Category Archives: Bird Walks

Hi Birders, This morning thirty birders met up for a leisurely walk around Lake Murray. The weather was almost perfect – really cool for a July 11 field trip.  We found 46 bird species with great looks at the Scaly-breasted … Continue reading →

Hi Friends, Today, twenty birders hiked around Palomar Mountain State Park.The weather was comfortably cool, but the flying bugs were a nuisance!  We found 37 bird species. Many Dark-eyed Juncos, House Wrens, and Violet-green Swallows. Here’s our list: Gadwall Mallard … Continue reading →

Saturday, June 20th, was a lovely, but warm day in the mountains. 20 birders got good looks at some of the mountain birds that we don’t regularly see, including a Black-chinned Sparrow. We had 46 species of birds in all. … Continue reading →

Location: Laguna Mtns.–Agua Dulce Creek, San Diego County, CA Date and Effort: Sat Jun 13, 2015 8:00 AM Protocol: Traveling Party Size: 18 Duration: 3 hour(s), 15 minute(s) Distance: 3.0 mile(s) Trip Leader: Sally Sanderson 37 species total X Mountain … Continue reading →

Sixteen birders enjoyed perfect weather for the walk. We saw 45 species at Heise. Was not able to find a Black-chinned Sparrow, but did enjoy a Lazuli Bunting. The Purple Finch was heard only. At Santa Ysabel Mission, there was … Continue reading →

20 birders enjoyed a mostly overcast morning to find 54 species. Highlights were several looks at Blue Grosbeak and Yellow breasted chat, a quick look at a Bullock’s Oriole and Bell’s Vireo heard only.C List follows;Thanks, Michael Mallard California Quail … Continue reading →

Below is the eBird report of our walk around Lindo Lake yesterday. The highlights included seven species of flycatchers, with the star being a Willow Flycatcher; two species of parrots (one may have been an interesting hybrid); and a Golden … Continue reading →

19 birders attended the walk.  The weather was cloudy and we even got a little rain at the end.  Sand Pond has been dredged and all the reeds and several trees have been removed.  The only ducks on the pond … Continue reading →

Hi Friends, This morning, Saturday May 9th, fourteen birders walked around Wilderness Gardens Preserve and we found 47 bird species.  The weather was perfect – really cool and overcast most of the time. I think this location should also be … Continue reading →

Fourteen people joined me for a hot, dry walk at Daley Ranch.  California Quail Great Blue Heron Great Egret Turkey Vulture Cooper’s Hawk Red-tailed Hawk Mourning Dove Eurasian Collared Dove Anna’s Hummingbird Acorn Woodpecker Nuttall’s Woodpecker Western Wood-Pewee Willow Flycatcher … Continue reading →

20 birders braved a mostly overcast, cloudy day with a brisk wind to find 75 species.  The highlights were 10 warbler species and the spectacular Black-throated magpie jay.  List as follows; Canada Goose Gadwall Mallard Northern Shoveler Bufflehead Ruddy Duck … Continue reading →

Come the end of the day, 56 bird species was the reward for 23 birders as they tromped in and around Big Morongo. As advertised, the Summer Tanager, Vermillion Flycatcher and various migrating warblers were viewed. In addition, on Friday, … Continue reading →

Below is our eBird report from the Mission Trails walk yesterday. Lazuli Buntings, yes; Grasshopper Sparrows, alas, no. eBird Report – Mission Trails Regional Park–Old Mission Dam area, Apr 11, 2015 Mission Trails Regional Park–Old Mission Dam area, San Diego, … Continue reading →

Hi Friends, This morning, April 4, thirty birders met up at the San Pasqual Valley Agriculture Trail and enjoyed a great day for birding. We found 51 bird species.  Many Hooded Orioles, Cedar Waxwings, and a very cooperative Cactus Wren. … Continue reading →

32 birders, including a visitor from Canada, enjoyed beautiful weather, Grebes running on the water mating dance, and two adult Bald Eagles. 68 Species: Gadwall American Wigeon Mallard Ruddy Duck California Quail Pied-billed Grebe Western Grebe Clark’s Grebe Double-crested Cormorant … Continue reading →

March 21, 2015 September 27, 2014 SWANS, GEESE & DUCKS SWANS, GEESE & DUCKS * Wood Duck * Wood Duck Gadwall * Mallard * Mallard Cinnamon Teal * Cinnamon Teal * Northern Shoveler * Northern Shoveler * Green-winged Teal * … Continue reading →

Birders, First, thank you for your great help in finding the birds yesterday. Not only did the weather cooperate going from 49 to 86 degrees in a few hours with a light breeze blowing, but yellow wildflowers (California Goldfields) were … Continue reading →

Hi Friends, This morning, March 7, eleven birders walked around Dairy Mart ponds and the Bird & Butterfly Garden. The weather was perfect, we had a great time, and we found 59 bird species. Here’s our list: Gadwall Mallard Cinnamon … Continue reading →