Author Archives: Beth Pearson

On Saturday, June 8th, 24 birders made the trek into the Laguna Mountains to enjoy a beautiful, cool morning looking for mountain specialties.  We were not disappointed.  The forest was alive with bird song which we often had to accept … Continue reading →

On May 31st, about 24 birders converged in the San Pasqual Valley at Bandy Canyon Road and Ysabel Creek Road. The main trail that we trekked runs along the Santa Maria Creek and is part of the 48 miles of … Continue reading →

Hello Friends. This is the best time of year to bird anywhere in San Diego, I am sorry for those of you who missed it. If anyone needs an editable version of this list, please email me. We saw lots … Continue reading →

Palomar Audubon had quite a successful bird walk yesterday at Mission Trails Regional Park. We traversed the usual route, beginning at the Oak Canyon Trail trailhead near the Old Mission Dam and then headed over to the Grasslands Loop area. … Continue reading →

On Saturday, May 10, 2025, a group of 27 enthusiastic birders from the Palomar Audubon Society gathered for a morning bird walk at the San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve. The day began with cool temperatures and a partly overcast sky, … Continue reading →

Birdwatching at Big Morongo is always a delightful surprise, as one never truly knows what feathered wonders will grace the landscape. This time, twenty enthusiastic birders experienced a morning brimming with avian diversity. Among the highlights were remarkable sightings of … Continue reading →

On Saturday, April 19th, 31 birders got up early to make the trek to Murrietta to explore one of my all-time favorite places in Southern California, the Santa Rosa Plateau.  This reserve was established by the Nature Conservancy to preserve … Continue reading →

On Saturday, April 12, twenty-one birders walked around Wilderness Gardens Preserve in Pala, and we found 52 different bird species. It was a beautiful Spring morning, cool at the start of the hike, but really warm when we finished. This … Continue reading →

It was a beautiful sunny, spring day at Daley Ranch yesterday. Many people were taking part in outdoor activities at this location and finding parking was a bit challenging, but this didn’t deter fourteen dedicated birders. After a quick introduction, … Continue reading →

On Saturday, March 29, sixteen birders met up at Lake Murray in La Mesa. We initially walked around the northwest portion of the lake and then drove over to the southeast portion and found a few more bird species. We … Continue reading →

Twenty-eight birders enjoyed a lovely spring day at Lindo Lake.  The temperature was about perfect, neither too hot nor too cold.  We were equally blessed to have encountered all targeted rare bird species, including the American Redstart, Neotropic Cormorant, and … Continue reading →

Eleven intrepid birders braved the cold, cloudy morning and muddy roads to get out to San Jacinto Wildlife Area. Davis Road had a narrow center lane that was relatively free of water and had only a thin layer of mud … Continue reading →

     The morning was cold, but warmed up just enough for the 23 enthusiastic birders that arrived for our walk. At the entrance we were able to see 2 continuing Solitary Sandpipers along with lots of Blue-winged & Cinnamon … Continue reading →

Hi Birders, On Saturday, February 22, nineteen birders met up at the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary in Irvine, California. This location is always a favorite for our PAS birders 90 different bird species were found during a pretty much all-day … Continue reading →

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 →