Category Archives: Bird Walks

18 birders attend the walk with pleasant weather. Many of the shorebirds were in breeding plumage, especially the Black-bellied Plovers. Pacific Golden-Plover was the highlight of the walk. Between the two locations, we saw 47 species. Robb Field – 38 … Continue reading →

Hi Friends, This morning, fifteen birders braved the heat and humidity at Guajome County Park in Oceanside. The birds were not very plentiful, and after 2 hours on the trail, we decided to call it a day.  We managed to … Continue reading →

Below is the eBird report of our excursion to Tecolote Canyon last Saturday. We had an unexpectedly high species count for a hot, muggy day in late July close to the coast. eBird Report – Tecolote Canyon Natural Park, Jul … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Hi Friends, This morning May 7, fourteen birders walked around Wilderness Gardens Preserve and we found 48 bird species. This location is always a fan favorite.  The weather was cool and overcast which made it a great day for birding. … Continue reading →

On a drizzly morning we had nine participants. 40 Species: Mallard California Quail Great Egret Turkey Vulture Cooper’s Hawk Red-shouldered Hawk Red-tailed Hawk Mourning Dove Anna’s Hummingbird Costa’s Hummingbird Rufous Hummingbird Acorn Woodpecker Nuttall’s Woodpecker Northern Flicker Pacific-slope Flycatcher Ash-throated … Continue reading →

A group of 37 birders enjoyed a productive day in mostly sunshine. Highlights included black-throated magpie jay, red-breasted nuthatch, glaucous-winged gull and 9 warbler species(just a Hermit short of 10). List of 76 species is as follows; Gadwall Mallard Cinnamon … Continue reading →

Away out there, they got a name for wind. They call the wind Mariah.  And over this weekend Mariah was really doing her thing! First, imagine us thirteen birds out there, being buffeted around, loosing our hats, going back for … Continue reading →

Thanks to the 18 souls for attending the Palomar Audubon chapter’s field trip to Mission Trails on Saturday, 4/9. Here’s the bird tally from our walk. Mission Trails Regional Park–northeast region, San Diego, California, US Apr 9, 2016 8:30 AM … Continue reading →

Hi Friends, Yesterday, Saturday April 2, forty birders walked the San Pasqual Valley Agricultural Trail. It was a warm morning, but a cool breeze helped to make the hike very enjoyable. We found 55 bird species. By far the most … Continue reading →