Author Archives: Palomar
Free Mountain Lions Presentation in Julian on July 15th
Expert Snow Leopard Researcher Coming to Julian Town Hall Dr. Rodney Jackson, the leading international scientist on wild snow leopards, will be presenting his informative program at the Julian Town Hall, Friday evening, July 15, 2016 from 6:30-7:30 PM. … Continue reading
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Tijuana Slough NWR Trip Report
Birders, It was a quiet day, warm, humid and hazy, but the birds we found and observed were well worth the effort. Life birds for some. Great looks at Ridgway’s Rail baby chicks (they are black and the size of … Continue reading
Bird Species Split of Two Birds Seen in San Diego
SD Birders, The AOU has recently released its 57th supplement to the *Check-list of North American Birds*. The two splits affecting San Diego involve Leach’s Storm-Petrel and Western Scrub-Jay. A three-way split of Leach’s Storm-Petrel yielded Leach’s, Townsend’s, and Ainley’s storm-petrels. … Continue reading
The West Texas Hummingbird Cam Returns!
Black-Chinned Hummingbirds stop for a drink at the Perky-Pet® feeder. All Hummingbirds, All the Time We’re excited to bring you a second action-packed season of the West Texas Hummingbird Feeder Cam, sponsored by Perky-Pet®. This site is nestled in the mountains outside … Continue reading
Lake Murray Field Trip Results
Hi Friends, This morning, Saturday July 2, thirty birders walked around Lake Murray. Several new faces in the group. The weather was overcast which allowed us to have a very enjoyable hike. We found 45 bird species – a good … Continue reading
Painted Feathers
Email received from Gabriel Diaz: Hi, I paint a lot of art work. How ever I enjoy painting on bird feathers the most. I get a single turkey feather, and paint birds on them, hawks, owls, name it. If your interested in seeing … Continue reading
Agua Dulce Creek Trip Report
Hi, Birders, All in all it was a very nice day at Aqua Dulce and in the Lagunas, never getting too hot. A breeze and shade were welcome. The meadows and trails were adorned with flowers and butterflies, so always … Continue reading
Palomar Mtn. Field Trip Results
Hi All, Today, Saturday June 18, nine birders checked out Palomar Mountain State Park. It wasn’t the heat that made the walk uncomfortable – it was actually pleasant weather – but all of the flying insects! In your face! We … Continue reading
2016 Cuyamaca Field Trip Results
Under bright blue skies, about 20 birders had the blues today, with 5 species of birds with blue feathers, highlighted by a great sighting of a bright male Indigo Bunting. Things were humming as well with 6 hummers sighted. 55 … Continue reading
2016 State of the Birds & Conservation Updates
Inside Bird Conservation – June 2016 _____________________________________________________________________________________ 2016 State of the Birds Reports Conservation Works, but More Work To Do The 2016 State of the Birds report shows that more than one third of all North American bird species need … Continue reading
William Heise Trip Report
Despite a High Heat Warning, most of the 20 birders completed the walk in good shape. The Heat Warning did make the leader much more insistent than normal to keep the group together to ensure no one had heat stroke. … Continue reading
19 of the World’s Most Colorful Birds
There are estimated to be 10,000 species of birds in the world and nature has blessed some with the most incredible, colorful plumage. From bright blues to radiant reds and gorgeous greens, it is hard to believe that these birds … Continue reading
The Cornell Lab of Ornithology “The State of North America’s Birds 2016 report”
This report is based on the first-ever conservation vulnerability assessment for all 1,154 native bird species that occur in Canada, the continental United States, and Mexico. The assessment was compiled by a team of experts from all three countries. Of … Continue reading
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Sweetwater Gorge Trip Report
24 birders trudged through a gloomy, misty morning to log 42 species. Highlights were several good looks at Yellow-breasted chat, a first year male Blue Grosbeak and a Red-shouldered hawk nest. List follows; Mallard Snowy Egret Turkey Vulture Cooper’s Hawk … Continue reading
Your action needed — tell the State to list the Tricolored Blackbird!
Get your comment to the State by June 1 The future of California’s beloved Tricolored Blackbird is in question. Last December, the California Fish and Game Commission advanced this species as a candidate for protection under the California Endangered Species … Continue reading
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Lindo Lake Field Trip Results
Good morning, all. Below is my eBird report of yesterday’s Palomar Audubon field trip to Lindo Lake. We had 17 attendees–including a visiting birder from Dallas TX, who added Tricolored Blackbird to his 600+ species life list. Lindo Lake, San … Continue reading
Keep the skies safe for birds over sensitive habitat
Keep the skies safe for birds over sensitive habitat With more and more people taking drones into California’s wild spaces, there is increasing concern about the impacts of unmanned flying devices on birds and other wildlife. Audubon California is sponsoring … Continue reading
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Kit Carson Park Field Trip Results
Hi Everyone, The cool and cloudy day seemed to limit the number of birds seen though we heard plenty. We started out with a group of 28 people that dwindled to 8 or 9 by the half way mark.A total … Continue reading