Author Archives: Beth Pearson
PAS Field Trip Report: Tijuana Estuary
On Saturday, January 10, twelve birders walked around the Tijuana Estuary in Imperial Beach. The weather was quite cold at the start of the hike, but later it warmed up, and we all enjoyed a great morning of birding. We … Continue reading
PAS Field Trip Report: Lindo Lakes
On January 4th, 2026, Palomar Audubon visited Lindo Lake after our originally planned trip was rained out in December. Twenty-six of us rang in the new year with 65 species of birds, a little drizzle, and a lot of good … Continue reading
PAS Field Trip Report: San Elijo Lagoon
On Saturday, December 20, 39 birders gathered at San Elijo Lagoon for a respite during the hectic holiday season. We were rewarded with beautiful weather and 85 species of birds. With such a large group, it was hard to stick … Continue reading
PAS Field Trip Report: Lake Wolford
On Saturday, December 13th, we found ourselves birding Lake Wohlford on opening day of trout season, but we weren’t impacted by the crowds. I think everyone found parking, and walking the route was unaffected. The day was beautiful and rewarding … Continue reading
PAS Field Trip Report: Borrego Springs
Hi Birders, On Saturday, December 6, fifteen birders met up at Borrego Springs for a nice morning of birding. The weather was relatively cool for these desert locations. We birded four different locations. Here are the eBird checklists for the … Continue reading
PAS Field Trip Report: San Jacinto Wildlife Area
Hi Birders, San Jacinto Wildlife Area, the number one birding spot in Riverside County, did not disappoint yesterday. The weather was perfect, our large crowd managed to stay together, and we found a good number of birds. Highlights for me … Continue reading
PAS Field Trip Report: Bolsa Chica & Huntington Central Park
Despite gusty winds and unexpected freeway closures, eight determined birders enjoyed a rewarding day at Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve and Huntington Central Park in Huntington Beach. Their persistence paid off with four rare bird encounters and lingering views of several … Continue reading
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PAS Field Trip Report: Tijuana River Valley
On Saturday, November 8, twenty-eight birders met up at Dairy Mart Ponds for a morning field trip in the Tijuana River Valley. The early morning weather was foggy, but it cleared up as we birded three other TJRV locations nearby. … Continue reading
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PAS Field Trip Report: Ramona Grasslands
November 1, 2025 Hello Bird Enthusiasts, The Ramona Grasslands Preserve – Wildflower Loop on Highland Valley Road is a new bird walk location for the Palomar Audubon schedule. Our chapter hasn’t birded this area as a group for many, many, … Continue reading
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PAS Field Trip Report: Felicita Park/ Los Penasquitos Ranch House
The scheduled walk at Felicita County Park on October 25 did not go as planned. The fall season brings the Renaissance Faire to the park for two weekends, and unfortunately, we were unaware of this until driving into the area … Continue reading
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