Author Archives: Palomar
Top 25 Wild Bird Photographs of the Week #106
Posted by Steve Boyes of National Geographic Expeditions The Bar-headed Goose is particularly distinctive with the black bands on the back of the head. This goose is native to the highland wetlands of China and Mongolia but spends its winter in the comparatively … Continue reading
Golden Eagle Lecture & Field Class on November 10-11
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Inside Bird Conservation – November 2017
Tools to Protect Birds: Cats Indoors Brochures and Petition Drive Keeping cats indoors is better for cats and saves the lives of birds and other wildlife that might otherwise fall victim to needless predation. You can help spread this life-saving message by distributing Cats … Continue reading
Daley Ranch Field Trip Results
Hi Everyone, This morning, Saturday November 4, ten birders hiked around Daley Ranch in the hills above Escondido. We had a very enjoyable walk with excellent weather and a really fun group of birders. We found 40 bird species. Besides … Continue reading
Songbird Saver: Test New App to Help Prevent Birds from Colliding into Towers
An estimated seven million birds die each year in North America by colliding with broadcast and cell towers.These birds – primarily night-flying songbirds on migration, such as Yellow-billed Cuckoos – are either attracted to or disoriented by the lighting systems, … Continue reading
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Identification Tip for Least & Western Sandpiper
Least Sandpiper is on the left & Western Sandpiper on right. First tip, color of the legs. Least is yellow (greenish) and Western is black. Often is hard to tell in poor light, distance, or mud on Least’s legs. Least … Continue reading
Top 25 Wild Bird Photographs of the Week #105
Posted by Steve Boyes of National Geographic Expeditions In South Africa the Xhosa people call the Spotted Eagle Owl isihulu-hulu. Photo by Melissa Stuckenberg The Black Bulbul also occurs as a white headed morph. Photo by Pranesh Kodancha This Black-headed Bunting … Continue reading
San Diego River Trip Report
The day started out overcast and was sunny and warm later in the morning. 23 birders joined us for this walk. The highlight of the walk was outstanding view of a rare Tri-colored Heron actively feeding. It hunts with its … Continue reading
Birds in Art 2017
The source of limitless creative inspiration, birds connect us to the rhythms of life. Their migrations mark the shifting seasons, their music heralds each dawn, and their shoreline searches highlight the ebb and flow of the tide. Avian art resonates … Continue reading
Whelan Lake Birding Report
Saturday was a great day for birding. Our final tally was 72 species. Six more species than our 2014 record. It was clear all morning, starting off cool and ending up hot. We were blessed with about 20 white pelicans that made … Continue reading
Top 25 Wild Bird Photographs of the Week #104
Posted by Steve Boyes of National Geographic Expeditions The Bay-backed Shrike is widely distributed across India, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Photo by Pratik Humnabadkar The Black-capped Chickadee is native to North America, it is the state bird of Massachusetts and Maine. Photo by … Continue reading
Inside Bird Conservation – October 2017
American Bird Conservancy Asks California to Ban Neonic Use on Public Lands On behalf of American Bird Conservancy (ABC), the nonprofit environmental law organization Earthjustice has petitioned the California Fish and Game Commission to adopt a statewide prohibition on the use … Continue reading
Top 25 Wild Bird Photographs of the Week #103
Posted by Steve Boyes of National Geographic Expeditions The Asian Openbill uses their unusual bill to open molluscs. Photo by Palash Thakkar The Black-headed Jay is known to occasionally scavenge scraps from humans. Photo by Rajeev Tyagi Brahminy Kites are known … Continue reading
Trip Report: La Jolla Cove
Below is our eBird tally of the birds seen by 20 stalwart souls on the Palomar Audubon walk last Saturday. Perhaps the most exciting bird seen was a Black Oystercatcher, cracking open a mussel for breakfast. (Some might vote for … Continue reading
ESCONDIDO CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT
ESCONDIDO CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT SATURDAY DECEMBER 30, 2017 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, … Continue reading
Top 25 Wild Bird Photographs of the Week #102
The Bar-tailed Godwit is known to take the longest non-stop flight in its migration from the Arctic to Eurasia and Australia. Photo by Jaidevsinh Rathod The Black-rumped Flameback adapts well to urban areas. Photo by Amit Prasad The … Continue reading
Bolsa Chica Field Trip Report
Birders, Here is the report from the first leg of Saturday’s walk, a corrected report. Highlights include the two Tricolored Herons seen interacting at one point and the numerous Reddish Egret. Good views of the Light-footed Clapper Rails, too. It was … Continue reading
Lake Hodges Trip Report
Saturday started out cool and foggy, with sun breaking through around 10:30. 31 birders found 52 species of birds. A nice morning. Mallard Ruddy Duck California quail Western grebe Clark’s grebe Double crested cormorant Great blue heron Great egret Snowy … Continue reading