Author Archives: Beth Pearson
PAS Field Trip Report: Oak Hill Memorial Park
Hello Friends, Today, Saturday, January 18th, 30 of us met to participate in our birding expedition to the Oak Hills Memorial Park in Escondido. It was a cold and still morning. Most of us were regular participants, we had … Continue reading
PAS Field Trip Report: Felicita County Park
On Saturday, January 11, a group of about thirty-five birders participated in Palomar Audubon’s bird walk at Felicita County Park in Escondido. Felicita Park is a beautiful historic park listed … Continue reading
2025 SPRING BIRDING CLASSES – Classes Start March 12, Sign Up Today
SPRING BIRDING CLASSES Exciting Selection of Sessions Spanning All Birding Experience Levels Palomar Audubon Society is offering bird classes on nine (9) consecutive Wednesday evenings beginning March 13, 2024. The first three classes, (March 12, 19 & 26) are foundational, … Continue reading
PAS Field Trip Report: Lake Dixon
On Saturday, January 4, 2025, twenty-eight birders walked around Dixon Lake in north Escondido. This was our first PAS field trip of the year. Happy New Year! The weather was quite cool for most of the morning. We found … Continue reading
Salton Sea Birding Adventure
Salton Sea Field Trip, 2025 Come join Palomar Audubon Society as we bird the Salton Sea and surrounding areas in Imperial Valley on January 31-February 2, 2025. For those who haven’t ventured to the Salton Sea, you are in for … Continue reading
PAS Field Trip Report: Tijuana Estuary
On December 28th, 16 birders got up early in the morning so they could meet at the Tijuana Estuary Visitors Center in order to enjoy the wildlife and community of bird enthusiasts. We started our day finding a Yellow-headed Amazon … Continue reading
PAS Field Trip Report: Lake Wolford
Hello Bird Enthusiasts, About twenty-seven birders met at Lake Wohlford yesterday and walked Egret Trail to the service road on the south side of the lake. Coincidentally, this was the day the lake was freshly stocked with Rainbow Trout, so … Continue reading
PAS Field Trip Report: San Elijo Lagoon
On a clear, sunny day at the scenic San Elijo Lagoon, 27 enthusiastic members of the Palomar Audubon Society joined us for a delightful bird walk around the lagoon’s perimeter. The group observed an impressive 68 bird species, showcasing the … Continue reading
PAS Field Trip Report: Fallbrook
On Saturday, November 30, twenty-five birders walked around Live Oak County Park and then later drove over to Los Jilgueros Preserve. Both locations are in the north county city of Fallbrook. The weather was great at both spots. It was … Continue reading
PAS Field Trip Report: Lindo Lake
Hello Friends, On November 23rd, 2024, 27 of us met at Lindo Lake for our scheduled semi-annual field trip. This park seems to be getting better after many seasons of rebuilding. I enjoy the secondary trails, piers, and bird blinds. … Continue reading
PAS Field Trip Report: San Jacinto Wildlife Area
Hi, Birders, It was another great day at San Jacinto Wildlife Preserve–a bit cool in the morning but sunny with zero wind at eight and up to 5 miles an hour by noon cooling us down a bit. And plenty … Continue reading
PAS Field Trip Report: Santee Lakes
On Saturday, November 9, twenty birders walked around Santee Lakes on a beautiful Fall day. Perfect weather and a great group of birding friends made for a great day. We found 54 different bird species, including lots of American Coots, … Continue reading
Unofficial PAS Field Trip Report: The Old Survey Road 97 Trail
On November 3rd, a group of Palomar Audubon members took an unofficial field trip to the Old Survey Road 97 Trail which sits on the northwest side of the Ramona Grasslands. We hiked nearly 5 miles through grasslands, chaparral, and … Continue reading
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PAS Field Trip Report: San Diego River
On Saturday, November 2nd, 26 birders gathered on the banks of the San Diego River to see what wintering birds might delight us. We were treated with 56 different species of birds including a variety of ducks, herons/egrets, shorebirds, and … Continue reading
PAS Field Trip Report: Daley Ranch
On Saturday, October 26, twenty-four birders met up at Daley Ranch in Escondido, where we found 40 different bird species. The weather was perfect for a comfortable Fall Saturday morning birding walk, We found lots of California Quail, Yellow-rumped Warblers, … Continue reading
PAS Field Trip Report: Kit Carson Park
On Saturday, October 19, thirty-two birders walked around Kit Carson Park in Escondido. We had excellent weather, with a really cool Fall morning, warming up as the walk finished. We found 55 different bird species. Lots of Mallards, Bushtits, and … Continue reading
PAS Field Trip Report: La Jolla Cove
Saturday, October 12, 2024, started out cool and foggy as 17 PAS birders discovered 28 species at the Point La Jolla Seawatch location at La Jolla Cove. We were very fortunate to be guided by Stan Walens, who undoubtedly, knows … Continue reading
PAS Field Trip Report: Bolsa Chica & Huntington Beach Central Park
On Saturday, October 5th; 28 of us met at the Bolsa Chica Reserve in Huntington Beach to participate in our scheduled field trip. Linda and I especially enjoy this location, we walked and birded here when we lived here in the 80s. It … Continue reading