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s been three years since our last monthly PAS program. Please join us for our next very interesting monthly program and refreshments. A JOURNEY TO GRIMSEY ISLAND, ICELAND – Neil Solomon September 22 … Continue reading
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Oak Hill Memorial Park Field Trip Report
Hi Good Friends, On Saturday, September 10, nine birders walked around Oak Hill Memorial Park in Escondido. The weather was very humid with a few sprinkles at the start of the field trip. We found 30 bird species. There … Continue reading
Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve—east Bird Walk – September 3
Today’s heat was a challenge for the 14 birders that took part in the walk. At 8 AM it was already in the 80’s and two hours later it was 96 with a “feels like” of 103. We kept the walk … Continue reading
Kit Carson Park Birding Report – 8/27/2022
Hello Everyone. Thanks for participating in our Kit Carson birding event that took place on Saturday morning. We had a really good turnout, about 35 people came, some left early and some of you arrived late. We had some competition … Continue reading
PAS IDYLLWILD OVERNIGHTER: Sunday, Monday, SEPTEMBER 18/19
OUR PAS TRIPS ARE GENERALLY GRADED BY THEIR DIFFICULTY, WITH ONE BEING THE EASIEST AND FOUR BEING THE MOST DIFFICULT. THIS TRIP IS GRADED MINUS TWO: EASY FOR ANYBODY AND EVERYBODY (including wheelchairs) Time to make your Sunday night reservation at Silver Pines Lodge. … Continue reading
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Magee Marsh Trip, Northwest Ohio, May 14-19, 2023
Palomar Audubon Society is proud to announce a birding trip to:The Warbler Capital of the World: Magee Marsh With World Renowned Birding Guide, Greg Miller!! We will depart San Diego on flights you arrange yourselves, arriving either Cleveland or Detroit … Continue reading
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Field Trip Report Tijuana River Valley Regional Park
Hi Good Friends, On Saturday August 20, twenty-two birders checked out 3 really nicelocations within the Tijuana River Valley Regional Park, near the Mexicoborder. The weather was comfortable since there was a cool coastalbreeze most of the morning. We … Continue reading
ESCONDIDO CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 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
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PALOMAR AUDUBON 2022 & 2023 TRAVEL FIELD TRIPS
Our PAS Birding Trips/Travel Committee is up and running and we have some great trip ideas for you! Our PAS committee members, consisting of Dianne & Hal Benham, Steve Ellis, Steve Gabbert and Doug Walkley, held a recent meeting and … Continue reading
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Field Trip Report Santee Lakes
Hi Good Friends,On Saturday morning, August 13, twenty birders walked around Santee Lakes. Tom Trowbridge was our trip leader, and Gail DeLalla kept track of the birds we found. We found 40 bird species. The weather was very hot … Continue reading
Stonewall Mine Report Trip Report For August 6th Walk
The day started pleasant and warmed considerably as the morning progressed. 18 birders encountered over 46 species, highlighted by nice views of a posing turkey vulture and a western wood peewee. Cute baby coots as well! Check out the … Continue reading
Robb Field – San Diego River Mudflats & Famosa Slough Trip Report For July 30th Walk
A beautiful day that makes you appreciate living in San Diego. A large amount of the mudflats was exposed. It was low tide and I’m sure our drought impacted the river flow. At least 27 birders joined the walk. … Continue reading
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