Author Archives: Palomar
Lake Elsinore Field Trip Results
Hi Friends, This morning, Saturday Dec 12, twenty-four birders checked-out Lake Elsinore. Many thanks to Julie Szabo for showing us the way. It was sunny, but a strong cold wind blowing of the water made for some uncomfortable moments. We … Continue reading
Bird Cams
Think You Know Your Grosbeaks? Snow is starting to fall in northern Ontario, and the grosbeaks are starting to return in numbers to the Ontario FeederWatch Cam. As part of our collaboration with Perky-Pet®, we’ll be offering you plenty of … Continue reading
Test Your Raptor ID Skills
Click the image for a larger view. How many of these raptors can you identify? It’s always exciting to spot the imposing silhouette of a raptor flying overhead, but they can also be tricky to identify–especially when you only get … Continue reading
eBird News
A monthly newsletter from Team eBird at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology eBird is Mobile and Global We are delighted to offer eBird Mobile for both iOS and Android, available in 8 languages worldwide. eBird data entry in the palm of … Continue reading
The Beautiful Birds of Our World
No matter if you are a bird lover or not, you cannot deny their colorfulness, their beauty, or the mystery they present as they fly high above us in the skies. Enjoy this wonderful photo series of 40 of the … Continue reading
Will it be the Western Bluebird?
Vote for Audubon California 2015 Bird of the Year In an effort to raise awareness about bird conservation in California, Audubon California this year will again recognize its Bird of the Year. And while we selected the seven finalists for … Continue reading
Trip Report–Lindo Lake, 12/5/2015
Below is my eBird report of the Lindo Lake sojourn on Saturday, December 5. Lindo Lake , San Diego, California, US Dec 5, 2015 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Protocol: Area Comments: Scheduled Palomar Audubon Society walk. 66 species Greater … Continue reading
Bird-Smart Glass Now Available, ESA Alert and Updates
Bird-Smart Glass Products Now Available to Prevent Window Collisions Collisions with glass windows kill hundreds of millions of birds each year in the United States, but thanks to American Bird Conservancy’s (ABC) new Bird-Smart Glass Program, a list of 18 tested, proven … Continue reading
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eBird Report – San Jacinto Wildlife Area, Nov 29, 2015
Birders, Here is the list from today’s trip. It turned out that our total was 66. Any comments …please email me at vcwillow@aol.com. It was a really good day in so many ways, weather, birds, and most importantly, a happy … Continue reading
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Protect Ospreys From Toxic Chemicals
Ospreys at Risk from Toxic Chemicals Help strengthen toxic chemical reform>> Ospreys are skilled fishers—diving feet first into the water to catch their prey. But these soaring raptors are threatened by toxic substances that pollute waters and accumulate in fish … Continue reading
Salt Works Field Trip Results
Hi Friends, We had a wonderful field trip this morning, Saturday November 21. Thirty birders checked out the Salt Works on a beautiful San Diego day. Good birds and friendly people. We found 70 bird species. The highlight of the … Continue reading
Alert: Help birds survive climate change
HELP REDUCE HARMFUL GREENHOUSE GAS POLLUTION The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has broken new ground and proposed its first-ever regulations on a potent source of greenhouse gas pollution—methane from the oil and natural gas industry. The new standards … Continue reading
Hummingbirds in All Their Beautiful Colors
Purple-Throated Woodstar Image by Alexis Coram Green-Crowned Brilliant Image by Chris Morgan Anna’s Hummingbird Image by Good-e-Nuf Violet-Crowned Woodnymph Image by Stephen Tabone Fiery-Throated Hummingbird Image by Mauro Roman Image by Alvaro Cubero Vega Image by Cyn Vargas Costa’s Hummingbird Image … Continue reading
Audubon California News — November 2015
AUDUBON CALIFORNIA NEWS November 2015 Witness to the drought Twice a month, Ralph Baker and John Harris from Stanislaus Audubon Society spend a day inspecting habitat and counting birds at the Grasslands Wildlife Management Area in Los Banos. They are … Continue reading
Take Action: Tell Congress to Make Bird Conservation a Priority!
The U.S. Congress is working on a bill to fund the government for the rest of Fiscal Year 2016. They have an opportunity to restore much-needed funding for bird conservation programs. They also have a responsibility to keep anti-environment amendments … Continue reading
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Experience Yosemite like a local: Full 2016 calendar of Outdoor Adventures now online!
Ever wonder how Yosemite Valley formed? Or where the bighorn roam? Join an Outdoor Adventure and our expert guides will uncover nature’s secrets on an unforgettable journey. From day hikes to backcountry treks, Yosemite offers inspiration for every traveler. What … Continue reading
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The Great Backyard Bird Count eNews
GBBC eNewsletter November 2015 Pass the word: the GBBC is coming! Northern Cardinals by Ella Clem, Kentucky, 2015 GBBC. GBBC is Coming! Are You In? Greetings from the Great Backyard Bird Count team at Audubon, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, and … Continue reading
Lake Hodges Bernardo Bay Trip Report
32 birders enjoyed a bright sunny day. The first third of the walk was very quiet and I was afraid we would not see many birds, but once we got close to the lake things picked up and ended up … Continue reading