Category Archives: Bird Walks

Birders, It was another beautiful day in the mountains of San Diego. During lunch at the Desert View picnic area we talked of the California Condor that had wondered over the Lagunas a few years ago from the Mexican highlands … Continue reading →

On a beautiful sunny, breezy day in the mountains, 13 birders identified 48 species, highlighted by Purple Finch, Lazuli Bunting and Brown Creeper.  Here’s the list: Wild Turkey Turkey Vulture Red-shouldered Hawk Red-tailed Hawk Band-tailed Pigeon Mourning Dove Anna’s Hummingbird … Continue reading →

Hi Everyone, On Saturday morning , June 7, ten birders walked around Wm Heise County Park and later met up for a picnic lunch at Santa Ysabel Mission. The weather was perfect with a cool breeze present most of the … Continue reading →

Six doughty Palomar Audubon Society members rambled through Sweetwater River Reserve this morning on a not-too-hot day. Our accomplishment: 42 species of birds. Here are the details: California Quail Green Heron Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 Red-shouldered Hawk Red-tailed Hawk gull sp. … Continue reading →

Today was a pleasant reprieve from the hot, hot days of a week or too ago. Short sleeves were a little cool, a sweater was too hot,  and long sleeves were just right. Eighteen intrepid birders circled Lindo Lake. This included … Continue reading →

Our scheduled walk at Kit Carson Park had to be changed due to the park being used by Cal Fire.  The park was closed to the public.  Thanks to Jim Beckman and Penny Hernandez for redirecting any birder that did … Continue reading →

Note:  Palomar Audubon is assisting the biologist working for the Pala Tribe in doing bird surveys.  Of special interest is the threaten Willow Flycatcher.  PAS may also add this location to our field trips.   – Jeff   This morning, … Continue reading →

Good afternoon, 14 birders enjoyed a pleasant morning alongside a mostly dry San Luis Rey river. The highlights included Bulloch’s and Hooded oriole, Western tanager, Black-headed grosbeak and Costa’s hummingbird. A total of 54 species was seen which included the … Continue reading →

Birders, Fifteen brave birders attacked the hills and valleys of the Ranch in really warm conditions. It turned out to be a beautiful day which included a tour of the historic ranch house, now ready for weddings, and a few … Continue reading →

Hi Everyone, I think it was the threat of inclement weather and the driving distance, that only nine birders participated in yesterday’s, April 26, field trip at Big Morongo Canyon Preserve.  The morning was sunny and cool, but the winds … Continue reading →

Good afternoon, On a partial overcast morning with temp in the 60’s 22 birders were treated to 80 species.  Highlights incl American and Least bittern, Olive-sided flycatcher, Calliope hummingbird, Plumbeous vireo and 10(count ’em 10) warbler species.  Thanks to everyone … Continue reading →

Hi Everybody, Yesterday, April 12, twenty-six birders walked the trails around Old Mission Dam. It was a pleasant cool morning and we all enjoyed a great field trip.  Interesting birds found included a beautiful male Blue Grosbeak, Grasshopper Sparrow, Lark … Continue reading →

Hi Friends, Yesterday, April 5, twenty-three birders walked a portion of the San Pasqual Agricultural Trail. The morning weather was cool and I think everybody had a great time. We found 56 bird species. We had good looks at the … Continue reading →

The weather was perfect for 24 birders.  The highlight was a Merlin that took a Cliff Swallow and ate it in a nearby tree.  We had a lot of discussion if it was a Peregrine Falcon, Cooper’s or Merlin.  Later, … Continue reading →

Today was a cool, partially overcast, but comfortable day as our large bunch of PAS birders, together with several Buena Vista tag-alongs, explored the Eastern shores of Whelan Lake and points beyond. We split into three groups and with about 70+ eyes we … Continue reading →

Birders, Thank you for your help today. All-in-all, another excellent day at SJWA. Highlights–seeing the close-up and personal Wilson’s Snipe, maybe five feet from the road in plain view, and later watching a Northern Harrier munch on what looked like … Continue reading →

Hi Birders, This morning, March 8, twenty-eight birders enjoyed a nice walk around Santee Lakes. The weather was perfect and we found 61 bird species. Fan-favorites today included the many beautiful Wood Ducks, the Spotted Sandpiper, Western Bluebirds, the American … Continue reading →

HI Friends, Yesterday, Saturday, February 22, fifteen birders walked the trails at Santa Rosa Plateau and we found a sparse 32 bird species. The weather was almost perfect which helped to make our long hike out to the Adobe Houses … Continue reading →