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eBird Report – San Jacinto Wildlife Area
Birders, Well, it was kind of a miserable day yesterday, muddy walking, always a light drizzle, a bit cold, a couple birders left early, one or two complained, but, all in all, a good birding day and a life bird … Continue reading
Mystery Woodpecker
Hello. We see lots of Acorn Woodpeckers at our suet feeders but one stands out with a two-tone cap and slightly pink eyes. She’s been hanging around here for a few months. Has anyone seen this anomaly before or have … Continue reading
If Out of Town Thanksgiving Guest Asks Where to Bird
I just put this list together for an out of town birder that sent an inquiry to Palomar Audubon. – Jeff The Google map link show locations Palomar Audubon birds. The following locations are worthwhile this time of year: La … Continue reading
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South Bay Salt Works — Field Trip Report
Hi Everybody, We had a wonderful field trip today, Saturday November 19. Beautiful day, lots of birds, 36 friendly birders. We found 73 bird species. Lots of Eared Grebes, Brant, American Wigeon, and Black-bellied Plover. Two surprise birds for this … Continue reading
Beautiful Colored Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds are a species of bird well known for their unique ability to hover and fly backwards. Hundreds of species can be found throughout North and South America, each with its own beauty and colorful feathers. This elegant creature can … Continue reading
Lake Hodges East/Rancho Bernardo Trip Report
Had about 20 birders on this clear and hot November day. We had an unusual sighting of a coyote wading in the shallows of the lake. When Charlotte reviewed her photo of the coyote, she spotted two more bird: Northern … Continue reading
Daley Ranch Field Trip Report
Hi Friends, Yesterday morning, Saturday Nov 5, ten birders checked out Daley Ranch. It was a sunny warm day, but cool breezes helped to make the walk very enjoyable. Because of the drought, all of the ponds with water that … Continue reading
Eliminating Threats to Birds – Inside Bird Conservation – November 2016
Inside Bird Conservation – November 2016 Special Edition on Eliminating Threats to Birds Communications Towers Following years of effort by ABC and partners, bird conservationists now have an opportunity to greatly reduce one frequent source of bird mortality. Steady-burning red … Continue reading
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San Diego River Estuary / Famosa Slough Trip Report
This walk’s route was changed to chase two recently seen San Diego rarities. We did not see the Lark Bunting, but did find the Gray Catbird. I believe we had about 28 birders on the walk, but at each of … Continue reading
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Trip Report, La Jolla Cove
Below is our eBird report for La Jolla Cove yesterday. The trip was attended by about 25 people, including two visitors from Northern California. Many thanks to our resident Cove expert, Stan Walens, who again volunteered his expertise. La Jolla … Continue reading
Your plants are bringing birds. Here’s how to identify them.
One of the many benefits of growing native plants are the new feathered friends that these plants attract. The free Audubon Bird Guide app is a great way to identify, learn about, and track the birds you find. With over 820 species … Continue reading
Lake Hodges Trip Report
Saturday started out cool and cloudy, with sun breaking through around 10:30. 26 birders found 54 species of birds. A nice morning. Mallard Ruddy Duck California quail Eared grebe Western grebe Clark’s grebe Double crested cormorant Great blue heron Great … Continue reading
How to make a real difference against climate change
Did you know one tree can remove 26 pounds of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere annually, the equivalent of 11,000 miles of car emissions? That’s the same distance of the Arctic Terns’ marathon migration from the Arctic to Antarctica! Whether … Continue reading
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October 8, 2016 Bird Count at Whelan Lake with Palomar Audubon
Fall is coming slowly this year and so, it seems, the volume of migratory birds flying through is far from its peak. Nonetheless, our group of 20 enthusiastic, energetic and happy birders did manage to collect a tally of 63 … Continue reading
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Grouse Threats Remain – Experts Call for National Conservation Network
Inside Bird Conservation – October 2016 Sage Grouse Conservation Initiative Making Progress but Threats Remain On the one-year anniversary of new federal Greater Sage-Grouse conservation plans, federal agencies released a report detailing accomplishments to date, and the Sage Grouse Initiative … Continue reading
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Bolsa Chica / Huntington Central Park Trip Report
Birders, I am providing two separate lists from Saturday’s walk. Eight birders managed to make the long drive up north. A perfect day with a convivial group. One of the highlights of the walk at Bolsa Chica was helping a … Continue reading
Vulture and Osprey Visit New Savannah Cam!
Savannah Great Horned Owl Cam Survives Adversity After surviving a falling limb and Tropical Storm Hermine, the remodeled Savannah Cam is back to hosting interesting visitors like the Black Vulture and Osprey. West Texas Hummingbird Cam Celebrates One Year Watch … Continue reading