Category Archives: Bird Walks
PAS Field Trip Report: Daley Ranch
It was a beautiful sunny, spring day at Daley Ranch yesterday. Many people were taking part in outdoor activities at this location and finding parking was a bit challenging, but this didn’t deter fourteen dedicated birders. After a quick introduction, … Continue reading
PAS Field Trip Report: Lake Murray
On Saturday, March 29, sixteen birders met up at Lake Murray in La Mesa. We initially walked around the northwest portion of the lake and then drove over to the southeast portion and found a few more bird species. We … Continue reading
PAS Field Trip Report: Lindo Lakes
Twenty-eight birders enjoyed a lovely spring day at Lindo Lake. The temperature was about perfect, neither too hot nor too cold. We were equally blessed to have encountered all targeted rare bird species, including the American Redstart, Neotropic Cormorant, and … Continue reading
PAS Field Trip Report: San Jacinto Wildlife Area
Eleven intrepid birders braved the cold, cloudy morning and muddy roads to get out to San Jacinto Wildlife Area. Davis Road had a narrow center lane that was relatively free of water and had only a thin layer of mud … Continue reading
PAS Field Trip Report: Whelan Lake
The morning was cold, but warmed up just enough for the 23 enthusiastic birders that arrived for our walk. At the entrance we were able to see 2 continuing Solitary Sandpipers along with lots of Blue-winged & Cinnamon … Continue reading
PAS Field Trip Report: Santee Lakes & Our First Young Birders Club Field Trip
Hi Good Friends,On Saturday, March 1, thirty-five eager birders walked around Santee Lakes Regional Park where we found 66 different bird species. It was a beautiful Spring day and everybody had a wonderful time.There were lots of American Coots and Ring-necked … Continue reading


PAS Field Trip Report: San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary
Hi Birders, On Saturday, February 22, nineteen birders met up at the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary in Irvine, California. This location is always a favorite for our PAS birders 90 different bird species were found during a pretty much all-day … Continue reading


PAS Field Trip Report: Dos Picos County Park & Rangeland Road
It was a pleasure to lead this trip to two of my favorite birding locations—Dos Picos County Park in Ramona, followed by Rangeland Road. After four days of rain, we were rewarded with a gorgeous, sunny day, perfect for … Continue reading


PAS Field Trip Report: Guajome Park
On Saturday, February 8, 25 birders enjoyed a sunny and cool morning walking around Guajome Park. We saw a total of 58 species ofbirds including a handsome White-tailed Kite who was posed perfectly in the morning light and a rare … Continue reading
PAS Field Trip Report: Batiquitos Lagoon
On Saturday, February 1st; seventeen of us met at Gabbiano parking area to see what birds we might encounter on this cold February morning. I saw some new faces and was pleased. I hope you enjoyed yourselves, please come back. Our bird count … Continue reading
PAS Field Trip Report: Oak Hill Memorial Park
On Saturday, January 25, twenty-eight eager birders walked around Kit Carson Park in Escondido. The morning weather was quite cool (35) when we started, but warmed up later. We found 58 different bird species at this favorite PAS location. There … Continue reading
PAS Field Trip Report: Oak Hill Memorial Park
Hello Friends, Today, Saturday, January 18th, 30 of us met to participate in our birding expedition to the Oak Hills Memorial Park in Escondido. It was a cold and still morning. Most of us were regular participants, we had … Continue reading
PAS Field Trip Report: Felicita County Park
On Saturday, January 11, a group of about thirty-five birders participated in Palomar Audubon’s bird walk at Felicita County Park in Escondido. Felicita Park is a beautiful historic park listed … Continue reading
PAS Field Trip Report: Lake Dixon
On Saturday, January 4, 2025, twenty-eight birders walked around Dixon Lake in north Escondido. This was our first PAS field trip of the year. Happy New Year! The weather was quite cool for most of the morning. We found … Continue reading
PAS Field Trip Report: Tijuana Estuary
On December 28th, 16 birders got up early in the morning so they could meet at the Tijuana Estuary Visitors Center in order to enjoy the wildlife and community of bird enthusiasts. We started our day finding a Yellow-headed Amazon … Continue reading
PAS Field Trip Report: Lake Wolford
Hello Bird Enthusiasts, About twenty-seven birders met at Lake Wohlford yesterday and walked Egret Trail to the service road on the south side of the lake. Coincidentally, this was the day the lake was freshly stocked with Rainbow Trout, so … Continue reading
PAS Field Trip Report: San Elijo Lagoon
On a clear, sunny day at the scenic San Elijo Lagoon, 27 enthusiastic members of the Palomar Audubon Society joined us for a delightful bird walk around the lagoon’s perimeter. The group observed an impressive 68 bird species, showcasing the … Continue reading
PAS Field Trip Report: Lindo Lake
Hello Friends, On November 23rd, 2024, 27 of us met at Lindo Lake for our scheduled semi-annual field trip. This park seems to be getting better after many seasons of rebuilding. I enjoy the secondary trails, piers, and bird blinds. … Continue reading