Author Archives: Beth Pearson
PAS Field Trip Report: Guajome Park
On Saturday, February 8, 25 birders enjoyed a sunny and cool morning walking around Guajome Park. We saw a total of 58 species ofbirds including a handsome White-tailed Kite who was posed perfectly in the morning light and a rare … Continue reading
PAS Birding Adventure: The Salton Sea
Our three-day trip to the Salton Sea with 29 enthusiastic participants was nothing short of spectacular. The Salton Sea area includes a vast expanse of water, nutrient-rich mudflats, and farm fields and serves as a stopover for migratory birds along … Continue reading
PAS Field Trip Report: Batiquitos Lagoon
On Saturday, February 1st; seventeen of us met at Gabbiano parking area to see what birds we might encounter on this cold February morning. I saw some new faces and was pleased. I hope you enjoyed yourselves, please come back. Our bird count … Continue reading
PAS Field Trip Report: Oak Hill Memorial Park
On Saturday, January 25, twenty-eight eager birders walked around Kit Carson Park in Escondido. The morning weather was quite cool (35) when we started, but warmed up later. We found 58 different bird species at this favorite PAS location. There … Continue reading
Palomar Program: Remarkable Raptors
Palomar Audubon had the pleasure of having Sharyl Massey come to the Remmington Club to teach us about local raptors, and it was outstanding. Sharyl is a volunteer with Sky Hunters – Raptor Education and Rehabilitation, a non-profit organization dedicated … Continue reading
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 Includes classroom instruction, reference materials & Field Trips! When: First class series (beginning) starts March 12, 2025 Time: Evening sessions, each 6:45 PM to 8:15 PM Location: Remington … Continue reading
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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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